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TREMENDOUS BARGAINS!

IF you want to buy cheap, and get the worth Of
= your money, Call at the New Store, as they
buy and sell and sell for cash. which enables them
to sell from Is to so per cent less than usual price.
The Goods are all New and Fresh and well Sc
lected the proprieto's knowledge business at the
North enables him to buy cheaper than others un-
acquainted with The business. Call and examine
before you purchase As our stock is generally
DRY GOODS we cannot enumeIate all the ar
ticles:
Ladies' Bay State Long ShawIs. from S. to $l2 |;
Ladies Woollen Shaws. from 81 to S.; Ladies'
Nlerino ShawIs from So to $40 piece New
STYLES of Plaid Musiins at 81 cents; Yard and
a half wide Cashmeres at 80 cents; French
Merinoes, Blne, Pink, Tan, Lead, Black and
other shades all wool, cheap; New styles of
Ladies' Dress Silks; Figured and Solid yard
meres; Double width Plaid Poplans; New
STYLES solid Muslins at l2a cents yard, fine
grades at 81 cents; Solid Black Musins at SO
cents Solid Blue, Pink, Green and Tan color
ed Muslin, all wool, at 50 to 62s cents Two
yards wide Table Linen at so cents yard;
8 yards double Damask White Table Cloths,
all linen, at IS; Ladies' white and colored Cor
sets, assorted; Sack Flannels; Blue Mixed and
solid Red cheap and fine l0-4. IA and l2-4
Blankets; Yard wide Brown Cotton. Cloth at
10 cents; 5-4 wide at l2s cents yard; 6 a at
Is. a ward Yard wide Gnghams at l2l cents;
Fine double Ginghams at 20 TO IS cents yard;
Black solid Alpaccas, common and fine Silk
warp Muslin Debeges; Black and White, Mix
ed Tan colored and Gray do, at 37l cents,
these are very fashionable goods at the North;
ga Solid Cashmeres at so cents; Double width
Plaid Cashmeres at 62a cents; White Flannel
at 25 to rs cents yard Ladies' Undersleeves;
Fine French Needle.worked Collars, Ladies'
Linen Collars new style; Men and Boys Hats
and Caps, cheap Cassimers for Boys wear, at
SO cents; PLAID Cassimeres at 81 cents, all
wool; Superfine Black French Cloths and Cas-
smercs Black Silk Velveis and Satn's for
Ladies Bonnets. all colors Good assortment of
Crash for Towels; Embroidered Cloth Table
Covers, and Linen do. GA Green Baize at 81
ward Calico from 81 cents to Is. yard ; 100
pieces of Paper hanging and Paper Curtains
New style Black and Colored Silk Cravats
Ladies', Cloaks from S. and upward, and La
dies Talmas made to order; Handsome variety
of Ribbons; A full assortment of Velvet and
Silk Gimps; Ladies' fancy and silk Buttons;
A large assortment of L@dies' and Childrens'
Silk and Velvet, Straw and Satin Bonnets, with
a variety of other Cheap Goods.
GEORGE w. SMITH,
Main Street, one door below the Union Hall,
under the Vindcator Printing Office.
Staunton, Nov. 90, 1853.
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December 7, lS53.-4w.

VTIRGINIA:-At Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Cour; for Augusta coun-
ty, November the 9Th, 1858,
Philip Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Daniel Collins, Thomas 5. Basklns, John Bran
deburg, The President and Directors OF the
Virginia Central Railroad Company, The Board
Of Public Works, James S. Bush and John IL.
McCue,-Defendauts,
IN CHANCERY.
The object eff this suit (among other things IS
70 attach in the hands of the Defendants John
Rrandeburg, The President and Directors OF the
Virginia Central Railroad Company, The Board
of Public Works, and John IL. NlcCue, any goods
chattels, chooses in action, stocks or other property
belonging to the Defendants Collins = BaSklns,
aad to preyeat said Collins s BaSkins from parting
with or otherwise dsposing of any goods. ehatiels,
chooses in action stocks other property belonging
to them. until the further order Of the Court.
The Defendant Daniel Collins, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security, accord
inp to the act of Assembly aud the Rules OF this
Court, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that he is not an inhabtaHt this Commonwealth:
II is ordered that the said Defendant do appear
here within one month aiterdue publication OF tins
notice, anil do what is necessary to protect his III
terest, and that copy of this order be forthwith
Inserted in sumo newspaper printed In Staunfon,
for four weeks successfully, aud posted at the
froat door of the Coert konse.
A Copv-TeSte,
NICH'S C. KINNEY, elk
Deceraber 7. lS53.-4w.
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NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.
@ sSsI -
Covington and Ohio Railroad.

