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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
THE AMERICAN HOTEL,
AT THE RAILROAD DEPOT
sTAuMToN. VA.

yJyI[S new and extensive Hotel is just compile
Il ted, and is row open for the reception OF VS.
itors. 1t is situated within a few yards OF me
Railroad Depot, and is a convenient DlNiNG
HOUSE tor passengers arriving in the ears and
going westward.
]. l.. Heiskell s Co.'S daily line of stages to
the White Sulphur Springs, run to and from tins
House :; and passengers are subjected to no delay
and are relieved from all trouble in moving their
baggage. ,,
This House is situated in an elevated and com.
handing position, and those who desire to spend
few DAYS in this healthy City of the Noun,
tains," will find that the Proprictors have spared
neither pains nor expense 10 promote the comfort
of their guests.
Good SrABr.lNe has been provided for the coun-
ty and travelling custom.
Our country friends will find warm welcome
and moderate charges. ~
w WIN. II. CARRIER & co.
y, L. 4 I4s s,ssss, p'pp'ie'or..
j. b. CIRCUMSTANCES, )
Staunton July 5, lS54-tt.-V. and NJ copy
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DIR. b.. WA M MILLS
Calehrated Drawing & Healing Save

Dr. n being Inreaior and Sole Proprietor.
arROM the great popularity this Salve has ao-
K qirrd, wherever it is known, and rom .he
satisfaction glven in every case IN wa'cn II mas
been tried, he feels encouraged to extend II more
50 that the public generally may have an oppOr'u-
nity of receiving similar benefits. those VINO are
tr,mbled with retterworms, Bone felons; rams
in the limbs " joints Burns, Sprains, bi"oo Do'is'
Flesh Woumls. Eruptions on the skin' ono mat
ter of hat character caused by an impure STATE
Of the blood, will find it to their advantage 10 use
his Salve. 1t will also cure the Scrofula' -" rte
Swelling. Cancers, Warts, and various other ail-
ments. 1t can be applied to any part OF the pooy
with safety 1t will cure many diseases wh'ch
have refused to yield to other medicines more COST
Inv. It is now flr discerning aud Intelligent pun
lie to decide whether or not, have complied with
the custom of the times by attrlbuting 10 1t sana-
tive qualities which it does not possess. Once
1871 it has made more than 10000 cures ii you
huy the Salve and observe the directions 1t VIII
cure yon. By procuring DR.. F.. Hammlll,s Uni
yersal Drawing and Healing Salve, the mother can
put it on her infant of two weeks old with safety
it is as gentle as lamb and as powerful as a
lion This Salve has been sent for from three hun
dred TO five hundred miles, and is becoming very
popular from the numerous cures 1t has made.
For sale by T. P. & J. B. EsERiDeE, and u
/ C.. MoRRIS, Staunton ANDREW HoucK, Harri-
sonburg j. j. s A. e. BRowN, BHdgewater.
Aug. =, 1854.
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LOOK OUT FOR BARGAlNS!!
rr. ;s +ba Time Tn Save M0neV,

NOW Is the Ilule w ooso A"V"oJ
WELLER 4 LEopoLD Jake pIeas" .'n -
w Informing tho friends aud patrons OF tne'i
establishment and the public without disuhcuoni
that they have recently reAafeed from the eastern
cities. with large aud Beaulifnl assortInen, o.
CLOTHING FOR SPRING g. SU.HHEh
JVE.4R. Their stock consists of Fine English
and French Cloth. Dress and Frock Goats, Inc
French Cashmere and Tweed Goats, Linen Coals
of every description; Black and Fancy DoesRin
Cashmere Pants. Linen, &C.; Black ana fancy
silk and Satin Vests, Marsellles, Bombaz'nes'
Linen, sc. sc.
Also. Trunks. Shirts, Cravats, Gloves, SILK and
cotton Undershirts, Umbrellas, Drawers, &c
| Their stock has been manufactured III the most
Fashionable Style and substantial manner, ana
they will sell good and well made Clothing AT
such prices as will more than realize the eXpec-
ta,ion of the public. Their Clothing is cut IN
the latest style or otherwise to suit the taste oil
customers.
The people are honest, the people are wise,
Some people are large, some smaller in size;
And every gent and spry lad in the land,
Resolves to have Clothing substantial and grand.
The people want Clothing-they want to buy
cheap.
Then call at Weller s. Icopold's and just take
peep;
The large and cheap Clothing Store easy is found,
1t stands on Main Street where goods do abound
Then hasten, good people-pray do not delay,
From Spectator Office just over the way;
You will find us all smiles, obliging and kind.
Clothinp in abundance and cheap you will find.
Remember the place. doors of the new Post Ot-
fee and 6 doors west of Woodward's Hotel.
Staunton. April 10, 1854.
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cARTER's SPANISH MIXTURE.

