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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-08
NEW CONCERN.

,ENIE undersigned has commenced the SADDLE 81
ness in Stanton. on the corner between ssssA
the yirrinia Hotel and Bell Tavern in the house
known as the Mosby property. where he is prepar
ed to furnish everything in his line at the shortest
notice. From his long experience in the business.
and being practical workman himself. ne feels
assured that he can render full satisfaction to all
who NAV favor him withtheir patronage all work
warranted. as he keeps now but his own manntac-
ture on hand. GEO. Nj. GlLbERl'
Staunton, Dec. 81, 1853.
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.JUDSON cCOY,
Manufacturer and Dealer in Carriages,

Manufacturer ana Dealer IN carriages,
8 Doors above Il. d j. 5. Crawford,
KEEPS 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
He 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, Vases, Whips,
Canes, Springs, Axles, SC. Sc.
Country Saddlers would 81 we'll 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, lS54-3m.
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A FRESH SUPPLY.

V'HE undersigned would most respectfully m
Il form his old patrons and friends, and the public
generally, that he is again in Staunton selling
goods. and would be pleased to wait upon them
at the we'll known stand adjourning the Valley
H,tel. 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 OF
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 punctual customers at the usual credit
of six months. CHAS. Il. RlDGWAf.
Staunton, May 3, 1854.
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Wholesale and Retail Clothing House.

Wholesale and Retail Clothing House.
GOODMAN s. CO.. adjoining Bare s. Ster-
"a rett, and Virginia Hotel, beg leave to inform
their friends that they have just received from the
North their stock of FALL AND WINTER
CLOTHING, which is large and handsome, and
which will be sold cheaper than ever good Cloth
ing was sold here before. Their stock comprises
in part:
CoATs.-Black, Blue, Brown and Green French
Cloth Frock Goats fine blue French Cloth Dress
Goats, a beautiful article in Sack Goats OF all col
ors, great variety of business Goats, fancy and
black. Petershame, Lambskin and Field Over
coats, black and blue Pilot Cloth Overcoats, black
and fancy Satnet, Tweed, &c., SIC.
PANTs.-Black, Blue and Doeskin Cassimer,
Fancy Cassimer, Black and Fancy Cassanetts,
Tweed, &c.
VEsrs-Black and Fancy Silk and Satin, Silk
Velvet and Plush, Black and Fancy Cassimer,
Bold and German Vests.
BOYS CLorHING.-A large and well assorted
stock of Goats, Pants and Vests to fit boys OF SIX
years and upwards.
FURNrsHIYG GooDs.-White linen and fancy
Shirts. net Shirts and Drawers, Suspenders, Neck
and Pocket Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas. Carpet
bars, Pistols. Gloves, Hats, Caps, Stocks. and ev
erythinp to be found in well assorted Clothing
Store.
Our stock is large and we'll assorted; we have
got better goods than ever were brought to the
Stanton market. We are prepared to suit aud
fit everybody who pleases to call on us, and being
determined to sell, we shall sell at exceedingly
small profits, and make it up in the quantity OF
sales. Thankful for past patronage received from
a generous public, we shall endeavor to merit It's
continuance by strict attention to business and by
keeping always as well assorted stock of Cloth
inc as can be found in this market.
Staunton, Sept 81, 1854.
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DIR @. NJ. JACKSOM,


