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MOSSY CREEK ACADEMY.

J. HorcHKIss, Prn. and Prof of Nat. Sciences
w. A. BARTLETT, A. D., Prof. of Languages and
Elocution.
C. II. BRowN, Prof. of Mathematics.
rS,IlIS institution is located on Messy Creek,
4 in one Of the finest portions of Augusta coun-
ty noted for the fertility of its SOIL the heathinl-
ness of its climate, the beauty OF its scenery, and
the sterling morality of its people; 1t is remote
from any village and its inducements to vice and
immortality convenient to churches and easy OF
access. fine building, of large size as by "
feet and built expressly for school purposes, at
cost, including the ground attached, OF nearly
$4,000, will soon be completed.
This institution is designed to furnish the fonn-
daton for thorough, practical business education;
to prepare young men for entering the University
and Colleges of our State, and as prominent fea-
ture, to train young persons in the "lheory and
practice" of Common School Teaching, and there
by furnish our Common Schools with qualified,
home reared instructors.
The first session will begin in Messy Creek
Church, the 10Th of August.
Charges for tuition, for the session of ten scho-
astic months. payable one halfat the middle, and
one half at the close of the session. as follows
W Writ and Composition, 600
Elementary Arithmetic, Geography, &C., IL 50
English Dept-Arithmetic, Geography,
Grammar, &c., 10 w
Algebra, Philosophy, Chemistry, &C., ~ w
.1fath. and Class. Dept.-Geometry, Sur
veying, Latin, &C., 20 w
Greek French. German and italian, 80 90
Good boarding may be had in the vicinity, at
from Sc to 81 50 per month, including all neces-
sary accommodations Books can be obtained at
the institution.
J. HoTcHKIss, REFERS TO
Rev. A. Craig, Windsor, New York.
/" Ii. w. Gilbert, g g
F." B. NJ. Smith, Staunton, Va.
j. 7. Brodt. Esq., late Supt ofSchools, Broome
county, New York.
G. R. Harris, NJ. d., Senate of Va.
w. A. BARTLETT, TO
S. North, D. d. L. l.. d., President Of Ham
ilton College, New York.
Prof G. Avery. l.. l.. D., New York,
f. North, A. NJ, Prof of Ancient Languages,
New York.
II. Vaudeville, d. D., Albany, New York.
Hon. d. s. Dickinson, New York.
s. A. Birdsall, s.
c. r. BnowN. TO
Prof e. Harrison, Nj. d., University of Va.
f. II. Courtenay, l.. l.. d.,
" W. b. Rogers. l.. l.. d., Sc Sc
For further information apply to the Principal,
Messy Creek, Augusta county, or to either OF the
Trustees.
TRUsrEEs.-J. NJ. McCue, J. G. Fulton, B.
Estll, Daniel Forrer, John Crawn, ST., A. b.
Rogers, Geo. r. Gibbons.
Messy Creek, Va, July g, lS53.-f
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BARTERBROOK SCHOOL.

THE undersigned. graduate of Washington
Il College, Va, will on the lst day of Septem-
Der next take charge of the Classical and Mathe-
NAUTICAL School heretofore taught by the Rev. H.
l.. Dabney at Barterbrook, Augusta county.
This School is situated in a neighborhood of
fine moral and religious influences, and young
men will here b, removed from all those allure
ments to vice and dissipation which must neces-
sary belong 10 Schools located in towns. The
subscriber takes charge Of this School positively
determined to make it sustain the reputation which
it has hitherto enjoyed, of being equal to any OF
the best Schools in the Valley OF Virginia. The
number of pupils will be limited and application
must therefore be made at an early day. The
Session will close on the Goth day Of June next.
Boarding can be had in pleasant families of the
highest responsibility for about S. per month;
washing, fuel, Sc, &c., included. Tuition. s.
per month for Classical, and 81 per month for
English Scholars. j. \. CRAIG.
Barterbrook. Augusta CO.,
July 20. 1858
RErERENcEs.-Rev DR.. w s. White, and
The Faculty of Washington College, Lexington,
Va Rev. b. NJ Smith, Staunton, Va; Alex
L. Nelson, A. NJ, University of Va. Prof. Geo.
E. Dabney, Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Craig has had but limited experience as a
teacher, but having employed him for a short time
in my School, and having known him well for
years, can heartily commend him to the public
as giving high promise of capacity for managing
School, and as fully qualified BY his scholarship
to fulfill the pledges he has given above.
r. l.. DABNEY.
July 90, l653.-tlstS.
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Hutch eson's Celebrated Ointment
FOR PILES.

