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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

AUCTION SALE OF LAMBS,
Mill, Saw Mill, Carding Machine, 80,


10y virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
AZ Bath county pronounced at the May term,
1854, of said Court, in the cause therein pending,
between John d. Clark and wife and others, Plans
lifts, and Moses McClnlic's widow and heirs,
DieadGais, shall proceed on the lst day 81 IN
gust neat, to sell at public auction upon the prem
Uses, tract OF land containing 10 ACRES, ~
ing on Jackson's River, about Is miles south west
of the Warm Springs, aud 10 miles west OF the
Hot. This land is in 4 fine state of cultivation,
being principally RIVER BoTToM. .ISgrEN
There is a most excellent Mill, Saw gA4 1ssS
Mill, and Cardng Machine on it ss lies
good DWELLING HOUSE, &EssS1ssssS s
with all necessary out buildings. Possession CIV
en- on the list day of October next. All things
considered it is the most desirable locality for such
property in the whole country Also at the same
time and place, from fifteen to sixteen hundred
acres of land lying on Collisions Mountain. in
I Bath county, and about five hundred acres lying
| in Indian Draught, west of Jackson's River. All
Of the two last mentioned hodes of land furnish
most excellent range and pasture forstock.
TERMS.-A credit Of six, twelve and eigli-
teen months given, the purchaser or purchasers
giving bonds with good security, and the title re-
tanned until purchase money is paid
WILLIAM H. McCLINIYC,
Commissioner.
| P. S.-Any information desired can be had by
addressing me- Morris Hill, Allegheny county.
June 7, l654.-lm.
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Grain cradles and Scylhes.

am now receiving large lot Of those very SIR
perior Grain Cradles. tried in this county for
four years past, and universally approved. They
are unsurpassed in all the requisites ofa good Cra-
die. Also, Grain and Grass Scythes, Eglish aud
Augusta patterns; Briar and German Scythes,
Scythc Stones Of Ill kinds, Rifles, Snaths, Hay
Forks, &c., all Of which will be sold at the low
est rates. GEO. e. PRICE.
Stanton, May IL, 1854.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF sTAUNToM.

's'FIE subscriber intends opening READING
ROOM immediately over his Periodical
Store, o. posie the Virginia Ho;el, provided suf-
fcient number of subscribers can be obtained
The price will be s. per aunum in ADVANCE
Those wishing to become subscribers will please
hand in their names rs early as possible.
The Reading Room will be furnished with all
ofthe principal Commercial and Literary papers,
both foreign and domestic. Also, the best and
most popular Magazines and Quarterly Reviews.
The Room will he kept open from O'Clock \.
Al. till 10 O'Clock z. NJ.
THOS. H. GRESHAM. Agent,
Book and Periodical House.
Sauntou, June Ii, 1854. opposite Va. Hotel.
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Wurvoh 6or Gospel EHiII!

'E.IIE subscriber having recently fitted up a new
shop and employed one of the best workmen
in the State of Virginia, would respectfully au-
nounce to the ''whole world and the rest Of man
kind - that he is now prepared to execute all or
ders for EURMITURE, in the neatest style
and at the shortest notice, and on as favorable
terms as can be had elsewhere in the Valley =
He keeps constantly on hand full assortment of
Furniture, to which he respectfully invites atten-
ton.
UNpERrAKrSc.-He has also provided himself
with neal IIearse, gentle horse, &c., and will
give prompt attention to undertaking in any part
of the county.
Poplar, Walnut and Cherry timber wanted.
ROBT. JOHNSON.
Siaunton, June IA, lS5i.-3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

HAVE on hand. at their Drug Store, on Nam
Street, good assortment of Port NIonaies,
Pearl, Velvet, Morocco and Leather, for Indies
and gentlemen; Buff, Gum, and Dress Combs,
all sorts; Cigar Cases, French Pocket Books,
Tooth Brushes at all prices, and Soaps, plain and
fancy perfumed, for shaving and washing, in the
greatest variety. Also, few fine Port Foias,
&c.. &c., together with numerous other articles.
Staunton. May 81. 1854.
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FURNITURE AT RICHMOND pRIr Es.

