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FIsCHER,s BAND FULLY ORGANIZED,

HAVING now completed all nv arrangements
Il Il for a first rate BRASS AND COTILLON
BAND, I am again at the service Of the public to
attend Excursion Parties, Exhibitions. Parades
Pic Mics, Balls and Serenades. All those I'm IA :
vor Of citizens band are respectfully invited to en-
courage our enterprise, here in Washington city.
p. FISCHER, Leader.
p. S.-This Band, under my direction is regu-
laEly uniformed, and from practice Of over twen-
fy years can give satisfaction to every one
Residence, Pennsylvania avenue north side I've
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, first door west Of
Iron Hall
ally attended TO. jy l4-lm&
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FOR POOR AND LABORING MEN.

SMALL BUILDING LOTS Cf 10 feet or more
- in various parts Of the City, and Georgetown,
al low prices, and terms 70 suit.
LLOYD co.
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V'HE LONDON STAGE, vols, octave. con-
Il tanning about two hundred of the best p.ays
i'd the language exclusive of Shakspeare's0 A
few sets Of the abOve-second- hand copies, new
cner being unobtainable-just imported from Lon
don. Price SS 50. FRANCK TAYLOR
iy Eft
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FAIR HILL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR

FAIR HILL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR
GIRLS,
Sandy Spring, mOHtgOHeTy county, Nd.
INAE ninth term Of this Institution will COM
mence on the lOth day OF the ninth month
t>ePtembeTl next.
Circulars containing the needful Information in
regard 10 the school be obtained by those who
desire II, b. addressing, al Olney Post Once;
AontgOmery county, Maryland, X. :. KIRK, OF
WI. al. FARQUnAR
Refer to JRO l. Towers, Lambert Tree. w. ID.
Nalach- je 3U-2aw9w
IMPORTANT To PERSONS BREAKING
JP HOUSEKEEPING.
tJhhSONS removing from the city and wishing
TO dispose of their Furniture and House keep
ing ;ensiis, &c, without the trouble Of sending
them TO public auction, do so by calling Oh Us
al our store, BIZ Pa. avenue corner Of 9Th street.
a we are prepared 70 buy all such goods as may
b offered
HOus-keepers and others will do wen by calling
on Us, a. We viii pay the highest cash prices for
eli such goods.
WALL, BARNARD 4 co.
leT-2m 3l7 Pa. avenue
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BUILDING STONE

BUILDING STONE,
For sale, deliverable at the Canal or Nhar7es
In Washington, Georgetown, or Alexandra.
LLOYD d co.
18th street, opp. Treasury Department.
" @iy
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WEBER,S RAND.

TNHlS old established and favorite band fur
hlsh music as usual for Excursions. Sere-
nades, Pic Mics, Parties, Exhibitions. &c, &c
Orders may be left at HilbUs Il IlitZ's Music De-
pot or at the residence of the leader, four doors
east OF General Henderson IS residence, Navy Yard
jy 2eam -
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SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FUEL,

OFFICE OF U. 3. PESITENTIARY. !
Washington, July 10, 1855.
CEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this office until Of the first day Of August
1855, for furnishing the prison with
i25 cords Of half seasoned good oak Wood, Of me
dunn size, and free OF lop wood
- cords good pine Wood
80 tons red ash anthracite Coal
The wood to be delivered upon the penitentiary
Wharf and the coal in the prison yard.
THOMAS THORNLEY,,
jy li-eotAugl Warden.
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r AND WARRANTS BOUGHT at the high.
- est rates -.-.-
sight drafts RENTED to peIsons al q distance
sending me Warrants, on any city tEsy may des-
Stocks bought ana sold on commission
HAMILTON g. FAINT.
Banker 49, Pa. avenue, Washington, d. G.
Jy Is-Imeo& VISA llnte1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
HeaEEs.


