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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Staunton, October, 1853.
SPLENDID FALL STOCK.

-F3yGG
JOHN C. KYLE 81 BROTHER,
THANKFUL forthe liberal patronage hereto
4 fore extended by their friends, and the pub
bile generally, respectfully call their attention
to their present large and varied stock of
Fall and Winter Dry Goods,
embracing all the new styles of Ladies and Cen
tlemen's Fashionable DREss GooDs. Having
purchased of the most prominent aud extensive
houses in New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more, they are prepared to offer great induce
ments to their customers and the public
THE LADIES
are earnestly solicited to make an early call and
examine their large and extensive stock of Dress
Goods, EMBROIDERED CLOTHS, &C., sc.
For Gentlemen's Wear, larger Or more com
plete assortment was never offered in the Valley
Of Virginia.
Party and Wedding Vest Patterns,
The finest Plush, also Vestngs of French Cloths
and Cassimeres. The public are respectfully so
licited to give them an early call.
Stauntoa, Oct. &c, 1853
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

NJ A meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Rail
road Company, will take place On the Sd OF No
vember. Officers will then be elected, and the
Company will be fully organised. Mr.. Gray the
engineer, is organising his surveying party anu
will set out for the Rio Grande on the Zotn o! tue
present month. lie expects to have reliable
and satisfactory survey of the whole route eXecu-
ted for the use Of the company, IN tue course OIL
the ensuing spring. The additional stock SUP SUI
scribed on the bucks OF the company on tee 691n'
'.,s Sufficient to swell the aggregate to S65,uOO,-
0O0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
BALTIMORE cATTLM MARKET

Week ending Friday Oct. 2l.--The offerings a
the scales on Monday 1000 head of Beef Cattle
of which $50 were driven the Eastern markets. 30
were left over unsold and the balance 50D) were soil
to city butchers and packers at prices ranging from s.
rs So IS on the hoof, equal to SIS so a ST 90 net
and averaging So 81 gross.
HoGs-'The supply was good and the demand pref
ty active. Sales were made at Sc so to 81 so pc
100 lbs for live Hogs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
STOCK CATTLE FOR SALE
A'E ATCTENY.

I SHALL offer for sale by way of public auc-
ton, at Greenfield, in the county of Nelson, on
Saturday, the 10Th Of the present month,
IS or 40 HEAD OF STOCK CATTLE.
These Cattle are just from the range, and are in
fine order. Graziers wishing to buy such stock.
would no doubt, find it to their interest to attend
the sale.
ny The sale will certoinly take place, and
without reserve.
HAYES N. COLEMAN, Sen.
Oct. 10, -tds-Vind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

Goa! SHAME, WHERE is THY Blush F'-
Yankee Sullivan, We are told. marched dowr
Chatham street yesterday afternoon, (ia open day.,
with body guard of SIX men, three in front. and
three in the rear, with muskets over their shoul'
ders Morrissey was paid the prize money yester
day morning Sullivan last evening was serena
ded by the First Ward Magnetizers. They aP
peared on horseback in their usual fantastic cos
TUNES, The scene attracted great crowd III
Chatham street.-.N Y. ETpress, Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

Tue Result IN GEoaGlA.-lhe washington
correspondent of the New York Journal OF Com
merce remarks: - =.
at is now said, that it Mr., Guthrie le''ef 70
Collector Bronson had only been puoiShe9 III
Georgia little sooner it would nave turned Tue
scale the other way. Mr.. Cobb has 50 written; II
l. said and it is explained for Mr.. Cobb that he
ia still Hard Union Democrat. but went against
jenkins merely because he was opposed to re-
construction of parties"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
FAIRBANKS
Platform Scales.

E Long kno,sn-Seperely tested
I'M, .4L,cays right-1he Acknowledged
I .Scs-s..ZzssA Standard
IA ~ Railroad, Hay, Coal, and Far
mers' SCALES, set in any par
of the country, at short notice.
Agents.-GEo. C. EWING, 81 Charles St.
Baltimore.
FAIRBANKS s. Co., SO Water ST.. NY.
October IL, lS53.-3mf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
THAR RaEzs.