TIME undersigned having removed to the shop
L 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 tho best material, and by
competent worknen, such as Cane and 49,
Wood Seat Chairs, Bedsteads, Bureaus, ~
Tables, &c. 80
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him, he solicits continuance OF the same.
HENRY W. WOOD.
Staunton, May "a, 1851,
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j. NJ. CONRAD,
General Commission Merchant,

Cary Street, End door aborc Is, Richmond, Ia,
NOES Commission business exclusively in the sale
~ Of Country Produce and purchase ofG Gods order
He respectfully socits consgnmcnts, and promises all
the satisfaction which he hope render by dill
gent and faithful attention such interests may be
confdcdto him. Liberal advances will be made on pro
ducc in hand when desired
Richmond, Sept. IS, lS53-ly.
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Henry's Inyigorating Cordial,

nor the removal and cure of Physical Prostra-
ton, General Debility, Nervous Affections,
&c. For sale in any quantity by
PEEL s. STEVENS,
Wholesale agents for the State of Virginia, 70
whom all orders must be addressed.
CO. A liberal discount made 10 the trade apd
dealers.
Alexandra, May "a, 1854.
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Bonds OF the Va. Central Rail
road CORpany for Sale.

yENlESE bonds ale secured by mortgage on
L the whole property ofthe Company, go years
to run interest payable semi-annually
They are prepared in The most approved form
to suit the means of capitalists and can be readily
resold if the purchaser desires 10 do 50. 4 speci-
men may be seen at my store by applications
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD.
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FOR SALE!!
a BEAUTIFUL FARM
I'm southwestern Virginia,

CONTAINING by accurate survey $50 "A
~ CRES, of which about six hundred acres
are cleared, and upwards of five hundred. acres
well set in grass, principally Clover and limo.
thy. Except thirty or forty acres ofbottom land
/ lying upon Il creek which runs through the Farm.
it is upland. This tract of land lies unusually
well, i. finely watered, and is beautifully situated
in Wythe county, in the midst of mountain re-
gion-whose scenery, springs of pure water. and
summer climate are unsurpassed by those OF any
other section of the State. 1t is four miles--over
good road--east of Wytlevlle, in pleasant
ncighborhood- a mile and half from the
Va. and Tenn Railroad When that work is
completed this tract of land will be seven hours
from Lynchburg, twelve hours from Richmond,
and nineteen hours from Baltimore--so that there
can be no objection to its locality on the score OF
distance from market; whilst by means Of the
same improvement, it will be within the reach OF
those seeking summer retreat from the heat Of
more southern climate As regards the fencing,
gates and outbuildings, this tract is in fine condi-
ton. Three or four hundred yards of additional
fencing will throw the whole tract into enclosures
of convenient size for either grazing or cultivation
whilst there is upon it every kind
of necessary outhcuse. The dwell n -fTTaSTTA.a
ling is commodious FRAME SssS THHTTi.ii::A
BUILDING, containing seven ssszssssssres
rooms, four passages, with cellars. and is within
stones throw of delightful spring. The title
to the above tract is without shade upon it, and
general warranty deed will be executed to the
purchaser A more detailed description we deem
unnecessary, since we prefer that no one should
make an offer for this farm until they have exam
ined it carefully for themselves, confident are
we that inspection will increase its value in the
opinions of purchasers.
My reason for selling is my intended removal
from the State-and | wish it distinctly under
stood that this property is for sale-not at price
50 unreasonable that no one will give it-but for
its absolute market value.
As the subscriber desires to give persons from
distance an opportunity to purchase, he will not
place himself under obligations to any one desi-
ring TO purchase before the 25th Of Jnly, 1854.
ALEX. 5. BROWN.
Nav 81 1874 -fDlth Ii,ly
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STEINER & BRO.

HAVE Just received large assortment az
Men and Boys Clothing. msde in the b..s
and most fashionable styles, ofevery color. Thew
respectfully solicit cali, before buyiog elssvh.,.
SIauaton, May Is. 1854.
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FoT Sale, Lease or Rent.