Mrs Mary Gsovg, wife of Samuel Grove, Esq, wa,
Virginia. in the year l797-was married In lSl6oined
the Presbyterian Church at Bethel the year following,
aud emgrated 10 howard county, Missouri, in 1875
three years after to Saline where she died the 9th Of
June lS54-being one of the first settlers Of that
fourishing County.
Mrs. Grove was universally known and esteemed !;
particularly characteristic for her kindness and atten
ton TO the sick and afflicted she most faithfully eXer
csed those noble and andearing virtues OF the heart
Strangers realized from hei mothers tender 2tten
tons action and the bereavcd and dsconsoate
found in her transformations minstratons that soothing
sympathy which came warm and free frsm generous
heartt pertnently remarked by one of her neigh
bors that ths mother OF the neighborhOcd was gone"
how great indeed, then, must De the loss of her
immediate fapiy-woud that we could breathe words
Of conSoag sympathy into their hearts. We need not
tell them that their loss is her gain; Of that they
well assured by her uniformly pious life and her peace
fully triumphant death
Husband few more brief days of toilsome sojourn,
and thou shalt join thy lost one, where there no
partings-no tears to wipe away-think that lii mercy
God took her first for her gentle might have
brooked the storms Of bereavement if thou hasn't been
the victim.
Sons daughters think Of your Mothers virtues aud
graces and make them the rules of your livcs-that
death to you may be but the happy reunion with her
whose ndugng love for you was all that bound her to
earth-deep and pure the last bresthngs Of prayer
for YOU her Sons on the Pacific Shorc-and may the
beautiful life Of thy Mother cheer thee, thou loved
into pious resignation to Gods holy will andw e'S
tolls aud affections over may all meet her in Heav
en- Glasgow Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
THE CHARLOTTESVILLE FACTORY
in ()paration Again.

CONGRATULATE myself on being able
Il to redeem my former promise Of having my
Factory ready for operation By about the LIST OF
April. The Machinery is now in motion which
enables me to say to my friends and customers
that am prepared to fill their orders either by
Retail or Wholesale for any of the following ar
ticle :-The well known Cotton Yarns, Osna-
burgs. Bagging. Cotton Jeans for Servants Sum
ner Clothing. also ready fur the reception OF
Wool for Cardiug. or to be exchanged for Wool
en- Jeans and Lindseys, or for any of the above
named articles, at fair cash prices.
All customers sending Wool to be manufac-
tured will please be particular in saying in wrl
TING at the time of sending the same, what they
wish to be done with it. whether to be made into
Jeans or Lndseys, and how much of each, as all
orders are attended to in regular rotation as re-
ceived provided directions come with the Wool.
The price for carding the same as heretofore, say
SC per pound.
Those persons living near the Railroad can
send the Wool to me, at the Charlottesville De-
pot. where it will be taken from and returned to
free of charge.
All persons are requested, who wish to procure
the Genuine Charlottesville Factory Cotton
Yarns to be particular in noticing the Label fur
the narne of the subscriber, as Messrs. b. g..
Flanagan s. Co. have seen cause to counterfeit
my Label, by adopting both shape and color,
which color was Blue, but will be for the future
Red, in consequence of the imposition, but re-
tanning the same shape. There is, nor ever has
been, but one Charlottesville Factory.
JNO. A. MARCHANT.
a1Css -
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Agency at Washington City, D. C.
TEO Claimants 4 Agents.

A LAW has passed Congress, granting 100 a
IA cres of land to the following classes of persons
who have performed IA days Military service, in
any of the wars in which this country has been
engaged since IT'S, or if they have been engaged
in BATTLE without regard to the period of service,
viz
All the Commissioned and non Commissioned
Officers. Musicians and Privates, including In
dams. whether volunteers, militia, or rangers.
All the Commissioned and non-C Commissioned
Officers of the Navy, Seamen, ordinary Seamen.
Landsmen, Marines, Flotilla men, Chaplains, and
Clerks.
Those who have received 100 acres are not
provided for in this act, but those who have here
iofore received less than 100 acres, will be enti
tied to an additional warrant so as ogve them an
amount equal to l60 acres.
| am now actively engaged in prosecuting
Claims before the various Departments at Wash :
ingon, and will promptly attend TO all business
entrusted to my care. My charges shall be nod
rate and satisfactory in every instance. will
also pay the very highest market price for Land
Warrants Persons enclosing ne Warrants by
Mail, may expect 10 receive the highest rates for
them that the market will command.
Remttances made to all parts of the country by
checks or otherwise.
Refer TO Hon. John Letcher and l.. P. Waldo,
Commissioner Of Pensions.
WIN. L. SMITHSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
N. G. KINNEY, CIk.
April 4, IS55.-4w.-H. w. Shelley, P. Q.
Bounty Land and Pensions.

