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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-14

CAUSE OF DIR. GARDENERS DEATH.-Ths Coro.
ners Jury appointed Drs Daniel Reed and Lewis Stein
or of Washington to make analysis of the stomach OF
the late Dr.. Gardiner These physicians reported 10 IN
adjourned meeting Of the jury on Friday last and their
investigation and evidence confirms the impression that
6arduers death caused BY strychnnc. They detect
cd In The stomach of the deceased substances aiordng
the chemical reactions characteristic OF strYchnne and ou
cin and are "conviaced that these vruent posons arc
presen, In quantity than sufficient 10 have produced
deah The powder found 10 the pocket OF the deceased
these physicians also pronounce to DC commercial stych
nine, chemically mixture OF that poison with brucn
On tho FIRST day Of The examination OF Witnesses two oil
them said they Dr. Gardiner after his sentence, put
into his mouth what they that time thouet 10 be toeac
crumbs but which they afterwards from the fatal deve.
opment supposed To have been poison Tho chemists who
nnaIyzed the stomach and the powder say In their esmo
nv that they found 10 the fomo several pieces Of
supposed to have contained the fatal dug) "oded The
margin in The manner that druggists powers" This
would eeem 10 confirm the suspicion that the slrychnns
was swallowed in the courthouse when the deceased ask
ed for drink of waer which, however, did not take ef
feet owing to tho paper which enyeloped II, until e"
minutes alter his arrival jail The jury rendered the
following verdict o,,o,
1--WE are of the opinion that Dr. George a. Gardlnsi
came to his death from ssrychnine and brucin voluntarily
taken utter conviction and sentence"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-14
HAVANA CIGARS.

NV MERRIwETuER invites the attention of dealers his
,rs O, Csa the largest this city and comprising
rrsn brands lilvuna Principe, and Domestic Cigurs
....,,lv On hand and for sale.
door from Columbian Hotel, Cary Street.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-14

comparative vi.s of tie condition Of the Exchange Bank
Of Virginia and Branches, taken from the Quarterly
STATEMENTS of 3Isk Dec 1882 and 3la Dec., 1853:
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s5,475,76e 27 Sc $50 e54 IA
LIABILITIES.

1,.au,r,ge. 1852. 1853.
Capital 81 luU'U0o w e1 &c &c ieo s0
Dne 70 oihlr Banks 10 account l776!3 20 !57bi4 10
0eoosits e23625 so l,l35.ee5 10
Resulting balance OF Transactions,
yet In transit, among The Bank ~ oo moan ga
and Branches W W ooo ots %
Excess OF Asscts 29oa'o - '' -
IS 47s, 1863 27 s6.5as.964 IA
" SOUTHGATE, Cashier.
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70 THE Plan EKS AND FARMEks,
And THOSE FOLLOWING AGRICULTURAL. PURSUITS
lima In

e bess Of The a1cys senssms
SD n;o Of his S
diploma and Medal has been awarded him Ihs Manure MI sn
predecessor Guano has become fayorl:e with ali OF tho
trial Of it. along side of tile best Peruvian guano
sheb will be found effective in inducing early maturity ant
aos1 s"H es Is'i%s IL demand
in hs III u"on which Is quite made
last Indian corn, the growth from which, oy
MY bushels to the whereas the
being only IS bushels to the acre. on similar soil Al
Pamphlets containing all the necessary information iori,s USE &c
subscriber is in pos'essioh Of large quantity Of the mos
eng testimonials from nearly al! Of those who have ussd II
T slosonber warrants his Chemical Manure ir
America being truly and genuine article
ound according y money shall be freely returned In
Bag pssuRG T 81
Gs; Manufacturer OF SuperPhophae Of Lame and Clio
S-Ths following letters offered for the readers pcrusa
Phase make enquiries OF E. K Collins Ocean Steamer FRO
Tasoa's NECK, ,wEsroHEsrEsN
1 December s2d 1853. 5
y'a 81 Having during the past season pu, your Super
Of Lime u test b% on ana Asisu
:@ results have experienced from the same, both
ali he departments % eSmmon aud have mel with
most satisfactory results, 1haTc also tested its merits IN asr
;e general and have met with equal success 10 one Held o
experiments with sin dre en varieties OIL manues
The whes spPsa s super o
:t the largest 10 ordor 10 have myself made quite GER
M srox cae-the land had we'll poushed, and
Esngre ior the Be spilled drsseven drills side by side
-c d,erea rpiions Of manure, viz Barn Yard
neTe N Soil WOOD Ashes Decaycd Vegetable Matter Bone
e.Hat Peruvian Guano Where pu: the Supor Phosphate
l71 eas ten por 10 favor Of your SuperPlos
lbss your notice that; applied Guano and Su.
rhosa:e the Carros-l put hroaGeds
~ M met with with the Deets, much
~IIasot Of the Super Phosphate OF Lime.
the cheapest and the mos! beneficial
be pricd Tho land intend TO apply 10 you IN :hs
T'''' srger supply OF this valuable manure.
i Ss:c7o IT, remain, my dear sir,
Your ob't serv't,
JAMES MCMILLAN,
Manager.
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BARkSDALE & READ,
IA ~ ~ SIAN IL ER = II n

