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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

NOT1CE.-I have been duly appointed Admins
~ traitor of the Estate of WILLIAM r. WESS0N
late OF Worcester deceased and have accepted that trust
All persons indebted to said Estates called upon to
make immediate payment, and all those whom said
Estate is Indebted requested to exhibit their demands
for settlement. SAApL d. HARDING =
worcester, April n, 1854. my2 d2wA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

INDIA RUBBER. DIR ESSING COMBS
nj OF various sizes and qualities, just received.
These Combs in appearance, closely resemble the Buffalo
Combs. They warranted not to warpor split and may
be cleaned in warm water
L. T. LAZELL, Apothecary,
ap6 dSwis 20l Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

RTNERSHIP.-THE SUBSCRIBERS
" have formed copartnership for the purpose of carry
ing on more extensive business in the Merchant Tailor
ing Line and also, to add to that branch large and wen
selected stock of READY MADE CLOTHING II .1-s
All Garments made at the Establishment are warranted
to be equal to any that can be found in city, All gar
ments are warranted to give satisfaction.
II large lot of Furnishing Goods constantly on hand
MEC0RNEY & BIGEL0W.
JOHN j. BIGELow ( feb1 dautf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

mU1NSIGAMOND BANK.-The stockhod
~ ers OF the Qunsgamond Bank, are hereby notified
that Special Meeting said Stockholders will be held
AZ their Banking Rooms, MONDAY, the sth day of
May next at IL O'clock A. M for the purpose of acting
increasing the Capital Stock one hundred Thousand dol
lars, passed March o. 1854 n.
M Per order of the Directors, s,a
J. S. FARNUN, CASH
worcester, April II, 1854. ap22 dtMyg
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05
90 be- Get.
Mal1ts.


EDAVlNG STONES WANTED.-5OO Loads
a. of Cobble Stones Wanted by the City of Worcester
for street and gutter paving For of payment and
further information, apply to the subscriber. -
SUMNER BRIDGES, d.
r. si .y r IL Commissioner of Highways.
Worcester, May 3, 1854 d&wtf
"ANTED.-Two American Boys, from Is to IS
Wv years of age. Apply at American House.
my2 distf
EpOY WANTED IA smart, active lad, 1e or
-R-b Ii years DID, with some knowledge Of the Dry
Goods business and whose parents reside in this City,
Salary will be given according to his ability. ~
u. stasa No / Merchants Row,
my1 diff t....l HENRY o. CLARK
WANTED IMMEDIATELY-A BOY,
w about l6 years of age, as Apprentices to the
Hatter's Trade None need apply but those who can
bring good recommendations j. H. KNIGHTS,
ap21 diff Exchange Building, 1913 Main st.
A GENTS WANTED-To engage in lucrative
IA and permanent business Of the sale of Dr. j. Black
mans Genuine HEALING BALSAM SALVE SPREAD
PLASTERS
For further particulars inquire of j. G. STODDARD
Agent for Worcester Middesex, and Essex Countess No
Newton St. to whom all orders for Medicine or appli-
cation for Agencies must be addressed.
ap13 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05
NEW ENGLAND LIGHTNING ROD
IN MANuFACTORY. AND, OFEIcE. 10 THoMAs SREET

IN MANDATORY, AND, OFFICE, 10 THOMAS STREET.
Worcester, Mass. 5i}sl a
The construction of this article affords the most salts
factory Recommendations of it. Those who wish for a
good article, invited to call and examine it.
We will only add that It is not machine to do mischief
to buildings when struck by lightning, but is insulated
and property connected and from long experience,
constructed solely for a Lightning Conductor.
10 Scientific men say, please call and examine it,
P S. We have all kinds of rods; varying in price
from to 12A per foot all erected in the best
ner. Repairing promptly attended to.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

For sale by the case barrel, by
ap24 div 9. A. HARRINGTON & co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05
n ROCK MAPLE TREES.
SEWING MACHENEs !!

HOOD, BATTELLE, e CO.,
Manufacturers of f. HOWE Jr's Patent SEWING
MACHINE. Persons in want of good and substantial
Machines, invited call and examine ours, before
purchasing elsewhere. These Machines adapted to
Sewing all the different varieties of Work, either Cloth
Leather Room Of Foster and Cyprus sts., Wor
cester, Mass. - .r & my3 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

This invaluable Cough Remedy is for the complete cure
Of Coughs, Colds Asthma, Influenza, Whooping Cough
pam IN the side and breast hacking ticking of tho
threat splitting blood, tightness the Lungs Chest
and all Lung Complaints, leading to Consumption.
No medicine yet discovered has that decided effect In
curing Bronchial affections the Cough Destroyer It
can be taken by all ages and classes from child six
months old to the Oldest woman, with the most
happy RESULTS lT Price 50cents Bottle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05
HUMBER.