TyHE gned having had several years
Il practical experience in the prosecution of
Military Claims. arising out of the Revolutionary
and subsequent wars, and given, as he believes,
entire satisfaction during this period, (by reasona
BILE charges and prompt settlement to the nu-
merous claimants for whom he has acted as a
gent or attorney, and having associated himself
with the firm of Messrs. j. S. Pollard & Co.,
General Claim Agents. Washington City, offers
his services to the Soldiers, Widows, and GUAR
dams Of Orphans, who come under the provisions
the act OF Congress of March, 1855. ia which
Ia days service rendered by the soldier, entities
the claimant to 100 acres of land.
Agents and others having suspended or neglect
ed cases before the several departments, under
any of the laws of Congress may find it to their
advantage to confer withhin. The highestmar
ket price paid in cash for all properly assigned
Land Warrants. WIN. G. ROBERTS.
Mount Horeb, Nelson CO., Va, Mar. %. 1855.
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NEW SPRING GOODS!!

THE subscriber i, now receiving choice lot Of
Il Spring and Summer goods, embracing in part
the following kinds, viz: Black Gro. D. Rhine,
Paris Striped Silks, Paris Printed Jaconett,
Printed and Solid Berages, French Lawns, Solid
Chslics, English, French and American Cling
hams, Striped and Checked Muslins, Dotted, FL
cured and Plain Swiss do, Jscouets, Nainsook
MusIins, Hair Cord for Skirts, Embroided Skirts,
Curtain Muslins. Cambria and Swiss Edgngs
and Inseriings, Flouncing, Collars, Kid and Silk
Gloves, Hosiery, very large lot of New Style
Dress Trimmings, Gimps, Lace. Wells. Ribbands
Silk Nantes very neat, l.. c. Handkerchiefs,,
Prints, Beached and Brown goods, Summer Pant
Siufs, Cloths and Cassimeres, Hats assorted
Shoes. Groceries, Hardware, large lot of Queen
sware, Glassware, together with most every arti-
Gle for family use.
The above goods have been bought under favora-
Sle circumstances, consequently no one shall pay
more for goods than a fair and living price, as |
an determined To adhere to the true principles Of
doing business, "Short profits and quick Sales"
JAMES A. PIPER, near the
Woodward House.
Stanton, April, | |, lS55.-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18

VTIRGINlA:-At Rules held at the Clerks or
flee of the Circuit Court of Bath county. on
Monday the Cd day of April, 1855, Mary c. Fra
2ier, Guardian of Ann Eliza Frazer,-Plaintih,
AGAINST
James p. Wood and Virginia his wife, late Vir-
ginia Frazier, Ann Eliza Frazier. Henry Fra
zer, and the unknown heirs of Richardson FRA
zer, decd defendants
The object OF this suit is to obtain decree for
the sale Of real estate lying in the couates OF IA
nawha and Pocahontas, belonging to the heirs OF
James p Frazier, decd.
The Defendants, the unknown heirs of Rich
,rdson Frazier, decd, not having entered their
appearance, and it appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that they are not inhabitants of this Com
monwealth: on motion of the Plaintiffit Is ordered
that tho said Defendants do appear here thin one
month after the publication of this order. and an
swer the Plaintiffs Bill, and that copy OF this
order be published in the Stanton Spectator once
week for four weeks successfully, and posted at
the front door of the Courthouse OF said county On
the FIRST day of the next Court after its publlcs-
,isn. A Copy-Teste,
S. A. PORTER, Cpk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18

A DEvELoPMENr-SEcRE CIcULAR.-We
learn from the Parkersburg Gazette that the Dem
ocrats of Kanawha county have been lately issuing
secret circulars to the members with a view of
couu,eracting the Know Nothing movement
One of these circulars fell into the hands ola
w-Nothing, who brought it to light, and thus
exposed the following instance OF shameless du.
pliety. An extrac, from this circular reads thus:
'''ro effect this they start another humbug and
raise the claptrap cry against foreigners and cath
olics (that they kno,c zoe lore better Than they
do,) a cry, that they know will excite the people
and direct their minds from the true designs OF
their secret party"
The Truth WELL SPoKES.-Ths Washing
ton Sentinel declares, that, in reference 10 the ter
TiIory of Kansas ''the ADMINISTRATION, whilst keep
ing the word Of promise to the ear, has broken it
10 the hope; and that although, it was obliged to
adopt the theory of the Kansas bill, it has attemp-
ted IN practice to prevent the South from reaplng
any substantial advantage from that theory; for
whilst southern man wa, appointed Governor OF
Nebraska, . northern one was appointed Governor
Of Kansas, (Which policy our readers will remem
Der was demonstrated against at that time, who
stands now in that Territory, as shown by every
p, account we have seen, opposed to the declared
will Of the people,"
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SCOTS
CNEsN ANss GaSEs iYSaEI5I.