RICHMOND VIRGINIA.
OFFICE font building Suekos Wa, ehouse-W attend strictly
10 the OF Corn. Wheat Tobacco, Flour, &c. and will
execute for the purchase Of goods &c They
;,t pa.rOnase heri friends, and the public generally.
' e. Il. BARkSDALE,
Al-rtArrl \. Z. READ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
SALE OF LANDS.

4 CllNG as Commissioner under decree Of
L the Circuit Court of Augusta couHty, made
at the June term, 1854, in the suit Of Robert
Hansberger, Administrator. and others, agains,
Major Dowell's devisees, | will offer at public
sale, on Monday the 25ih day Of September, 1854,
that being Court day. in front fthe Court. house,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ the following parcels of land
One thousand acres lying on the Blue Ridge
Mountain. constituting the best part of large
survey recently sold by me as commissioner, which
1000 acres has been laid OF and surveyed, aaa
now in the possession of Major ID. Vines, who can
give description Of the land. 3D. 1000 acres of
the David Moore land, lying near Rockfsh Gap.
in the vicinity of Clay Forge. which 1000 acres
has been surveyed and laid of; and now in the
possession of Coleman Vines. Sd. 1000 acres Of
the same lying adjoining, which has been laid of
and surveyed, and is now in the possession of Jane
Vines. Also, as much Of 1000 acres sold BY Ann
Vines to Shaw & Patterson as may be necessary
TO pay any residue of debt due from the estate of
Major Dowell to the creditors in said suit. These
lands are valuable for their timber and affsrdine
ranges for cattle.
TERMS.-So much of the purchase money ds
may be necessary to pay costs of suit and expens-
es Of sale will be required in cash the residue 10
a credit of 6. IL, Is and "a months, purchasers
giving bond with approved security.
ID. S. YOUNG, Comm'r.
Aug. %, lS54.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
FALL HARDWARE.

WE are now in receipt of fresh stock Of
w Goods, consisting Of Pocket and Table CTR
LERY, of various patterns; Guns and Pistols, Q
handsome assortment; Building Materials, such
as Locks, Hinges, Screws, Nails, &c.. large SIS
sortment; Tools of all descriptions. for Carpea-
ters', Backsmths', Machinists' and Farmers
use together with general assortment of For
eign aud Domestic Hardware. suitable to the
wants of the City and Country Trade Also.
large and fresh stock of SADDLERY HARDWARE,
consisting Of Bits, Strrups, Buckles, &c., Coach
Materials, Springs and AxIes, Patent Leather,
Hog skins, Serge. Webbing, Whips, &c.
Our purchases have been made direct from The
manufacturers in Europe and America, upon f.
vorable terms.
Having had the experience Of the last 20 or 30
years, of the wants of the country trade, we flat
ter ourselves upon keeping the best assortment sf
Hardware, suitable to the demands of the Virgis-
ia, Tennessee and North Carolina Merchants, 70
be found in any one house in the United States.
We most respectfully invite an examination Of
stock and prices, by Merchants and others visiting
this market, feeling the assurance that we can
satisfy even the largest class of customers.
SMITH & ROBERTS.
Importers of Hardware, No. 90, Pearl Street.
n. B.-Always on hand an assortment Of ".Ssy
lor's" Cast Steel and ".1achor" Boiling Cloth.
Richmond. Aug. 80. 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
WHOLESALE TRADE.
JAMES WOODHOUSE,
(LATE NASH wooDHousE.)
nT n n MT n Nr n W