PROPOSALS will be received at the Office of
l. the Covington and Ohio Railroad, in Covng-
ton, until the 18th of December next, for the
graduation and masonry of about seyenty-hve
miles of the above road which, the eastern por-
ton, comprising fifty miles, lies next west OF Gov
ington and the western portion. consisting OF a.
bout twenty-five miles, lies between the Kama
wha River and the mouth of the Big Sandy. A
large share of the work tn be let-incuding
bridging and tunnelling-is heavy and desirable,
and is well worthy the attention of responsible
contractors The western sections of the above
work are now ready for examination, and the east
ern portion will be prepared for inspection by the
9Th Of December
Further information may be obtained on appli,
cation at the Company's Offices at Covington and
Guyandote By order of the Board,
CHARLES B. FISK, Chief Engineer.
N. B-The Board of Public Works, Of Vir.
ginia. under whose direction the Covngton and
Ohio Railroad is to be constructed, on State &C
count. will meet at Covington, on the 18th Of De-
cember, above named. for the purpose of receiving
and acting on the proposals that may then be Of
fered
November %, l953.-tdl.
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December T, lS53.-4w.

NyIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta coun-
ty, November the 7th. 1858,
Nicholas Rhyau, Adm'or of John Rhyau, decd,
and in his own right as heir and distrlbutee,-
Plaintiff,
AGAINST
John Rhyan, Jr. Philip Rodgers and Polly his
wife, Henry Rhyau, George Smith aud his Ia
FAINT children Martha f.. Smith aud Caroline
V. Smith, William Burns and his infant chill
drea Wianey NJ aud Martha J. Burns, Henry
Smith and Martha his wife, John l.. Peyton
and VIM. NJ. Peyton, EX'ors of john II. Pey-
ton, decd, Henry Swink, James Anthony,
John Ayior and WIN. Sprouce.
IN CH4.NCERK.
The object of this suit is to perfect the title to
Tract of Land sold by John Rhyan, SEN, In his
life time to Henry Smith for which no deed was
made by the said John Rhyan, SEN, in his life
time, and his title has descended to his heirs at
Law.
The Defendants Henry Rhyan and William
Burns, not having entered their appearance and
given security. according to the act OF Assembly
aad the Rules of this Court. and 1t appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they not inhabitants
Of this Com nonwealth 1t is ordered that the said
Defendants do appear here within one month after
due publication Of this order, and do what Is ne
cessary to protect their interests, and that copy
of this order be forthwith inserted in some news
PAPER printed in Staunton. for four weeks success
sively, and posted at the front door OF the Court
house A Copy-leSie,
NfCH'S G.. KINNEY, elk.
na.an,her 7 IS53 -Ay
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MORE NEW GOODS.
KAYSER & STRIBLlNG

HAVE just returned from the North with Sc
IA cond supply of seasonable goods, consisting of
Fine Blk. French Cloth,
Black, Brown and Olive polisse cloth for ladies,
Cloaks with all the necessary Trimmings,
French and English Merinoes.
Tan and other cold French De Lanes,
Fine Sack and other Flannels,
Best Manchester Ginghams,
Heavy Twill Turkey red for Curtains.
Handsome Swiss and Cambria Flouncing,
:" Mourning and other Sleeves,
" New style Collars,
Silk. Cambria and Embroidered Lawn Hanks,
Handsome Vaenceines Lace and Edging,
Real French Curtain Chintz,
White and Cold Kid Cloves,
Heavy Cassnetts,
Plaid Lintsey
and many other Goods which render their stock
again very complete, to which they invite the
early attention of their friends.
Stauntnn. Nov 90, 1853.
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DENTAL NOTICE.