THE great Spring Medicine aud Purifier Of the
Blood is now used by hundredsofgrateful PATIENTS
who testify daily to the remarkable cures perform
ed by the greatest of all medicines, Carriers Span
ISL MIXTURE. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofua,
Eruptions on the Skin, Liver Disease. Fevers. u
GERS, Old Sores, Affections of the Kidneys. Dis
eases of the Throat, Female Complaints, Pains
and Aching of the Bones and Joints, are speedily
put to flight by using this great and inestimabe
remedy.
For all diseases Of the Blood, nothing has yet
been found To compare with it. 1t cleanses the
system of all impurities, acts gently and efficient
Iy on the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the Di-
gestion. gives tone to the Stomach, makes the
Skin clear and healthy, and restores the Consti-
tuition, enleebled by disease or broken down by the
excuses ofyuth to its pristine vgor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better than
all the cosmetics ever used. A few buses of Car
ter's Spa,isL MIXTURE will remove all sallowness
of complexion, bring the roses mantling to the
cheek, give elasticity to the STEP and improve the
general health in remarkable degree, beyond all
the medicines ever heard of.
A arpe number of certificates of remarkable
cures performed on persons residing in the city OF
Richmond, Va. by the use OF Curriers' Spanish
Mixture is the best evidence that there is no hum
bug about it. The press, hotel keepers, magls-
trates, physicians, and public men. well known
to the community, all add their testimony to the
effects of this GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call and see few hundreds OF the certificates
around the bottle.
None genuine unless signed BENNETT &
BEERS, Druggists.
Principal Depot at BENNETT s. BEERS,
No. l25 Main Street, Richmond, Va, proprietors.
And for sale by T. P. & J. B. EsKRIDGE, and
LAIRD s. TRraBLE. Stanton; WIN. Withrow and
john r. Arnall. Waynesboro'; b. F.. Graham,
Greenville G. L. Antrim, Fishersvle; ). w.
Palmer, Hermitage; VIM. J. Hopkins 4 Co.,
Midway; B. o. Furgusson s Co., CraigsylIle I;
I. Rodgers Buffalo Gap; U. d Poe, Spring Hill;
r, & B. Fretwel. New Hope Gold & Carson,
Brownsburg; J. w. Glkeson s. Co.: Fairfield !;
Mcdaniel s. Porter, Warm Springs; }. Z. Low
ry, Miller's Mills. and by Druggists and Country
Merchants everywhere. Price-$l per bottle, or
six bottles for S..
May 3, lS54.-ly.
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BAILEY'S ENGLISH GRAMMAR.

TILE attention of teachers is invited 10 this
l. new work. In les than tour months it has
passed through two editions. 1T is suited not only
for the school as textbook, but may be made
useful as book of reference on al, grammatical
difficulties and idiomatic expressions. As such.
it is used by Dr. McGuiiey at the University of
Virginia. in his lectures on Grammar. and by
many professional and literary men. Published
by Clark < IIesser. Philadelphia. and sold by
booksellers generally. 240 pages, limo, Price
81 ! cents.
Recommendations.
II is superior in some respects to any Grammar
now before the public. | believe it will greatly
aid in diffusng 4 more correct knowledge of our
language. .McGg6ey.
We cordially agree in opinion with DIR. Nc
Guffey and confidently expect it will become
general favorte-!Southern Weekly Post.
This Grammar is destined. think. and that
deservedly, 10 supercede all others.-Rer. b. VI.
Smith,
1t has done all which Grammar can do. The
best exposition of the principles and construction
of the English language with which we are &C.
quainted. Source of authoritative, If not lnal
appeal, to which we can refer with as much con-
fidence as to COURT of literary men.-.National
Hisiligencer
Promises to be ''the book Of the age" in this
important apartment Richmond Wing.
Just such work as the teacher wishes to put
into the handsof his pupi-PrG:JL L. Campbell.
Simple as an elementary work. and suited to
complete the education of the English SCHOLAR
Rer. James Greer.
A decided improvement on other compendiums
of GRAMMAR Christian Observer.
AS near to perfection as is likely to be reached.
The author has gained his object Chris Mirror.
January lS, IS54.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13

