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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
THE PREsBYTERIAL HIGH SCHOOL

THE PRESB xTEk1AL HUE ooiaooh'
Established by The prssJytery Of Lexington,
At Brownsburg, Rockbridge co., Va
WILLbe re-opened oa,ihe lst Of September
w under the management of the Rev. JAMES
GREER, A. NJ, Principal, aided by competent as.
sistants. Pupils will be prepared for advanced
classes in College and the University. The meth
cd of reaching Latin and Greek will correspond
with that pursued at Washington College and al
the University OF Virginia.
Terms for the Scholastic year of ten months. i
In the Latin, Greek and higher Mathemat-
les, rai .,i 8o ~, ~ ier.t >cmf $4u w
In the advanced classes in English inclu- -
ding Philosophy Astronomy. &C.. 80 %
Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, and English
Grammar commenced, 20 20 UO
Boarding, including loom furnished, wash
ing, light and fuel, from $50 to 100 90
Bills payable one halfin advance and tho other
halfon the Ist of February. Applicants may ad-
dress the Principal at BrOwnsburg, ROckbridge
county, Virginia. aiia O; atrsIs asd sGa -e.tT
Those wishing to know thu character of the
School are referred to the following gentlemen,
viz :-Beverly r. Wexford, M. D., Fredercks-
burg, Va. Rev. S. B. Wilson, ID. D., Hampden
Sydney, P. e. CO., Va; Rev. VIM. S, White,
d. D., Lexington; Va, I; Rev. Wms H. McGuf
fey, d. D., University of Va. !; Rev. Geo. Junkin,
D. D., Washington College, Va. 7'i''.I ''.s
.Julv 10 S54-tIstSep TG'' H.I tEE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
FALL Trade 1861.
New Book and Stationery Store,
IN RICHMOND, VA.
WILLIAM A. BUFFERS,

NOR the last three years Salesman with Messrs
IL Nash < Woodhouse. would respectfully in
form his friends and the public generally that he
has taken the store formerly occupied By Mr.. K
NJ Burton.
KENT SQUARE, No. 157, 1IAIN STR H. EFT,
where he will always keep on hand general as
Sortment of BOOKS, STATIONERY 4
FANCY GOODS, for sale at the lowest prices
Having had nearly fourteen years experience
in the Book business he confdently invites the
patronage of the public.
Orders from Merchants, Schools, Libraries, Pub
lie Institutions of Learning, or private individuals
will be filled ON the most favorable terms, and
with the greatest dispatch.
Aug. 9, ISj4.-4m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
TRUSTEES SALE.

Hinder a deed of trust executed to me by
- Charles ID. Landrum on the 18th day OF Jan
nary 1854, and recorded in the Hastings CourI
Clerks office ofStaunton, will sell at puoIlc auc-
ton in StauDton. ON Saturday the I'd day of Sep
TENDER next, the following property, to wit All
right and title of said Landrum liz certain house
and lot purchased by him from ThOs j. Niche
and also, all his right and title in aud to another
house and lot purchased by him from Nj. q. Har,
man, in said town: and the following persona!
property. viz IS sets of Carpenters Tools,
Walnut Bureau, three Bedsteads and Bedding,
brass so hour Clock, double barrel Shot Gun,
Walnut Book Case, large Cooking-stove anC
Cooking Utensils, template Stove and Pipe,
Cow, and all the other Household aud Kitchen
Furniture of the said Iandrum.
TERMS Cash, as fixed by the deed. unless
altered by consent of the parties interested, o
which notice will be given on the day OF sale.
JOHN d. IMBODEN, Trustee.
Aug. 9, lS5l.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
PUBLIC SALE,

VNIIE subscriber will offer for sale at public auc-
Il ton, on Monday The 2lst Of .4ugust neat, on
Christians Creek, near Capt. II. II. Peck's, all
my PERSONA PR OPERI'Y, to wit 81
good Work Horse, good four-horse Wagon, Is
head of Hogs, about ten'of them will make good
killing hogs this fall, about rs or so bushels OF
Rye, some Wheat and all my Household and
Kitchen Furni ure and al the same time and place
will sell Fountain Nays Property for the Der. :.
fit Of Samuel b. Brown, which consists of ..ae fol-
lowing property, to wit - two-horse Wagon and
Bureau, Clock, and lot VI COOKING Imple'
ments. =.
TERMS OF SALE.-On all sums of five
dollars and upwards credit of six months will
be given, with bond and approved security and
all sums under that amount the cash will be re-
qnired. GEO. H. YOUNG.
July 26, lS54.-tds. ta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
RaileV's Grammar.

