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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25
Notice.

A S trustees in deed of trust executed by John
IN G. Kyle & Bro. on the 2Sth Of July. 1904
and recorded in the Hastings Court Clerks office
of the town OF Staunton, 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 coilec,
ton of said debts; and upon all of them, without
discrimination, not settled by the 9th OF Angus,
we will be compelled to institute legal proceed
ngs. Our receipt only will be an acgultlance'
IMBODEN s. McCUE, Trustees.
Inlr 30 ISS1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25
TIE AMERICAN HOTEL,
AT THE RAILROAD DEPOT
CT TfrrrNM. VA.

vgyHIS new and extensive Hotel is just compile
Il ted. and is row open for the reception OF Wis
itors. 1t is situated within few yards OF the
Railroad Depot. and is a convenient DiNlNG
HOUSE for passengers arriving in the cars and
going westward.
]. l.. Heiskel s Co.'S daily line of stages to
the White Sulphur Springs, run to and from ms
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 Proprietors have spared
neither pains nor expense to promote the comfort
of their guests.
ty and travelling custom.
Our country friends will find warm welcome
anu ''''0''- WIN. II, CARRIER s. co.
W. W: 8 sss s4::s:; r''p's'''..
Staunton. July 5. lS54,-tf.-V. and NJ. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25
SON MCCOY.
and Dealer in Carriages

3Doors above b. 81 j. 5. Crawford,
EIEEPS constantly on hand Rockaways, Bug
IA ges, and Phetons of his own and Northern
manufacture, which he will sell as cheap as can
be bought in the State for cash, or approved paper
at six months.
Saddle, Harness and Trunk Factory
lie has lately returned from the Northern Cit
les. where he has laid in an extensive stock OF
Saddery Hardware, viz: Every kind of Mount
ing for best and common Coaches, Buggy and Sui
Ky Harness. and also Saddles Brides, Harness,
Trunks. Saddle bags, Carpet bags, Valises, Whips,
Canes. Springs, Axles, SC. &c.
Country Saddlers would do well to give him a
call before purchasing elsewhere.
N.B.-All kinds of Repairing done with neat
ness and despatch. He also has several second
handed Carriages on hand. which he will sell
cheap JUDSON McCof.
Staunton, Aug. so, lS51.-9m.
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A FRESH SUPPLY.

,g,HE undersigned would most respectfully IN
form his old patrons and friends, and the public
ceneraIlv that he is again in Stanton selling
Goods and would be pleased to wait upon them
at the well known stand adjournlng the Valley
H,teI 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, large lot oil
Groceries. Hardware. Queensware, Boots; Shoes
Hats, Caps. Drugs, Stationary, Tobacco, Powder,
&c All of which he will sell at short profits tor
cash. or to punctua customers at the usna cfed''
of six months. CHAS. L. hiD""
Staunton, May 3, 1854.
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PERUVIAN GUAN0.

r1OWLE s. co. have now on hand and are re-
Il ceivng large supply of No; /. PERupI
aN GUl.NO, direct from the Chincha Islands
which they offer to their agricultural friends at
the lowest cash prices.
Alexandria, May IL, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25
RAILEY'S ENGLISH GRAMMAR.

G,HE attention of teachers is invited TO this
L. new work. In less than four months it has
passed through two editions 1T is suited not only
for the school as n textbook, but may be made
useful as book of reference on all grammatical
difficulties and idiomatic expressions. As such.
it is used by DIR. McGulfey. at the University OF
Virginia. in his lectures on Grammar, and by
many professional and literary men. Published
By Clark s. IIesser, Philadelphia, and sold by
booksellers generally. 240 pages, l2mo., Price
81 cents.
Recommendation.
II is superior in some respects to any Grammar
now before the public believe it will greatly
aid in difusing more correct knowledge of our
language-Dr. McGgfey
We cordially agree in opinion with DR.. Nc
Gufey and confidently expect it will become
general favorite -SOuthrn Weekly Post.
This Grammar is destined. think. and that
deservedly, TO snpercede all others.-Rer. b. VI.
Smith.
Il has done all which Grammar can do. The
best exposition Of the principles and construction
Of the English language with which we are ac-
Guainted source of authoritative, II not inal
appeal. To which we can refer with as much con-
fdence as to a court of literary Unconstitutional
MteHigeRcer.
Promises to be ''the book of the age' in this
important epartment.-Richmond Whig.
Just such work as the teacher wishes to put
into the handsof his pupH.-Pr9f jill. 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.-C Christian Cbserrer.
As near to perfection as is likely TO be reached.
The author has gained his object Chris Mirror.
January Is, lS54.-tf
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FRESH ARREVAEI.