On the Goth inst, at the residence of Col Baldwin,
in this place by the Rev. II II. Castleman Mr.. WIN.
TELFAtR, of Ohio to Miss LIZZIE, daughter Of the late
]. IL. Peyton, Esq, Of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

augusta County Court Clerks Office, To W.T.;
Estray.
TvAKEN up by Jno. NJ. McCue on the 9Th inst,
l. A PALE RED STEER about three years
old, and marked-crop off right ear and slit in
left; white back and belly, bush of tail white
Also black Steer a little white on top of the back
and under the belly. about the same age and mark
ed crop off right ear and slit in the left. Each ap-
praised at $3.50.
JEFF. KINNEY. C. A. C.
Oct. IL, lS53.-3ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

A adjourned meeting of the Stockholders in
IN the Howardsville and Rockfsh Turnpike
Company, will be held on Friday the 18th day
of November next, at Stuart's Draft Tavern, at
III o'clock, A. NJ
A full meeting is desired, as business of impor-
lance is to be transacted.
WIN. A. SCOTT. President
Howardsvile and Rockfsh Turnpike Co.
October 26 lS53-tdl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

WINCHESTER MARKET.

Corrected uoeekly from the Republican.
BACON, per lb, wagon price7 s. store price s 9
Flour, per Dbl, wagon 10 6 %, store so a OF
GRAIN-Wheat, wagon price, 100 a,l25 Oats Is 81
Corn IS a 60, Rye 60 a 60.
sALr-Ground Alum rs , 90, Ashton , so a275
PLASTER, per ton, 90 40
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Dora Coal and Iron Mining and Han
ufacturing Company.
Capital One Million of Dollars.


THIS Company organized in Wall Street, n.
IL Y, and composed of gentlemen Of ample cap
tal, intend in the course of few months, opening
one of the richest mineral regions known in the
United States. They own about $4,000 acres of
land in North River Gap in this augusta coun-
ty, Astounding in exhaustless deposits of Anthra-
cite Coal, and Iron Ore of the best quality. Up
wards of 100000 of the capital stock has been
already subscribed; and the Board of Directors
with view to secure local interest and co-ope-
ration in the Enterprise, have authorized books to
be opened in Virginia, for subscriptions to the
not exceeding 100000, being one-tenth of the
capital proposed to be invested by the company in
Mining Coal and Manufacturing Iron, and in the
construction of railways from their mines to con-
meet with the Manassa at Harrisonburg, and the
Central Railroad at Staunton.
Books of subscription are open now at the Cen
trail Bank of Virginia, and at the office of the un-
dersigned Attorneys for the Company, where any
additional information will be furnished on appli-
cation. IMBODEN s. M'CUE.
October 10, lS53-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

MURDER IN DINwIDDLE.--rhe Petersburg
Express gives the PARTICULARS of an alfray in DIN
widdie county last Monday IN which Thomas
lewis shot and killed Edward Lewis, his cousin.
Cause, family difficulties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Millinery and Fancy Store.

Millinery and Fancy Store.
MRS. l.. II. WARD is now in receipt of her
IVA Fall aud Winttr supply Of millinery and
Fancy Goods, which she offers to the public
She respectfully solicits continuance of the lib
eral patronage heretofore extended Rooms on
Augusta Street, leading to the Court House as
heretofore.
Staunton. Oct. 26. 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Cattle for Sale.

IN and after Monday the 18th instant, will
" have for sale, (untl solo, on my Monticello
Farm, on the Mountain in this county, (and nine
miles from Midway, in Augnsta.) FIFTY ODD
HEAD OF STOCK C.aTTLE, 80 odd of
which are beautiful steers The entire lot are of
improved blood and among them are heifers much
crossed, some with North Devonshire, and others
with Ayrshire breed Purchasers can apply to my
manager on the place, Mr.. John P. Hambleton,
who is authorized to SELL WIN. MASSIE.
Nelson co., Oct. IL, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
New Bonnets and Millinery Goods.

