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PUBLIC SALE OF AUGUSTA LAND
$50 ACRES.

IN Thursday, The I'd day Of August next, the under
" signed will sell at public auction their FARM, il
being the same which belonged 10 their father, Capt
Samuel Steel, decd, and is situated the Staunor
and Scotsyille Turnpike, within two and half miles o
Waynesboro'.
This beautiful and level farm Justly considered one
Of the best in the county of Augusta and its superior
cannot be found in Virginia.
1t contains $50 Acres, well watered and tmbcred, ant
forty acres of fine uEADOJT, 10 which may be added
twenty thirty acres Indeed, the whole farm NIGH
be converted into meadow Of the finest quality. The
buildings are large and comfortable DPELLING
fine Barn Granay, Stables, and other houses of the
best quality
The Virginia Central Railroad runs within sight o
the farm, the nearest depot being Wayncsborough 2
miles off. And two Merchant Mills within the
same distance, one Of which being at Wlyncsborough
Several Chnrcs in the INN sdiae neighborhood, ao
in the village OF Waynesborough male aud female
Schools Of the highest grade. The society Of the neigh
borhood is moral cultivated and refined
Terms will be made known on the day Of sale.
ANDREW A. STEEL.
SAMUEL STEEL
lfay 80, S55.-tds.-Vind. and Rock. Reg. copy td
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O,IS,oNs OF AMERIc JOURNALS ON THE
A.. SIEGE oF SEvASroPOL.-The Washington cores,
pendent Of the New York Courier says
Generals ScOtt and JessUp have, within few
days. expressed their opinion that the allies can
not retreat frIm the Crimea without first capiu
rinr Sevaslnpnl by a coup de maia,or beating the
Russian araes of the interior in pitched battle.
rnis 90 MIA Of the greatest military authority in
this country, il aut Ia the wnrld. is identical with
surrcstnNs neatlnned in this correspondence three
nlnths agu Military men here agree that the
momeat the allies begin to withdraw their men
from their fortified lines for the purpose of en-
barkatiun the Russians will commence the assault
with irresistible fIrce. The scene Of the 2jth of
October and the 9th of November, viii be re-
peated. with this Important difference, that the
assajlants. having forced the entertainments OF
tine allies. will not ba driyeR out with the bayn-
net and the mime rifle. hut will pursue the re-
treating fne as Wellington did the French m
Spain. as the allies did Napoleon at Liepsc, and
as the Freuch followed Sir John Moore, at Co.
runa.
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.

th.1f lStn. 1000.
A T meeting of the Stockholders Of the Augusta Sa
Il wings Bank held this day, the following resolutions
were adopted
Resolcea, That it is expcdent to wind up the bust.
ness of this Institution at early day may be found
practicable
Resolved, That the Board of Directors be and arc
hereby instructed to close the business in pursuance
the following plan:
l. No new paper to be discounted
2. No new deposes to be received
g. No additional weekly contributions to be paid after
this date.
a. The paper due the Bank to be regularly cur
tailed every sixty days until it shall all be collected
s. All deposes to be paid without notice as fast as as
sets shall Be realized.
g. Stock notes shall be allowed to lie over after ma
turing uu the date of final settlement, interest being
calculated TO that date
M. G. HARTMAN, Pres.
Jos. A. WADDELL, Sec. pro ten.
- The assets of the Back ample, and the depoS-
its will all be paid in a short time. k
Staunton, May %, 1855.
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LAND FOR SALE,

WITH view of moving to the west, | will
w offer for sale at public auction, on Thurs
day Mag 3la, the Tract Of Land where | new
reside, 2 miles north of MIddlebrook, containing
81 ACRES. 1t admins the lands of Henry Mish
William Dunlap and Others. The land hes in a
pleasant neighborhood, convenient TO Churches,
Schools ard Mills. The Improvements are good
and convenient-a never failing spring within a
few steps Of the door. There are about two-thrds
Of the land cleared and in high state of cultiva-
ton; the balance finely timbered. Any person
wishing to purchase small tract of land, would
do well To avail himself Of the present opportuni-
ty, as it is a rare thing 10 find such land 10 mar
ket. | will take pleasure in showing the proper
ty to any one wishing to view it before the day OF
sale.
Terms made known on the day of sale. which
will be liberal DAVID ROWE.
April %, IS55.-tds#.
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Trustees Sale Of
VALUABLE PROPERTY.

