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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

FaoM EuaopR.--The steamship Nashville
arrived N New York on Sunday, bringing Liv-
srboofa stes 10 the Eth inst. The news announ-
80 No n3stsrsl change in the position of affairs.
rrh. V;.r,s Conference had adjourned to the 9th
;ns. when the Third Point was to be again ia
baum Homes of peace, as 4 result Of the nego-
ti.tion,, were declining. The indications were
GROWING stronger that Prussia would side with
Russia il the war became general.
From the Crimea there is nothing new, beyond
the continuance of sanguinary encounters between
the French and Russians. Both parties were
strengthening themselves for the Spring campaign.
Further reinforcements had entered Seyastopol.-
Russia has also made great preparations Tor tho
defence of her Baltic provinces.
There has been succession OF sangulnary con-
f;c,, between the French and Russians before
S.v,s,o,ol for the possession of Rifle ambuscade
n;,s With VARYING success and much loss of life.
The latest battle, which took place on the night
Of the 25th ult.. put 5000 men hOrs du combat.
There are no details.
A council Of war was hald by the allies on the
l2,h ult., at which Omar Pacha desired the as
sis.anee Of the allies, which could not be granted.
The Turks are only expected to hold Eupatoria,
acting only on the defensive General Canrobert
states in the affairs Of the 22d aud 23d of March
The Russians lost 1000 men and the allies GOO.
The British Parliament was not in session,
having adjourned for the Easter holydays. The
Spanish Government had demanded the recall Of
the English Ambassador on the ground of alleged
interference in religions matters. The Know
Nothing movement in the United States il defend
cd by the London Times.
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Sevastopol Not Yet Taken!!
Wholesale and Retail
CLOTHING EMPORIUM.

EOSEPH LEOPOLD, (ate Of the firm Of
- Weller s. Leopold } takes pleasure in inform
ing the public that he has received from his large
Manufacturing House, one Of the largest. hand
snmest and cheapest stock of SPRING AND
SUMNER CLOTHING ever offered in this
market. The merits of the establishment have
already been acknowledged by the public, and he
will only say that he will sell cheaper and better
made Clothing than any other store in town.
His stock is now large that it would be endless
to attempt TO enumerate the different articles kept
for sale in his establishment, but to convey some
idea of the unprecedented lowness Of prices may be
known when he offers whole well made, Spring
aud Summer Suit for only 81.
His stock was never more varied, and goods
were never better made up. He can safely say
that he is prepared to please the most fastidious
customer.
He has also great variety Of Trunks. Boys
and Servants Clothing. ia short if you want to
buy well made Clothing, call at JOS. LEO
POLD'S great Clothing Store, before purchasing
elsewhere. and we are sure you will save IS per
cent by doing so.
Remember his store is on Main ST., just oppo-
site White & Patton's stors, and the second and
largest Clothing Store West Of Woodward's Ho-
tel.
Staun,on, April IS, 1855.
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Bounty Land and Pensions.

INHE undersigned having had several years'
Z 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 reasons
Bile charges and prompt settIement.) to the no.
merous claimants for whom he has acted az a
gent or attorney, and having associated himself
with the firm Of Messrs. !. S. Pollard & Co..
General Claim Agents. Washington City, offer.
his services TO the Soldiers, Widows. asd GUAR
dams of Orphans, who come under the provisions
of the act Of Congress Of March, 1855. in 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 withhim. The highes. mar.
ke, price paid in cash for all properly assigned
Land Warrants. WIN. 9. ROBERTS.
Mount Horeb, Nelson CO., Va, Mar. %, 1855.
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SCOTS
CORN AND COB MILL.