A SIMPLE, concise. and comprehensive Man
"A ua of the English Language, designed for
the use of SchoaIs, Academies, and as book Of
general reference in the Language by the Rev.
L. w. Bailey, A. NJ. Primary English Gram
mar, introductory to the Manual of the English
Language, by Rev. r. w. Bailey, A, Nj.
THE SCHOLARS COMPANlON.- The
Scholars Companion containing exercises in the
Orhographv, Derivation, and Classification OF
English Words; revised edition, with an iuir"'uc-
ton and 4 copjous index. by Rufus " Bailey
just received and for sale hT
Stanton, Aug ,r;,q. r. CONAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
STAUNTON ACADEMY.

rgH4IS old and long established School will COM
Il mence its session on the lst day Of September
next. 3 The Board of Trustees have the pleasure
of announcing to the former patrons of the Acade-
my and 10 the public generally, that they have
secured the services of Eytieton Waddell, Esq.
as Principal Mr.. WaddeIl's former connection
with the Academy, and his widely extended rep
utation as scholar, and, emnenily successful in
structor of young men in all the branches of fin
shed education, is the highest guarantee the Board
can offer of the claims this institution hasupon an
enlightened public. ia. -5jL..a IS
The Board are now engaged in making exter-
sive repairs and additions to the Academy build
ing, and fitting it up for the residence of the Prin-
cipal and his family, and with accommodations
sufficient to board and lodge number of students
so that gentlemen from distance sending their
sons or wards to the Academy, may feel assured
that their comfort and morals vii be as sedulous-
" cared for under the eye of the Principal, as ii
they were his own sous. L.,
All the branches Of a thorough English, CLASH
cal and Scientific Education will be taught in the
Academy. As a preparatory School to The Uni
versity and Colleges Of the State, wo confidently
recommend it, as equal to any .olherin the Com
monweath.
Terms made known on application 70 the Prin-
cipal. WIN. NJ. TATE - 90
DIMBODEN, Committee.
JAS. q. COCHRAN, III
Staunton July Il. 1854 sss ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

WILL. be offered atpublic auction, on IFed0es,
w day the Esd Of .4ugrst. in Mt. Solon, all
the PERSONAL PROPERTY of David
McFall, decd, consisting OF variety OF new and
valuable Household and Kitchen Furniture, one
dun Mare, Buggy and Harness. Surveyors
Compass, with afull set of Instruments, Books &c,
At the same time aud place will be offered a
large and commodiouS STORE HOUSE, occu-
plying one of the best situations in the village 1t
contains an excellent Cellar, and Lumber room
on the same floor with the store room. The up
per story presents large and handsome Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Persons wishing good situation for store.
would do well to examine the property. The per
sonal property will be sold at credit of6 months
for all sums over dollars; that sum and under
will be cash. The real property will be sold at a
credit OF six, twelve and eighteen months, the
purchaser securing the payments with interest
fram day of sale
P rRIls l5sEi ToDD,$ Administrators.
Aug 2, lS54.-3ts.
n. B.-All persons holding claims against the
above estate. by bond or otherwise, will do well
to present them at as early day as possible.
j. |. & 2. T., Adm'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
SALE OF FURNITURE.

WILL be sold, on Friday tho | lth day Of Au-
w gust, at the Virginia Female Institute, in
Stauntou, quantity of valuable HOUSEHOLD
AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. belonging to
the said Institute, and consisting of Sofas, Ottp-
mans, Chairs, Bureaus, Wardrubes. Blankets
Sc. SC. This Furniture is nearly all j. god
condition
TERMS.-For sums of five dollars and under.
cash will be required. For sums over five dol
lars credit of three months will be given, bond
and security being required.
BY order of the Board of Trustees Of Va. Fe-
male Institute PIKE POWERS.
Aug. Q, 1854. Committee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Roa. &aEc.

WISH to sell privately my small TR AGI
OF LAND containing % Acres, with Il
bout 6 Acres Of line young timber aad g)od por
lion Of Meadow. with never failing water on it
The buildings are all new. Il is altogether de
sirabe home Any one wishing to buy such ;
home would do well to give me call. My resi-
deuce is about miles North west OF Waynesbor-
ough, on Elk Run, and OF mile west of Her
mitage Post Office, where you can find me in ;
Wagou-maker's shop at any time.
ULRiCK BURKliOLDER.
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New Store i'm sfaunton.