'INHE undersigned hereby informs his patrons,
and friends that he will be absent until Isl
March, 1854. in attendance upon lectures of the
College of Dental Surgery in Baltimore. He
would refer any persons wishing his professional
services to his friend A. B. Arthur, ID. ID. S., Of
Staunton. He returns his grateful acknowledge
ments for liberal patronage heretofore given land
hopes to return still, more qualified to deserve il
in future. WIN. CHAPMAN.
November l6, -tlstMarch.
TE- Wind COPY.
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LOCKS, HINGES, so.

7 HAVE in store full stock of Mortce, Hori-
L zontaI, Upright, Carpenters Front Door, Stock
and Dead Locks; also Hinges Of all kinds; Blind
Hinges and Fastenings, Bolts. Brads, Nails,
Spikes. &c., &c., making complets assortment
at prices as low as they can be obtained either in
the City or Country. Builders are requested to
examine for themselves. GEO. f. PRICE.
Staunton, November 9, 1858.
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Every Day Brings Something New.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
VOBACCO STORE.

ID. W.. c. SLANKER,
! door West Of E. III. Cushing & Co.,
LAS just opened with splendid stock, compri-
IL sing every article in the Tobacco line amongst
which will be found the FINEST Qualities OF
Cigars and Chewing Tobacco,
which he will sell wholesale or retail, as cheap
as can be bought any where else in this section Of
the country.
CIGARS of various qualities and prices, will
be sold by the box bunch or less numbers if desr-
ed. The following list is portion Of the differ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
RARE OPPORTUNITY!

A YOUNG LADY Of my acquaintance, m
IN Massachusetts,. wishes situation as Teact-
or in private family. She could teach the high
or English Branches and French, also Music ON
Piano il desired. In the Report OF the School en-
s.;,,o,s or her native t,,.a ILe amony ten teach
ers. received the highest encGaiun for her skill
in teaching anl in securing the confidence and
general improvement Of her pupils. She is alSo Il
Fine Singer.
Her 5 ,eial and family position is Independent.
her only inducement in accepting situation being
a desire to travel aud spend year in the Old Do
u,inion. Address j. L., Stauptop p. o., Va
December 7, lc53.-2ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE VALLEY OF VA.
CHARTERED March IL, 1851
-HeNeS
CAPITAL 100000,
With po,eer to increase the same to S2oO'ooo

Win potccr 10 increase the same ~ @~OO'N~~ =
-eoe--
rNHIS Company, having received very liberal
Il patronage from the public, continues to grant
Policies of INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. on
the various kinds of PROPERTY, MERCHAN-
DIE, &c., at fair and equal rates.
The COMPANY presents to The consideration of
the citizens of Virginia the claims of the HOME
COMPANY, with an ample capital managed by ex-
perienced Officers, and directed by prudent busl-
ness men, whose names are Familiarity known to
the public.
In soliciting further patronage, the Company as
sures the public that the business will be conduct,
ed with view to permanency, and strict regard
to the interests of all parties.
PRESIDENT. JOS. S. CARSON; SEoRETARr,
c. S. FUNK AcTUARy, o. +. BRESEE.
DIREcroRs-J S. Carson, Lloyd Logan,
John Kerr, James P. Rely, N. w. Richardson,
Jas. H. Burgess, H. II. Mcclure, M. ID.
Ew GEO. E. PRICE, Local Agent, Staun-
ton
Nov. %. 1887.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
HURD's GOLDEN GLOSS

E'OR THE HAIR.-Among the many preparations for
i the growth of the HAIR, this GOLDEN GLOSS
takes the lead Three reasons will be given why it is
so universally used and preferred all others h Be-
it has proved the most efectua in Badness I'd
Because imparts beautiful dark gloss and delightful
perfume to the Hair. 3d. Because the Ladies' with fine
discrimination, which they all possess, have adopted it.
Many other could be given why it is great ia
vorite but those who want have only to give it a
trial Price 25cts. in large bottles. For sale by Drug
gists and Storekeepers everywhere.
w. C. HURD, PRopRtEroR, 3o4 Broadway, n. Y.
LARGE DISCOUNT TO MERCHANTS.
New York, Nov. l6, lS53.-6mif.
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SALE OF LAND AND NEGROES.