H1Ht' BRICK HOUSE on Beverly Street. al
present IN the occupancy Of the subscriber
situated IN the woSt business part of;he town, and
well adapted tor store r1om aud dwelling u
nited' with Kitchen, Smoke-house and garden.
aud two fist Kate Cellars. The lot is about 3S
FRET by rs feet deep. Possession will be given
about LIST September next. For further particulars
enquire OF WA. B. CRAWFORD.
SlaQnlon. June q. l854.-tf
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aaoYYM &. $50 oly. RrcEnroMp,

y" = = ~. = -79sEJ @%-NI Il 4s1- Wv y
'aiiANkFti tar the very !ileral patronage
heretoiore bestowed. again tender their serv-
efS toall who NAY feel disposed - cntrust busi-
ness 10 Their care.
We give our personal attention to sale Of Flour.
Wheat Cora anl produce generally.
Juae Il. 1851. ON.
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MORE NEW BOOKS

THE Lamp Lighter, 0hird supply.)
:" Flush Times, (sixth supply.)
Fern Leaves, Cd series,
Types Of Mankind.
Two Roads ; or the Right and the Wrong,
Odd Fellows Manual,
The Bride of the Wilderness,
The Star Chamber,
g Dodd Family Abroad,
Sweeny Todd,
The Royal Favorite,
The Pictorial Treasury, for children,
{" Pictorial Album, 8. Z"
for sale by SAM'L II. COLEMAN.
Staunton, June Z, lS54.-y. and NJ. copy.
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Book. Magazine, Newspaper, Periodical
& AND
Cheap Publication House,
Opposite Virginia Hotel,
CpATTMT0M VA.

YT1HE subscriber begs leave to inform the citi
a zens of Stauuton and surrounding country,
that he has opened general Book and Periodical
House opposite lhesVlrgunia Hotel, where he has
on hand a large and complete assortment of cheap
Publications, Magazines, Newspapers and Peri
odicaIs. Subscriptions will be received at publish
ers' prices, or sold by single copy
The annexed list embraces in part the Maya
zines and Newspapers for which he is agent:
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Washington College.

yNfiE closing public examination Of the Sessie,,
on Tuesday the 9th inst, Commencemes
exercises on Monday the 3rd Of July. The pub
lie are respectfully invited to attend.
Lexington, June IA, 1854.
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GRATEFUL for past patronage. received from
"a generous public since we have been enga-
ped ii business. we pledge ourselves to merit its
Continuance by fair, honorable dealing, and by
keeping always as well assorted stock ofCloth-
ing as any house in the Valley,
GOODMAN, ROSENWALD g. co.
Slaunton, May 81, lS4.-V. and NJ. copy.
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T'His DAY LANDING, 90 barrels of Ch,JL
and Spanish Whiting, the later We Y d,v
and suitablsisr painters usa, for sale BY
PEEL. 8 STEVENS,
ilcNaulria. May q, 1851 s4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
SUPERIOR LAND IN MARKET.

SUPERIUR land IN MARK Ell.
SfAYlNG, as Attorney in fact for William
"a Page. sold 4 hundred aud fifty acres OF the
Bell place, offer the balance, $50 acres, for sale
The land lies on the west side of the McAdam-
zed road, about four miles from Staunion. 1t is of
the most fertile quality, well situated and well
watered. and has sufliciency of timber The
land will be shown by Wm, Poage, who lives
adjoining, or by myself.
June ID, 1854. GEORGE POAGE.
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MOssY CREEK ACADEMY,

,ENRE annual examination of this Institution will
Il take place the l,th. Goth. and 2st of June,
and The Annual Exhibition Thursday the 22d al
. o'chck a. Nj, when an address will be deliy
cred by Geo. junkin, ID. d.. Prcsden, Of Wash
ington College
June II, lSji.-ldc.
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AGENTS WANTED.

E00 AGENTS WANTED, tosell frcrn
wv one ofthe most Popular Lists OF BOOKS
ever published. Good agents can make fros,
$500 to $1,000 per year. A rare chance for young
men to make good living and lay up money be-.
sides. &C. Address, post paid.
WIN. II. BAYS, Wholesale Bookseller.
:. Clearspring, Wash. Co., Nd.
May "a; ls54.-7ts-.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

a ID persons Indebted to the firm OF Goodman
IN S. Co. will please call and settle up to the
first 81 June. efter which time the business will
be conducted in the name of
GOODMAN, ROSENWALD & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

Harper's Magazine, 20 Flag Of Our Union, 6
Godey's Ladies' Book, % Gleason's Pictorial, G
Graham's Magazine, 70 Citizen Ono. MitchePs
papcr,) 6
Putnam's 25 Wavcry Magazine, 6
Peterson's &c Isl Star Spangled Banner, G
Kuickerbocker &c % Rich'd Daily Dispatch,
Hunts Merchant " so N. Y. Daily Herald,
Eclectic 81 &c" GO Times,
Blackwood's % American Courier,
LeSlie's Ladies' Gazette Yankee Notions, l2l
Of Paris and New York London News and Punch
Fashions, 25 n. Y Pcasune, Sc. Sc.
The Illustrated Magazine
OF Art, 25
call is most respectfully solicited
THOS H. GRESHAM, Agent.
Staunton. June II, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
PUBLIC SALE OF
RoCkbri dye Foundry, Machine Works
and Farm.