4 AFF ERS tor sale an extensive stock Of Boo lis
" and Stationary adapted to the wants of
the trade in Virginia and North Carolina and else
where, at prices as low as can be obtained in
Northern cities. In connection with his Book and
Stationary business, he has Ware rooms appropri-
alcd to The sale of PIANO FORTES, filled
with an assortment as extensive as can be seen at
any establishment OF the kind in the Union.
tie has participated in the sale of over One
thousand Piano Fortes all of which have given
entire satisfaction. They are warranted superior
in every respect, and will be packed securely to
go any distance without injury He has also at
tached to his establishment n BOOK BLNDE-
RY$ BLANK BOOK .Ma.NUF.aCTORY,
where all kinds Of Books, Periodicals, Blanks,
Music. &c., arc bound and Blank Books suitable
for Merchants. Banks, Public Offices. Clerks of
Courts, Factories. &c. are manufactured.
MayO's Guide to Magistratcs-.-.Ns.s
Edition.-Mayo's Guide to Magistrates, new edi-
ton, with practical Forms for the discharge of
their duties out of Court, with an appendix con-
tanning Forms for drawing Bonds, Notes, Deeds,
Contracts, &c., adapted to the new Code of Vir-
GINA.
Persons at distance unable to visit Richmond
can have their orders as faithfully executed as if
personally present. @
JAMES WOODHOUSE.
1879 Main Street, Eagle Square.
Aug. 80, l854.-6ts.
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HARDW ARE.
TALL. IMPORTATION, 1864!

m II. MOORE Il. CO., Importers and
Il L,hoIesaic Dealers In FOREIGN and DO
.NESTTC HaRDW.4RE, No "a, Pearl-street,
opposite Mr.. Fl. W. Fry's, Richmond "a, have
received direct from the manufacturers in England.
a full and complete assortment Of Birmingham and
Sheffield HARDWARE, and from the NAH
utacturers in this country, full supply of Amer
lean Guuds Their stock is now large and COM
plete, consisting IN part Of
..Rodqers'" and Wostenhulm's fine Pen and
Pocket Knives.
Pocket Knives of / 2, 5, and blades.
Buck, Bone, Ebony, Cocoa and Ivory Handle
Knives and Forks,
Ivory Handle Knives and Forks, in sets 81 and
So pieces.
Razors of Wade s. Butchers. Rodgers. Wosten-
holm's and Greave's manufacture. of every
style and quality,
Scissors and Shears, of various makes and styles,
Single and Double Barrel Guns, some very supe-
ror,
Pistols. Rifles, Rife Barrels and Mruntings,
Trace, Halter, Log, Well, Fifth aud Tongue
Chains,
Wedding and Killing Hoes, all sizes,
Axes Of Collins, Simmons and Virginia make.
Hand and Panel Saws, Hammers and Hatchets,
Mill, Pitt, Cross Cut and Circular Saws.
Spades and Shoves Of Ames, Rowland and 9th
er makes,
Anvils Vices, and Smiths Bellows, :.
Sledge and Hand Hammers, Stocks and Dies, and
Screw Plates,
Blister, Shear. and Cast Steel, square and octagon,
Castings. Horse Shoes and Horse Shoe Nails,
Wire Selves and Sifters,
Horse Collars, Blind Brides and Hames,
Bride Filings, Worsted Reins and Girhs.
Locks, Hinges and Screws, of every description,
Planes Chisels, Augers and Files, all kinds,
Platform and Counter Scales, patent Balances and
Steelyards, 10 B..
English, American, and G. D. Percussion Caps,
Hay and Manure Forks, 2, and prong.
Tea Trays and Walters And all other goods u
sually found in HARDWARE Stores.
As our goods hayc. bsen purchased for CASH,
on the most acknowledgements, and selected eXclu-
siyely for the Virginia, North Carolina and Ten
nessee Trade, we feel confident we can offer strong
inducements to merchants visiting this city. and
respectfully invite them 10 an examination of our
stock as we are determined to sell as low as any
regular house in this, or any Of the Norlher cities
P.S.-Orders promptly and carefully attended to-
| Sept &. 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
JUD SON COY,
Manufacturer and Dealer In Carriages