CHLN.a, CROCKERY. Gi1aSSW.3RE,
F.a.NCY.aRTICEES, PERFUME -
hi, FANCY soaps, Sc. ~
'EVHE subscriber Is now opening at the store late
iy occupied by G. B. Dyer s. Co., such
variety of Goods in the above line as was never
offered for sale in the Valley of Virginia. They
consist in part of the following: Beautifully dec
GRATED and Gold Band China Tea Sets, splendid
Motto Coffee Cups, Flower Vases, Gard Baskets
handsome Parian and Gold Band Pitchers. Gu
and Pressed Tumblers, Goblets, Wine. Jelly, and
Champagne Glasses, Sc, SC. Alse,c Common
and Ivory handled Knives and Forks. Plated al.
bata and table Spoons, Forks, &C., Writers and
Trays, Tea and Coffee Pots; with small lot Of
Jewelry. Country dealers would do well togive
him a call, as be has many articles to suit them
Ladies are particularly invited to call and see his
stock of Fancy Goods, Sc. E.. HLCKSON.
White, Granite and Blue printed Dinner Sets
all at Richmond prices for CASH. n ~ o. aod
StauntOn. July IL, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Notice..

A S trustees in deed of trust executed by Johr
IN G.. Kyle & Bro. on the 2Sth of July, 1854
and recorded in the Hastings Court Clerks office
of the town OF Staunton, we hereby notify all per-
suns 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 coIec-
ton Of said debts; and upon all of them, without
discrimination, not settled by the 9th Of August.
we will be compelled to institute legal proceed.
ings. Our receipt only will be an acqultance.
lMBODEN 6 McCUE, Trustees.
Jaly %, 1854,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.

Rev. r. II. PHILLIPS, A. NJ, Principal.
II. w SHEFFEY and Mrs. SnEFFEY, Heads Of
the Family.
ysvHE Autumn session of this Institution will
Il commence on September 9th. 1t is under
the care of a Principal foc Professors, and full
corps Of Female assistants. The arrangements
for the ensuing term are such as TO render this In
stitution second to none in the country. For cir
culars with full information as to terms &C., ad
dress r. II. Phillips or Hugh w. Shelley, Esq 4,
Stanton, Va.
AUG. 2, lS54.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
TAND FOR SALE.

WILL be sold at public sale on Saturday ths
w 26th day of August next, TRACT OF
LIND belonging to the estate Of Joseph Thom-
as, decd, lying on Christians Creek, in Augusta
county Va, adjoining lands with Martin CARRIER,
John Depriest, David Coffinan and Col. Alex.
Robertson. The tract contains II acres, has tol-
cradle improvements and good young orchard.
Sale will commence alto o'clock A. Nj. Terms
of sale, one third on the first day of September
next, atiehch time possession will be given the
JaIance in two equal annual payments. su.-
-,ial l.er JAMES ARMSTRONG;, Ex'or.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
. PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

0N Wednesday The 25th day Of October nerf,
" there will be sold. in conformity with the last
will and testament Of DR.. Jacob Wolts, on the
premises, the Tract of Land. containing about
.1e $40 ACRES,
on which he lived, situated about four miles west
of Fincastle, Botetourt county, on the main road
leading up the Catawba Valley to Blacksburg.--
There is good portion of fine MEADOW LAM,
we'll watered. There is also on the land five OK
six never-faling Springs, and there are ,afXzA
about 100 Apple Trees and other Fruit
Trees, some Of them very Superior fruit. &Y&9
A good portion of this land is well tim -.
bered This land lies about IL miles FROM Bon
sacks Depot on the Virginia and Tennessee Raib
road, and about the same distance from the James
River Canal, and is one of the best Deighborhoods
In the County, and is also very convenient 3
mills, churches and blacksmith shops.
TERMS One third of the purchase money
in hand, and the balance in two annual payments,
the purchaser giving bonds with approved secur-
ty, and to bear interest from date if nat paid on
the day they become due, and the title retained
until all the purchase money is paid up. The til
tie is good, and such as was vested in the testat
will be conveyed by the executor.
o. Possession of the land will be given as sopo
as the terms of sale are complied with.
JAMES s: WALROND,
, Executor Of Jacob Volta.
IL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Sale Of Personal Property.