HAVING formed partnership for the transac-
IA ton Of business in the District of Columbia,
and, as it is our purpose to remove there shortly
we will sell at public auction or the premises, on
Wednesday The 18th of July, our
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
LAIRD & TRIMBLE

Richmond, May 24,yls54.-3m.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05

WoNAN.-Perhaps more just and beautiful
compliment was never paid to woman than the
following, by Judge Story:
TO the honor, to the eternal honor of the sex,
be it said, that in the path of duty sacrifice is
with them too. high or too dear. Nothing with
them is impossible, but to shrink from what love,
honor, innocence, and religion require. The voice
of pleasure or of power may pass by unheeded-
but the voice of affection never. The chamber of
the sick, the pillow Of the dying, the vigils of the
dead, the affairs Of religion never missed the SYM
pathies of Woman!
Timid though she be, and so delicate that the
winds Of heaven may not too roughly visit her,
on such occasions she loses all sense of danger
and assumes preternatural courage, which knows
not and fears not consequences. Then she dis
plays that undaunted spirit which neither courts
difficulties evades them, and that patience in
suffering which seems victorious death itself.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05

MR. GERRT SMITHS TRIUMPH.-This gentleman
is really to be complimented the success of his
labors in superinducing Yesterdays action in Com
mittee of the Whole on the Navy appropriation
BILL whereby it was voted to abolish the spirit
ton in the Navy. The reform is a great one, in
deed. Much Of the notorious and deplorable
selves with liquors is fairly attributable to the
fact that its use as an ordinary beverage has been
legalized in the service up to this hour. The
sailors in the American merchant service have be-
come, class, far more temperate of late years,
than formerly. This is principally the result Of
the banishment of the spirit ration in well-regula-
ted merchant ships. 1t strikes US as very high
time that Congress took measures to adopt the
rule in the Navy which, in hundreds, if not thou
sand Of private ships has been demonstrated to
work we'll indeed, for the interest of the class
upon whom it must operate, and, indirectly. on
all connected with them WASHINGTON Star.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05
= For the Times.
CAVING IN.

If ever there were set of men driven to the wall
| and nailed (or hid) there beyond all hope of es-
cape, the Wall street sharpers are that set. Hav
ing taken refuge in every absurdity craft could
invent, and driven from every hiding place in the
vast region over which they have the &c exclusive
and irrevocable right of way" they have at last
returned to the very spot whence they were first
driven and crept under the hollow Of the feet of
those who drove them from it. The very point,
and the only point of controversy, previous to the
investigation of the forgery committed for the
benefit of these sharpcrs, was, as to the effect of
the act making the grant, even as it was passed
no, not as it passed, but as published. The hon
est men of the Territory contended that byn fair
reading Of the act (the intention Of Congress to
exclude this very Wall street Company, and place
the land under the control Of the people of the
Territory, acting through their future Legislatures
being so apparently had the company any color Of
right to the grant. The friends of the Company
on the other hand, contended that the Territory
had nothing to do with the land and that it Injured
to the benefit Of the Company under their charter
of last winter. Such ,cas the issue. But mow,
when, in consequence of the forgery committed
for their benefit, the land has been taken out of
the reach of all their fraudulent inventions, and
from the Territory too, they turn right round and
say, the change in the bill made no difference
They commit an act which ought to send them to
the penitentiary without any object The friends
Of the Territory always contended it made no
difference, but the Company and its hirelings are
none the less guilty, for they believed it did make
difference, and after the act was committed, in
sisted that the difference great, that it gave
the land to them and not to the Territory. But
mo,c, Irepcat, they publish with applause, and as
shielding them from crime, the remarks of Mr..
Stephens, of Georgia. (not MIR. Stevens, of Mishi-
gan, we arc told-why so particular to tell us it
was not Mr.. s., of Michigan p taking the very
ground the friends Of the Territory took from the
beginning
Why, then, it may be asked in return, did the
friends of the Territory repeal the grant? Be-
cause from the specimen they had seen Of the
wickedness of this Company it was supposed they
might still persist in their ridiculous pretenson,
and by litigation and other modes of annoyance,
give the Territory troubles they therefore repealed
the grant for no other purpose than to get rid OF
the Company, intending to make clean grant to
the Territory hcreafter,-the old grant was tainted
with the foul touch Of these harpies-thcy clung
to it as maggots cling to shoulder OF tainted
meat. thev could not be shaken off-ncithcr rea-
son nor honesty could reach them, and it was
necessary to threw away the grant to get rid Of
them. DE VEhE.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05