Nv" oonn0s0 anu 44lIl1uCIy OouuS.
MFRS. SMITH has just returned from the North
A'A with large and handsome assortment of
new styles of B0NNETS & RIBBONS,
which she respectfully invites the Ladies to
call and examine before purchasing elsewhere, as
the goods were all selected by herself In addi-
ton to which, she has Rich Dress Goods, Brocade
Silks, new styles; large assortment of Shawls,
long and square do, new style Ladies Under
sleeves. Silk Tassels, Splendid Muslins, all wool ;
Ladies Riding Gloves, Ladies Kid Gloves, Misses
Kid Gloves, Boys Cloth Caps, Handsome Silks
for lining, with large assortment of Cheap Goods,
all of which will be sold cheap for cash. Main
Street. one door below the Union Hall, and under
the Findicator Printing Office.
n. B.-A handsome assortment of Feathers
and Artificial Flowers for Ladies Bonnets. Also
Ladies Colsets. Call and see.
Staunton, Oct. 10, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
NEW BOOKS.

THE Underground Mail-Agent; Notes on Un-
Il Gle Toms Cabin Eastmans Aboriginal Port
folio; The Wonder Book, by Hawthorne Tan
glewood Tales, by Hawthorne; Lieber on Civil
Liberty and SelfGovernment; A Visit to Europe
in 1851, by Prof. B. Silliman, of Yale College
Sir Jonah Barrinston's Sketches; The Shady
Side. or Lite in County Parsonage Mapeton,
or More Work for the Maine Law; Schlller's
Works in German Adler's German Dictionary
Fasquelle's Colloquial French Reader Interviews
Memorable and Useful.S. n. Cox,D. D.; Cleve
lands English Literature; Bleak House
ROB'T. COWAN.
Staunton, Oct. 10, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
THE MARKET PRICES.
sraUNToN PRICES CuRRE EST.

Corrected ,cerklyfor the Spectator by T. c. Btr'oel
FLOUR, supfn. Sc 90 Bacon, Hog Round, &c
WHEAT. per bushel 81 BUTTER, Fresh, l6c
RYE, per bushel, Csc CoRN, per bnshci, 62c
o ATS, per bushcl, SIC Wool, per pound, Soc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
TEACHER WANTED.

TEACHEH WANTED
A TEACHER qualified for all the requisites
n of agood English education is wanted at Oak
Grove school house, on the Turnpike between
Middlebrook and Newport, in this county. A sum
of $25 per month will be guaranteed, with the
privilege of all that can be made over that amount
Address the undersigned at Middlebrook Va.
WILLIAM STEELE,
JOHN r. BERRY,
THOMAS HARRIS,
JAMES BERRY.
Oct 10 1S53-3ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
LIQUORS.
SElOYeIS, &c

GtALL on DEAKINS s. MERRITT and buy
~ a FASHIONABLE Hat. They also have for
sale all kinds of SLOUGH Hats; Caps of all kinds
and of the most approved styles; Boots and Shoes,
&C. SC.
Staunton, Oct. IL, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

Oo- The following appointments by the Presi-
dent have been officially announced in the Wash
ington Union:
"Heman j. Redfeld. Collector for the District
of New York, vice Greene c. Bronson, removed
"Juhn j. Cisco, Assistant Treasurer of the
United States at New York. vice John A. Dix
resigned. u.s..
John Romeyn Brodhead Naval Officer for the
district of New York, vice II. j. Redfeld.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
FAMILY SUPPLIES.

TABLE Salt, Pickles, Jelies, French Mus
tard, Underwood's Mustard, Preserves, Ex-
tracts for Flowering, Cuyanne Pepper, Allspice,
Mace, Cloves. Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Sub Carb
Soda, Salaeratis, SatPetre, &c. For sale at our
Grocery. HARPER s. BRO.
Staunon, Oct 10, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Meeting of School Commissioners.

Weetlng Of School COMMISSIONERS.
TENIIE Board of School Commissioners are here
l. by notified to meet at the Federal Court room
in Staunton, on the lash Saturday in this month,
(the Both inst.) A full meeting is earnestly de-
sired, as business Of importance will be transact
ed. J. d. lMBODEN, Supt. Schools.
Oct. l9, l953-tdm.
&c. Vindcator and Messenger copy 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
90 ACRES.

has been laid off into Lots, beautifully situated
most of them well watered and admirably adapted
for private residences or business purposes.
A plan of the Lots can be seen on application al
the office of Robt p. Kinney, and the terms made
known by applying to VIM. Kinney, H. M. Bel
or R. P. Kinney.
A sale of the property entire would be preferred
Oct IL, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

vTNHE Chapmen Land, adjoining the town Of
II Stanton, and lying on both sides of the Vir-
ginia Central Rail Road, and adjoining the Pro-
duce Depot at Staunton, containing about
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
New Books
AT S. n. CoLEMAN'S.