Doors above 3. & j. s. Crawford,
KEEPS constantly on hand Rockaways, Bug
AA gies, and Phetons of his own and Northern
manufacture, which he will sell as cheap as can
be bought in the State TOR cash. or approved paper
at six mouths.
Saddle, Harness and Trunk Factory.
He has lately returned from the Northern Cit
les, where he has laid in an extensive stock Of
Saddlery 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, Axes, &c. sc.
Country Saddlers would do well to give him a
call before purchasing elsewhere.
n. BAH kinds of Repairing done with neat
ness and despatch. He also has several second
handed Carriages on hand. which he will sell
cheap. JUDS0N Mccoy.
Staunton. Aug. so. lS54.-3m.
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.yust ArEived--En Town.

gBUGHE'S Travelling ky-ight Daguerrean
AZ Saloon, where persons wishing Daguerreoiype
Pictures. can have Them taken in superior STYLE
Mr.. H. expects to remain but short time in
Staunlon ,,and would be glad to have persons want
ing anything in his line, 10 call Immediately, as
he fialters himself, from ten years experience in
the business. and from the advantages of sky-light
and sidel ighis combined, to give perfect satisfac-
ton. Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear
weather. Ren,ember,-his prices are 81 so each
only lie has on hand large assortment of fine
Morocco and PAPER Mache Cases, which he will
fill upon the mos, satisfactory terms.
Saloon near the Jail, Staunton, Va.
Sent & lS51-2ts
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'ENhE subscribers having removed to their large
IL Warehouse in rear of the Store. TO. ~ Man
street, recently vacated by them. offer for salt
their usual stock, consisting in part of
Stpede'S
American Hammered : IRON.
English and American Rolled)
English and American Biislercd Steel;
German. Cast and Shear Steel;
Broad Plough Irons
Flat, Round and Square Iron, all sizes;
Oval, half Oval. and half Round Iron;
McCormck's and Palmer Mould Boards;
American, Russia and English Sheet Iron;
Band and Hoop Iron;
Nail Rods of American and Swede's Iron;
Horse Shoe Iron;
Horse Shoes. assorted sizes;
Tin plate, Pig and Bar Tin;
Sheet Zinc, Spelter and Speter Solder;
Shea,hng, Brazier's and Bar Copper;
Pig. Bar and Sheet Lead
Ground Wagon and Cart Boxes;
Sole Leather, good and damaged
Full assortment of GROCERIES,.
JOHN n. GORDON s. son.
Richmond, Sept 6, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
A. M 0 r R IS,
PUBLISHER AND BOOKSELLER,
RICHMOND, va,

1t4SAA@'AV1s~~
rs now receiving his usual large and general as.
sortment of BOOKS, PAPER, STA
TEONARY, PIANOS, &c, tSc for the
Fall Trade, and would respectfully invite the at
tention of the merchants of Virginia, North Caro-
lima and Tennessee, visiting the city, 10 an exam
nation of his stock, which for completeness and
variety will be found equal to any in the United
States. and upon terms as fair and as liberal.
BLANK BOOKS, of every description, al
ways on hand aud made 10 order, Bood Binding ,
in all its branches. executed in the best manner
VORCES1'ER'S Piano FORTES, for
which he is sole agent,are unricallcd and unequal
led by any manufacturer in the world, and sold at
very moderate prices.
Sent G. 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
RAWLINGS & MILLER,
Grocers and Commission Merchants
CORNER OF PEARL AND CARY STREETS,
RICUMOyn VA