CO The Minnesotian has got the Mysteries, and
laughs as glibly as any old woman who has been
indulging freely in strong tea. 1t does us good
to hear the editor laugh-it only shows the great
efforts which are necessary to keep his spirits up.
Poor fellow! he has great control over his feel
ings, and seeks to make the community believe
that he is really happy when in fact he is the
most miserable man that walks the street. The
bursting of that golden bubble was to much for
his delicate nature, but he has now recovered
sufficiently to enjoy affected healthy cha, ha p'
Go it, brother. If our article on one of your
standard bearers was the cause of 80 much mirth
to you, what will you do when we write one on
the ssSenior,'' We forbear, for you certainly
would burst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05

MARRIED MEN.-So good was he that now
take the opportunity of making confession which
l have often had upon my lips, but having hesi-
tatcd to make from the fear of drawing upon
myself the hatred Of every married woman. But
now | will run the risk-sO now for it-somc time
or other people must unburIen their hearts. l
confess, then, that never find man more love-
able more captivating then when he is mar
ricd man. A man is never SO handsome, never so
perfect, in my eyes, as when he is married, as
when he is husband, and the father Of family,
supporting in his manly arms wife and children,
and the whole domestic circle, which, on his en-
trance into the married state, close round him
and constitute part of his home and world. lie
is not merely ennobled by his position, but he is
actually beautifed by it-then he appears to me
as the crown of creation, and it is only such a
man as this that is dangerous to me, and with
whom am inclined to fall in love. But, then,
propriety forbids it And Moses, and all Euro
pean legislators, declare it to be sinful, and all
married women would consider it sacred duty
to stone me. Nevertheless | cannot prevent the
thing. 1t is so, and it cannot be otherwise: and
my only hope of appcasing those who arc excited
against me is in my future confession that no
love affects me so pleasantly the contemplation
of no happiness makes me so happy that be-
tween married people! 1t is amazing to myself,
because it seems to that l. living unmarried,
or matchlcss, have but little to do. But it is so,
and always was so.-Miss Bremen.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05

Know -NoTHINGIsM IN New JERsEY.-The editor
of the Newark Mercury has been taking a look at
the Know Nothings. He says:
s'The meeting of the State Wigwam of the
American QKnow Nothing) Association, which
was held in this city on Wednesday, was attended
by some $50 representatives from various parts
of the States and finer body of men has never
assembled. Their appearance was that of men
who felt themselves enlisted in great and i'm
portant work; and we feel pretty we'll persuaded,
now that we have seen these acknowledged Know
Nothings, that the good and pure have little to
fear from their organization. The corrupt and
unprncipled, however, we should judge, have
little to hope from its clemency.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05

Cy The Pioneer wishes to know if Water
melons will explode. We presume they will not,
but they are very apt to explode those who eat
them. For instance: On Monday last we saw
two Irish women purchasing melons and green
corn. Last evening they were both at the point
of death. A young man eat heartily of melons
night before last, and last evening he was not ex-
pected to live. If people will persist in eating
such trash the present season, they must expect
to die. We have sounded the alarm-now do as
YOU please.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-05
CHARLESTON, August 20.

The Austin Times states that the only legal
bid made for constructing the Pacific Railroad
through Texas, was Messrs. Walker and King.
Considerable dissatisfaction exists against
General Smith, because he had not called out the
Rangers for the defence of the frontier.
The Government was about to take the respon.
sibilitv, and six companies could be mustered in
to service.
The Brownsville Flag gave melancholy ac.
count of the state of affairs in eastern Mexico.
An attack on Metamoras by the Rcvolutionist>
is confidently expected.