HAVING secured from Robbins & Bebb, the Manu-
IL acturers the exclusive right to sell in the counties
of Augusta, Rockingham aud Rockbridge the unrivacd
Corn and Cob Crusher known the @LITTLE GIANT"
prepared to furnish them promptly at the factory
prices, adding freight aud expenses This mill has OBJ
tanned sudden celebrity for doing its work with
extraordinary and certainty than any other ma
chine ever offered TO the Agricultural world 1t needs
no argument show that the advantage of having feed
ground when and where wanted, free from must and
acldty would warrant the outlay for of these mills
much time and trouble also being saved while the saving
of tolls alone will repay the cost of the mill in very
short time.
These Mills are guaranteed in euery respect.
No. is warranted to grind with horse, ten BUSH
els per hour, price at factory $44 No. 3, Is bushels,
price SOS; No 4, 90 bushels, price 500; of fneness
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
ed to secure large demand.
will also again receive orders for furnishing for next
crop PENNOCR'S CELEBRATED WHEA T
DRILL, with Grass Seed and Oats Sewer if desired,
of which have sold large numbers in this county Ear
ly attention is requested from those who in want
there is sometimes delay with late orders.
Also, Sinclairs Famous Strato Gutter, and Pennocks
Corn Steer-the very best articles of the kind in
GEO. E. PRICE, Hardware Dealer
Opposite Cushins's, Stautton, Va.
April le, 1S55.-1y.
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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 May 8lst, the Tract Of Land where now
reside, 2 miles north Of Mlddlebrook, containing
50 ACRES. 1t adjoins the lands of Henry Mish,
William Dunlap and others. The land lies in a
pleasant neighborhood, convenient 10 Churches,
Schools and Mills. The Improvements are good
and conveoeat-a never falling spring within
few steps of the door. There are about two-thirds
Of the land cleared and in a high state Of cnl,va-
ton; the balance finely timbered. Any person
wishing to purchase small tract Of laad, would
do well to avail himself of the present opportuni-
ty, as it is rare thing 10 find such land in mar
ket will take pleasure in showing the proper
,y to any one wishing to view it before the day of
sale.
Terms made known on the day Of sale, which
win bs liberal. DAVID ROWE.
April 25, 1855 ids.
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A FARM FOR SALE,
AT Auction.

WISHING to move westward. | will sell at
W public sale. on Thursday the I'm day Of
May. 1855, the tract of land ON which live,
situated on Middle River, 10 miles west Of Staun-
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
range for cattle. any number Of which can be
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 may be desired can easily be made. The whole
farm is well wafered--thers being water in every
field. For the purpose either of grazing or cult
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 8, saw mill near
Iy now. There are also 2 other dwellings and
small barn near one of them, situated a. 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., and
in fine neighborhood.
A further description is deemed unnecessary
since any ons wishing to purchase will not fail t.
examine and Judge Tor himself. Terms accomo-
dating. JACOB SHUEY.
March %, 1S55.-tds
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VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta cum
ty, March the 3lst. 1855. Ann McFall, Samuel
Good and David w. Riddle. -Plaintfso,
James McFall John McFall, Catharine MeFall
and Margaret Mcf'al. Hamilton McFall. James
McFall, Stuart B. McFaIl and David McFall. in.
FAINT children of David McFall, decd ,-Defen-
dants.
The object Of this suit is to obtain an assign
ment of dover for the plaintiff Anne McFall, the
widow of Thomas McFall. decd. in the real es-
tate, of which said Thomas McFali died seized
and partition or sale of the residue of said real
estate.
The Defendants James McFall and John Nc
Fall not having entered their appearance and Civ
en- security, according to the act of Assembly,
and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they are not inhabitants
of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that the
said Defendants do appear here within one month
after due publication of this netce and answer the
bill of the plaintiff and that copy Of this order
he forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed
in Staunton. for four weeks successfully, and
posted at the front door of the Courthouse.
A Copy-Tests.
N. C. KINNEY, CPk.
April 4, 1855-4w-H. w. Shelley, P. @.
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STEINER. BROS. & Co. inform the public that
- they have removed back to their old stand.
near the Virginia Hutel, and are now regularly
installed in their newly fitted up and handsome
store room. 1t is one of the most commodious in
the place, and will enable them to exhibit their
goods to great advantage. Que of the firm has
just returned from the Northern cities where he
had made to order and purchased the most beauti-
full and extensive assortment Of lteady-.Nade
Clothing ever offered 10 the people of this coun
try Their goods are all of the latest Spring and
Summer fashions. and unsurpassed for the beauty
of their tas,e They respectfully ask careful
examination from liberal and approaching public,
feeling convinced that all will award the goods
the premium for cheapness, durability and taste.
N. B.-We must again call upon our friends
who know themselves indebted to u, mp to the lst
Of January, to call and settle their accounts as we
much heed money.
STEINER, BROS. s. 60.
Staunton, April IS, 1856.
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To the Old Soldier.