EEAViNG disposed of my real estate, will of
Il L fer at public sale at my residence, the fol-
lowing property: A number Of Horses, Mules and
Colts, (among them are two extra fine young hoJs
es, about 30 head of Cattle. Hogs and Sheep
Farming Utensils, all the various and desirable
articles of Household and Kitchen Furniture used
by housekeeper. Also quantity of Rye and
Old Corn. The sale will take place on Friday
the 25th day of August.
TERMS.-All sums under five dollars, cash
above that sum, si', months credit, the purcha-
ser giving undoubted security.
GEO. ". CRAWFORD.
Aug 2, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
sAM'L B. BROWN. J. H. SHOOK.
BROWN & SHOOK,
General Commission and Forwarding
MERCHANTS,
RI G E w oMD, VA.


yNTE again tender our services to the farmers
w and Others of the Valley who think proper
to favor US with their produce. We also take this
occasion to tender our thanks for the very liberal
patronage heretofore extended to our House.
All cOnsgnments of Wheat, Flour, Corn. and
Produce generally, will meet with prompt atten-
ton.
We wish it understood our House charges no
drayage on goods sent us for sale.
Among our numerous friends and customers we
refer to the following gentlemen:
AUGUSTA - DR.. G. r. Harris, w. Swoope, j
J. Bell, VIM. A. Bell, w. J. ID. Bell, II. M.
Bell, Sam'l H. Bell, NJ. A. Coiner, j. Baylor,
M. Coiner, j. B. Breckenridge, j. Brandeburg s
Co., Maj. Jas. Walker, Stuart s. Baldwin, H. g.
Guthrie.
ROCKINGHAM DR.. d. F. Walker, JOS By
erie, VIM. b. Yancey,'A. Brock, Sam'l Coottccss
RICHMOND, Va: Hawaii & Bros., G. War
wick, Jacob Shook, Kent; pt:sine s. Kent. raw
lings s: Miller. Weob s. Son, Sheds & Somer-
vile, JnJT. P. Ballard, J2.o. Uaskie, ESQ.,, Presi-
Cent Va. Bank, w, p. Strother, Cash'r Exchange
Bank,
July &c, ls54.-6mo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

A fine Military Band viii perform the most popular
airs of the day as the procession enters town. and also
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE
will exhibit at IN Sidney "Wednesday Arg"st9M,
STAUNTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10Th 1854.
Price of Admissions so cents. Children under9 years
of age and Servants % ccntsto the whole OF this i'm
mcnse Establishment, including General Tom Thumb
the entire collection Of Wild Animals Wax Ststuary
Mr. Lengc's performances in the Dcns the Baby Elc-
phant, Mr. Nellis performance, &c, extra charge
under any pretencc whatever, let the reports be what
Doors open from 10 to A, and from to 9 o'clock,
p. NJ.
July &c, ls54.-2w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
F0Rr.R EWT,

TINE subscriber as guardian for the heirs will
Il offer publicly for rent, on the premises, OF
the 10Th Of August, the FARM and MILL be-
longing to the estate of the late Henry Mowry.
decd, now occupied by Mr.. John Patterson, and
lying about 5 miles north of Stanton. The land
is productive and the Mill in good working order.
Persons wishing to rent will be shown the land
sc. by Mr.. Patterson. Possession given LIST of
March. Terms made known on day of renting.
~ S. ID. HUMBERT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
PUBLIC SALE Az WEST VIEW.

] WILL sell, on the 25th day of August next,
Il all of my Personal Property consstFGgo of
Household and Kitchen furniture,
81. 4 head of Horses. and 7 two year old
~ lot Of young cattle head Of Hugs Hogs
s4sa2zas2g 1swhich will be fit for killing this fall
Sows and so Pigs. Also, one plantation Wag-
on,Harrows, Flows, and almy Farming Utensils
among which will be found first rate Wheat
Fan, and Corn shelter will sell at the same
time 200 bushels of new Wheat; about so bush
els Of Rye; about 400 bushels of Oats; 9 bushels
Of Cloverseed, and quantity of Hay. There
will be various other articles sold which it is not
necessary now to mention.
TERMS.-For all sums over five dollars, A
credit of II months will be given, the purchaser
giving bond and good security-lhe bonds to bear
interest after six months. For all sums under
five dollars, the cash will be required.
THOMAS TEAFORD
July &c. lS54.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
PUBLIC SALE,