CORNER OF PEARL AND CARY STREETS,
RICHMOND, VA,
OFFER for sale to the trade full and desira
~ bic stock of Groceries. Teas. Wines and Iii
quors, on the usual terms to punciual dealers.
200 hhds. Porto Rico and New Orleans Sugars.
200 bbls New Orleans and Sugar house Molas-
ses,
500 bags Rio, Laguyra, Java and Porto Rico
Coffee,
100 packages Green and Black Teas; part co.
ira fine quality,
500 packages Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and
Coffee Sugars.
200 boxes Soap, assorted qualities, including
fine Fancy Suap,
300 boxes Adamantne Candles,
Madeira. Sherry, Port, Malaga and Lisbon
Wines, full assortment,
Brandies of all qualities. part finest imported,
Holland Gin Jamaica Rum. Schiedam Snaps.
Old Rye Whiskey Of Roberlson's celebrated
brands,
Rectilied Wbiskey Of our own brands, superior
quality,
Champaign Wines, various brands, including
our own importation,
Nails. Cumberland, Biidgton and Old Dumin-
ion brands,
Sole Leather, Middle, Light and Heavy, good
and damaged,
Bacon. Lard. Cheese Rice,
Olive Oil. Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Starch,
Window Glass.
Indigo. Mustard, Mace, Nutmt gs, Pickles, Eng
lish Sauces. fIss
Twinc, Wrapping Paper, Candle Wick, Paint
ed Buckets, se
Tubs. Brooms, Plough Lines, Bed Cords.
Mackerel, Hearings; Sperm, Solar, Tanners
and Machine Oils, G q = - - y
Salt. Vinegar. Clover Seed
Havana Segars, choice assortment, and of best
brands. aV
Dealers visiting our city will find it to their in
terest to examine our stock Of goods before pur-
chasing. rg8 tf4
Aug. so, 1854 .-3m.
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orrrCK SALES AND LIGHT PROFITS.
To House-keepers and Others,
NOR Cheap CHINA, CAoChaax


new store. Main street, Staunton, under the III
dictator newspaper office. The subscriber, from
the very liberal encouragement he has receiver
since his commencement in business. is INDUCED
IN replenish his stock from the different Northern
cities His stock consists in part OF the following,
viz:-Finely decorated and gilt French emma
To. Se,s snlendid Toilette Bottles, decorated
motto Coffee Cups and Mugs, large and small
snne elegant Gold Band. China and Paran Plicl :
ers handsome China and Bohemian Flower va
SEES. Cake and Fruit Baskets, Gard keceIverS'
with an endless variety of beautiful China uooos
such as were never seen in the Valley of Virginia,
His stock of white and blue printed Grani'e anu
common ware Of every description Is cohP'e" !
all new goods, and of The newest Shapes a"1
STYLES. no Anticipated dusty patterns Also Pla'eu
Albata Tea and Table Spoons, Forks. Ladies &c,
,vorv handled Knives and Forks, Knives without
Corks and Forks without knives, Castor Frames,
with cut and plain Bottles, Walters and Trays,
Candelabras. Candlesticks, Lamps and Lanterns
of all sorts and sizes. His stock of Glassware is
y,ry select. such as pressed and cut Wines, Cham
naGnes. Tumbers, Gobets, Jellies, Custard Cup-
SaIyers. fine Glass, Jelly, Fruit and Preserve
Bowls, and Dishes of all sizes and shapes, cut
Main and pressed Decanters, Glass Pitchers large
and small Looking glasses, Britannia and BLOCK
Tin Tea and Coffee Pots. with an immense varl-
ETY. of ether goods, both useful and ornamental LOO
numerous for insertion. lie also keeps large
supply of Combs and Brushes OF all sorts, hne
Toilette Soaps. Harrison and Lubn's Extract and
delightful Pomades for the hair, lilv white Mag
nolia Balls and Meen-fun for the face, the real
Joan Farina Cologne, and other Perlumeries; Port
Monaies, Razors, Razor Strop', Sp' cacles. In
G., 4 a. I'D arttc la in hn N.
cy line, both good and cheap. all at Richmond
prices. as being concerned in similar establish
ment in that city, he is enabled to sell at the same
rates. Country ladies. be up and DOING the bar
gains are going fast For trlile OF Cash or Pfo
duce, you can replensh your s!deboards and Chi'
na-presses and your mantels with NICE ornaments
C..,,,o, Cot 10 1874 H. HICKSON. .
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KENT, PAINE q KENT,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
No. II, 18th Street, Richmond.
Fall Trade. 1864.