RY virtue of the provisions Of deed of trust eyec
~ ted IN Al n.I- I-y nj 1Iarrn Iast, Dy Powell
H. HUFF and Adolphus E. HutT in order to secure tc
sundry persons named therein certain sums of money
due them from the said p II. HUFF and A. E. HUFF, we
will expose TO sale, at public auction, in the Town
Salem, Tuesday the l2h day Of June, 1855, all the
Real and Personal Property conveyed in SAID deed O.
trust, consisting Of the Brick Store House. now oc
cupied by Huff & Thomas; BRICK HOUSE, .cupied
by the Exchange Bank and by Joseph c. mpoell;
Frame Tobacco Factory, together with ton Tobacco
Screws and all the other Tools and fixtures belonging
to the Tobacco Factory, the PRIVATE DWELLING
HOUSE, now occupied by A. F.. HUFF and number o.
LOIS OF Land ranging in quantity from hale an acre tc
ten acres adjoining the iowa of Salem some of which
are well timbcred and others are desirable Building
Lots: five or six valuable SLAVES, male and female
"a arge quantity Of valuable Household and Kitchen
Furniture belonging to p. Ii. Huff and A. F. HUFF, be-
sides some other property mentioned in said deed
and not here enumerated By the terms Of the said
decd the trustees authorized to settle the terms Of
sale, and they will be ,de known on the day of sale
is not often so large an amount of valuable property
in market, and it is well worthy the attention Of all
who want property of that description.
GEORGE w. SiIANKS, lr..
BERNARD PITZER, ( trustees
May 9, lS55.--tds,
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TIE VIaGlNfA ELEcrIoN ExclrEMEST.-The
excitement in this city on Saturday created by
the reception OF returns from the Virginia election
was very great, ard though the complexion of the
probable result was changed, there still continued
large crowd of perSonS in the streets discussing
the question as IL its causes There were large a
mounts of money staked before, but there seemed
40 disposition to venture more, except by Il few
whose zeal carried then beyond the bounds of dis
erection. About one O'Clock the crowd became
very large at the corner of South and Baltimore
streets. and again instead Of talking the subject
over dSpassianalely, they got to blows, aud 1t
was feared tor time that there would be gen
eral eight Knives and piStols were drawn, and
man named Snyder received a wound in the back
of the neck rnn knife ia the hands of one Of the
opposite party. A mau named Petty Naff was
struck in the face with siung shot, without,
however. slfarisT any material Injury. Several
persons iuteriered, and quiet was sooa restored,
after which there was less BALI
wore .4mericNa of Monday.
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New Goods from the North.

AIDES Wells, black, brown and blue Ladies' Dim
and Finish (new styles aud fine quality y Solid French
Ginghams, Buff Pink aud Green Ladies white Cotton
Hose plain and embroidcred Misses do. LADIES'
Silk Gloves, white and colorcd; Thread Gloves La
dies and Misses; LADIES' and Gentemen's Kid Finish
Silk Gloves; Mohar Gloves and Mitts, Short and
Long fine and low priced; Ladies' Dress Caps La
dies Head dresses, styles; Gencmen's Silk Poc
ct Handkerchief; Ladies do, plain and embroidered,
Linen and Cambria Gentemcn's Linen Collars Gen
tlemen's white Silk Under Shirts; Gentlemens white
Linen Shirts, plain and figured; Mulls for Dresses La
dies Parasols; Ladies' Bonnet Ribbons Table Covers,
Linen and Cloth; Tuck Combs and Side Combs Cotton,
Boss and Sewing Silk; Buttons and Dress Trimmings !;
Umbrellas, Silk and Cotton, with general variety Of
cheap goods, all of which we will sell cheap for cash.
Stanton, May 8, 1855. GEO. w. SMITH.
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HOYse Stolen :!