T HAVE formed an association with gentleman
who has long resided in Washington City. and
whose business. for the last 20 years. has heen to
prosecute claims for pensions. bounty land, &C.,
AGAR st 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 their claims, under the aci Of
the Sd of March, 1855, which gives, to any sol.
der who has served Ia daysin 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
1y application. in order to secure speedy aetna
upon their claims.
can be found at all times at the off1ee Of my
father David Fultz.)
MARSHALL X. FULTZ.
Staunton, March 70, lS55.-if
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Stanton, Va,

DEGS leave to call the attention Of his friends
- and purchasers generally TO his large and beau
tifu stock of SPRING GOODS. purchased a,
low figure for cash in the Northern cities. and
will be made to order, in style which he flaters
himself will please the most astidious, at fair liy
ing prices, for cash, or on usual time to response
Bile and prompt customers.
file deems it useless to enumerate, and will on
y 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 to dressa gentle
man from head to foot. (cepting his boots
He RESPECTFULLY solicits call from all in want
of anything, and pledges himself by far dealing
10 merit the patronage of the public.
Staunton April II. 1855.
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$1,000 Gifts for the People.
vIR GIN1 A AIT UM r o n

Every body horiag Ticket gels an Engraving
sorth One Dollar IL. addition 10 ehsnes
in the Distribution Of the Gifls.
A MID the numerous Gift Distributions SPRING
"A ing up in various States, the Proprielors Of
the above beg leave 10 submit one which they hops
will prove not unacceptable to Virginins. The
money at least is confined to homo circulation. 4
consideration worth something in tight times"
II makes small drafts on the p cket-gives every
man positive equivalent for his money, and ..
quail chance with the rest tor a valuable gift. As
soun as the Tickets are sold the following Bril-.
liant Schedule of valuable property will be die.
tributed in Gifts to the Ticket holders, by oom.
nittee Of six managers. gentlemen Of we'll known
and unimpeachable character.
Farm. 200 Acres, in Lynn county.
Missouri, worth 1880
Two-slory Brick House and Lot, in
Petersburg, Hardy CO., Va. 1900
5Splendid Gold Watches, worth tl25, 62s
20 Excellent Silver do, =. IS, 500
/ 40 Rich and Beautiful Shawls," Is, 600
100 Ladies' Gold Breastpins, 80 S, 500
100 Gents Z" Z" s, sou
100 Gifts of IS each. to 80 paid in store
goods, from the Propretors' large as
- sortment kept constantly on hand, 500
500 Guild Pens in silver cases, worth $2i. 1850
500 Rings, !" 2, 1000
1864 Silver Pencils, +" II, 1896
Every body by paying Orr DOLLAR viii re-
ceive certificate of membership, emitting him to
handsome large Lithographic Engraving OF
WASHINGTON md .4R.MY CROSS
ING THE DELAWARE, (cheap at one dol.
lar, and which cannot be bought by the single
copy at less,) than which nothing is more fit 10
hang up in the Paror of every American. Each
subscriber will also be entitled To an equal share
in the Distribution Of the Gifts. The Engraving.
can be sent by mail, and we will commence deliv-
ering them as soon as received. We have en-
poyed an ARTIST who is already engaged in
getting them up.
o. For Particulars, Tickets, &e.. call upon or
address. postpaid. the PropristUrs a! Seymours-
vile, Hardy co., Va.
HIGlNBOTHAM g. CO., Proprieiors
March %. 1857.
o. The Distribution Of the Gifts in. the above
scheme will take place as soon as 5000 tickets
have been sold.
o. The Tickets are meeting with a general
acceptance-abou! 5000 having been already dis.
posed of-and We may safely anticipate The Day
Of Distribution soon.
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FOR SALE,
A Valuable Farm & Merchant Mill.