u
Obstinate Ernptons of the skin; Pimples or Pus-
tules on the Face; Biles which arise from ar
impure habit Of body; Scaly Eruptions; Pains
in the Bones; Chronic Rheumatism; letter
Scrofua or Kings Evil; White Swellings
Syphilitic Symptoms; and all disorders arising
from an impure state of the blood, either by q
long residence in hot and unhealthy climate
the njudcious use Of Mercury, &c.
n. B.-Ths Medicine has frequently been found
highly beneficial in chronic Coughs, or Colds Of
long standing.
DOSE FORA Grown Person One teaspoon
ful three times day, morning, noon and night
taken in glass of water One ounce OF this ex-
tract added to fifteen ounces simple syrup produ-
ces mixture equal to pound Of the Compound
Syrup Of Sarsaparilla, which is prepared by the
formulas of London and Dublin colleges. The
bottle to be shaken before using, and the dose
made less for children.
0t,- IL frequently happens that. after taking the
medicine for short time, The eruptions appear to
increase this is proof that the medicine is drlv-
inc the disease TO the surface. and is by no means
to be discontinued, (Which has been too often the
case } but is 10 be continued until cure is per-
fected. If the medicine should affect the bowels,
the dose must be essened, as il then passes OH,
and it's effect is partially lost. OBSERVE! none
are genuine without the written signature OF the
subscriber. accompanied with label on each bot
tie, to counterfeit which is forgery.
Gs,- Prepared only by GEORGE w. OAkE.-
LEY, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, North
Fifth Street, Reading, Pa.
@Ey- For sale by Il. p. s. j. b. EsKRTDGE,
Druggists. Stanton, Va
February %, lS54.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
SAWS! SAWS! SAWS!..

ar every description, manufactured and sold
W by TOLAND s. BURGER.
10Th. between Main and Cary sts., Richmond, Va.
CIRCULAR SAWS of all sizes and styles,
and every other variety of SAWS that may be
called for All Saws stamped TOL,A.ND 8
BURGER, warranted to give satisfaction. if not
On being fairly tried, will be exchanged or the
money refunded. :,
Strengthening, re-toothing and repairing of all
kinds done at the shortest notice.
WE CHALLENGE TEE WORLD
to produce Circular Saw, either large or small,
that we cannot straighten, no matter from what
cause or how badly it may have been sprung OF
buckled.
All Circulars warranted to run true.
Richmond, Jan. 4, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
A FRESH SUPPLY.

'ENHE undersigned would most respectfully in
L form his old patrons and friends, and the public
generally that he is again in Staunton selling
goods, and would be pleased to wait upon them
at the well known stand adjourning the Valley
Hotel. He has just returned from the North,
and has finished opening his stock of Spring and
Summer Goods. His stock of Dry Goods is full
and complete, including Ready made clothing Of
various qualities and prices. Also, a large lot Of
Groceries. Hardware. Queensware, Boots. Shoes
Hats, Caps, Drugs, Stationary, Tobacco, Powder
SC. All of which he will sell at short profits for
cash, or to punctua customers at the usual credit
of six months. CHAS. L. RlDGWAY.
Stanton. Nav 8, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
ARCHITECTS CARD.

DROF. JOHNS, Architect, S. r. A. of Lon
Il don. who pursued his studies under some OF
the ablest Professors of his art and subsequently
visited the most renowned Monuments OF ancient
and modern times, and who had entrusted to his
care the Designing and Building ofthe Protestant
Church in Jerusalem, begs to inform the public
that he will remain in StauDton during this sea
son, (being professionally engaged there as Arch,
tect of the Prot. Episcopal Church now 6aldIing')
and is prepared to furnish Designs, Working
Drawings and Specifications for public or private
Edfces of every kind, or to give practical ADVICE
to those about to build.
American Hotel Staunton, Mag "a, 1901
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
NEW CONCERN.