& DEEP bay Horse with black legs, name and tail was
"A stolen from my pasture, Bath Alum Springs on
tue night ofhe 24h inst Both name and tail are unusual
ly heavy for horse OF his size. He very short and
legs little sprung forward at the knces-there is
white spot on one side Of the back made by the saddle
lie seven years old travels e ,trots we'll walks
very fast.
feet high sleuder aud straight dark yellow COM
pleSion, and standing walking looks more like luna
tic than sane He was wearing small cap and
brown frOck coat
will give A REWARD OF $40. for the delivery
Of the Horse at my house Any information respecting
him VIII be thankfully received aud literally paid for
A. McCLUNG.
Bath Alum, May 30, ts55-4t,
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S1l0 REWARD.

WILL give the above reward for the apprehension
and delivery, or confinement in any Jail in out Of
the State, Of my man JACK. who eloped from me on
the 10Th oil April, $3.50. Said slave rs bright mulatto
when not exposed TO the sun, will, unless by careful
observer pass as a White Man. lie is about 8 feet
inches high square, well built hair black, and very
full head Of HAIR, aud when conbed aud some care Ia
ken OF it, nearly stragh-about 30 years of age, gray
eyes, and when questioned will look you fully in the
eye and he is polite and ready for an answer. No
sears recollccted, unless of his shins think the
marks Of snag will be seen.
He ran of last year. and was arrested in redercks-
burg, where he endeavored TO pass a White Man
think it very likely he has obtained Free Papers, and
know, whether he has not, will pass himself of a,
Free or White man and attempt to make his way tc
free State. He is good wagner, and tura hi,
hand to any Kind Of business Railroad Contractors
Train Captains and all others cautioned against
ployng said slave, the law will be rigidy enforced
II. G.. RICHARDSON.
Farmville, Pr. Edward, Va, Nay 8, l655.-4ts.
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Commissioners Sale Of Land.

rI'HE undersigned commissioner appointed for that
l. purpose by decree of the Circuit Court Of Angus
Ia made the 18th day of February 1886, in the case
Of Mary j. Johnston ct ais against Mildred f. John
ston; will in conformity with said Decree on Friday
tie S day of June, 1855. offer public auction on the
premises, very valuable of land lying on Mid
die River in the county of Augusta, adjoining the lands
OF George Poage, McCue & Parkins and Col Kerr, a
bout eight miles northeast of Stanton The tract con-
tans about l75 ACRES considerable portion of il
first rate Middle River Bottom The i'm
proyements consist of good Brick DJVEL- &zHA
LING HOUSE., good Barn with Stables ssssAl
and Sheds, Corncrbs and all other necessary ..s.A
out houses II is deemed useless TO give like
minute description, purchasers will view the premi-
SEES for themselves rf
TERMS Sum sufficient to dcfray the expenses Of
sale to be paid in hand onethrd of the residue to be
paid on the 18th Of June, 1855, and the remainder in
two equal annual payments, payable the 18th Of
June. 1856. and the other the 18th of June 1851.
The undersigned lives in the immediate neighbor-
hood, and will take pleasure in showing the premises
to any one desiring to purchase.
GEO. w. MoWRY, Comm'r.
May 9, IS55.-tds
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HOTEL EoR SALE.