PURSUANT to decree of the Circuit Court
Il of Augusta, entered at the November term,
1858. in the case of Bells Adm'rr Us. Bells heirs,
we will
On Thursday the Goth of December next,
sroceed to sell, on the premises, A TRACT OF
LAND of about
266 Acres,
being the land mentioned in said decree, and the
same on which the late Francis Bell resided
This tract lies on the Central Railroad at the en-
trance to Buffalo Gap,-a point where prn;
cipal depot of the road will be established.
The improvements are Log Dwell "a
ling House, BARN and Out-honses. ..s:&
The soil is good, "a fair proportion is clear s.k9
ed, and the farm is considered very valuable.
At the same time, by the same authority we
will sell
THIRTEEN VALUABLE SLAVES,
Men, Women, and Children, belonging to the es-
tate of the said Francis Bell, decd.
The land will be sold on credit of six, twelve,
and eighteen months; the Slaves on credit of
twelve months, but cash will be required suffi-
cient TO meet the expenses of the sale. Bond and
security will be required of the purchasers, and
the title deed to the land will be retained as ult-
mate security.
DAVID FULTZ, con,,s
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN, yum 10
November 80, lS53.--tds.
o. Vindicator copy.
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Perfunlery, &c.

nor the hands, Ruse, Violet, Almond, Pumice,
Il &c., Tvet Soaps for the hair, Beef Mar
row, Ok Marrow, Phiocome, Pomatum, SC. for
the skin. Lemon Ronge, Magnolia Tabler, Am
ondine. Lip Balm, Sc. Extracts for the handker-
chief, Exits. Geranium, Mllefowers, Mgnonette,
Rose. Spring Flowers Sweet Clover. Musk, Nous
seine, &c.
.4ko-shaving Cream Soaps, Tooth Cordial,
Powders. SC. for sale by
Nov. %, 1853. LAIRD s. TRIMBLE.
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December Z, lS53.-4w.

VIRGINIA At Rules held in the Clerks
Office Of the Circuit Court for Augusta coun-
tv, November the 7th. 1858,
Thomas w. Shelton. (who sues for himself and
such of the creditors of Mrs Mary G.. Way
land, decd as may make themselves parties to
this salt, )-Plaintia,
AGAINST
Robert H. Kinney and Rebecca his wife, Robert
p Maryland, William Kinney and Thomas j
Michie, Trustees, &c., and Lewis Way land, -
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit ist0 restrain the Defend
ants Robert H. Kinney and Robert p Maryland,
from selling or making away with so much Of the
personal property referred to ia the bill Gas being
decided or bequeathed to trustees for the use of
Mrs. Mary C. Wayland,) as will fully amount in
value to One Thousand Dollars.
The Defendant Lewis Maryland not having en-
tered his appearance and given security, according
to the act of Assembly and the Rules of this Court,
a,d it appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an inhabtanto of this Commonwealth: 1t is or
dered. that the said Defendant do appear here
within ore month after due publication of this no
ce, and do what is necessary to protect his inter
est, and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in some newspaper printed In Staunton, for
four weeks successfully, and posted at the front
door Of the Court house
A Copy-Teste,
NICH'S C.. KINNEY, elk.
Decanber 7 1879 8w,
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Fine Decorated and Gilt China Tea
Sets, Vases, etc.

4 T No. III West Main Street can be found in
IA great variety and rery loo prices Tea Sets
of 80, 80, A, Sc, 6s. 60, 73 and n pieces. also
for Silver pieces, a fine assortment of Flower
Vases and Pitchers. JAS. ID. b. EVANS. T.
No. liz West Main Street
Richmond, Nov 2. 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
Stop the Thief!