vTNHE undersigned has commenced the SADDLE,
n sssaa on Ta Ss %ahns
the Virginia Hotel and Bell Tavern in the house
known as the Mosby property where he is prepar-
ed to furnish everything in his line at the shortest
notice. From his long experience in the business,
and being practical workman himself, he feels
assured that he can render full satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their patronage ;all work
warranted, as he keeps now but his own manufac-
ture on hand. GEO. M. GILBERT,
Staunton, Dec. 81, 1858,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE VALLEY OF VA.
CHARTERED March IL, 1852.
1sNeH
CAPITAL 100000,

Win polcer 10 increase the same TO $500, OOO.
--eSs--
VNIIS Company, having received very liberal
Il patronage from the public. continues to grant
Policies of INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. ON
the various kinds ofPROPERTY, MERCllAN-
DIE, &C., at fair and equal rates.
The Company presents to the consideration OF
the citizens of Virginia the clams Of the HOME
COMPANY. with an ample capital managed by ex'
perienced Officers, and directed by prudent bust
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; SECRETARY.
c. S. FUNK; AcTUARy, o. f. BRESEE.
DREcroRs.-Jos S. Carson, Lloyd Logan,
John Kerr, James P. RELY, n. w. Richardson,
JAS H. Burgess. III. H. Mcclure, M. ID.
Eg GEO. E. PRICE, Local Agent, Staun-
ton.
Nov. %, 1s53.-tf.
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Notice..

A S trustees in deed Of trust executed by John
N c. Kyle s. Bro. on the 2Sth of July. 1854,
and recorded in the Hastings Court Clerks office
of the town OF Saunton, we hereby notify all per-
sons indebted in any manner to the said concern,
that said debts of every kind have been transfer
red to us. for the purposes in the said deed men
toned. Our duty requires an immediate colec-
ton of said debts; and upon all of them, without
discrimination, not settled by the 18th of August,
we will be compelled to institute legal proceed
ings. Our receipt only will be an acquittance.
INIBODEN & McCUE, Trustees.
JULY %, 1854.
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Groceries. &c.

HAVE still on hand good assortment OF gro |,
Il ceres. Candies and other articles 10 "hicn I
wonId call the attention of the public and which |
will disnose of low. The business will be CARL
ed On by myself and will receive my undivided
attention, thereby hoping to secure a fair patron
The Baking business is entrusted to good and
competert hands and my customers will be sup
piled as usual. .-,
Tgy- 1t is expected that persons indebted to
the Old firm will come forward and settle their
bills at once to the st of Sep. 1883.
JOHN b. SCHERER.
Stasntcn, Sept 1885,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
Bailey's Grammar.

A SIMPLE, concise, and comprehensive Man
IA ual of the English Language, designed fol
the use of Schools, Academies, and as a book Of
general reference in the Language by the Rev.
R. w. Bailey, A. NJ. Primary English Gram
mar, introductory to the Manual of the English
Language. by Rev r. w. Bailey, A. M.
THE SCHOLARS CONFERENCE.-The
Scholars Companion containing exercises in the
photography, Derivation, and Classification of
English Words; rerised edition, with an introduce
ton aud copious index, by Rufus w. Bailey
just received and for sale by
Staunton, Aug. 9, 1854. r. CONAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
James "A. Piper's New Store,
BEVERLY STREET,
2 Doors Below the Woodward House
STANTON VA.
WHERE may be found full assortment {

WTHERE may be found full assortment Of
w Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
For The LADIEs.-Blk and Fancy Dress
Silks, Berages, Tissues, Lawns, Mouslns, Solid
Chalies Ga new article) French and Common
Ginghams, Prints, Alpaccas, Mantillas, plain and
figured, Swiss Muslins, Jaconetts, Cambrics, Bon
nets, Rbands, Laces, Edgngs, Collars, Sleeves,
Spencers, Gloves, Hosiery. Parasols, Sc. SC.
Foa The GENTLEMEN.-Cloths,C asslmeres,
Vestings, Gloves, Hats, SC.
Queensware, Glassware, Hardware, Tinware,
Groceries, Drugs, sc.
A lot of Heavy Domestic Goods, very cheap,
to all of which he respectfully invites the aten-
ton of the citizens of Town and surrounding coun-
try.
April 5, 1S54.-6mo.
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For Sale.

n WISH to sell privately my small TRACT
IL OF LAND containing % Acres, with "a
bout Acres of fine young timber and good por-
ton of Meadow, with never failing water On it.
The buildings are all new. 1t is altogether de-
sirable home. ANY one wishing to buy such a
home would do well to give me call. My resi-
dence is about 5 miles Northwest of Waynesbor-
ough, on Elk Run, and of o mile west Of Her
mitage Post office, where you can find me in a
Wagon-maker's shop at any time.
ULRICK BURKHOLDER.
August Cd, 1854.
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Take Notice.

TENHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
Il citizens of Augusta that he is again in the
country engaged in his annual O'clock Repairing
Business" Subscribers will receive call as
usual.
%. Other citizens who may desire his services
in this business will please inform those subscri-
beers residing in their Immediate vicinity
Aug. l6. 1854. S. w. GREENE.
Esy" Wind aud Mess copy to the amount Of
81 so each and charge this office.
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DEAKINS & MERRITT

WOULD respectfully announce to the citizens
w and the public generally, that they have
lust received from the Eastern markets. large
and splendid assortment of SPRING AND
SUMMER GOODS, embracing every va
riety usually found in our market, all of which
we are determined to sell on the most favorable
terms Our stock of DRY GOODS is large ard
varied consisting in part of the following articles,
to wit:
Lawns, Silks, Silk Tissues, Berage de Lains,
French, Swiss and Domestic Ginghams. Laces,
Edgings and Insertings, Linen Cambria Hand.
kerchiefs, Under Sleeves, Collars, Lace and
Love Wells, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Sc, SC.
Also-a large variety of Ready Made Clothing.
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestngs, Tweeds, Brown
and Bleached Linen Drills, Curtains, Holland
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C., all of which will
be sold unusually low for cash, or exchanged for
country produce.
Staunton, May 8, 1854.
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HARPER & BRO,
ThOlesaHc and Retail GrOCerS.

HAVE just received one of the largest assert
III ments Of Groceries ever brought to Saunton :
comprising
sd bbls. Coffee Sugar, A. B. s Co.,
10 :. Crushed,
10 F" Pulverized
IL hhds. P. r. and \. 0. Sugar,
5 chests of Green and Black Tea.
50 sacks Cufiee, Java, Rio and Cape,
5 hhds Molasses,
90 bbls 81
2 tierces Rice,
so boxes Adamanne Candles,
10 % Pearl Starch,
Salt. Brooms. Buckets, Tubs, Treys, Butter
bowls. Measures, Tar Cans, Sleeves, Chnrns, Cot
fee Mills Chocolate, Pickles, Sauces, Jees, Mus
tard, French and American I; Epenees, Nutmegs,
Cloves, Mace, Allspice. Pepper, Ginger, Gelatine,
Soaps, Fancy and Common; Soda; oaiaratqs'
Earthen ware, Saltpotre. Crackers, Cheese. In
diuo. and all other articles in our line. Call and
see rs. HARPER s BRO.
May 10, 1854
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a CARD.

A Nj. SIMPSON informs his customers that
N their accounts to January LIST are ready
He is now in great want of funds and will gssJ
be obliged to them for prompt payment.-R%N
A change in his business requires his books SsA-
to be settled up to the close of 1858. He returns
his thanks for their liberal support and assures
them his increased facilities will enable him to
offer great inducements to punctual six months
purchasers.
Staunton, March 8, 1854.
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FURNITURE AT RICHMOND PRICES

THE undersigned having removed to the shop
L formerly occupied by Mr.. Sandige, cabl'et-
maker, on Beverly Street, opposite the Lutheran
Church. is prepared to furnish all kinds OF work
in his line, made out of tho best material. and by
competent workmen, such as Cane and -
Wood Seat Chairs, Bedsieads, Bureaus, Il
Tables. Sc. 800
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him. he solci,s continuance of the same.
HENRY w. W0DD.
Staunton, May "a, lo54.
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To the Lovers of Good Tobacco !
JOHN R. EVANS

HAS just received at his old stand, immediate
IL ly opposite the Old Post Office a fine and
choice lot of TOBACCO, which he is prepared
to sell at from cents to 81 per pound
Also Pipes, Pipe-stems, Snuff Boxes, Backing,
Matches, Ink &c, SC.
Staunton, Nov. It,, 1858.