BISHOP Buffers Works, compile;
~ Eastman's Aboriginal Portfolio;
Lieber on Civil Liberty and Self Government
Salad for the Solitary;
Romance Of Abelaird and Helose;
Tanglewood Tales, by Hawthorne;
Mr.. Frank, or the Underground Mail AGENT
The Useful and the Beautiful;
A Stray Yankee in Texas.
Staunton, Oct 10, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Another Supply Of Clothing /!

Another Supply Of Clothing
Two our already very large stock, we have just
received all addition, which makes our stock
complete All who want good goods at cheap
prices, we invite to call at the Clothing House of
GOODMAN & ROSENWALD,
Virginia Hotel Building.
N. B.-A small lot of Boys Clothing for sale
cheap at our Store. e. s. r.
Staunton, Oct 20, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Drugs. Medicines. sc.

<fssS5 1r7S-<fFC1Eac'F5 W.
SULPHATE Morphia ,Sup hate Quinine, Iodine
~ Chloride Zinc, Balsam Copaiba, Juniper Ber-
ries, Carolina Pink Root, Boncsir, Camomile
Flowers, Sulphate Copper. Extract Logwood,
&c., &c., just received and for sale by
LAIRD & TRIMDLE.
Staunton, Oct 26, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Agricultural Fair.
Ea5t.1sa sfsss All
s3SSssS 49, ASss@

PERSONS intending to send CATTLE to
= the Agricultural Fair to be held at Richmond
on the LIST November next, are requested to have
them at Mechum's River Depot, one week in adj
vance of that time, in order to secure their being
sent by the Rail Road, as the supply of Stock
Cars is limited. f. H. GILL,
Superintendent V. c. r. r.
Oct. Is, ls53.-2w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

MILLINERY GOODS, &c.
AIRS. KENNEDY has returned from the
IVA North with a carefully selected assortment
ofMILLIN ERY. also. CLoAKsSsg
AND TRIMMINGS, French Work, Of every X
description, HAIR BRAIDs, FINE FURs and W.
many articles too numerous TO mention.
gsy- She will be found opposite the Wood
ward House.
Staunton. Oct. 10, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
WIN. Nj. WOODS, 2n

E. Il. WATSON, !
P. S,-Letters of inquiry should be addressed
to VIM. M. Woods, Mt. loret, Nelson county,
or to Alex. Rves, Charlottesville, and Mr.. Per-
kins will show the land to any who may wish to
buy. WIN SUMMERSON, Auctioneer.
October L. 1853 ids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26

EUST received, supply of Glass, of the sizes
" $40, 1912, 1914. "A 80, ll-l6-ALso-
Cooking Glass Plates. different sizes for sale by
LAIRD & TRIMBLE.
Saunton, Oct 26, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Sewing Machines,

4 INSEED Oil. Louis Pure White Lead
"a White Zinc PART, to hand and for sale on
Va. Hotel Street at the Drug Store of
LAIRD s. TRIMBLE.
Staunton, Oct &c, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-26
Valuable Lots for Sale.