Of all kinds having purchased for that purpose all
roads leading from Worcester the best of terms and
respectfully solicit liberal share Of the public paronage
I. & 0. X EARLE, Washington Square
Worcester, February l, 1854. mch6 d&w3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05
AnllIeements.
julien Burlesque operate Troupe!
Cam.;..;u1 1f % 7PerfOrners,

@ O N @ e r. T S
.aaIa ~, rrYt,

Combating Of "a PerfOr"ers'
At Citv Hal, on Tuesday, Wednesday, s IAas-
dan Evenisgs May och, l0th, and llth.,
The Managers of the above named Troupe, most re.
snecv solicit the presence of the citizens Of Worcester
and its Vicinity to their Concerts, as above announced
The Company is divided into three classes, each with APP
propriate Costume and Music. The great feature Of the
Entertainments is the BuRLESQUE ON JULLIEN'S
RENOWNED ORCHESTRA. The potpourr, comprises
eighteen selections from of the principal Operas in
terpersed with Solos and Choruses, Vocal and Instru
mental .f s .Hl Lt.a t. r 3
a. Doors open at o'clock Concert commences at
my4 df S. G. FRAZER, Agent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

HUUSE AND ELEY EN- AUX Els
k51sA OF LAND FOR SALE IN SHREWSBURY
&s& Dwelling House of the late Paul Whitney, ESQ.,,
Formerly the residence the late Jonas stone, Esq.,
finely situated in the peasanest Of Shrewsbury with
eight of land under cultivation and three Of pasture.
The House contains eleven rooms, good cellar, &c.
There is also good Barn. Wood she'd and other outbud
ings, all in good order.
Apply on the premises mch23 distf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-05

Nd Every body is satisfied with the Bargains they
get in f9af
HOSIERY, GLOVES, & SMALL WARES,
bought at No. 1888 Main street "caus why" They get
actually selling off their
ENTIRE STOCK AT COST
and many Goods sold less than Cost ga Penny saved"
&c. just give call and be convinced that are o.
X, in statements. CLARK g. SANFORD,
my3 diff No 1888 Main st. opposite Elm ST.
DARASOLS-PARA Parasos, from
III AUCTION rs per Ct less than Manufacturers prices,
at MYERS & BAMBERGER,
apps diff 30 Main street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
BOT T0U R L HOUSE
RTTCHAMAN VA.

vTHHE subscribers have leased the large and COM
Il modous house recently erected by Capt. ia
cob A. Haney, ON Bank Street, in the town OF
Buchanan, and are now prepared to accommodate
their friends and the public generally. The house
is convenient and well arranged, and finished in
style unsurpassed by any house in the Valley
Of Virginia. We have furnished it throughout
with new and handsome furniture, and will spare
no pains or expense TO make it equal, in every re-
spect to any house in Western Virginia. Our
servants are experienced and well trained. Our
STABLE is under the supervision of gentle.
man who gives it his entire attention, with the
assistance of good Ostlers. Hacks and Porters
will always meet the Packet Boat arriving from
Lynchburg, for the convenience Of our visitors,
for which no charge is made.
Having LIVERY STABLE connected
with our house, we can accommodate visitors who
may wish to visit the Peaks of Otter or the Nat
ural Bridge, with Hacks, Buggies, or saddle Hors-
es. on reasonable terms. The patronage Of the
public is respectfully solicited.
WALTER G. TURPIN,
JOHN A. WEIGH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Watches, Clocks & JeweIry.