M HIRSH has just received at his Variety
4yAs Store, direct from Philadelphia and New
York. truly beautiful assortment Of e 0 Il u
and SILVER war c II b S, and all new
styles of JEWELRY, such as Curl and Mosaic
Ear rings and Breast pins, Necklaces, Crosses,
&c. an assortment of chorte Finger Rings, Cuff
Pins. Watch Chains and Seals.
Also, fine lot of Brushes, Combs, Port Mo
naies, Knives and Scissors.
Also, Wooden Goods, consisting of Chidren's
Net Goats, Socks, Stockings, Gloves, Yarn, and
other articles too numerous to mention. He re-
spec,fully solicits call from his old and kind
friends and customers, and the public generally.
Sianntnn. Sent 81. 1854
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E. II. ADDISON. d. HOWARD.
ADDISON 81 EEONAFsD,
General Commission and Forwarding

MERCHANTS,
.andDsalers IN Agricultural Implements, Seeds,
Fertilizers Sc,
AT NEssRs. ADDISON & MEADE's OLD STAND,
UNION STREET, ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
ORDERS for Pennock's Wheat Drills, either
W with or without Nelson's Guano Attachment,
rs we'll as all other articles in their line or to be
had in their market, will be filled with prompt
ness,
Terms CASH or its equivalent.
Particular attention will be paid to the sale OF
Flour, Wheat, Corn, Rye sc.
Goods consigned to their care will be forward
ed with despatch.
Aug 80, 1854.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT.
VI - rToAb;-nr Soo,n+ niv1ulooS

uC AnOFs 4dVOhAhO wv w 40 ~,
Next to clothes being fine, they should be we'll
made and worn easily Chesterfield.
Had FULLY pronounced his orations with blan-
ket over his shoulders, they would have laughed
at his dress and not admired his eloquence.-SPec-
tdtor.
MI HIRSH & co. have just opened Cloth
W. ing Store opposite to Gushing s Co.'S Con
dictionary. They have purchased in Philadel-
phia, large and choice supply Of everything ne
cessary and Ornamental, for the outer man. con
sisting of splendid assortment of Clothing,
such as Pants, Goats, Vests, Hats, Shoes, Boots,
and an endless variety of other articles.
They will keep two superior workmen con
stantly employed. having on hand an excellent
supply of Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Sc. Clothes
will be made at the shortest notice. Our friend;
and the public generally are invited to give us {
call. and they shall be suited in articles and Prl
ces. Clothing made to order will be made al
cheap as they are any where in any Clothing
Store.
Staunton, Oct 4, 1854.
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vENlE undersigned having remosed to the shop
Il formerly occupied by Mr.. Sandige. cabinet
maker, on Beverly Street, opposite the Lutheran
Church. is prepared to furnish all kinds of work
in his line, made out OF the hest material. and by
competent workmen, such as Cane and E1sESSz9
Wood Seat Chairs, Bedsieads, Bureaus, IL
Tables, &c. Oa
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him, he solicils continuance of the same
| HENRY w. WOOD.
Stauu,on, May "a, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25
WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS,
STAUNTON, VA.
JAMES G. MARQUIS

HAS just received from the North mos sPlen-
Il did supply of Italian and American Marble,
which he is now manufacturing into Iombs,
Monuments. Head and Foot Stones, Table and
Bureau Tops. Also some of the very neatest
and most chaste designs for Cemetery purposes,
with Lambs carved to lay on the top. PaSteIry'
Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. lie
latters himself to do as good work as any in '!r-
gina. and certainly The best that can be done IN
the county. Carving and Lettering done IN the
neatest and best manner, and not scratched on as
is done by those who attempt to do that which
they know nothing about. lie hopes from his
LONG experience at the business and doing good
work. to merit liberal share of the patronage
which has been extended to him for the last four
years in this place.
All orders from the country willreceive prompt
attention.
MAY II, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25
LAND y NEGROES FOR SALE.