WAS stolen from my team near Stanton. on
w the night Of the 29d of October, SoR-
REL MARE, blind in both eyes. Twill
give liberal reward for the recovery Of said Mare
Address me at Nit. Meridian, Augusta co.
JEFFERSON RANDLE.
November 9. 1851
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
TO CONTRACTORS.

PROPOSALS will be received at Deerfield
IL Va, on Tuesday the 9th December 1853, to
gravel or slate Gas most conveniently by the rod,
certain sections of the Warm Springs and Harr-
sonburg Turnpike Company's Road viz 10 Poles
on the Goth mile in Clayton's Lane; II Poles on
the next mile near Mrs. Montgomery's; still West
of that AZ Poles running into Glendy's lane; the
next section commencing at the Culvert West of
Glendy's house and running 2l3 Poles West into
the 3Sth mile; on the 44th mile in Wilderness
lane 33 Poles; on the 53rd mile West of Gree n
Valley 25 or 30 Poes-and some so Poles run
ming into the 54th mile. The gravellng &c to
be one rod wide, and foot deep. At the same
time and place PROPOSALS will be received
for putting Substantial Pier OF ROck under the
Cow Pasture Bridge and also for throwing upand
rounding sections Of the road West of the 35th
Mile. post. Bond with good security for the faith
full performance of the work will be required.
WIN. GUY.
Nov. 80, lo53.-4ts. j. MANN.
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IMPORTANT DISCOVERY!
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES
RRYAN,S PULMONIC WATERS

BR ANY FCLHONIC W AT ENS
are unfailng in the cure of CoUGHs, Colds,
ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS, SORE THROAT, HoARs-
NESS, DIFFIcULr BREATHING, IYcIpIENT Con-
SUMPTION, AND DISEASES OF THE LUNGS. They
have no taste of medicine and any child will take
them. Thousands have been restored to health
that had before despared. Testimony given in
hundreds Of cases. A single dose relieves in TEN
MINUTES.
Ask for Bryan's Pulmonic WATERS the origi-
nal and only genuine is stamped Bryan" Spu-
rous kinds are offered for sale. Twenty FIVE
cents a box. Sold by dealers generally. J..
BRYAN s. CO., Rochester, N. Y, Proprietors.
Wholesale by j. b. Wood, Richmond 4: H..
Robertson & Co.. Petersburg; d. r. lyman,
Lynchburg and J. II. Patterson & Co., Wheel
ing. .,.
October l2, ls53.-3mf
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MoMK's NEW MAI,

0F that portion of North America, exhibiting
~ the United States and Territories, the Cana
das, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Mexico,
also Central America and the West India Islands,
compiled from the most recent surveys, and au-
theutic sources. A copy for sale by the subscri-
ber r. CO\VAN.
Staunton, Nov. 90, 1858
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NTIRGINIA:-At Rules held in the Clerks
Office, ofthe Circuit C0Grt for Augusta coan-
", November 9TH, 1858.
Samuel j. Fetzer,-Plaiptiff,
AGAINST
Chas. Dickinson, Robert Dickinson, - Dick
enson, David Howard. Richard Dorsey. Rob
inson Hanger aud Charles Batis--Beleadants
IN CHANCERY
The object Of this suit is to inioin and inhibit
the Defendant Charles Bats, Trustee, and all
Others concerned from proceeding To sell under the
deed of trust executed by the said Fetzer to the
said Bats, in the bill and proceedings mentioned
until the further order of the Court.
The Defendant Robinson Hanger, not having
entered his appearance and given security, accord
ius to the act of Assembly and the Rules of this
Court, aud it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that he is not an inhabtant Ofthis Commonwealth:
II is ordered, that the said Defendant do appear
here within one month after due publication of this
notice, and do what is necessary To protect his III
tsrsst, aud that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper printed in Staunton.
n, four weeks successlvely, aud posted at the
ftont door of the Court house,
A CuPy-re ste,
NICu'S G.. KINNEY, elk.
Dscsrpher 7. lSJ3.-iw.
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CLOTHS AND CAssIMEREs.
John C. KYLE & Bro.

