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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

NTACGREGOR MCDONAID.-THE FRIENDS OF THE
1Xl above named gentleman are respectfully invited to
attend meeting, to be held at the Astor House ON
Friday evening" 14th inst, at 7a o'clock, take into
consideration the proprety Of rendering substantial
and deserved testimonial to Mr. Mcdonald prior his
departure for California
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14
MEDICAL.

nR. JOHNSON. NO. 16 DUANE STREET so WELL
~ known for the last twenty-five years as the most
successful practitioner in New York may consulted az
usual in his private Office all diseases to which flesh
is heir to. Those who have suffered from medical pre-
tenders rely on having their treated by ply
stefan Of experience
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

CORPORATION NOTICE-PuBIIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
~ given to the owner owners, occupant occu-
pants of all houses and lots, improved unmproved
lands affected thereby, that he following assessments
have been completed by the ASSESSORS and lodged in
The Office Of the Bureau of Assessments for examination
BY all persons interested viz For grading section of
second avenue between Ninety third and 123d streets.
The limits embraced by such assessment include all the
several houses and lots of ground lots pieces and
parcels Of land situated both sides OF Second
between Ninety street and line fway between
123d and 124th streets the northery side of Ninety
second street. and both sides of Ninety third, Ninety
fourth Ninety fifth, Ninety, Ninety seventh Nine
~ eighth Ninety ninth 100h 101st 102d, 1884, 104th,
l05th 106th, lO7th, 1osh 16eth 1loth 1llth 10Th,
1l3th, Hath, 1l5h, ll6h, ll7th 1lsth 1lsth 10th,
121t 122d and 123d streets between Second and
lines parallel thereto and distant 325 feet eastery and
305 feet westerly thererom All persons whose interest
effected by the above named and who OPP
posed to The same either of them, requested to
present their objections in writing to the undersigned
at their Office No Hall Of Records within thirty days
from the date Of this notice.
SAMUEL H. DE MOTT,
FRANCIS NICHOLSON, Assessors.
ISAAC VIM SMITH
once Bureau Assessments, Street Department, JAN 3,
1858
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

H>oRF0RATI0N NoTICE.-PUBIIC NOTICE IS HERE
~ by given that petition has been presented in the
Board of Aldermen for in Mercer street from
Amty to Bleecker street All persons interested in the
above and having objections thereto requested
present the in writing to the Contract Clerk at this
eAice, before January 18th
NICHOLAS DEAN, President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14
Croton Aqueduct Department, Jan G, 1855

(tTREEr DEPARTMENT, NO. a HALL OF RECORDS
- Public notice is hereby given that the following
buttons have been presented in the Board of Aldermen
To flag sidewalk in front OF No AZ Dey street. to lay
walk 1T the of Catherine lane and Elm street;
relay sidewalk in Fourth avenue eat side between
Twenty and Twentyhrd streets TO fence vacant
lots west side of Ninth avenue between Thrtsxth and
Thirty streets relay sidewalk in Fourth
nue. east side. 100 feet north from Twenty first street
20 flag sidewalk in Rutgers street. between Cherry and
Monroe streets to flag sidewalk in Rutgers street from
No rs to of Henry street All persons interested,
having objections thereto, requested to present the
same in writing to the undersigned, at his Office be-
fore the 10Th day of January inst.
JAMES FUREY, Street Commissioner.
January 8. 1853.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

TT,HE NEWARK INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURING
i Company SO Maiden lane, New York, have just re
ceiyed from their factory 10000 pairso of metallic India
rubber boots and shoes, Gooiyears patent, with now
style rough bottoms, and warranted unsurpassed by any
in the market
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

CORPORATION NOTICE.-PUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY
~ given, that resolution has been presented in the
Board of Aldermen for the construction of sewer
mencng in Forty ninth street. at the East river and
running thence through Forty ninth street. to and
through Second to Fifty third street, thence
through Fftyhird street TO and through Third
to Fiftysixth street All persons interested in the above
and having objections thereto requested to present
the same in writing, 10 the Contract Clerk at this Office
Q before Jan. "A, 1853
NICHOLAS DEAN. President
Croton Aqueduct Department Jan. II, 1853
CORPORATION NOTICE-PUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY
- given, that petition has been presented in the
Board Of Aldermen for in First street from
to the Bowery. All persons interested in the above
and having objections thereto requested to present
the same in writing, TO the Contract Clerk at this Office,
on or before the oath of January inst.
NICHOLAS DEAN, President.
Croton Aqueduct Department Jan. Ia, 1858.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