A PERFECTLY safe, mild. sDesd, -,
- manent cure for PILES of every des cru pss
and no matter of how long standinp. f''0u'
This remedy is compounded, according u est,h.
lished rules OF Pharmacy, of ingredients poses.
sing great healing properties. f''''-
physicians OF the first standing have examined
and used this Ointment in their practice with the
utmost success, where all other remedies failed f
effect cure.
Inc above remedy is unsurpassed for the cure
of Sore Breasts of females. The most violent ,nd
distressing cases of which have been almost in
stantly relieved by it, For Sore Throat Wbito
Swelings, Ulcers, Cuts or Bruises. Burns and
Scalds, and for all kinds of local inflammation :.
is of great value.
We have in our possession large number Of
certificates from the most reliable persons, testify
ing to its wonderful efficacy in the cure of the a.
boye diseases. We give the following:
STANTON, May 9Th, 1853.
Mr.. Huscheson,-Dear Sir II take pleasure I'M
saying that your Ointment has been used in nv
Family and has given entire satisfaction, one sin
gle application giving immediate relief. and if ap-
piled as it should be, I have no doubt would make
permanent cures. take great pleasure in recon-
mending ii to the afflicted.
Yours, respectfully.
SAM'L WOODWARD. +,
In offering the above Ointment to the afflicted,
the proprietors take the high ground that where
it has been used in strict accordance with direc.
tions, sufficient length of time, and not being at.
tended with beneficial results, the money will be
refunded upon application.
The above Ointment is put up in neat tin boxes
with directions and pamphlets accompanying each
box. Price SO cents and ST each.
Prepared by WM. HUTCHINSON & CO..
Amsterdam, Botetourt county, Va.
n. B.-A liberal discount made to Agents and
Wholesale Dealers.
AGENTS FOR AUGUSTA COUNTY.
THOMAS p EsKRIDGE, Staunton; Benz. F.
Graham, Greenville; j. Roller, Mt. Sidney "A.
Miller, Mt. Scion; j. Stout, New Hope; w. w.
King s. Son. Waynesborcugh.
June l., 1853.
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TOBACCO AND SEGAR STORE
Opposite the Post Office.

TTNHE subscriber has just opened in the room for
Il 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 he invites the
attention of all lovers Of the weed. He has on
hand the following brands:
Reed s Nash's, Crympton's. Eldorado, Pine APP
pie. Pearl s. Norwood, Lola Montez, Peyton &
Co.'S, Suffers, Wyat's, Esmeraldo, Shaw's.
ALSO A FINE LOT OF sEGARs.
Havana. Regalia, Rifles, Napoleon La Grant,
Principles, Lord Byron, Minerva, Plantation,
sh A 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.. &c. The highest market price paid for
clean Rags. JOHN b. EVANS.
Staunton, Oct. 10, 1852.
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WESLEYAN Female Institute.
STAUMToN, va.
NGE


TTNI1E exercises ofthis Institution will be resum-
Il ed on the first of September next.
The Academic year, OF ten months, is divided
into two sessions OF five months each: The first
commencing with September and ending with
January the second commencing with February
and ending with June.
The course of instruction is extensive, and en-
braces everything necessary to tho acquisition OF
a thorough English, Classical and Polite educa-
ton.
The Boarding Department is in the charge of
an experienced housekeeper. and no pains will be
spared to secure the comfort of all the inmates of
the Institute.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Board, including furnished room, wash
ing, fuel, lights, &c., Sill 81
Tuition in the regular course, including
ancient LANGUAGES. from $l2a $40 90
Music on the Piano or Guitar, l8 90
Use of instrument. 8 90
Vocal Music so
Modern J,anouaoes. each, 10 90
Drawing and Painting, each, %
En- Payable in advance at the beginning OF
each session.
CO., For Catalogues, or any additional intor-
nation address the undersigned at Staunton
JOHN WILSON, PRINCIPAL.
Staunton, July 20, lS53.-6t.
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LAND FOR SALE.