w Il respectfully invite the attention Of the
w merchants Of Virginia. North Carolina and
Tennessee, 10 our unusually large and command
ing stock of BRITISH. FRENCH and GER
MIN DRY GOODS, now being received by
various arrivals from Europe, which were purcha-
sed during the past summer by our Mr.. James S.
Kent. FIR cash, and under the most favorable cir
cumsiances. We are also receiving complete
assortment of AMERICAN Fabrics, the
whole comprising one Of the largest and most at
tractve stocks have ever been able to Offer and
which will be sold al prices unusually low.
We are also prepared with large and splendid
stock of READY MADE CLOTHING, manu-
featured in Richmond, and which will compare
favorably in style, quality and price, with any
Nothern made goods
We particularly solicit merchants visiting this
market, to call and examine our STOCK pledging
ourselves to sell our goods as low as they can be
bought in any market in this country.
Orders respectfully solicited and promptly attend
ed to. KENT, PAINE & KENT.
Sent 6: lS54.-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13

Strengthen the stomaeh.---Iheg rano asS.Ni
satum Of promoting health at this season o. inc ysa
49,, ~ I;.r from torpidity, and to eNpel from the
bowels ali unhealthy seorso"s This should DC rot tG Ss
by some gentle medicine that IN its action ut
b;,o nc system impair the nerves or becloud the nat
SraI Sn;rits for which parposc know OF no remedy
sxcr Vet invcnted that begin to approach IN e'cy
vegetable substances BY Elijah Baker, OF Rleh-
mond city, and sold throughout the country oy aPo'e
carries generally These Bitters peculiar to ihe
mer and fall diseases of southern climate ahe'
,,ken accordnn 10 directions are cure Tor s-
pepsia, Diarrhsa. Dysentcry, Cramp Cohc, on1iera
Morbus Age and Fever, Sour Stomach NerY I s
ache and almost every other affection arising from I'M
purity Of the blood or dsordered stomach; 10 'pose
who have not yet tested the superiority OF Baker Pre-
mimi Rtters. as family medicine, over all others
&c., a., ,bc civilized world we say lose no time IN DO
inc So as they viii afford almost instant relief Try
them by all means. SIR
EsxRIDGE, Staunton, and BIBB s WILLS, Charottes-
ILL Aug. 9, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
PUBLIC SALE,

1 WILL sell at public auction, al my farm, near
~ Churchville, known as the Beam farm. on Fri
day The 22d inst, a superior lot of CATTLE,
80 or 40 head, in fine order. from year Odds to
yearlingS, nearly all of which will make good beef
this fall. Also, some A or superior NIL II
COWS. Should the purchaser wish. the stock
can be left in pasture on the premises for time.
Also, some HORSES will be offered for sale on
that day. Stock dealers and butchers would do
well to attend. Also, Wheat. Oats, Corn, Rye.
and quantity of Hay. Terms liberal, and will
be made known at sole. The sale will commence
at o'clock. JNO. a. DAVIDSON.
Sept. IS, l854-tds. Vindcator copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-13
NoN-CoRRosIyE PENS.

vTNIlESE Pens, from the Mandatory Of Blanzy,
Il Poure s. Co., of Boulogne. France, are made
of Amalgamation of Zinc and Plaina, warranted
not to corrode in any kind of ink not even in red
ink. The Pen can be used for two months in
succession, and be set to suit any kind Of wri-
ting. 1t is also constructed so as to hold ink E.
nc...gilr TO write with for ten minutes which will
keep the fingers and desk clean of ink; it is also
adapted to all kinds of paper. These Pens are
now used in the whole Empire of France, and ex-
clusively by the Bank of England, Custom House
and East India Company, and in all the public Of
fees in the United States To Merchants, Bank
ers and Solicitors they are invaluable. Price 80
cents per dozen, or "a 90 per gross.
S. Ii. COLEMAN, Sole Agent
Staunton, Aug. so, 1854. for this County.