TINE subscriber has just returned from the
l. Northern cities, where he has taken great
pains to select and purchase for cash one Of the
cheapest and largest stocks of Gold and Silver
Watches ever brought to Staunton, all of which
will be sold very low. wholesale or retail With
large assortment Ct Gold Neck, Curb and Fob
Chains; Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast Pins
aud Ear Rings; Gold Bracelets, Gold Lockets,
Gold Cora. and JET Cruises. Also. great vari-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with Diamonds
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens, all of the best quality.
Also, general assortment Of Silver and Plated
ware. consisting of Ladies, Cream aud Sugar
Spoons, and longs. Table and Desert Spoons and
Forks, Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks, Cake
Baskets. Casters. Cream Pitchers. Candiesticks,
and every thing in the Watch and Jewelry line,
all of which am determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere. | am satisfied with
small profits and quick sales.
As for my stock of watches, both Gold and Sill
yer, defy competition as regards quality and
quantity, | am prepared to sell them by the single
watch. or dozen, that persons can be sure Of be-
ing suited with q watch out Of my extensive
stock All ask is a trial to convince persons !;
1t will be much to their advantage TO purchase
from me. lguarantee all goods sell to be what
they are represented, or the money will be, re-
funded Please save this advertisement and call
at DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street,
Stanton, Va.
Old Gold and Silver bought or taken. in ex-
change, and the highest price given.
May IL, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Commissioners Notice.
| SAMUEL Med. Moore, Administrator of Mat.
~ thew Bryan, deceased Plaintiff,


~ thew Bryan, deceascd-Plantiff,
AGAINST
Margaret Jane Bryan, widow Of Matthew Bry:
an. decd. Nancy Margaret Bryan, Lorenzo s.
Bryan. Mary Lizzie Bryan, Martha Ann Joeei
phine Bryan, and Matthew William Bryan, chil-
dren Of Matthew Bryan decd, and infants under
the age OF twenty one years, Lorenzo Shaw, Eli
sha Bryan. Schuyler Bradley, and Joseph NJ. Al
ans and Matthew Med. Bryan, partners under
the firm of Adams s. Bryan-Defendants.
Having been ordeIed by the Circuit Court Of
Rockbridge county 10 take an account of the out
standing claims against the estate of Matthew
Bryan, decd. to state and settle the accounts be-
tween the intestates, Matthew Bryan and Adams
s. Bryan, between the intestate, Matthew Bryaa
aud Schuyler Bradley, between the intestatos.
Matthew Bryan and Larenzo Shaw, including
their partnership accounts, and between the m
testate. Matthew Bryan and Elisha Bryan,
hereby notify the parties interested to appear ut
my office in Lexington on Thursday the 22d day
ofJnfle neat, with all books documents and voucb-
ers necessary to enable me to take the accounts
required by said decree on or before which day
all persons having claims against the estate Of
Matthew Bryan, decd are hereby notified to Rfs
the same, duly proven, in my office.
CHARLES CHAPLIN.
Commissioner in Chancery.
May 10, l854.-6t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
NEGRO Bow FOR SALE.

pY authority of a decree of the Rockingham
I'D Circuit Court. lately rendered in the Chance
ry suit of Boards administrator and others, rs
WIN. Thompson and others, therein pending.
will, on Monday the LIST day OF the June term,
(next) Of the County Court of Augusta county,
offer for sale, III the town of StauntOn, a NEGRO
BOY about 10 years of age, belonging to the es-
tate of Charles Beard, deed, and now in the pos
session of VIM. Thompson, of this county.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand enough
to deray the expenses of sale, and the balance of
the purchase money 10 be secured by bond with
approved security, payable at the end ofsix months
from day of sale. j. n. HENDREN,
Nav 81. lS54.-4t. Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14

'lNHE subscriber is now finishing of lot of
L HUSSEY'S REAPING MACHINES, al
so the Reaper and Mower combined. These Ma
chimes have stood the test OF many years. and are
second to none now in use. AS evidence OF the
hirh reputation they have obtained the Patentee
is putting up four hundred of them at his estab-
lshment in Baltimore for the approaching harvest.
The prospect is good tor heavy crop of wheat.
and when the Farmers consider the scarcity OF
hands. and the high price of labor they will find
it to their interest to purchase REAPERs, especial
Nv so. when there is every prospect OF wheat be-
ing q good price, and the conceded fact that, by
the use of Reaper, one bnsket IS gained per acre
over the best grading done.
Send on your orders, and you may rely on
good article All Reapers sold by me, are war
Taated to work well as such, or no sale.
JAS. r. BROOKiNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
New, Cheap and Desirable Goods
from the North,