WILL be sold at Public Auctioa on the premises on
w the 9M day Of June meet, in the iowa of Waynes-
borough, Augusta County, Virginia, that well known
Tavern, formerly owned and occupied by w w. Glbbs,
Esq, and more recently by John S Kyle. 1t is stua-
ted in of the thriving and prosperous villages
in the State aud m,diaey the Situation aud James
River Turnpike Road, aud in every way well construct
ed for Hotel My instructions are 10 sell Oh that day
to the highest bidder, and doubt great bargain will
be sold.
TERMS -Four hundred dollars the day ofsalc or
a negotiable mite, we'll endorsed, for 80 days interest
added on. The balance in two equal annual payments
with personal security aud the title retained Is ultimate
security. E. II. ALDERTS9N, Agent.
Nav, %, lS55-tis.
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~ A SECRET FOR THE LADlES-HOW TO
PRESERVE BEAUTY.--Don use Chalk, Lily
White or any of the so-caed cosmetics, to conceal a
faded or sallow complexion
If YOU would have the roses brought back to your
cheek clear, healthy and transparent skim and life
and vigor Unused through the system, get bottle of
Cartes Spanish Mixture, aud take according to di
meats; but if after few doses you do not find your
health and beauty revving, your step elastic and vgo-
rous and the whole system refreshed and invgoraed
like Spring morning, then your is hopeless, and
all the valuable certificates we possess go for naught-
II is the greatest purifier of the blood known perfect
" harmless and at the powerfully eicacous.
%s* Sec advertisements
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NOTICE.-One of the most popular medicines cy-
err introduced in Virginia is BAKERS PREMIUM
BITTERS. As guarantee for my assertion, it is Spo-
ken of generally as one of the best family medicines
err before the public 1t is greater strengthened to the
whole system than anything ever heard ofior Dyspep
sia Nervousness Coles. or any arrangement Of the
stomach You need not fear in its giving immediate
lief for am yet to hear Of one instance where has
failed in giving relief Ia of female diseases il is
without fail.
Bile in calling your attention to this most valuable Med
cine
Price 50 cents per bottle. For sale by J. b.
Es1RIDGE, Stanton, and BiBe WILLS, Charlottes-
Vile.
May ,, 1855.
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The INFASr ESAU In N"-Nladame
Clo(ullia. the bearded lady has again colne to
town and her full length portrait once more one Of
the gratuitous attractions of Barnum's MuSeum.
Al the present tune. however, she comes atten-
ded by her hrsute son, the "iniaut Esau, as he
iscalled in the bills.
This young man whose tender age not two
yearS--does not permit HIM to resign his petit
ceats, has such uxuriance of beard, that not
content with covering the entige face, with the
exception Of the nose aud upper lip, il settles all
over his neck. back and srus. What is singular
is that the beard is hixen, while the down Of the
other parts o(the chid's person is jet black The
growth on the top Of the head is long and of a
light brown color, and, saving the whiskers. the
child is very pretty one, although its beauty is
by no means Of that s,rt which draws us by a
single hairy. Y. EreaiRg Post.
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SELLERS, vERM1xuGa.

IT WORKS WONDERS EVERY WHERE!
Big Sandy, Ky. Nav II, lS4S
Mr.. r. E. Scllers-Dsar Sir Your vermirugc pro-
duces such wonderful results that think it worth my
while TO give YOU few facts about it. Aneighbor, DR.
Gray bought from vial of it, and gave the con-
tents three OF his childreu the first passed 49, the
second 1873, and the third 76-making 409 worms dis
charged by using oae vial Mr.. Gray Immediately
purchased four walls more Mr.. J. McSurey also gave
the coents OF one vial three Of bis children, which
brought from the first IS. from the second 81 and from
the third 3l-maSiog loo by the of one vial l
gave my own child aged one year, two teaspoonulS.
which expelled IA, one of which at least one foot
long
Your Yermluge is considered the best that has
been brought to our section Of the country and far
know has never faded. Yours respectfully.
J. L. TURMAN'
Prepared and sold by r. f. SELLERS * CO.,
Pittsburg Pa, and for sale by JAMES q. LAIRD
and ]. b. EsKRIDeE, Stauntoa, and by Druggists gene
rally.
May ,, 1S55.-lmo.
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To all Whom il NAV Concern.