DY virtue Of deed Of trust from Nor5orne
LIB Thomas. sr., to the subscriber, bearing date
December 23d, 1913, and of record in the County
Court of Nelson county, will be sold, on the prem
ises. on Thlusday he oh Of ,NOUember neat, the
TR,ACT OF L.f.ND, lying in the county of
Nelson. ON the South Fork Of Rocl;fsh River, be-
inc the same on which the said Norborne Thorn
as has heretofore resided. This tract contains, by
n late survey, 9l5 A G. ss H1S, ofwhlch not
more than 200 have been cleared and about 90 Of
these Creek or Branch flats. This part of the
tract has been lone under culture, but still produ-
ces well. both corn and small grain. The remain
der is believed to contain larger portion OF fertile
soil than any tract OF its size IN this region OF the
State which has been lately offered tor sale, there
being probably more than 800 acres OF superior
quality. which, if cleared, would be admirably a.
dapted to the growth of Tobacco, Corn and W heat
This tract lies in the same range with the South
West Mountain. or Red Land district, aud about
one-half of it partakeS Of the characteroi that well
known soil. It is within miles Of the james
River Canal, and ) Of the proposed line OF Rail
road between Lynchburg and Gordonsviile, L
from Lovingston, the county seat, and eight from
each of the towns of New Market aud HowardS
Vile, on James River. There are several grlS
and merchant Mills within convenient distance
Should the purchaser wish to clear extensively
and RAPIDLY, the aid Of a steam saw mill could
likely be procured on advantageous terms, the VI
cinity of the Canal Offering a ready means for the
transportation aud sale of timber. The improve
ments consist of plain wooden framed Dwell
LING, and the usual appurtenances in tolerable
repair, Ice-houSe, Courthouse, Stables. Cow-houS-
es aud Tobacco-houses. in good condition. more
particular description of the laud is deemed unne
cessary, as it is presumed that bidders would like
to examine the premises before the day Of sale
One acre of land including the family burymg
Ground will be reserved from sale And the tract
may be divided into two parts to suit purchasers,
hut each part will be offered for sale on the same
day. The terms of sale will be $500 in hand,
paid-and the balance in one, two and threeyears,
as prescribed by the deed of trust. The Purcha
ser of the land will have an opportunity OF sup
plying himself with forage or grain by buying oil
the present tenants or in the nelghbOrhood. The
land will be shown to such rs may wish to visit
the premises, at any time between this and the
day of sale. by Mr.. Norborne Nj. Thomas or Mr.
Thomas II. Farrar, the present tenants. The IL
lie is believed to be undOubted, but acting as rus
tee shall convey only such title as have recely-
ed under the deed Of trust.
Three NEGRO MEN and one NEGRO NO-
MAN will be offered for sale at the same time
on a credit Of twelve months.
n. f. CABELL, Trustee
For Norborne Thomas, sr.
Oct. 4. 1S54.-tds
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CHARLES BENNETT. WIN. s. BEERS
BENNETT & BEERS.
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,

WEsssaI1IS A E SUTG9S IS,
NO. l25, lTain Street, Richmond, va,
EpEG leave to call heattention of Country MeT-
I'D chants and dealers generally, to their very
heavy stock of DnUGs, MEDICINES, PAINTS. OHs,
Dive Stuffs. Window Glass, Putty, Fancy Goods,
and Perfumery, which they are confident they
can and will sell as low, and in some casea
lower than the same can be bought in New York.
Our object is to sell to cash customers, or those
who pay promptly on the usual credit. Any such
wanting articles in our line, would do well toex-
anime our stock and prices, assuring them that we
can at least save them the expense OF freghts and
commissions.
Many of our goods were laid in before the late
advances. and will be sold at such rates as must
insure sales.
The quality of all articles warranted. Any
proving different from what they are represented
can be returned al our expense.
We think it needless to enumerate what we
have on hand Suffice it to say our stock has been
selected with special reference to the Virginia
and North Carolina trade, and will be found to
comprise any and every article usually sold ia
Drug establishments.
We are the sole wholesale Agents for the worry
popular Blood Purifier. Cmter's Spanish Mixture,
/ and many other popular family medicines, at the
proprietors lowest rates.
BENNETT & BEERS.
| Richmond March %, 1858.
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AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS.