DLAIN and figured Berages for ladies' dresses,
IL from 81 to 81 -2 cts. a yard; Plain, Change
able, Fg'd and Plaid Silks at very reduced pri-
ces, yard wide; Plain Black Silks, yard wide (;
Printed Lawns at 2 l-2 cents yard do. fine
at one shilling yard, yard wide French Cling,
hams, fast colors White Plain and Embroidered
Grape Shawls; Calicoes at IA and IL 2 cts.
yard; White Goods for ladies' dresses; Plain
and fg'd ladies' Paraspls and Sun Shades Ladies'
Gloves and Hose great variety Of Ladies' Trim
mings Black aud colored Silk Capes and made to
order; men and boys Straw and Wool Hats;
men and boys ware Plaid. Linen, Check, and
Plain Linen Drilling Plaid Cassimeres for boys,
very cheap; Black Satin and Marseilles Vestings;
Muslin Finish and Edgings; Ladies' French
worked Collars; Infants needle worked Frock
Bodies, fine goods. Muslin de Barges for travel
ling dresses at 25 to 81 l-2 cts. Thepublic may
rest assured they can buy goods cheap at this
store, as we are anxious TO sell out all out summer
stock Of goods very low for cash. Call and see
for yourselves. GEO. w. SMITH,
Main Street, one door below the Union Hall.
StauntOn June Z 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
gurvah for Gospes HILL!

TA'HE subscriber having recently ftted upa new
shop, aud employed one Of the best workmen
in the State of Virginia, would respectfully an
npunce to the ''whole world aud the resi- of man
kind" that he is now prepared to execute all or
ders for FURNITURE, in the neatest style
and at the shortest notice, and on as favorable
terms as can be had elsewhere in the Valley. -
Lie keeps constantly on hand full assortment Of
Furniture. to which he respectfully invites atten-
tiOn.
UNDERrAKrNG,-Ile has also provided himself
with a neat Hearse, gentle horse. Sc. and will
give prompt attention to undertaking in any part
OF the county.
Poplar, Walnut and Cherry timber wanted
ROBT JOHNSON.
Stauuton, June IA, lS54.-3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
LAIRD & TRIMBLE

Lave on hand, at their Drug Store, on Main
ii Street, good assortment of Port Monaies,
Pearl, Velvet, Morocco. and Leather, for ladies'
and gentlemen; Buff, Gum, and Dress Combs,
all sorts; Cigar Gases, French Pocket Books.
Tooth Brushes at all prices, and Soaps. plain and
fancy perfumed, for shaving and washing, in the
greatest variety. Also. a few fine Port Folios,
&C., &c.. together with numerous other articles.
Siaunton. May 81. 1854. ,s o..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
DISSOLUTION,

yINHE Partnership heretofore existing -hetween
\ the undersigned under the name and style Of
g. s. NJ. Hirsh, was this day dissolved by mutual
consent. -, .t+'..-il - --s r
Mason Hirsh having purchased the entire inte-
rest Of Gabriel Hirsh in the late firm, is alone
authorized to receive debts due to the said G.. g.
NJ. Hirsh, and will pay all debts due from said
firm
'Staanton May Is, 1854, a es1aar '..e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
NEW BOOKS!

EllE Life of Archibald Alexander, ID. d., by
James w. Alexander. ID. D.; Cummings
Lectures on the Apocalypse, 2nd series; My
Schools and School masters, by Hugh Miller !;
Struggles for Life; or the Autobiography of a
Dissenting Minister; Coleman's Historical Text
Book and Atlas OF Biblical Geography; Pocket
Maps of Missouri. Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa (;
The Life and Sayings Of Mrs. Darlington The
Whimsical Woman. (Irom the Swedish.) by e.
f. Carlen Harper'S and Putnam's Magazines
for June, just received by R0BT. C0WAN.
Stannton. June Z, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.


eve have another story by the gifted author
ess, the first part Of which will be published in
our July number. that will convince the mos,
soeptcal that she is one Of The most powerful wri-
tiers Of the day. t~' - #
1--WE have been favored with some ofthe early
sheets of Alone and we have been delighted
with their perusal. Our only regret was that we
had not the whole book We predict promi-
nent place among the fair writers Of America to
the authoress OF Alone."-G odeys Lady's Book.
at will be found to possess strong attractions.
and leave an impress for good upon the hearts OF
those who read t."-Watchnlon and Observer.
Few works of fiction bear SO pregnant title
as the mono syllable one which the gifted author
css Of our city has bestowed upon her latest offer.
ing.
Few productions of the same class, at the pres
ent day, are written with greater eloquence of
dictlon, or charms Of narrative.
The name is emphatic, and she has made it
tell
The work abounds in piquant remark and
well-sustained dialogue. Ii has an eleyatlng as
piration and high moral aim.
"Fer ourselves,we have been grati6ed because
we have found in its morals what experience has
often shown us, &C., &c."-Richmond Enquirer
Of 9Th May.
"ALoNE."-"This production ofthe pen ola gift
ed young lady of Richmond. has ELECTED faiering
Communications from several of our contemporaries
of the press. Such examination as We have been
able to give it, has awakened in US desire to
read it more at leisure. 1t has confirmed our high
opinion ofthe authoress. She has proved herself
the possessor of decided genius. and in the work
before us, throws its attractive light upon the
hest and purest social and domestic affections''-
Richmond Dispatch
May q. 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
ATTENTION FARMERS!
T. J. Doyle's Improved Grain Cleaner,