A Lii those indebted To US either by bond or ~
N pen account, are hereby respectfully but most
earnestly requested to settle them as speedily as
possible. II is desired that the whole business Of
the concern should be settled up by June ist-
Our friends would therefore oblige US by attending
to il at once.
GOODMAN, ROSENWALD s. co.
Stanton, May 2, lS55.-V. s. A. copy.
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BEDFORD LAND FOR SALE.

n pursuance of decree Of tn Circuit Court of Bed
L ford, in the of Mcdaniel VS. McDaniels adj
minstrator, &C., the undersigned, who appointed
Commissioner for that purpose will, Thursday the
tn day of June, 1885, if fair, if not the next fair day.
on the premises sell to the highest bidder public
auction, a part of the LAND whereof Lodowick Nc
Daniel died seized, lying Little Wolf and EcholS'
Creeks in the county of Bedford within g. miles south
of the town of Liberty through which place the Virgin
and Tennessee Railroad runs and joining the lands
of Caleb ID. Parker, Thompson II. Layne, Leland Law
less, Z. b. Fizer, Jas. M. Carter, Martin L. Fuqua,
Nathan p. Luck, and others.
The Land viii be sold in two or more Tracts-one
tract containing about 305i ACRES, and known the
II URT TRACT, which lies well originally of the best
red clay SOIL and in good condition at this time 1t is
FERTILE and well adapted the growth of tobacco, all
kinds Of grain clover aud other grasses and about hall
remains in its original growth consisting of large pro-
portion of white oak and chestnut oak TIMBER suitable
for box plank Sc. also, chestnut and other valuable
timber Most of the mbcred land considered as
perior Tobacco Land The improvements consist of two
hewn LOG DWELLlNG HOUSES, the necessary
out houses, tobacco houses, SC.
The other tract fno divided before the day of sale
contains about 1921 ACRES and is known the MEL
SONS TRACT. The soil is about the quality of that
of the first mentioned tract and more than one-half Of
the tract abouads in timber OF the very best quality
the whole of it being No. Tobacco Land. The cleared
portion is generally good condition. and under good
fence. The improvements consist of a comfortable
FRAMED DWELLING HOUSE, with the necessary
out houses, &c. Both of these tracts
| ueeirdpics anu Urc ny
merous springs Of the best The fertility Of the
soil the quantity and quality of the timber, the chance
for tobacco its convenience TO market, and the neigh
borhood being decidedly desirable one, should be su
cent inducements 10 attract the attention of purchasers
Either the undersigned, or Capt. G. ID. Parker, who
lives adjoining, WILL at any time, show the lands topper
sons wishing to examine them.
TERDfS.--A credit Of /, ,, and years, (except a.
to sum sufficient 10 pay the costs) equal instamen
will be given the purchaser being required give bonds
with good personal security for the purchase money
and the title to the land retained further security
and subject to resale, at the risk Of the purchaser fol
default in the payment of the purchase money! whole
| or in part ALBERT MCDANIEL, Comm'r
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AEBEMARLE & EUC ENGHAM
SLATE OMAR RTE,S

w Z. ELLIOTT respectfully informs the citizens
w Of Stauaton and neighborhood, that he intends
opening S L. Il TIE YARD the Depot
Staun,on. keeping constant supply Of S L T $
Quarry is pronounced by the Weshmen he employs
aud other experienced judges not to be surpassed by
any in the world His own experience since youth in
England, Wales and North America, enables him con-
fdentiy assert that the States cannot be equaed in
the United States. He is prepared do any quantity
OF Stating, warranted free from leak.
Orders received in Staunton by Messrs. Staples &
Martin, at whose store samples be SEEM and nfor-
Charlottesville, which will receive prompt attention.
Nav l6, lS55.-tf
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FURNITURE WARDROBE.
SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLY OF
CT OTHENG