Thor nower over the above diseases Is not eXcecd
if equallcd by any other preparation In inc uaie'
States as the cures attest IN many cases tcr sAiine
physicians had failed. e,.,
}bcse B;ttcrs are worthy the attention OF nyads-
Possessing great virtues in the rectcaon OF diseases
the Liver and lesser glands exercising the most search
ina, no,vcrs in weakness and affections OF the digestive
organs they are, withal safe certain ana pleasant
IL END AND BIC CONVINCED.
The "Phila6elphia Saturday Gazete' says oi Ut
HooFLAND's GERMAN Buffers:
an is seldom that we recommend what are termed
Patent Medicines to the confidence and patronage OF
readers; and therefore when we recommend DR.. Hoot
lands German Bittcrs wish 1t to be distinctly under
stood that we are not speaking Of the nosrums oil inc
day that are noiScd about for brief period and then Tor
gotten after they have run their guilty race OF mScie
bnt of medicine long established, universally priced
and which has met the hearty approval OF the faculty II
self"
"scott's Weekly" said, August 25-
CDR HooFLAND's GERMAN BIrTERs, Manufactured
bv Dr. jackson, arc recommended by some OF inc
most prominent members Of the facultya as an article
much efficacy in cases of female weakness. Persons
Jcbtated constitutions will find these Bitters advanta
gcous to their health know from experience th'
MORE ETIDEN CE.
John G.. Moore Esq, of the Daily News, said Octo'
Der 3lst:- Wv
pa HooFLAND's GERMAS BrrrERs.-We are try
n This renowned medicine for stubborn disease OF the
boycls and can with truth testify TO its efficacy we
have taken the contents of two bottles and we have dc
rived more benefit from the experiment than we derived
previously from years ofaopahic treatment athe hands
of our first physicians"
Hon. c, b. Hincline, Mayor of the City of Camden
y. j., says:
"HooFLAND's GERMAN BrTTERs.-We have seer
many attcrng notices OF this medicine and the source
from which they came induced to make inquiry res
pectng its merits. From inquiry were persuaded Il
nse H. and must say found specific In It's action upo'
diseases of the liver and digestive organs, and the power
m influence it exerts upon nervous proSraon, Is really
surprisng Ii Gains and strengthens the nerves. ornS
mo them into Of rcposc, making sleep refreshing
7.If this medicine was more generally used, we are
satisfied there would be less sickness from the som
arh liver and nervous system, the great majority OF re
al and imaginary diseases emanatc. Have them IN
healthy condition and you bid defiance to epidemic
generally This extraordinary medicine we would ad
Wise our friends who are at all mdsposcd to give 1t
,l il will recommend itself II should, in fact, be IL
every family No other medicine can produce such CIV
licences ofmerit.' ,,>
Fss- For sale wholesale and retail at the GERMAN
MEDICINE STORE, No l20 Arch street, one doc
below Sixth Philadelphia, and by respectable dealer
generally throughout the country:
rs Sold in StauntOn by T. p. X j. B. EsKRIDaE an'
i,NGap s TRIMBLE, Druggists
Sept ~, lS54.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-08
BONDS Of the Va. Central Rall-
road Company for Sale.

VVHESE bonds are secured by mortgage on
Il the whole property ofthe Company, OyearS
to run interest payable semi-annualiy.
They are prepared in the most approved form
to suit the means of capitalists, and can be readily
resold if the purchaser desires to do so. speci-
men may be seen at my store by aPPncation,
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD.
c.,,,o, v,ne 1854 -tf-Vind. copy.
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WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS,
sTAUMToN, va.
JAMES G.. MARQUIS

HAS Just received from the North mos tsPlen-
RA did supply of Italian and American Marble,
which he is now manufacturing into Tombs,
Monuments. Head and Foot Stones, Table and
Bureau Tops. Also, some Of the very neateSt
and most chase designs for Cemetery purposes,
with Lambs carved to lay on the top. Pastery,
Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. lie
hatters himself to do as good work as any IN VIZ
ginia, 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 He hopes from his
long experience at the business and doing good
work 10 merit liberal share of the patronage
which has been extended to him for the last Tour
years in this place.
All orders from the country will receive prompt
attention.
May II, 1854.
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Notice.

AS trustees in deed Of trust executed by john
IA C.. Kyle s. Bro on the 2Sth Of July, 1894,
and recorded in the Hastings Court Clerks office
of the town OF Staunton, we hereby notify all per-
SINS 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 collec-
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 acquittance.
IMBODEN s. McCUE, Trustees.
July 90, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-08

RAWLINGS & MILLER,
Grocers and Commission Merchants

|
CORNER OF PEARL AND CARY STREETS,
RICHMOND, VA,
/ AFFER for sale to the trade full and deslra-
W bic stock of Groceries. Teas, Wines and LII
tquors, on the usual terms to punctual dealers.
200 hhts 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 ex-
ira fine quality,
500 packages Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and
Coffee Sugars.
200 boxes Soap assorted qualities, including
fine Fancy Soap,
500 boxes Adamantine 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 Robertson's celebrated
brands,
Rectifed Whiskey of our own brands, superior
quality,
Champaign Wines, various brands, including
our own importation,
Nails, Cumberland, BIidgton and Old Domln-
ion brands,
Sole Leather, Middle, Light and Heavy, good
and damaged,
Bacon, Lard, Cheese, Rice,
Olive Oil, Pepper, AlIspce, Ginger, Starch,
Window Glass,
Indigo, Mustard, Mace, Nutmegs, Pickles, Eng
! lish Sauces,
Twine, Wrapping Paper, Candle Wick, Paint
ed Buckets,
Tubs, Brooms, Plough Lines, Bed Cords,
Mackerel, Hearings; Sperm, Solar, Tanners
and Machine Oils,
Salt, Vinegar, Clover Seed,
Havana Segars, choice assortment, and of best
brands.
Dealers visiting our city will find it to their in
terest to examine our stock Of goods before pur-
chasing.
| Aup so, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-08