Patented april, 1852.
HAVING moved to Fredericksburg Va. we
IA would inform the farmers Of Augusta county
that (by sending their orders early) we will de-
liver the above PREMIUM FANS to them at
StauntOn, at the usual price or they can engage
them of MIR. David Speck. near Stanton. Com
muncations addressed TO r. DOYLE 4 Co.,
Fredericksburg Va, are attended to. For pre-
lniuns and certificates see circulars.
Il. j. DOYLE & co.
Fredericksburg, May 81, lS54.-3m.*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14

A y assortment of the most approved and newly
"A invented TRUSSES, for the cure of H Ia~y
or Rnp,9re, Utero Abdominal Supporters I'M
proved Elastic Suspender. Shoulder Braces Gu
pending Bandages, Of silk, cotton. and linsr Gus
SAFE y FEEL s. STEVENS.
Alexandria, May a, 1854. "'''s.''is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
LYONS MAGNETIC POWDER

rs the safest and most effectual article in use for
the destruction of bed bugs and all uoxious in
sects-it destroys them nstantaneously, it being
free from all mineral poison, can be used without
danger Of poisoning children. Sc. For sale by
PEEL g. STEVENS, Druggists.
Corner of King & Fairfax Sts, Alexandria. Va.
May 10, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
ARCHITECTS CARD.

paOF. JOHNS, Architect. S. r. A. of Lon
- don. who pursued his studies under sumo of
the ablest Professors Of his art and subsequently,
visited the most renowned Monuments OF ancient
and modern tiIEeS, and who had entrusted to his
care the Designing and Building olthe Protestant
Church in Jerusalem, begs to intorn the public
that he will reIuain in Stanton during this sea
sor' (being professionally engaged there as Arch
tect OF the Prot Episcopal Church now bailding.)
and Is prepared to furnish Designs Working
drawings and Specifications for public or private
tdihces OF every kind, or to give practical advice
10 those about to build.
Virginia Hotel, Staunton, May "a, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
AGENTS WANTED.

S00 AGENTS WANTE D to sell frou
cOO one ofthe most Popular Lists Of BOOKS
ever published. Good agents can make from
$500 to $1,000 per year. A rare chance for Young,
men to make good living and hay up money be-.
sides: e. Address, post paid,
WIN. II. BAYS, Wholesale Bookseller
ClearspriDg, Wash. Co.. Nd
May "a, lS54.-1ts'. 10y '"o-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Grain cradles and scythes.

am now receiving large lot Of those very Su-
= perlor Grain Cradles. tried in this county for
four years past, and universally approved. They
are unsurpassed in all the requisites of good Cra-
die. Also, Grain and Grass Scythes, Eglish and
Augusta patterns; Briar and German Scythes,
Scythe Stones If All kinds, Rifles, Snaths, Hay
Forks, &C., I'll Of which will be sold at the lew
est rates. GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton, May ~, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
SCARCE GOODS, BY EXPRESS.

I CASE of beautiful aud scarce goods to wit:
Il Plain and Embroidered Grape Shaws; Fine
White Russia Drills; do. Marseilles Vesliugs;
cartoon Undersleeves; do Worked Collars
Pink. Blue, Straw and Fancy colored Plain and
Plaid Rbbnns Broad Ribbons for sashes; Black
Glace Silk for mantillas, clpes. &c.. very cheap;
Black Gro DE Rhine Silks for dresses; Black
Wide Lutestring Silks-very good White Kid
Gloves; Long Pic Net Gloves Checked and Stri-
ped JacOnetS do Swis Musns; White Silk Ze-
phyr Illusions Plain and Colored Paris Bereges :;
Pink and Blue do. aud many other goods suitable
10 the season. which we shall sell at low prices
WHITE & PATTON.
Staunton June I 1854