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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-03
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"AYNE INSTITUTE & NORMAL coll
y GEs--G0LDSBoR0UGH, N: .C.-WM ROBE
SON. President and Principal of the Classical Department
Professor of Mathematics.
Miss Emily Webb PTI2siga4 Of the Female Schools,
Hon. Thos. RuFin VIM. K Lane Richard Washington
mundson, John 7. Kennedy, Council Best VIM. c. Dryan
and William Robinson.
The Spring Session of each year viii open on the 1s Mon
day in January, and close the 4fh Friday in May.
The Fall term will open the Monday in July anu
close ON the 4th Friday in November.
number of students already attendance fully aests tn
spread reputation of Mr. Robinson thorough ana
practical teacher who with competent assistants labor
with indetgabe ZEAL for the prosperity of the Instp
ton. l
There viii be an Annual Examination at the close of each
Spring Term order prepare credtaby for this
earnestly desired that students should be always pe
at the opening of each session 1890 .bs
E0T rates Of terms S 81 GR e. %
GoldsbOrOugh, Nov. 9, 1885, 1O4-l'''
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There is an annecdote of Sheridan and certain
baronet that both being drunk in the street. the bar
onet fell into the gutter and Sheridan having in vain
endeayored to get his legs again, stammered out
Ny dear friend cannot help you; but I'll do all
can for you--Il lie down beside you
A neighbor of ours informs us that wood goes fur
ter when left out of doors than when housed some
of his having gone upwards Of a quarter of mile in
one NIGHT ss- ssy7f ssss
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-03

The following anecdote is told by the Chicago Jour
Ranger" in Illinois, when for the first time in his
life he visited the seaboard as representative to
Congress from the back settlements:
Upon reaching Baltimore, the Governor rose
carly in the morning and paid visit to the shipping
at the docks, when the tide was full, and again at
noon, when it was at ebb-and not satisfied with
the sudden change that had taken place. aganin the
evening, when the tide was in. Heretofore he had
resolved to keep everything to himself and go in
pursuit of knowledge under difficulties on his own
lookout now his astonshment broke over its
bounds, and as he returned to the hotel the sold
Ranger" remarked that this was the curiostest coun
try he seed in his lfetwo freshets in one day.
and nary drop of rain p
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-03

RECOVERY OF LIFE Insurance. In the winter of
1s4S, the Rev. Thos Warning mysteriously disappear
ed near Eizabethtown, KY, and was then and still
believed by his relatives and friends to have been
murdered. Some year OF more before the death of
Mr.. W., he had effected an insurance on his life, in
favor of his wife, in the Nautilus Mutual Life Insur
ance of New York, for Sc, 900. The company it ap=
pears refused to pay the insurance to his widow all
leging that he was not dead but had absconded Suit
was entered, and few days ago the case was decid
ed in favor of Mrs. " ]; for the full amount
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
THE STAT1NTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

cient guarantees, without other reference to the
mode of transportation than may be necessary, for
the due CELEBRITY, certainty. and security OF such
transportation. When the lowest bid proposes
mode Of conveyance inadequate to The due CELEBRITY,
certainty, and security of the mails, II will not be
accepted.
Is. When the bid does not specify amodc efcon-
veyance. also when it proposes to carry according
to the advertisement, but without such specltlca-
ton, it will be considered as proposal for horse
back service
10. a modification of bid, in any of its essen
tal terms, is tantamount to new bid. and cannot
be received so as to interfere with regular compe
ttion, after the last hour set for receiving BIDS
90. Postmasters are to be careful not to certify
the sulficiency Of guaranturs or suretirs without
knowing that they are persons Insufficient respon-
sibility and all bidders, guarantors, and srretes
to or perform the contracts for the service propos
ed for in the accepted bids their legal Liabilities
will be enforced against them.
q. Contractors are required TO take the mails
from, and deliver them into, the offices at the ends
ofroutes and all intermediate offices; and on steam
boat and railroad lines into intermediate offices not
more than eighty rods from the landing or station.
%. Present contractors and persons known at
the Department must equally with others, procure
guarantors and certificates of their suflciency sub
stantially in the forms above prescribed. The GER
tificates of sufficency must be signed by post
master, or Judge OF clerk of court of record.
S. ID. HUBBARD, Postmaster General.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Fob ia A.
Fch . 1854 i'o' i0'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
EFT e RS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
No. l25, Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