TINE undersigned having removed 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 best material, and oy
competent workmen, such as Cane and -
Wood Seat Chairs, Bedsteads, Bureaus, ILL.,
Tables, SC.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him, he solicls continuance OF the same.
HENRY w. MOOD.
Staunton, May "a, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-08
Every Day Brings Something New.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TOBACCO STORE.
n. w. G., SLANKER,

/ door West Of E. M. Cushing & Co.,
LAS just opened with splendid stock, compri-
- sing every article in the Tobacco line. amongst
which will be found the FINEST Qualities Of
Cigars and Chewing Tobacco,
which he will sell wholesale or retail, as cheap
as can be bought any where else in this section Of
the country.
CIGARS of various qualities and prices, will
be sold by the box bunch or less numbers if desir
ed. The following list is portion of the differ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-08
Groceries. &C.

THAVE still on hand good assortment OF Gro,
Il ceres. Candies and other articles, to which
would call the attention Of the public and which
will dispose of low. The business Will be earn,
ed on by myself and will receive my undivided
attention, thereby hoping to secure ialr patron
The Baking business is entrusted to good ana
competent hands and my customers VIII DC sup
piled as usual. ;ndob.od 70
rg- 1t is expected that persons indebted 10
the Old firm will come forward and settle theif
hills at once to the lst of Sep. 1905:
0'''' - '''Oo JOHN b. SCHERER.
c..,,,cr Con 1S53-tf.
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EATING & OYSTER SALOON.

TINHE subscriber has again opened his Eating
Il Saloon, one door above the store of Messrs.
White & Patton. He will furnish Meals at any
hour of the day, and Oysters by the can or the
dish. The price of meals, 25 cents. place will
be provided for hitching the horses of persons from
the country. Produce, such as Butter, Eggs.
Chickens Sc, will always be taken at the regu-
lar cash prices. He respectfully solcits the pub
lie patronage. WIN. X. SMITH.
Staunton, Oct. a, 1854.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT!
The Know Nothing Secret Divulged

Next to clothes being fine, they should be well
made and worn easily Chesterfield.
Had Tully pronounced his orations with blan-
ket over his shoulders, they would have laughed
at his dress and not admired his eloquence.
tatOr.
NJ HIRSH s. co. have just opened Cloth
W. ing Store opposite to Gushing s. Co.'S Con-
dictionary. They have purchased in Philade-
phia, a 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, &c. Clothes
will be made at the shortest notice. Our friends
and the public generally are invited to give us a
call, and they shall be suited in articles and prl-
ces. Clothing made Ia order will be made as
cheap as they are any where i'll any Clothing
Store.
Staunton Oct d. 1854
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L. R. ADDISON. d. HOWARD.
ADDISON az HOWARD,
General Commission and Forwarding
MERGHAWTS.

find Dealers in agricultural Implements, Seeds,
Fertilizers Sc,
AT MEssRs. ADDISON & MEADE'S OLD STAND,
Union STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA.
ORDERS for Pennock's Wheat Drills, either
" with or without Nelson's Guano Attachment.
ne well as all other articles in their line 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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To the Lovers of Good Tobacco !!
.gOEAN lib, EVANS

HAS inst received at his old stand, Immediate
HI ly opposite the Old Post Office, fine and
choice lot of TOBACCO. which ne is prepared
to sell at from cents to 81 per pound.
Also Pipes. Pipc-stems, Snuff Boxes, Backing,
Matches. Ink. Sc, sc.
Staunton. Nov. l6, 1858.
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CHARLES BENNETT. WIN. S. BEERS
BENNETT & BEERS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,

CHARLES BENNETT. WIN. 81 bEEhs'
BENNETT & BEERS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
No. l25, Main Street, Richmond, va,
DEG leave to call the attention of Couatry Mer-
- chants and dealers generally, to their very
heavy stock of Dawes, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILs,
DYE Stnfs Window Glass, Putty, Fancy Goods
and Perfumery, which they are confident they
can and will sell as low, and in some cases
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 limo, would do Wen toex-
anime our stock and prices, assuring them that we
can al 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 at 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 10
Drug establishments.
We are the sole wholesale Agents for the very
popular Blood Purifier, CARERS Spanish Mixture,
and many other popular family medicines, at the
proprietors lowest rates.
BENNETT & BEERS.
Richmond. March 20, 1853.
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ROANOKE COLLEGE.

FACULTY:- REV. David f. Bittle, A. NJ,
President and Professor Moral and Intellectual
Science SC. IS. Carson Wells, A. NJ, PROBES.
sor Mathematics and Natural Science; Henri
G. Won Hoxar, Professor Ancient ana MODERN
Languages; V. F. Bolton, Tutor. =,
THIS Institution. located at Salem, va, VIII
Il commence its next session October a. Ex-
penses for the session of ten months, including lu-
ition, Board, Room rent and Incidental Expenses,
$1,000.
For particulars address the President.
Aug. Is, lS54.-6m.
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NEW BOOKS.