October IL, lS53.-3mif.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-13
g'gAvELY.NHS, GUIDE

1853 sAE5 nSD sa
1s s:s.i
oornsr Lebanon spTns; Monday DO. Ss
ssreSsh DO ss:sf:s: A'
;:f s A'ssaSs tss' sss ssss:s:;.
Twenty sixth and Fourth stsons The sboys
and Fo Gorncrs al other sns viii .s1
Cy a station 1yo? ROY ,ns C:ns:
RRANGEMENTs FOR DEUEMBER.-ALBANY AND
Eqw York . sa y, daily express: trains: .ss
Wss .so wiz ass ner, S FOR g:
Rs h ana a IS
At Chathsm Four Corners for Lebanon sprng The above
from s s s Of ss 1 n am. ana
sS Co. ss'es ss S *.
TO- also rsssed A. sroome street and B'wsry
Wit as's
C!AsDEN AND ANnoy RAILROAD 70 PHILADEL.
"a: .HS AsssS$%ssssiss u: I. VIC = %T >
sna r. s sh to Phsph. rsrc II:
press ins 81 stesmboss John Potter % xmboy,
h,,f f.ro s. Rs'urnins los'e Philadelphia - An.
II Chambers street for Albany and Troy
ss
evening.
Nail train. . A. x.-Throuxh way trains ~ Il n snds
Pm.
Express train. 8 p. M-Emirsn. train n For Tarrv.
town. 1899 p M For Psokshill, $50 p. n For Pourk.
teepsis 7loA. II and en- Passengers taken 81 Cham.
Sunday trains from Canal street, $40 r. n for Aibsnv
and Troy, stopping 1t all way stations -
EDMUND FRENCH, Superintendent
NEw YORK AND PHILADELPHIA pTRECT VIA
~ New Jersey Ralrosd-U Mail and Express Lines.
through In four houraWnter Arrangement-Deo 1885,
Leave New York foot Of Cortlands street, II A.
NJ and at and 5i p NJ Leave Philadelphia AZ L30 s,
and A. and at "a and 5I5 NJ 81 10 second cass,
In II a: from New York sna . n from PsIsssIPhis
kensr gton in NJ and 81 p NJ, TO Walnut sta set via
Cainden and 81 with reduced prices In New jersey 40.
comnodaon line which IL NJ from foot OF Go rt
lsndt street via Camden to Wspus street. In sig hours
Onusee will from the Keneington depot TO the prn
cpa hotels and tho GENITAL is ot philadelphia for l26
ranr Sr ssca snS e Rmor. Hrf
Weldon, gton and all tho above trains.
Through baggage and baggage continued In and 6
lnes only pssongcr' with baggage cross the ferry sSa
!. n1Astvs SyAsss 49, EAlkS Leave
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SPORTING, &c.

CPORTING DOGS OF THE CHOICEST BREEDS,
~ expressly for stock and for King
Charles spsnel Scotch and English rattsrs sporting
famous watch days, shepherd dogs Ac Chttascns and
shsnghse fowls; ~ 25 Water street. corner u Fulton
SsA.Sk. l.sAss seLI lS AeSSsss,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-13
LIQUORS, sc.

A SUPERIOR QUALITY OF WINE FOR SACRAMENT
"A and table warranted the juice of the grape,
sad blackberry wne by the cask gallon dozen bottles
Address 10 nerrsls Vineyard Bulbs Head Port Rich
Dond- Stateu Island All orders most maid
u CAZET, IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, GINS Wits.
u keys wines and fegars &C. has removed No White
hall etreet, continuation of broadway
T ,0NDoN DOCK; oTAkD; AND ALL THE FINEST
IL brandie port sherry Madeira &c. wiues Scotch, Irish.
&c whkey Jamaica and st Croix aes porter segars
&C. a. 90 cent lower than ut other For sale
Of Crosby.
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EXTRA PAY.

EXTRA PAY.-ALL q. 3. NAVY SAILORS vac
served IN any u g. vessel In The Pacific, at any time
from ]S6 70 1855 promptly obtain their double pAy
ONWARD BTBsELL Agent
Lac TSsssa :. H.. y 5<ss6 sssiAW ". btlsV q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-13

CLIGHTLY DAMAGED LACE GOODS, RECEIVED BY
- the steamer Hu nboldOne carton containing sleeves
hsndkerchefs berthns wells point application and valen
oepne aces the yad TO be sold al half the prices
900 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-13

ID ECEIvED PER LAST sTEANER-A CASE OF HAND.
LII embroidered cambrc collars Sleeves and ohemi
sestes at James Bronsons 90 Hudson street Canal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-13