WE are now receiving by Packets from New
w York and Boston, our FULL SUPPLY or
GOODS for the fall trade, purchased directly f'oh
the Importers and mostly for cash.
We respectfully invite the Merchants Of Virgin
ia, visiting our market to give our stock an exam
nation, with the assurance that we will sell our
goods as low and make our terms as liberal as any
house in the country. Among others we offer
90 bbls and 500 doz 5000 lbs best Madden
Castor Oil 1900" &C Indigo
20 " Spirits Turpentine 700 kegs S. C. Soda
1000 CALLS Linseed Oil 100 doz Brand'th's Pills
10000 lbs White Lead 100 Hair Brushes
dry and oil $50 Vermiuges asst.
$50 boxes Chewing 20 bbls Burning Fluid
Tobacco 20 Fps. Salts
100000 Cigars part go Alum
very superior 25O0lbs Ext. Logwood.
Together with all the articles, popular Medicines,
new Chemicals and preparations, Fancy Goods,
and an endless variety of everything usually sold in
drug houses.
Country Merchants, and the public, are invited
to call and examine our stock and prices.
BENNETT s. BEERS, Druggists.
Richmond, Sept. 8, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
TOBACCO AND SEGAR STORE
Opposite the Post Office.

TNHE subscriber has just opened in the room for
l. merly occupied by A. M. Simpson as Shoe
Store, new Tobacco Store, where he intends
keeping constantly on hand a well selected stock
of Manufactured Tobacco, to which he invites the
attention of all lovers of the weed. He has on
hand the following brands:
Reed s. Nash's, Crumpton's, Eldorado, Pine APP
pie, Pearl s. Norwood, Lola Montez, Peyton &
Cos, Suffers, Wyat's, Esmeraldo, Shaw's.
ALSO FINE LOT OF SCARS
Havana, Regalia. Rifles, Napoleon La Grant,
Principles, Lord Byron S mime Minerva, Plantation,
Lan0r1 Jenny n sp1dsn and Half Span
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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!!

HAVING determined TO quit the Mercaptiss BIZ
i sincss, Inow offer my STOCK OF GOODS
atCOST FOR CASH. All persons desiring
grea, BARGAINS will do well TO call at my Store
in Mt. Sidney.
also offer for sale privat+ ly the HOUSE AND
LOT, in said town, the property of the heirs OF
Samuel Myers, decd. The property is very
desirable situation for any person wishing to en-
gage in the Mercantile Business, as there is be-
side the Dwelling an excellent Store-house: Per
sons wishing to purchase said property, will apply
to j. w. MYERS.
N. BAH persons indebted to me either as
Administrator Of Sam'l Myers, decd, or other
wise will please call and settle as soon as posi-
BILE, as desere to close my business here without
delay J. w. M.
Mt. Sidney. Jan. 10, IS53.-2m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
FORM For A BID

,Hhere no change from advertisement is cOntem-
plated by the bidder.
Cor we, as the case may be) here write the
name or names in full of here state the residence
or residences hereby propose to carry the mall on
route No. from to as often as
the Postmaster Generals advertisements for pro-
posals on the same, dated February 2, 1858, re-
quifes, in the time stated in the schedules contain
ed in such advertisement, and by the following
mode of conveyance, to wit; Here state how tits
to be conveyed. for the annual sum of here write
out the sum in words at fell length.
Dated Signed.
Form of Guaranty.
The undersigned undertake that, if the fore
going bid for carrying the mail on route 10.
be accepted by the Postmaster General, the bid
der SHALL prior to the lst day of July next, enter
into the required obligation to perform the service
proposed. with good and suflicen: sureties,
Dated Signed by Two guarantors.
Form Of Certificate.
The undersigned POSTMASTER. judge, or clerk OF
court of record as the case may be) certfies that
he is we'll acquainted with the above guafantorss
and their property. and that they are men of
property and able to make good their guaranty.
Dated (SigRed)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
TO the Stockholders in the Tye River
and Blue Ridge Turnpike Company