r WISH to sell a Tract of Land belonging to
Il the heirs Of John and Elizabeth Montgomery,
lying in the county of Rockbrldge, near the Au-
gusta line, on the Little Calf Pasture River. in 3
good neighborhocd, now occupied by MIR. VIM.
Glendy. There are about
$50 ACRES
in the Tract, and generally of good quality, with
an abundance of madow. There are on -,
it a good LOG DWELLING, and 9th 1 IN
erout-hmses, with never-fail;ng Spring !s!iA
near the house, also one of the best Sui EISes
phur Springs in the country, well worth improv-
ing The Central Railroad will pass within two
or three miles of the Tract.
Persons wishing to purchase are requested to
call on VIM. II. Bell, Esq, living at Bell's Val
ley. on the Railroad line, or on Mr.. Glendy, who
will show the land. For terms apply to
JAMES NELSON,
May Is, 1e53-tf. Agent for the heirs
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LARGE DWELLING HOUSE,

negro houses, very large barn and stables and all
other necessary out-nouses, pump and stone dali
~ in the ward, besides Spring house at Thinking
Spring, orchard and garden, must recommend 1t
10 land buyers, or those in want of snug private
residence in the country. lft is too large, there
are neighbOrs willing to buy portions OF 1t all a
round.
The Terms of sale of Land, in order to comply
with the decree, of the Court, will be, S2OOO In
hand, $1,000 inf, $1,000 in l2,S 1000 in Is months,
with bond and personal security, and the title re-
tanned till the last payment. The other or last
payment will be liberal.
Al the same time we will offer
1s Young and Valuable Slaves
Of both sexes. among which are, first rate Cooks,
washers and ironers, and farm hands-these ne
groes are all between the ages of and 30 years.
Terms FIR them-Cash-or short credit on
good negotiable paper, on consulting the under
Signed on day OF sale.
Also, Horses and Mares, all good work animals,
some 10 or Is head of Cattle, among which are
FIVE very fine aud large Mich Cows, all these cat
tie are Of improved English Stock, and will re-
commend themselves on sight,
All the Farming Utensils, including Two Wag-
ons, a LARGE Family Carriage-a thorough repair
ed TEfRESHLNIi .N4CHLNE-CLOPER
BOX and SCREEN in good order, aud horse
mower for horses, can be attached to either thrash
Box or Clover Box. A Wheat Fan, Ploughs
| Harrows. sc. Sc
/ HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNl
! TURE. STOVES, WARDROBE, CHAIRS, and IA
BLEs, Mahogany and Walnut, Sc. SC.
Terms of sale of Stock, Farming Utensils
Household and Kitchen Furniture-Sums OF $C
and under Cash, over that amount Is months cred
it) bond aud security, with interest from date o
sale.
The sale will take place on the premises. on
Fridau. August Both, 1853, at o'clock and con
tinue from day to day till all is sold
II. ii. KINNEY, ] only heirs of
r. P. WAYLAND, { NJ. G. Wayland
gy- Wind, Rock. Regis, Lex. Gazette, copy
till day of sale.
July u. lS53.-tds.
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Groceries! Groceries,!

'TNllE undersigned beg leave to say to their M
Il merous customers that they are now in receipt
of a very large and fine assortment of Groceries.
which were bought low, and will be disposed of
at crrespondingiy low prices.
Their stock Of Confcctionaries 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 orr friends and
customers
We keep constantly on hand supply of fresh
Oysters, which wilLbe sold by the can, halt can,
or served up by the plate, as may be desired.
Our Baking Establishment, is in fall operation
aud will turn out enough bread to satisfy the de-
mands Of the public.
SCHERER s. FINSTER.
Staunon, Dec. 1852.
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A CHOICE FARM,
NEAR SALEM, ROANOKE CO., VA,
AT TrryrurNNT ~