I INlTED STATES NAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, CON-
~ Meeting with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company,
carrying the great United States Na-ony through Uni
ted States mail line for California and Oregon via Aspn
wall and Panama. ut greatly reduced prices for second
cabin and steerage passengers steamers Illinois and
Golden Gate fastest steamers the route The splendid
new and double engine United States mail steamship
u s. Navy commander, win sail on Thursday, Jan 90
at O'Clock p NJ precisely from pier at foot Of Warren
street North river The Pacific Mail Steamship Compa
ny's magnificent steamer GOLDEN GATE, requiring but
eleven days and half running time, having performed
her last trip from Panama to San Francisco in twelve days
and eight hours including all landings for mails and sup
plies will be ready at Panama to receive the Ohios mails
and passengers and sail Immediately for San Francisco
No efforts will be spared the part of the companies to
send their passengers through with expedition comfort
and safety Rates Of fare through-First cabin, 1905
second cabin $500 steerage 1856. Rates from Panama
to San Francisco-Second cabin, $145 Storage, $50
Passengers win be landed at the railroad wharf at Aspn
wall free. Transit of the sthmus at the passengers
pense. For freight or passage, apply to CHARLES A.
WHITNEY, at the office Of the Companies, III West street.
corner Of Warren Now York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

CORPORATION NOTTCE.-PUBIlC NOTICE IS HEREBY
~ given, that n resolution has been presented in the
Board of Aldermen reset curb and gutter and flag side
walks in Walker street 12 feet easery from the
of the Bowery Persons interested having objections to
the desired to present them, in writing at the
Street Commissioners Office by the oath day Of jan
uary inst. JAMES FUREY Street Commissioner.
Street Department, JAN IA 1853.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

DECTIFYING ESTABLISHMENT AND LIQUOR STORE
III for sae-A tho necessary apparatus for rectifyng
TO any extent, in complete order Apply to A. COLOMBO
HARD. % Pell street. from 10 to o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

GIANT NICHOLAS HOTEL-TIiE MIRRORS OF THIS
- magnificent hotel are from the Besian mandatory
Of Ste Marie dOgnies.
A. R0LKER MoILMANN, & A. PERIER
255 Pearl street, Sole Agents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

VEIINDOW CURTAINSIPRICES REDUCED--NO. 40
w Pearl street, corner of Wilam--The subscribers
are prepared to sell the balance Of their stock of curtain
materials at greatly reduced prices silks and worsted
damak lace and muslin curtains. window cornces and
all kinds Of curtain trimming at wholesale retail
CHIIDS & SMITH, Practical Uphostercrs
Use THE BALM OF THOUSAND FLOWERS If YOU
u would have a clear and beautiful complexion free
from pmles and freckles For sale ct the Irving Book
store, II Chambers street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

CORPORATION NOTICE.-PUBIlC NOTICE IS HEREBY
" given to the owner occupant occupants
Of all houses and lots, improved uniinproved lands,
affected thereby that the following assessments have
been completed by the Assessors and lodged in the
office of the Bureau of Assessments for examination by
all persons interested vz-For regulating, grading, and
paving Eleventh avenue between Twenty fifth and
Twenty-seventh streets. The limits embraced by such
assessment, include all the several houses and lots Of
ground vacant lots pieces and parcels of land situated
both sides Of Eleventh avenue between Twenty fifth
and Twenty streets All persons whose interests
affected by the above named assessments, and who
opposed to the either of the requested
present their objections in writing to the undersigned,
at their Office No Hall of Records within thirty days
from the date Of this natice
SAMUEL Fl. DE MOTIF
FRANCIS NICHOLSON, Assessors.
ISAAC VIM SMITH,
Office Bureau Of Assess ments Street Department, JAM
s. 1853.
INCORPORATION NOTICE.-PUBIIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
~ given, that resolution has been presented in the
Board Of Aldermen for in Eighteenth street. from
the Hudson river to and to connect with the
built in that street All persons interested in the above,
and having objections thereto requested to present
the same in writing to the Contract Clerk at this Office
On or before January 18th.
NICHOLAS DEAN President.
Croton Aqueduct Department, January Z, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
TOBACCO AND SEGAR STORE
Opposite the Post Office.