~ q. EohuZ SlOthinS Rooms.
6 A SSuREDLY never was more select or
a finer Stock Of Ready Made Clothing
brought to this market"
This the exclamation Of all who have thither-
to taken the trouble to examine and look over nv
assortment, and well does he meet The public
wants.
My Snripg aud Summer supply of C!othine
was mis- season selectedt .usuai. IA
the Northern cities, and purchased under such
suspicious circumstances. as to enable me to sell
them at incredibly low prices, and while it en-
braces the Dress to finish the outer man. full
and eolhplete assortment OF strong and coarse
materials can also be found. ask therefore a
kind public to extend to me the favor of an ex-
animation of my stock of Goods, before purchas-
ing elsewhere, for while they obli?e ne by 50
doing, they cannot fail to profit themselves.
am moi given to Dragging. but. / agree to sell
clothing cheaper this season than any other es.
adjustment Of the kind, and this upon trial will
be conceded.
My Store Rooms have been greatly enlarged,
giving me more facilities to wait upon my Gus
TONERS, who are anxiously expected By their most
obedient. JACOB POLLITZ.
Siaunton, May 2, 1855.
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rs USE HAMProS's VEGETABLE TiNcrURE.-HavC
YOU Dyspepsia Liver Complaint, Nervous Debility
Diseases Of the Kidneys, any Loss Of Power and Dis
arrangement of the system? We but point You to The
thousands who have used the GREAT INviGosAToR.
In proof ofwhatweSay above, we refer yeu to "Hamp
tons Vegetable Tincture, and its effects.
fS5- See advertisement.
Sent Is, 1854
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Spring Fashions.

WHITE, Black and Brown Moleskn HA rs, ~
w of the newest style and handsome finish II
Case Paris Made 90
Sc Oakford, Philadelphia;
3 c. II. Gardens; all warranted TO wear vel
and Of superior quality. Also Caps, Leghoru Panama
and Palm Leaf Hats, with general variety of Soft Hat.
in fur and wool, all on the best terms at
WHITE & PATRONS.
Staunton, Nav 9, 1856.
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Building Hardware.

MoRTlCE, Carpenter, Cottage, Rural Locks with
III White Porcelain, Mineral Brass or Silver'd Fur
nture Hinges, Screws, Nails, Window Pullies, Bolts,
Window Glass Of all sizes, at factory prices with
ry variety of House Building Tools and Materials on
hand. Purchasers requested to examine before
laying in the: supplies can and will sell upon as
favorable terms be offered here or in Richmond
GEO. f. PRICE,
Stanton, May 8, 1865. opposite Cushing's.
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GEN. Scorr.-In passing down Twelfth street
so-day, (May 2sl) met tor the first time lr
many months. Gen Sc1tt. lie resides ina splendid
mansion ia that street. which he has purchased
since the title OF Lieutenant General was given to
him, with the salary added from the time of the
war with Mexico. He grows old quite rapidly,
ana the change In his appearance since the result
OF the campasain that elected Gen. Pierce is very
apparent Ills lofty torn is bowed dowa-his e
iastc step has passed away look Of sadness and
WEAKNESS has settled upnn those once expressive
and decided features. lie leads yery retired life
sees but little eomp,ny-rarely appearSin pub
lie, and usually walks alone-.Ns,o York Cor
responded! Of Boston Journal.
GENERAL Scorr's HoUsE.-The New YorI,
Commercial referring TO a recent statement of a
Boston paper says The residence of General
Sent is neat minSion. ID cast about twenty
five thousand dollars. and was purchased by him.
not sinca ''the title of Lieutenant General was
gvsa to hin. with the salary added from the time
Of the war with M.xicI," but some two years
beG1re thtt well msritel title was conferred on
him and he was only able to make the purchase
of said house by the aid of circle of personal
friends who happened to kaow that his own means
were inadequate, aud who desired to see him and
his family Comfortably housed.