CAPT. Canot, or Twenty Years in an African
~ Shaver;
Fifty Years in both Hemispheres;
Famous Persons and Places;
Puddleford and its People;
Agatha Beaufort, or Family Pride;
Freaks of Fortune;
Our Honeymoon and other Comicalities
Ma Molu, or Reef Rovings in the South Seas
Old Red Sand Stone. Just received by
S. Ii. COLEMAN.
Staunton, Sept. 90, 1854.
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AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS.

yENHE subscriber is now opening fresh lot OF
GOODS, suited to the present and approach
ing season, which he will offer at a small advance
His stock contains in part the following fine
selection of Dress Silks, Calico, Mouslins, Meri-
nos. Cashmeres. Thibet Cloths, Prints, Shawls
Silk and Satin MantilIas. Velvet Cloaks, Edgings,
Laces, Inserngs, Ribands. Cambrics, Dress Trim.
inngs, Gloves, Hosiery, Cloths, Cassimeres and
Vestings, Bleached and Brown Sheetings & Shirt
ings, plain and twilled, Ospaburgs, Groceries,
Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
lie offers his sincere thanks to his friends and
the public for their generous patronage, and hopes
still to retain it. JAS. A. PIPER,
Near the Woodward House.
Stanton. Oct. 4, lS54.-3m.
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B G w ~ n c

OFF the DiarrhGa aud Dysentery-get a bottle
~ of Blackberry Cordial-the surest, safest ana
most pleasant remedy knOwn-recommended oy
most of our Physicians, and for the efficacy OF
which can give plenty Of testimonials; "A lreSn
supply Just received at BlAbAo D.
Stnnntnn Anr 80. 1854.
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Imported Habana, ect., ect., ect., together with
fine lot of Spotted Spanish and Half Spanish
Cigars;
Scotch, Rappe and MacIaboy snufs'
German Pipes. Fancy and Common do, Smoking
Tobacco in papers or by the pound, Cigar Cases
and Holders, Snuff Boxes. Matches, Shoe Black
ing, Ripping Twine and Paper and many other
articles TOO tedious to mention
The public are respectfully invited to call and
as he will sell as cheap as the cheapest.
Stanton. Nov. I6, IS53.-tf.
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BUTLER & CO.,
Commission & Forwarding Merchants,
STAUNTON, VA.
JuAVING taken the commodous Brick Ware
EI 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 house IN 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 and Dealers are requested to give us a
call. bO LEN q w.
Stanton. Aug. 9, lS54.-6m.
N.B.-Guano, Salt and Plaster constantly on
hand.
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A New Article.

THAVF Just received Zine Tubing for Chain
II Pumps, much superior in durability and conve,
nience to the wood. Also, cask best galvanized
Pump Chain Cast Curbs complete heeiS anu
other fixtures, for sale low by r,,,,r
Stanton, Sept. 81, 1S54.-Y. and M. copy
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sky-light Daguerrean Gallery.
PRICE REDUCED.

VENHE subscriber is still taking Pictures IN tne
old stand. A GOOD picture placed in neat case
for &l5O. He Aatters himseltthat he can furnish
Ladies and Gentlemen as fine likeness as the
Aat can produce. H. ). hANAiN'
Staunton, Aug. 80, 1854.
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q CARD.

A M. SIMPSON informs his customers that
IA. their accounts to January lst are ready
He is now in great want Of funds and will Ess1
be obliged to them for prompt payment
A change in his business requires his books
to be settled up to the close of 1858. He returns
his thanks for their liberal support and assures
them his increased facilities will enable him to
offer great inducements to punctual six months
purchasers
Staunton, March 8, 1854.
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ENOR 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. II
NJ Burton.
KENT SQUARE, No. 1'7' MAIN HI
where he will always keep on hand general as
sortment of BOOKS, STATION ERf d
FANCY GOODS, for sale at thelowest 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, IS54.-4m.
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TO western Merchants.

he western Merchants.
GOODS brought by vessels to Richmond, which
Va are designed to be transported on the Virginia
Central Railroad may be consigned directly to
Stephen Hunter, Depot Agent
If the goods belong to any one living oil the line
of the road they must be consigned to some re-
sponsbo person living at the lace of destination
who will be required to pay all charges before
they are taken away, which must be done prompt
ly. Ii. ID. WHilGoM1 81
Sept. 20, 1854. Sup'tV. G. r. r..