TIME subscriber has just opeLed in the room for
L merly occupied by A. M. Simpson as Shoe
Store, new Tobacco Store, where he intends
keeping constantly on hand well selected stock
of Manufactured tobacco, to which lie invites tho
attention of all lovers of the weed He has On
hand the following brands:
Reed & Nash's. Crumpton's, Eldorado. Pine Ap-
pie, Pearl s Norwood, Lola Montez, Peyton &
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
Pipe Stems, CARROTS Scotch and Rappee Snuff,
Snuff Boxes, Wrapping Paper, Fools CAP. Let
ter aud Bill Paper, Backing. Ink. Matches,
&c., sc. The highest market price paid for
cleanRags. JOHN d. EVANS.
Stanton, Oct. Is. 1862.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
Groceries! Groceries!!

VNFIE undersigned beg leave to say to their nu-
l. merous customers that they are now in receipt
of a very large and fine assortment CT Groceries.
which were bought low, and will be disposed Of
al cvrrespondingy low prices.
Their stock of Conlectonaries is complete
It comprises all imaginary sorts of Candies and lii
lie 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 car 4,
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.
SCIIERER s. FINSTER.
Stanton. Dec 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

TIME subscriber has just received from the world
l. renowned mandatory of Cornelius &Co..
q LARGE assortment of LAMPS AND GIRANDOLEs,
which he offers at reduced prices.
Also. supply Of those 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
ing Gas Burner, which stands unrvaled. The
certificate of the Gas Factors in New York, and
of the Superintendent Of our City Gas Works, tes-
tify as to its superiority. Also, Passage Lamps,
Lanterns, Fluid and Oil Lamps. Gallat No. IL
West Main Street. JAS. ID. b. EVANS.
Richmond Feb g. 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
Huteheson's Celebrated Ointment
FOR PILES.

A PERFECTLY safe, mild, speedy and per-
IN mancntcure for PILES Of every description,
and no matter Of how long standing.
This remedy is compounded, according to cstab-
lished rules of Pharmacy, OF ingredients posses
sing great healing properties
PHYSICIANS of the first standing have examined
aud used this Ointment in their practice with the
utmost success, where all other remedies failed to
effect cure.
The above remedy is unsurpassed for the cure
of Sore Breasts of females. The most violent and
distressing cases Of which have been almost in
stantly relieved lit For Sore Throat, White
Swellings, Ulcers, Cuts or Bruises, Burns and
Scalds, and for all kinds of local inflammation, 1t
is of great value.
We have in our possession large number OF
certificates from tho most reliable persons, testify
ing to its wonderful efficacy the cure OF the a
bove diseases. We give the following - 49,
STAuNToY, May 5th, 1858. =
Mr.. H,dcheson. Dear Sir i take pleasure in
saying that your Ointment has been used IN my
Family and has given entire satisfaction, one sin
Gle application giving immediate relief, and II APP
piled as it should be, Ihave no doubt would make
permanent cures Lake great pleasure IN recon-
including it to the afflicted.
Yours, respectfully.
SAM'L WOODWARD.
In offering the above Ointment To the afflicted,
the proprietors take the high ground that where
il has been used in strict accordance with direc-
tons, sufficient length of time, andnot being at
tended with beneficial results, the money will be
refunded upon application.
The above Ointment is put upin neat TIN boxes
with directions and pamphlets accompanying each
hoy Price 80 cents and ST. each.
Prepared by WM. HUTCHINSON s. CO.,
Amsterdam, Botetourt county, Va.
N. B-A liberal discount made to Agents and
Wholesale Dealers.
AGENTS FOR@AUs:USTa COUNTY
Thomas P. EsXRIpGE. Staunton; Benz. +.
Graham. Greenville; J.Roer, Mt. Sidney A.
Miller, Mt Scion; j. Stout, New Hope; w. w.
King s Son, WaynesbOrough.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
GRAND ATTRACTION I'm THE
Furniture Trade.