/ AS Agent Gr the widow and heirs of Jacob
- Peck. jr.. decd, | am authorized to sell the
valuable Tract Of Land and Merchant Mill now
in the possession of H. Fl. Peck. The land lies
on Cristian's Creek. within four miles of Staun-
ton, and is niersected without injury to it by the
Virginia Central Railroad Tho tract contains
1888 ACRES. $50 acres of which are cleared and
in good cultivation the residue is covered with a
remarkable and most valuable growth Of timber
There are sixty acres of Bottom Land which can.
not be excelled 10 quality, ten acres Of which are
in Meadox. The quantity Of meadow may be
easily increased.
desire TO call especial attention to the Mer-
chant Mill, which has been in operation
number of years and is in one Of the best locations
in the County. Arrangements have been made
for Switch and Turnout on the Railroad near
the MILL so that flour may be loaded directly with.
out being hauled to Depot.
The other Improvements are good BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE, Kitch- "a
en-, necessary Out buildings. and an E3EIL
excellent Swisher Barn. The pres M iiiH
ent occupant is preparing the land
for Spring crop. and the purchaser shall have
the benefit of all ploughing and planting DONE
The small grain crop will be reserved.
will sell the Mill. Miller's House and Five
Acres of Land separately from the residue Of the
tract. | will also sell separately so much of the
land Supposed to be 80 acres) as lies South Of
the Railroad. The residue of the tract, Contain
ing abou. 300 Acres will make one Of the most
desirable farms in the county.
The terms of sale are :-One- third in hand and
the balance in one two and three years. Deeds
will be given when the first payment ismade, the
vendors lein To be retained for the unpaid pur-
chase money. a negotiable note at 90 or 100
days, with good endorsers will be taken. for the
hand payment. Possession given at,once.
If not sold before will on Saturday the 2lst Of
.4pril, 1856, sell the above property. at public
auction, on the premises. The heirs having CIV
en- me authority to sell. it is my purpose to effect
sale. HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Agent.
March 81. f855.-ids. ~
EG- indicator and Rock. Reg copy.
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A VALUABLE AUGUSTA FARM
For Sale.


WITH view of changing his mode Of life,
w the undersigned will expose to public sale,
on Thursday the Sd day Of May neat. his + ARM,
living On the South River, two miles below
Waynesboro' This farm contains 800 ACRES,
about 100 of which are cleared, the balance in tim
Der. Ofthe cleared land there is from 70 to 80
acres first rate RIVER BOTTOM. from 40 to
SO acres timothy meadow, and The other cleared
land is productive for any kind of crop. A,-a
The Improvements are large BRIcx fmM
House, large Barn, Stables, SC and all lMiA
necessary oul-houses several fine Springs LILIES
near the house, ORCHARD. SIC.
This farm lies in good neighborhood, near to
Market. Schools, Churches, &C., and taken all
together is very desirable property.
Terms may be made easy and known on the
day of sale. JACOB KElSER.
April IL, 55.-tds.-Rock. Reg. copy ids.
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To Bounty Land Claimants.

TINE undersigned respectfully informs those
IL who are entitled to Bounty Land under the
Act of Congress passed March Sd. 1855, that he
will promptly attend to the location in the Gin
ton, Fayette, Platte, or Springfield Districts. Gin
which is embraced the largest body of fine land
in this fertile State.) Of all Warrants that may
DO entrusted to his care. He will be able to de-
scribe all lands that may be entered BY him, and
he will endeavor to make such entries as will pay {.
Fees moderate. Refer to
Capt. K. HARPER.
Cob. GEO. BAYLOR.
Col. WM. II. HARMAv, and
n. X. Trout, ESQ.,.
with the greatest confidence to those for whom he
has heretofore located Warrants. Address
GEO. w. ALLEN, Marshall,
Saline CO. No.
Apul 25, 1855. -3ts-V., A. s. r. copy 3ts.
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DIED.