TTNHE subscriber is now opening fresh lot of
n GOODS, suited to the present and approach
ING season, which he will offer at a small advance.
His stock contains in part the following A fine
selection of Dress Silks, Calico, Mouslins, Meri-
nos. Cashmeres, Thibet Cloths, Prints, Shawls,
SHk and Satin Mantillas. Velvet Cloaks, Edgings,
I,aces Tnsertinos. Ribands, CambricS, Dress Trim
mInqs Gloves. Hosiery. Cloths, Cassimeres and
Vestinrs. Bleached and Brown Sheetings s Shirt
ings, plain and twilled, Osnaburgs, Groceries,
Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
He offers his sincere thanks to his friends and
the public for their generous patronage, and hopes
still 10 retain it. JAS. A. PIPER.
Near the Woodward House.
Stanton, Oct. 4, l854.-3m.
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NEW STOR b,
OppOsitc llcSSrS T.P&J. B. ESkridgc'S Drug Store
WATCHES, JEWELRV, SILVER, AND
Plated Ware.

j. w. 4HlG1S1IOA Ii,
EUAVING purchased Of George b: Wright his
IL Il entire stock of Watches and Jewery, begs
leave respectfully to announce to his friends ana
the public that he has just returned from the North
ern cities, where he has taken great pains to Sc
lect and purchase one of the handsomest assert
ments of JEWELRX to be found in the Val
lev of Virginia, embracing in part the following
WATCHES Il JEwELRY.-Gold and Silver
Watches of the most approved London and Gene
va manufactures Gold Guards; Neck and Fob
Chains. Chatelaines do, Gold Bracelets, fine Mo
sale and Cameo Breast Pins, Gold Lockets, Gold
and Coral Charms, Gold, Coral and Jet Crosses,
Silver and Pearl Card Gases and Porte Monies,
Gold and Silver Spectaces and Thimbles, Finger
Rings. &C., SC.
Al.SO-A general assortment of Silver Ware,
consisting of Table, Tea, Sugar and Cream Spoons,
Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks, Ladies, &C..
SC. A good assortment of CLOCKS.
Having been engaged with the former proprle-
tor for some time past, he will spare no pains tc
give satisfaction to the patrons of the establish
ment.
Watches and Jewelry repaired and warranted
to give satisfaction.
Staunton, April II, 1854.
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EATING & OYSTER SALOON.

THNHE subscriber has again opened his Eating
N Saloon, one door above the store of Messrs.
White & Patton He will furnsh Meals at any
hour of the day, and Oysters by the can or the
dish. The price of meals, Is cents. a place will
be provided for hitching the horses of persons from
the country. Produce, such as Butter, Eggs,
Chickens &c, will always be taken at the regu-
lar cash prices He respectfully solicits the pub
lie patronage. WM. Il. SMITH.
Stountnp Oct 1874
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25
40 Western Merchants.

GOODS brought by vessels to Richmond, which
"a are designed to be transported on the Virg inia
Central Railroad may be consigned directly to
Stephen Hunter, Depot Agent.
If the goods belong to any one living off the line
of the road they must be consigned to some re-
spoEsbe person living at the place of destination,
who will be required to pay all charges before
they are taken away, which must be done prompt
ly. Ii. ID. WHrTCOMBE,
Sept. 20, 1854. Sup't V. G.. r, r.
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sky-light Daguerrean Gallery
1r~Sz- n v7TJCED.

: ~. ~
TIME subscriber is still taking Pictures, In the
Il highest style of the Daguerrean Art al ane
old stand. A good picture placed IN neat case
for 81 so. lie haters himself that he can lufhlSn
Ladies and Gentlemen as fine Likeness as Inc
Art can produce. ; IT, o. i'Ai'>'-'
Staunton, Aug. 80, 1884.
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NEW BOOKS.

CAPT Casot, or Twenty Years in an African
~ SLAYER;
Fifty Years in both HemisPheres;
Famous Persons and Places;
Puddlel0rd and its People;
Agatha Beaufort, or Family Pride;
Freaks of Fortune;
Our Honeymoon and other Comicalites;
Ma Molu, or Reef Rovings in the South Seas
Old Red Sand Stone. Just received by
S. II. COLEMAN.
Staunton, Sept. 20, 1854.
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TIT .ALBETTA RLE
-TrIrn a TISI NnI5D NV
ROANOKE COLLEGE.