DFING about to make some changes in my
ID FURNITURE ROOMS, and wanting the
use Of my present roomor that purpose VIII l2r me
next sixty days sell my present stock Of EURNl-
TURE much below the usual. prices; The STOCK
of Furniture consists in part, say 81 Bureaus, from
- 10 $50; s Sideboards, a Salareus, 10 SOFAS. a
"a bout is dozen Chairs. variety OF ROCKING
W. Chairs, IA parlor Tables, 20 Bedsteads and a
lFtyarietv ofother Furniture will sell atalmost
any price. Call on A. ID. CHANDLEh,
Staunton, March 2S, 1858. for short TIME
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
ATTENTION, WOOL"GR0WERS.

,J,dE STAUNTON WOOLENFACTORY
respectfully invite your attention to their
large and varied assortment of WooLEs Goops,
consisting of Kerseys, Jeans, Sattinets, Plaid
Striped and Plain Colored Linseys, Bed and, Ne
GRO Blankets, both Colored and White. They
are also manufacturing Yarns OF. various grades
and colors, which they offerin exchange for Wool
on moderate terms, at the highestrmarket price
for Wool. .f -sel,
The patronage of all traders and consumers who
appreciate goods for their real value, is respectfully
solicited for those manufactured By us, as we think
some nducement can be held out to purchasers of
this description of Goods.
,,.t1s DIV. KENNEDY, Super'dent.
N.B.-We wish to purchase $4,000 lbs. Of
Wool. for which we will exchange Goods or give
the highest Cash Market Pncc. ID. w. K.
Staunton, May Is, 1853-tf.-Vind cory
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
.y.OTgCE.
FFHE heretofore existing firm of Steiner &
- Brother having been dissolved for a short time,
ii is now reunited under the firm of
'''TSISI VIZ III -
STEINER & BROTHERS.

STEINER & BROTHERS,
at the Stone House, five doors from the Virginia
Hotel, Stanton, Virginia, hoping under the in
creased firm of Steiner & Brothers. to have an in
crease oftheir 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 sollct.a con-
tlDuance from their old customers, and respectfully
invite ali others to examine their new styles Of
Superior Spring and Summer Clothing,
all ofther own manufacture, and making as COM
plete an assortment as can be found in any one
Store in the United States. 1t consist Of the fol-
lowing articles. to wit:
DREss AND FRocK CoATs, Of She best qualities
of English and French Cloths, made and trimmed
in the very best style.
SINGLE BREASTED ALBERT CoATs. new style,
suitable for business men, from French Black and
Colored Cloths, at very low prices.
Single BREASTED FRocK CoATs, ofFrench
Cloths. close imitation of the, fine Dress Frock
Goats, at halfprice ei
SPRiNG Sack CoArs, of Cloths, Cassimers and
>Tweeds, various colors and prices
PANrs-French Black Doe Skin and Fancy
Cassimeres of every description.
VEsTs-Rich Fancy Silks and Satins, Back
do. do, Bombazins, Valencias, Marseilles and
Challices, at all prices,
BOYS CLOTHING, Of every variety, and at low
prices.
FANoY 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. Lise and Cotton, of every description.
TRUNKS AND CARPET BAGS, of superior finish
and at low prices. :.
SUBSCRIBERS, of superior French, English and
American manufacture.
. UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, offne Merine,
Silk, Nett Cotton, Jeans and Muslin, of every de-
scription and quality.
UMBRELLAs. of Silk and Cotton, very cheap.
All of the above Goods will be sold at the low
est prices U,HOLES,aLE AND RET.4IL.
E9G- Remember the Stone House, five doors
from the Virginia Hotel.
. STEINER s. BROTHERS.
Staunton, April 6, 1853.
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Insurance Company
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
CHARTERED MARCH II, 1852.
Capital $4,000, rith potter to inersam The
same to $500, 900.