HAVE rich selection Of Fancy and Plain
RI FRENCH CLOTHSS' C.4SSLMERES,
which they will dispose of very cheap for cash Or
to prompt customers on the usual credit ~
Staunton. NOY. 9. 1853.
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$40 REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, living near
Ia Head waters, Highland county, Va, on the
2st day of this month. Negro Man named
MOSES EoWLETT, between 40 and so
years of age, very black and bald headed, teeth
very white, about 5 feet 6 or inches high. He
was purchased few years since in Fluvanna co.,
IL miles below Charlottesville; it may be that he
has obtained pass from some one, and is trying
to make his way to Ohio, or back to old Virginia.
will give the above reward of $40 if taken out
of the county /; if taken in the county $l0-provi-
ded he is lodged in Jail so that get him-or 9TH
erwise if brought home, all reasonable charges
will be paid. together with reward, SC.
Any information concerning his whereabouts
will be thankfully received.
o. Address, Head waters. Highland CO.. Va.
WIN. K. GUN.
November 20 lS53-3t.
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A Negro Man for Sale.

WILL be sold privately, to some farmer in
w Augusta, for his own use, valuable ME-
GRO MAN, about "a years of aye, and with
out fault. As he is hired ont until Christmas,
possession cannot be given before that time. For
farther particulars enquire at this Office.
November %, lS53.-3t@.
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augusta County Court Clerks Office, To VT:
ESTRAY.
TAKEN up by Joseph Harshbarger, on the
Il 10th day Of September. 1853. upon his land
in Augusta county, BRINDLE MULX
BULL, two and half years old, marked with
a slit in the left ear, and has some white on the
back and belly. Appraised to Sl4.
An Extract from the record )-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, elk.
Stanton INV % 1854 RI
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Hats and Cans.

A LARGER or more select assortment was
L never offered for sale in Stauntan-we had
most of them made ourselves, selecting the very
best material, and warrant what we sell to be the
very best. ]. C. KYLE & BRO.
St1unton, Nov. 9, 1853.
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CHEAP FURNaVURE,

Oh ELEGANT Sofas, from S25 to $50; so
]-f doz. Walnut, Maple and Painted Cain Seat
Chairs, the best ever offered in this place up
wards of 100 Rocking Chairs, very cheap; also
large variety of other Furniture at the usual low
price. Call at CHANDELIERS, Main Street.
Staunton, Nov. 80, lS53.-6t.
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Christmas is Coming.

- OBERT COWAN has just reed large and
A. very beautiful assortment of Fancy Articles
and Books suitable for Christmas, New Year,
Birthday and Bridal Presents-Among the Fan
cy Articles are fine Paper Mache and Rose
Wood Desks Papier Mache and Morocco Port
folios; Ladies' Elegant Rosewood Work Boxes;
Ladies' Reticule and Work Boxes, made of fine
Turkey Morocco; Porte Monnaies fine China
and Bohemian Glass Toilet Bottles; fine fancy
China Cups and Saucers from IS cents TO 81 90;
China Mugs with notices China Jewell Stands;
Parian Vases Parian Pitchers Elegant China
Candlesticks China and Brittania Toy Tea Sets;
Toy Tumblers, &C., SC.
BOOKS! BOOKS!
AMONG the Books are great variety of beau
tiful Animals, Poems, &c., fine bindings and
Illustrations; also great variety OF Juvenile Books
The following he has likewise just received :
Scotia's Bards, illustrated The Law ard The Tes-
timony by the author of The Wide Wide World;
The Self Explanatory Reference Bible; COM
plete Analysis of the Holy Bible, by Rev n.
West, ID. d., Mr. Rutherfords Children, by the
author ofThe Wide Wide World; The Mud Cab
in Sir Jonah Barrngton's Sketches The Paper
Hangers Companion The Brass Founders
Guide; The Manufacture of Steel, containing the
practice and principles of working and making
Steel, by F. Overman Perfumery its Manufac-
ture and use by Morft @
A handsome assortment Of Bibles and Prayer
books ..s..s
Staunton, Nov. 80, 1853.