r WILL sell at Auction on Thursday, lst day
Of September neat, the very valuable farm
known as the GROUNDS FARM, lying 3miles from
Salem on the McAdamized road leading to Buch-
anan, containing
395 Acres,
about So Acres cleared, in good state Of cult
walton, good fencing, etc-45 acres of the same
are considered The very best meadow land in Roam
oke county, the greater portion of which is newly
set in Timothy, and the whole farm is well adap-
ted to grass and wheat, perhaps better than any
other farm in the county. There are about 30 a.
cres heavily timbered, and the land of superior
quality, and water almost any place it is wanted,
several never-failing springs with the different
branches forming Peters creek, giving water to
every field on the farm.
The Improvements are comfort N
able Brick Dwelling House E. . <5Nl 4 -.
of good size handsomely located fTSi ~ hS
with nine comfortable rooms and an
excellent spring convenient There are all other
necessary out-houses, together with large and
durable Swissor Barn, supposed to be one of the
best in western Virginia. Also, Fruit trees of al
most every variety,a large orchard near the house
with goody number Of graft and young trees
planted within the last 3 years. This farm COM
prises many advantages which make 1t the most
desirable farm ever offered for sale in this county,
being convenient to several good merchant and
saw mills, with good road at all seasons to Sa-
lem and the Railroad Depot, where good and
ready market is found at all times for any kind Of
produce.
1t rarely happens that property so desirable is
in market at any price, but having made a pnr-
chase in another State, will certainly sell 10 the
highest bidder, and any person wishing very de-
sirable and comfortable home, and one of the best
and most productive little farms in Western Vir-
ginia will do well to call and see this place before
the day of sale.
Terms of sale will be one third of the purchase
money down at possession, (Which may be LIST of
December next) the remainder in one and two
years.
will also sell on credit of six months, cast
Apple Mill nearly new; several hundred bushels
of Wheat and Oats, about IS acres OF corn in the
field, say so to rs tons of Hay. fine stock of
Hogs, some Horses and Cattle, Farming utensils,
ETC., together with some furniture, embracing a
laroe and handsome Sdeboard, and other articles
not necessary to mention.
Sale to take place on the premises, commencing
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
d. GUTHRIE.
July 20. IS53.-tds.
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FARM FOR SALE.

rENHE subscriber offers for sale his FARM, ~
L ing miles above Mddebrook, in Augusta
county, and about three quarters Of nile from
the old stage road to Brownsburg, and adjoining
others 9TH a.N 1t contains aga ACRES, about 1870
Of which are cleared. The quality Of the land is
good and very improbable. The Improvements
Consist of a DU'ELLLN'G HOUSE AND
KITCHEN, and an orchard Of Fruit Trees
There is well at the house and spring at one
end of the Farm.
The terms will be made known on application.
My residence is about four milesirom Mlddlebrook,
where letters may be addressed to me:
THOS. HARRIS.
July 20, l953.-4m.
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L r Y
. MINERS Ble.her about her BARN.

p,.,ber about her Balrn.
!Eh., wean o mine I'll drive ms daft,
solemnly declare;
EJ had bedlam in the house.
II couldna plague me mair,
He waukens up at Skreich o day,
Then lest wi him there's name,
But rumblin', tumblin', up an down
It's not common wcan!
He's never out o. mischief an
He never seems to tire;
See there's he's on the tenders edge;
He'll tumble in the fire.
He's at the door now ! catch him, or
He'll whomle down the stair;
He's got the puir eat now, the wretch
Is ruggin' out its hair.
IOsh now he's got his tarther's book
Wide open on his knee,
And Just observe the solemn LOOK
That's in his bonnie e'e.
He Gamma read, oct looks as grave
As chiel in gown and bawn;
But mair than he looks wise on things
They dinna understan'.
An unco wean; yet flyte on him,
He only laughs an craws,
Like his father when he's teasing ihe'
An when TAX the laws
An glenn skelp. I'm vexed, an WISH
I'd let the BARN alane,
For he looks sac strange-hke in my iace'
couldna dot again.
GUIDE keep us "a! the BARNS asleep
His wee head on his arm;
Now, wha could look in that sweet lace
An think o. doin't harm.
Although it's fashions whyles !-eh me-
His wee cheeks like the rose,
Or the crimson on the tar hill tap
When gloamins' gaun to close
Sleep sound, wee pet! Ye're ou' type
o. busy warldly man. go,
Whose hands are thrang, whose head is III .
WI mony scheme an plan;
He rests ma day nor night until
His bustlin' life is past,
An sleep-Dcath's sleep, upon HIM creePs
As ON my BARN at last.
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GRAND ATTRACTION IN THE
Furniture Trade.

REING about TO make some changes in my
- FURNITURE ROOMS. and wanting the
use ofmy present room for that purpose, will for the
next sixty days sell my present stock of FURNl-
TURE much below the usual prices. The stock
of Furniture consists in part. say 30 Bureaus from
l2 to $50; s Sldeboards. Salaretis, 10 Sofas, a.
n bout Is dozen Chairs. Il variety of Rocking
H7 Chairs, IA parlor Tables, 20 Bedsteads and .
u variety ofother Furniture will sell atalmost
any price. Call on A. ID. CHANDLER,
Staunton, March 90, 1853. for short time
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RrrrEvuE FEMALE SCHOOL.