HAVISG secured from Robbins 4 Bebb, the Manu-
Il cturers the exclusive right TO sell in the counties
Of Augusta, Rockingham aud Rockbrdgc the unrvalled
Cora and Cob Crusher known as the "LlrrLE GIANT"
prepared TO furnish them promptly at the factory
prices adding freight and expenses. This mill has OBJ
tanned sudden celebrity for doing IFS work with
extraordinary and certainty than any other ma
chine offered the Agricultural world. 1t needs
no argument show that the advantage of having feed
ground, when and where wanted, free from must and
scidy would warrant the outlay for OF these mills;
much time aud trouble also being saved while the saving
Of tolls alone will repay the cost of the mill IN very
abort time.
These Mills are guaranteed in every respect.
No. is warranted grind with one horse, ten bush
els per hour price at factory SD No. B. 10 bushels
price SIS; No A, 90 bushels, price $685. OF haeness
suitable for Stock feeding They be easily regula
ted to grind fine coarse, remarkably simple IN
construction and complete, ready for without further
machinery. An opportunity will be offered on Court
DAYS witness them in operation which is alone want
cd TO large demand.
Twill also again receive orders for furnishing for next
crop. PENNOCK'S CELEBARTED WHEh 7
DRILL, with Grass Seed and Oats Sewer II desired,
OF which have sold large numbers in this county Ear
" attention requested from those who are IN want as
there 10 sometimes delay with late orders.
Also Snclair's Famous St-c,c Gutter and Pennock .
Corn Ss!lsr-the very best articles Of the kind in
GEO. E. PRICE, HardtoGre Dealer,
Opposite Cushing,, Stau''tOn, Va,
April 10, tS55.--ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
WILLIAM A, STERRETT,
Merchant Taller,
SHANNON, VA,

DEGS leave to call the attention Of his friends
- and purchasers generally 10 his large and beau
tiful stock of SPRING GOODS, purchased at
low figure for cash in the Northern cities. and
will be made to order, in style which he fatters
himself will please the most tastidiols, at fair liv-
ing prices, for cash, or on usual time TO RESPONSE
bic and prompt customers.
He deems it useless to enumerate. and will on
ly say that his stock embraces Cloths, Cassimeres
and Vesting of almost every imaginable variety Of
style and material. Finishing goods, Trimmings,
and in fact every thing necessary 10 dressa gentle
man from head to foot. (cepting his booisD
He respctfullyly soliciis call from all in want
of anything, aud pledges himself by fair dealing
10 merit the patronage of the public.
Stanton April IL, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
ERICH, RARE AND RACY."
Prospectus
OF THE
VOTING A M ERICA

'TNllE undersigned propose to publish IN the
l. town of Staunton, as soon rs sufficient
number Of subscribers shall have been obtained, 4
paper under the above name. 1t is to be issued
semi monthly, for 50 cents in advance 62z cents
after the expiration Of six months and 75cents at
the end Of the year.
In Politics, the Young america will be indie
pendent. Its columns will be devoted to witand
humor Come therefore, all We lovers of fun and
give us your laid and comfort" The Young
america will be small, but handsome shoot.
Any person receiving copy of this Prospectus,
is most respectfully requested TO circulate tin his
neighborhood
o. Any person sending US FIVE subscribers and
the money, will receive the sixth number GRATIS.
Address, postpaid,
JOHN j. MAUPIN s. CO.,
April a, 1855. Stauntoa, "a.
ggJ- Any paper publishing the above Pros
pecus will confer favor upon US, which we
will ever be thankful for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
NOfire.

IN Friday. the 20th day Of This month, at the
~ house lately occupied by ID. A. Pitman, |
will sell at Public Auction, large lot of House.
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE Of a very sspe-
rior quality-consisting in part, of Marble Top
Circular Table, Mahogany Sideboard and Sofa,
Curled Walnut Bureau, Cane Bottom Chairs,
China Ware, Carpets, SC. Also, the contents of
the Store Room, comprising a considerable col:
lection of Groceries, Cofees, Sugars, Fish and
Salts large lot OF Candies, Nuts and Confect-
ionary articles, Glass Jars. Fancy, Goods, and
other articles usually found in a GROCERY
IND F.4.NCY STORE.
1ERMs-Sums of IS and under, cash over
that sum, six months credit on bond and security.
Persons owing the estate of ID. A. PitmanI will
make immediate payment as indulgence cannot be
given N. X. IRoOI, admir- OF
ID. A. Pitman, decd.
Staunton April, ii lS55.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
IMPORTANT NEW Law BOOKS.
A. MORRIS.
Publisher and Bookseller,
RTCHM0MD VA
HAS jsst published DIeEsr OF TIE LAWS