TINE subscriber will offer for sale at public auc-
Il ton, on Thursday The 24ih Of august nert
on the premises, the FARM on which he now re-
sides, situated in Augusta county, near the turn
pike leading from Stanton to Lexington by Mid
debrook, and about four miles from the las, named
place. 1t contains l54 Acres, more or less
and has on it BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, good BARN and <9zA
STABLE, two Apple Orchards, and tsiifH
two very good Springs of~wa,er The E.l.n3
land is productive, and adapted to the growth VI
all kinds of grain and grass--in word il is good
farm. He will sell at the same time LOT Of
about 90 .4CRES, distant aquarter Of mile from
the farm, and tract Of about 100 ACRES,
known as the Seawright tract, some two miles
distant. i,., t.sfg aft ~. .=-r,sif, s.-.-l
At the same time and place he will sell NE.
GRO MAN in the 22d year ofhis age, a NEGRO
WOMAN about IS years old, and two children
also some Horses Cattle. Hogs. | four horse Wag-
on, two horse Wagon, Farming Utensils, and a
variety of other property. yd s3lta.l4 o .os.,si
Possession of the land will be given so as to en-
able the purchaser to put in a Fall crop, and full
possession in a few weeks after the sale. One
half of the purchase money for the land, and the
whole of the money for the negroes, will be requi-
red within ten days after date of sale, and the re-
mainder in three equal annual payments. A cred.
it of nine months will be given on the personal
property for all sums of five dollars and over, the
purchaser executing bond with good security fol
all sums under five dollars The cash will be reqli
red. THOMAS HARRIS.
July IL, lS54.---tds. x. r = ic
d. Rockingham Register publish so mucl
of the above rs refers to the land 3 times, H..
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WAYNESROR0UGH SCHO0I..

~ NHUDUItVoUiI L UOIIVVII' -
V'HIS School will be opened on the first Mc,III Il
Il day of September, under the care of me sub
scriber, who will have associated w.eh him as as
sistant, MIR. Charles p. Estill! late graduate Of
Washington College. b. the Faculty Of which he
is highly recomT ended - ~
we proTJse to have permanent school under
good discipline; and can, confidently promise pa
redts, entrusting their sons to US, that we Villa
Dor to give thorough Instruction and wholesome
training. ' 81, -
The terms will be, for classical scholars, $40
per session of ten months others, $780, Boarding
can be obtained in the best families Of the village,
not exceeding $40 per month. Those desiring
further particulars may apply to - 90"
: VII w. II. RICHARDSON.
July 10. ls54.-tlstSept.
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BUTLER Il CO.,
Commission & Forwarding Merchants,

HAVING taken the commodous Brick Ware
M house lately erected at the Railroad Derot,
are prepared to receive and forward all goods en-
trusted to their care. with the utmost despatch.
Being Connected with house ia New York.
we will make liberal cash advances to our friends
-on consignments Of produce Of every description,
or we Will purchase for cash FLOUR, GRAIN and
PRODuCE Generally.
Millers aud Dealers are requested to give us a
call. BUTLER = co.
Stanton Aug 2, lS54.-6m.
n. B,-Guano, Salt aud Plaster constantly on
aand.
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Car of sEsrGgc.,rnayrt.

drawn by Eight Elephants, supcrbly caparisoncd being
an accurate model Of that terrible engine Of idoatrous
sacrifice finished and decorated IN all the extravaganza
of the Hndoo style. Following this monster vehicle,
is long profession of costly Cages and Carriages the
whole forming spectacle Of more than Oriental spcn-
dor. The Exhibition will take place within maSniii-
cent varicgated Pavilion composed Of American Flags
of water proof fabric. The real, genuine, original
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Eastwood Scs,0og.

yTHuE next session of this school will open on
L. 10th Of August and close on the 18th ofJune
following.
TERMS-Tuition for ten months, 5000
payable one half in advance and one half on LIST
January. Address PIKE POWERS.
Staunton. Aug. 2, 1854.
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Admins tratorls Notice.

4 LII persons indebted to the estate of John
IA Delay. deed, are requested to make imme-
date payment. and those having claims against
said estate Viii present them properly aqlhentl-
Gated for settlement. WIN. WlTHROW,
Administrator.
Wayues5oro'. Augusta CO., July 10. '54.-5t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
MR METTTS.

the man without arms who will execute his cxtraord
nary feats of loading and firing pistol with his toes
cutting profile lkcnesses shooting at mark with allow
and arrow playing upon the ACCORDION and Yinncelo'
etc Mr.. Neis in these performances, exhibits won
derfuI example of what ndonitabe energy ana industry
can accomplish even when laborng under
apparently the most insnrnountable.
A;e6mpletc Mcnageric of
LIVING WILD ANIMALS,
IN flc Am Museum, and at q con-