WANDA sITUArivN, AS WAITER IN PRI-
..,s t.amil By ycsng man Who u.ssrss.nds his s,.i
rsspecsats families need apply Please address c., L.
gses Hotel Of Eighth street and Fourth
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IL Eighteenth i'd st, eets will be offered
this day, AGO Swiss needew9rked collars At worth g
needeworkcd collars st 6s worth g 60 Swiss needle
worked oambric llsrs at &c. worth 12 40 Swiss needle
worked smbric collars at s worth ?s 100 Swiss noodle
worked cambri collars at 81 60 which sold at 81
seron 6sns bands acuucngs sleeves cloak and dress
trimmngs velvtts black whte and ooored kid gloves
hosiery ribbons and laces damsst cloths napkins and
nep at $40 Broadway between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets.
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HOLIDAY GIFTS-T. GILBERT / CO.'S SPLENDID
pianos, magnifcenty finished at great bargains; two
sec. nd hand moli,1 panJss only been IN months
piano BY wsimer, seven ocayes, round corners, and
be sold for $685. Boudoir pianos admirably adapt
ed for small rooms, with iron frames, and not excelied
by boudoir PIANOS in the world g bargains g.
D. H. Smiths melode better and cheaper than any
other melodeons in the United States To suit
WATERS 1888 broadway, sole agnt the United States
and Canada
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-06
Mechanics A Association,

At meeting of the Mechanics Of
Clarksburg and vicinity. held at the court
house on Saturday the Cd inst, for the
purpose of organizing mechanics AS
ISOLATION" and taking measures for the
proper celebration of the anniversary OF
American Independence. after the object
Of the meeting had been explained, on
motion of G. I. Bruen Esq, Capt. c. w.
Smith was unanimously elected President,
who returned his thanks to the Association
IN a few pertinent remarks, and took the
chair; and upon motion Of Jas. w Harris,
Esq. Mr.. Bruen was appointed Secretary.
On motion of Jno. Hursey Esq, it was
Resolved That the mechanics of Clarks-
burg and vicinity will celebrate the coming
anniversary of American independence,
by public procession and dinner.
ReSotVed. That a committee of six be APP
pointedto make all necessaryarrangem
to carry out that object.
Rcsolve2. That committee of three he
appointed to procure reader of the Dec
laration OF Independence and a speaker
LOI Lue OCCASION
The Chair appointed Messrs. 4. J..
Jackson, G. B. Williams, W. H. Ernest.
E. NJ. Horrel, G. G. Wright and S. Hoff as
committee arrangements, and Messrs.
J. P. Davis, j. Smith and G. T. Bruen to
procure reader of the Declaration of in
dependence and Speaker.
On motion, E. NJ. Horrel was appoint
ed Treasurer of the Association.
On motion of O. c. Wright the follow
ing resolution was adopted.
Resolced. That all persons who have
any ostensible mechanical employment
are earnestly invited to participate in the
festivities of the occasion.
On motion of Jno. Hursey. commit
tee, consisting of FIVE members of the AS
ISOLATION was appointed by the Chair to
draft Constitution and Bylaws.
Whereupen the Committee was ap-
pointed to consist of Messrs Jno. Hursey,
w. P. Cooper. @. T. Bruen, and J. B.
Wright, and upon motion the President
was added to the Committee.
The Association then adjourned to
meet in the Court house on Monday at
o'clock P. NJ. and again on Saturday
evening at o'clock.
G.. W. SMITH, President.
q II RRuEs !See'v
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-06
C. t. BRUEs, Sec'y.

NATIONAL CoMITY.-The officers of the
Prussian ships of war. now in Hampton
Roads. were received and entertained in
Norfolk, on Monday. By II Woods. ESQ,
Mayor of the city. The City Council, a
number of the U. s. Naval officers, and
several foreign Consuls were present. A
fine entertainment was given on the oc.
casion. and several toasts were drank
The Mayor gave the King of Prussia, and
pei petual amity between that country and
the UnitedStates, which was responded to
by Com. Schroeder, whogave the President
of the United States. The Mayor next
gave the Queen of Great Britain, which
was responded to by Her Maiesty's Con.
sui. G. p r. Jones. Esq. Similar com
pliments were paid to the sovereigns of
Holland and Spain. and acknowledged bv
their respective representatives