NOINUNII
FACILITY Rev. David f. Bitte. A. Nj.
President and Professor Moral and Intellectual
Science Sc; 5. Carson Wells, A. NJ, Protes
sor Mathematics and Natural Science; Henri
G. Won Hoxar, Professor Ancient and Modern
Languages Y. f. Bolton, Tutor.
YTHIS Institution, located at Salem, Va. vii
IL commence its next session October 4. FIX
penses for the session of ten months, including Tu
iton, Board, Room rent and Incidental Expenses
$1,000.
For PARTICULARS address the President.
Aug. Is, lS54-Gm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-25

Imported TFabana, ect, ect.. ect.. together with
fine lat of Spotted Spanish and Half Spanish
Cigars;
scotch, Rappe and Mackaboy snuffs,
German Pipes. Fancy and Common do, Smoking
Tobacco in papers or by the pound, Cigar Cases
and Holders, Snuff Boxes. Matches. Shoe Black
ing, Rapping Irvine and Paper and many other
articles too tedious to mention.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine his stock. before purchasing elsewhere,
as he will sell as cheap as the cheapest.
Stanton, Nov. 10, lS53-tf.
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Fall, NEW GOOlSS' hS''4'
RICHARDSON & CO.,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
uDESY GOODS,

No. %, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
SALEsMEY.-W B. Hopkins, Lexington, Va;
Peter B. Law, Danville. Va; Thos. }. Charlton,
Montgomery, Va; ). b. fau,hneI' i aaiaA, va !;
I'D and the various steamers from Liverpool to
New York we are receiving thisseason French,
English and German Goods in great
variety. In every department of american Fab
RIGS our assortment will be complete, and we In
vite special attention to our selections OF Dress
Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres and Heavy Woolehs;
Also, the greatest variety of styles, qualities and
manufactures of Carpetings, Rugs, Door Mats,
&C., at our Carpet Ware Room, up stairs, that
can be found in the city.
Our purchases being made on the most advan-
tageous terms in Europe and within Country we
desire to serve the Merchants of Virginia, North
Carolina and Tennessee as literally can be done
by any house in the United States.
RICHARDSON s. co.
Richmond, Aug. %, l854.-l0t*.
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EHOH. Sale.

For Sale.
q WISH to sell privately my small TRACT
a o.! LAND containing % Acres, with a
bout 6 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-
srabe home. Any one wishing to buy such a
home would do well to give me call. My resi-
dence is about miles Northwest of Waynesbor-
ouph. on Elk Run, and of q mile west of Her
milare Post-ollice, where you can find me in
Wagon-maker's shop at any time.
ULRICK BURKHOLDER.
Annnst Cd. 1854.
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Fall Trade 1854.
New Book and Stationery Store,
IN RICHMOND, VA.

WLLLiAM a. BUTTEESJ
NOR the last three years Salesman with MeSsrs'
Il Nash s. Woodhouse, would respectfully IN
form his friends and the public generally, that ne
has taken the store formerly occupied by MIR. H.
NJ Burton,
KENT SQUARE, No. 157, MAIN STREET
where he will always keep on hand general as
sortment of BOOKS, SFATEOS EEs3 d
FANCY GOODS, for sale at the lowest prices.
Having had nearly fourteen years experience
in the Book business, he confidently invites the
patronage of the public.
Orders from Merchants. Schools. Libraries, Pub
lie Institutions of Learning, private individuals
will be filled on the most favorable terms, and
with the greatest dispatch
Aug. 9. lS54.-4m.
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BUTLER & CO.,
Commission & Forwarding Merchants


JVUIUt0OIUA . : U " 81 NLLLO -'-E- q 1--HV
STANTON, VA.
FEAVING taken the connections Brick Ware
Z Z house lately erected at the Railroad Depot,
are prepared to receive and forward all goods en-
trusted to their care, with the utmost despatch.
Being connected with a house in New York,
we will make liberal cash advances to our friends
on consignmeuts Of produce Of every description,
or we will purchase for cash FLOUR, GRAIN ana
PRoDUCE GENERALLY.
Milers and Dealers are requested to give us a
call. BUTLER & co.
Staunton. Aug. 9, l654.-6m.
n. B.-Guano, Salt and Plaster constantly on
hand
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A New Article.

HUAyE inst received Zinc Tubing for Chair
4 Pumps. much superior in durability and conye
nience to the wood. Also cask oeS' gaIEan'1eC
Pump Chain Cast Curbs compete heei' @n'
other fixtures. for sale low by nn,,,
stanton. Sept. 27, l85l.-Y. aud NJ. copy.