IN pursuance of an act of the Legislature APP
Il pointing the undersigned Commissioner to sell
the TOLL HOUSES and LOTS, belonging to
said Company, have sold the said Houses and
Lots and am now ready 10 divide the proceeds a.
monu the Stockholders. All who own stock in
said Company are requested to forward to me, at
Lavingston, Nelson county, their certificates of
scrip, that may proceed to wind up the matter.
After paying all expenses, including this adver-
tsement, there will be between 81 and s. on the
share TIfOS. j. MASSlE, Comm'r.
Feb 9, lS53.-2m.
nw- Lexington Gazette copy Pm and present
bill to Jno. II. McCue, Esq, for payment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
NOAH WALKER & CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
CAOTH G.,

80 and 81 Centre Market Space,
BALTIMORE,
Invite the attention OF buyers 10 their present extern
sive aud varied stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
The quality and style fthe Goods are unsurpassed
by any establishment in the United States; as many
years experience and the possession of superior faci
ties enable them TO supply the
VERY BEST ARTICLES
AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
Dealers from the South and West will find our stock
assorted to suit their respective markets.
Baltimore, April 81, l552.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09

2175 From Beatty's Mills down the South Fork
of Fishing Creek. and down Indian Creek
to Ripley's, in the county ofTyler, 20 miles
and back once week.
Leave Bcatty's Mills every Thursday at
am;
Arrive at Ripley's same day by pm;
Leave Riploy's every Wednesday at m;
Arrive at Beatty Mills same day by SPIN.
2774 From Chenille. via Townsend Mills, to
Stout's Mills, in Gilmore county, II miles
and back once a week.
Leave Glenylle every Tuesday at 10 m
Arrive at Stout's Mills same day by s p IN;
Leave Stout's Mills every "Wednesday at
am;
Arrive at Chenille same day by 5 m.
27115 From jacksonville, (Floyd Court House }
via Buffalo Mountain, to intersect the Ia
neygap road from Hillsville to Mountain
Eddy, (Mount Airy, n. ca - miles and
back, once week.
Leave jacksonville (Floyd Court House
every
Arrive at Taneygap road
Leave Taneygap road every
Arrive at Jacksonville (Floyd Court House. }
Bidders should name intermediate offices, il
if any; also the distance and schedule o!
departures and arrivals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
Groceries! Groceries,!

TNHE undersigned beg leave to say to their nu-
which were bought low, and will be disposed Of
at CORRESPONDENCE low prices.
Their stock of Confectionaries 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 DO desired.
Our Baking Establishment, is in full operation
aud will turn out enough bread to satisfy the de-
mands of the public.
SCIIERER & FINSTER.
Staunton, Dec 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND IEwELRY
HaNeS
David 8. BEAR

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Bal.F-
Il more, the largest and best selected stock Of
Jcwclry,
ever brought to this market, consisting in part Of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches, from CT
IS to 5000; fine Marble and other Clocks. AZ
Fob and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Rings, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases.
Gold and Silver Spectaces, Gold and Silver Thin
bles, Port Monies, Silver Table and Tea Spoons,
Plated do, do, fine Gold Pens, Chronicles, Cas-
tors, Fruit Baskets, Flutes, Spy Glasses, Pen and
Pocket Knives, Revolvers, Pistols, Rifles, Shot
Guns, Card Cases, Extra Percussion Caps, Cuff
Pins, Batter Knives, Silver Ladies, and all other
articles kept i'm the best Jewery Stores.
o. Watches, Clocks and all kinds Of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manner, and
warranted
Staunton, May l9, 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
New Miscellaneous Works.

r Kenmore CooPER's Works com
~ plete;
Old Red Sand Stone, by Hugh Miller;
Footsteps of the Creator, by Hugh Miller;
First impressions Of England and its people, by
Hugh Miller; ,..u
Scenes and Legends of Scotland, by FL. Miller;
The Alhambra, by Washington Irving;
Tales ola Traveller, by Washington Irving;
Book Of the Hudson, by
Odd Fellows Manual
Pocket Diary;
History of Pendenns, By Thackeray;
Luck of Barry Lyndon, by sc
for sale by 5. ii. COLEMAN.
Stanton, Feb. ., 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
Notice..

rTvFIE subscribers intending to make change IN
Il their business in the Spring, with that view,
and in order to meet some engagements into which
they have recently entered, it becones necessary
for them respectfully to request allpersons ndeot-
ed to them by note or otherwise to come forward,
settle up and pay off as far as possible. As they
have been indulgent heretofore, they hope this re-
quest will not be disregarded.
MOSBY s. TAYLOR.
Stauuton, Feb. 16, l953--tt-Yind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
Silver Plated Goods, New Stock.