MAS Just published DIGEST OF TIE LAWS OF
H REAL PRopERTY--Generally adopted and
in use in the United States-by John 1aylOe Lo-
mar, LII. d., Judge of the Eighth Judicial Cir
cult of Virginia, one of the Judges of the Supreme
Special Court of Appeals, and formerly Professor
of Law in the University of Virginia. Second
Edition. Revised, corrected and greatly en-
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$3.50.
This edition, embracing as it does nearly all
the recent English and American decisions upon
the same subject, may justly be considered the
most valuable compendium of purely American
Law upon the subject of Real Property ever is
sued in this country.
Chancellor Kents opinion ofths Work-"This
work applies as well to the Laws respecting Real
Property in the United States as in Virginia.
The work is upon the model of Cruises Digest,
and it may well be recommended as valuable
addition 10 the Lawyers Library"
RoBINsoN's PRAcrIcE-NEw EDIToN.-1he
Practice in Courts of Justice in England and the
United States, by Con,ray Robinson, Esq.
Volume | /. as TO the place and time of trans
action or proceeding. treating chiefly of the Con-
flct of Laws, and the Statute of Limitations
Price $500.
SANDS SUIT IN EaUITr. Historygfa Suit an
Equity, as prosecuted and defended in the Vlr-
Virginia State Courts, and in the United States
Circuit Courts, by .Alerander Fl. Sands, Esq,
Counsellor at Law, Richmond Va. vol. post
Syo. $40 PIP. Price $500.
This work is intended to supply the young men
of the legal profession with hand book to guide
them in the prosecution and defence of suits in
Equity. In reference 10 this object, the writer
traces the history of suit in Equity from its be-
ginning, through its various stages. to final de-
cree, Of appeal, execution, &C. The Appendix,
besides containing summary of legal decisions
by the Virginia Court of Appeals, &C., affecting
Equity pleading and practice, contains variety
of forms of Bills, Answers, Demurrers, Pleas,
DEGREES, &c., &c. The practical notes asotound
in the Appendix, will make the work valuable
rade mccain 10 the practitioner
April Is, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
To the Old Soldier.

r HAVE formed an association with gentleman
l. who has long resided in Washington City, and
whose business. for the last 90 years. has been to
prosecute claims for pensions, bounty land, &C.,
agairst the Government. With the aid Of this
gentleman am prepared to afford to Old Soldiers,
and their Widows and Heirs, prompt and efficient
aid in prosecuting theit claims, snder the act of
the Sd of March, 1855. which gives, to any sol
der who has served Ia daysih the United States
service, l60 acres of land. ! have been furnished
with all the proper instructions from the Depart
ment. Those who are entitled to pensions or to
bounty land under the said act, should mako ear
Iy application, in order to secure speedy action
upon their claims.
can be found at ali times at the Office Of ny
father David Faliz.)
Stanton, March %, lS55.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-18
A FARM FOR SALE,

WISHING to move westward. l will sell at
w public sale, on Thursday the I'm day Of
.lfau, 1855, the tract of land on which live,
situated on Middle River, 10 miles west ofStaun-
ton, near the Central Railroad and adjoining the
lands of Thomas Thompson, Geo. Shuey and 9th
ers, containing about
1900 Acres,
500 acres Of which have an excellent soil the
rest is mountain land, valuable for timber and as
a range for cattle, any number OF which can %
kept on the mountain during summer.
About 400 acres are clear and in fine state OF
cultivation. There so or so acres of meadow
not surpassed in the country, and as much more
as NAV be desired can easily be made The whole
farm is we'll waiered--there being water IN every
field. For the purpose either or grazing or Guilt
walton this tract is not easily excelled.
The Improvements are comfortable dwelling
with every necessary out building, one of the
largest bank barns in the county st saw mill near
" new. There are also 9 other dwellings and
small barn near one Of them situated as to suit
for tenements or division Of the land.
OF fruit trees the farm has large number. OF
great variety, and excellent quality. The land is
convenient to churches, schools, mills, &C., ana
in fine neghborhood
A further description is deemed unnecessary
since any ono wishing to purchase will not fail to
examine and Judge for himself. Terms accomo-
dating. JACOB SHUEf.
March %, ls55-tds