NI1AR1 GRGO AunIsOI1 ~, 1867.
Capital $4,000, rith potter to inersa, The
same to $20O,OO0.
THIS Company, having been duly organised,
IS now ready to receive Applications and is
sue Policies, and offers to the citizens of Virginia
Inc 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 permapensy "a" and on the
strictest principles of equity, Justice and close
regard to economy and the safety of the Insured.
JOS. S. CARSON, Pre,ident.
G. S. FUNK, Secretary.
o. F. BREESE, .actuaru
Director-Joseph S. Carson, James P Rielsv.
Lloyd Logan, VIM. L. Clark, JamesH. Burgess.
n. w. Richardson, John Kerr
eG- Office on Piccadilla Street, near the Valley
Bank, Winchester
The attention Of Farmers and persons owning
country property, is particularly called to this OBJ,
portunity of securing themselves from loss BIZ fire,
at very small cost.
o. Agrnt for Stanton and Augusta County
and vicinity, GEO. i. PRICE.
Stanton, Aug. II. 1S52-ly
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New Books.

'V'RUTH, by G. B. Taylor; Life Of Lady j..
Grey; Beatrice, Miss Sinclair; String of
Pearls; Golden Steps for the young; Voice to the
Young Pure Gold; Frontier Life in the South
west Travels in Egypt and Palestine; The Land
of the Caesar and Doge; Gentle Shepherd, by AL
Ian Ramsey Roscoes Kings of England, Cor sale
by H. COLEMAN.
Stanton. May Is. 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
9lO4 Acres.

24O4 Acres,
adjoining the lands of Mr.. j. w. Dickinson,
Capt n. L. Martin, Col. S. Nj. Page and others.
living % miles from llowardsyilIe. ION the James
River Canal } and Immediately on the Towards
vile and Rockfsh Turnpike, and within Z miles
of the Central Rail Road. It's facilities of access
TO market are therefore seldom surpassed Nearly
the whole of this. land is arabic, about OO Acres
of which are cleared. 40 of which are BRANCH
BOTTOM The remaining portion of the land IS
GENTLY undulatlng. well watered and abundantly
Supplied with TIMBER, andin healthy and in
-telligent neighborhood
The improvements consist of a comfortable
DWELLING and 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.
surfing them at the same time, that they will find
terms accommodating.
Persons disposed to make proposals or enquiry
by letter, can address me Greenfield Nelson CO.,
Va. ~. "A. WILL
February l6, I853.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

they are getting up some of the finest thick Head
Stones with the most appropriate devices ever lie
fore offered in this market.
All orders from the country punctually attend
ed 20.
August a, 1852.
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LIFE INSURANCE.
Mutual Benefit Company.
Capital oper ST.; 100 900 and daily Increasing
oFFIcE IN RICHMOND, va.

OkElVE Nv AICIIAS&UIaI, VA
Il. w. KNOWLES, Agent.
yENHIS Company makes annualdividends to the
i insured The dividends average over one
third the premium paid, thus making the actual
cost very low. go;
NoCompany affords more advantages with e.
quail security to the insured.
The Company have ordered the payment Of the
fifth dividend being the one for S49. ~
LIFE INSURANCE not only provides the
best means to secure at once our families and
friends from want butts one of the best securities
tothe settlement of estates and as security to
creditors. -,F
Any information respecting life insurance will
be cheerfully given at my office or through the
mails. p t b. w. KNOWLES.
Richmond, June l, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

OF foreign and domes-
tic Marble, out of
which they will man
ufacture on the NEST
.aIrrcvod and work
Mantle manner. Mon
uments, Tomb Stones
Nantes and Table.
Tops. and every other
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
Crane SI1aWEs.

x1orycH PLATE RIcHLY 0RNsMEHTED LooK-
Il ING GLAssEs-Orders will be taken by the
subscriber, to furnish the above article to fit any
Mantel or Pier at very low prices, and of the very
hest article. JAS. d. D. EVANS.
Richmond. Feb 9, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

Valuable HUsBANp.-Mrs. Virginia
Herman has brought suit against the New
Orleans and Csrrollton railroad TO recover
$4,000 damages for killing her husband.