TUST opened, at No. III West Main Street, a
y 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 d. B. EVANS.
Richmond Feb. 9, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
CONGRESS- HALL,
Third md CheSuut Streets


PHILADELPHIA, July |, 1852.
TIVE subscribers take pleasure in informing their
L friends and the travelling community general
ly that they have his day taken possession ofthat
well established and fanerahly known hotel CON.
GSN ESS HALL, Third and Chestnut Streets.
They have had the house thoroughly repaired, and
all the modern improvements introduced, and furn.
ished in style of elegance which will at once rem
der il 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, and 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 spare no pains
in making this convenient and comfortable home
to the traveller.
NORRIS & JACKSON,
Late Of Virginia,
July Ia, lS52.-ly. Proprietor.
james E. Norris, who is well known to many
Of the business men visiting the city, lately inthe
Hardware house of James j. Duncan g. Co., fwitt,
Brother, s. Co., and formerly proprietor Of tho
Virginia Hotel, st. Louis, will have the manage.
ment of the House, assisted by polite and compe-
tent persons
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
=. e.. Ky,e g. Brother,

HAVE now in store good supply tIl tA s.,n
PR. and N. o. Molasses, p R. Sugar. Loaf,
(the hard flint, )Pulverzed and Crush do, Ground
Ginger, Pepper and Cinnamon, Baker IS COCOA
Black and Green Teas, Mustard, Sal Soda, Cloves
Mace, &c.-ALso, Cotton Yarns, Candiewlck
and Candles, Nails, &c, &c.
Staunton, Feb 10, 1868.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
Steiner & Brother

BEAVING received. a few days since, fine lot
Aa of DRESS AND LOOP ERCO.4TS,
and it being late in the season, they having been
detained on their way, we have determined. in
order to reduce our stock, to sell at cost. We,
therefore, invite all in want of BARGAINS to
call on us in the Stone Building, one door above
the Va. Hotel.
Staunton, Jan. IL, 1853.
p S.-We would respectfully, yet earnestly,
request those who are indebted to us, either by
bond or open account, TO come forward and settle
the same. >. y BRO.
Jan. IL, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
PS0M & WOOD,
IMPORTERS OF
HYandies, Gin, Wines, Cigars, &c.,

The following BaASnEs, &c., in Custom house stores
'IIenessy.' y,r;ous "A Seignett,'
'Martell.' r;",nros
GtN--Weesp. Anchor, Scbiedam, Pine Apple.
Scorcu WHIsKsy.-paisley Islay & Campbelltown.
WINEs.-Port, MADEIRA, Sherry TenerGe, &c.,nu.
merous brands and various grades.
Baltimore, APRIL q, rS52.-Iys.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09

oaPud% S0O,OOO, Dtth p0tcer 10 increase the
same to S2OO,OOO,
Y'His Company, having been duly organized.
is now ready to receive Applications and is
sue Policies, and offers to the citizens of Virginia
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 he CON.
Quoted with view to permanently, and on the
strictest principles of equity, justice, and close
regard to economy and the safety of the Insured.
JOS. S. CARSON, President.
c. S. FUNK, Secretary,
o. F. BREESE, .4ctuary.
Directors.-Joseph S. Carson, James 2. 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 very small cost
o. Agent for Staunton and Augusta County
and vicinity, GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton. Aug. II, lS52.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
Goodman e. Co.

WE respectfully request all who know them,
w selves indebted to us, to come forward and
settle, as our bills are all ready and money is
wanted.
P. S.-Our stock of winter clothing is yet well
assorted and will be sold at satisfactory prices
Call and see. ". w.
Staunton, Feb. 9, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09
Lamps, Candelabras, Gas Burners.

vyyHE subscriber has just receivedfrom the world
4 renowned mandatory of Cornelius & Co.,
large assortment Of LAMPS AND GiRANDoLEs,
which he offers at reduced prices.
Also, a 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
ing Gas Burner, which stands unrivalled 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. CaiIat No. III
West Main Street. JAS. d. B. EVANS.
Richmond, Feb. 8, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-09

articles In their line. In addition 10 the above
thew 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 punctaally attend
ed to.
August 4, 1852.