yvyHE next session will commence the lst oil
IL September and close the 18th Of June. The
course of instruction in the various BRANCHES OF
English is full and thorough Those who wish
can receive instruction in the Latin, Greek and
French Languages, in Music on the Forte Piano
and Guitar. and also in Needlework and Drawing
The Rev. J. B. Ramsey will continue his able and
faithful services as one of the teachers. My Post
Office is B,ownsburg, Va.
0''''' " JAMES MORRISON.
.Jply 90. 1856.
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GARNET MAKING.

vUyHE subscriber intends applying himself close
Il " 10 the business of C.aBL.NET MILKING,
and solicits share of public patronage. He will
furnish all articles in his line with promptness and
on reasonable terms Undertaking also attended
TO- His shop. for the present, is at his residence
few doors above the Eagle Hotel.
no. A supply of Poplar, White Pine, Walnut
fag- A HE.aRSE has been provided, and all
calls in that line will be promptly attended To-.
ROBERT JOHNSON.
St,unton. July Is, l953.-tf
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LIVED LONG ENoUGH.-ln addressing the
court and bar on the death Of young lawyer, to
whom he was strongly attached, the late MIR.
Webster said, His race was short; but short as
it was, he lived long enough to do what some OF
us who are older have tailed to do''-and the tears
fell as he spoke-'he lirsd long enough to achierc
a religious character"
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ATTENTION FARMERS !.

FENHE subscriber having recently purchased the
Mill property of DR.. Davidson, on Middle
River, in the county of Augusta, respectfully asks
share of your patronage. The Mill is now I'M
dergong some repairs considered essential to max
ing Flour of the best quality and as much from
grain of good quality as any other Mill. MIR. IA.
COB B. HALDEMAN, that old and experienced
Miller, will continue to attend the Mill and will
do all he can to give satisfaction to customers.-
Those who may not be disposed to have their
grain ground, may find it their interest to give
me chance TO buy. 0. Z. MokklS.
July 81, l653.-2m.
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Sky-Lighf Daguerrean Gallery.

YNHE undersigned has moved his GALLERY
Il on the corner between the Eagle and Virgin
ia Hotels in font of the Spectator Office" where
he may be found at all times ready to wait on the
Ladies and Gentlemen. He fatlers himself hc
can give to them as fine a Likeness as the art cap
be made 10 produce. II. J. RANKIN. =
Staunton, March 2, 1853. -
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o. A man famous for hunting up engmas, phi
losophzed thus:
"What strange creatures girls are. Offer one
Of them good wages to work for you, and ten
chances to one if Tho old woman can spare any Of
her giris--but just propose matrlmony, and see It
they don't jump at the chance of working life
time. lust for their victuals and clothes"
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Lamps, Candelabras, Gas Burners.

vBNHE subscriber has just received from the world
Il renowned mandatory of Cornelius SEQ.
large assortment Of LAMPS AND GIRANDoLEs,
which he offers at reduced prices.
Also supply oftllose 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-
tify as to its superiority. Also, Passage Lamps,
Lanterns. Fluid and Oil Lamps. Callat No II
West Main Street JAS. ID. b. EVANS.
Richmond, Feb. 9, 1853.
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DISSERTATION.

'g'EE partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned in the practice of Law, was
dissolved by mutual consent on the lst Instant
Those indebted to the firm by bond or otherwise
are requested TO make speedy settlement OF their
dues, as it is desirable to wind up the business of
the concern without delay. Mr. lmboden has
charge Of the books, bonds, &c. and is fully au-
thorized to settle with our Giants.
FRAZIER s. IMBODEN.
Jrlv IL 1S53-tf.
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FOR SALE.
TIMKLIMG sPHTNG FARM,
AugnSsa County.

TINE undersigned, only heirs of Mary G Way
Il land, decd. offer for sale the above very val
liable, highly improved, and well known Tract
of Land, lying in Augusta county, near link
ling Spring Church. The following we think is a
fur description of it. though persons DESTROYS of
purchasing such land are respectfully invited 10
call at the residence on the farm, where either OF
the undersigned will take pleasure in accommoda-
ting them, and showing the land. The title to
the land is unquestionahle it having been decroed
to us by the Superior Court of Augusta county.
The tract contains about
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How WAS 1T DoNE ?-Among the wonders at
tho Crystal Palace is very ingenious piece Of
work BY an American engraver, being nothing less
than the whole Of the Lords Prayer written ON a
three cent piece and a gold dollar-the former Is
in old English and the latter in Italics. Every
letter can be perceived with an eye-gasS, as per-
feet and as arsticaly written as the finest chasing
upon the richest jewelry.