At his residence f0akand) in this county the Sd
inst, Mr. SAMUEL BLAcKBURS aged, 20 years.
o. Town papers please cory.
Thomas p. Jones. aged about 81 years, Of pulmo
nary Disease the S+th February the residence
Of his brother in law, Peter Campbell Esq. Che W
county Mississippi. Mr.. Jones had been citizen OF
Allegheny county, Va where most Of his surviving
latioas reside For than three years he occupied
the important and responsible station Of attendant in the
Western Lunatic Asylum, and such his suayty Of
anmcr his goodness Of heart his integrity and his fl
deity that he in high degree the affection Of ma
ny Of the afflicted who confdcd to his charge, and
entitled himself to the confidence and regard Of
the offices of the Institution He married young lady
of respectable connections Staunton aud removed
with his bride to Mississippi in the autumn of 1853
Hedn not connect himself with any branch Of the chris
alan church. wllbe gratifying to his friends tolearn
that during lingering illness, the Bible his con-
slant companion, and when feeble to read it himself
de delighted to hear its blessed promises read from the
lips Of his devoted wife He protested merely
ignaon to his fate, but welcomed death messenger
sent TO him from state Of trial and suffering to
She abodes ofuncnding felicity.
He bore his illness with great patience and received
every attention which could action prompt, friend
ship afford. 81
O. Town papers please copy.
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sTAuMToN, APRIL 4, 1855.
KAYSER & STRIRLING

ARE now receiving from the Northern Cities
"A very large and choice selection Of Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods suited to the season.
They have used more than ordinary care in the
selection Of their present stock, and feel assured
that they have never had it in their power to Of
fer their friends more complete and desirable one.
They would especially call attention 10 their
large stock OF superior Irish Linens, imported d.
rect from one of the best manufactures of Ireland
by themselves. They can sell them much cheap
er than those purchased ia the ordinary way and
warrant them pure linen.
StauatOn, April a, 1855.
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BairIsH REcRurrING.-The New York papers
publish long document, emanating from the
chief Officers of the Government of Nova Scotia
in regard to recruiting on this side OF the ocean
for the British army II is explicitly stated that
the enlistments were to take place or British ter
ritory, and in perfectly lawful manner; that the
encouraging of men to 90 from the United States
or any other country, is neither unlawful nor i'm
proper, having been repeatedly done by all ma
lions
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TRUST SALE.

In virtue of deed executed to me by d. A.
Il Pitmaa and wife, of record in the Couniy
Court office, will ON Saturday the 2Sth day OF
this month, offer at public sale HOUSE AND
LOT on Spring Alley. in Staunton, adjoining
the lots of Hurley, Wright and others. and being
the western half of the lot conveyed in said
deed, and now occupied by Mr.. Scantling.
Terms: Oae-third 10 hand. balance in nine and
eighteen months equal instalments, with bond
and security. BENZ. F. POINTS, Trustee.
Staunton April III lS55-lds.
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Look to Your Interest =!
SPRING GOODS, SPRING GOODS,
Jmt Received from The North
STEINER. BROS. a. CO.

WOULD respectfully inform their friends and
W the public, that they have just opened new
supply Of Spring Goods. which we will sell cheap
er than any other house this side of the Mountains
We return our sincere thanks To our cue,onrrsfr
their liberal patronage which we have received
for the past four years. Our motto 10 quick
sales and small profits"
STEINER, BROS. g. co.
Staunton. April 4, 1855.
N. B.-We have removed for short time to tho
store on Main st., formerly occupied by Mr.. Cole.
man as a Book Store. four doors from the Wood
ward House. We will remove to our old ssd
in week or two. 3, b. x co.
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nrt- USE HAaProN's VEeErABLE IiNcruRE,Inafe
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 GaEAr lSyiGoRAToR.
In proof of whatwesay above, we refer you to lamp
tons Vegetable Tincture," and its effects.
ncJ- Sec advertisement.
Grnf II 1854.