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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Town Lots s. a Tract Near StauntOn
FOR SALE,

q,sta county, in the of Geiger's heirs Us. Gel
rer's Administrators &c. the undersigned commission
S will sell at private sale, subject the ratification OF
the Court tract of land situated Betsy Bell near
Stauntoa, containing s. Acres Roods and II Poles,
,,Lch viii be Sold ifprcerred, in smaller parcels suit
m,rcbasers This tract lies Immediately upon the old
Scotsyiile Road, about mile from Staunton and
bout one hundred yards from the Virginia Central Rail
road. &C.
near Dr. Stribng's. This lot a valuable building lot.
facing on two streets. Any desiring to purchase
will apply 10 Breeze johnson Robert Partereld Kin
ncy
ex,rot so much in hand will dctray the expenses Of
,he ale. BREEZE JOHNSON, }f,,,,.,
R0B'T. P. KINNEY,
Jnlv IS IS55.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Hall Trade.
nNNT2 AND es-f 17,SLIL

B0JIS EA-H - > |-iso
~ LAYTON would respectfully nfor the citizens
IL. of Stanton and the surrounding country that he has
commenced Gin the room door North OF b. y }. ).
Crawford Store and occu
~ pied forscy eral yearSby Mr. .as<> - ely
"a - il. Cowan as Boohstore,) sA
sa--A--ssf-D to manufacture all kinds Of
Ladies' Misses s Cldren's Shoes, from the very best
materials latest styles and uuder his supervision.
Embroidered Work made TO order, in the most lash
ionable style.
he has also on hand an assortment Of Mems and Boys
BOOTS and Soes, among which may be found the hand
soast of Gents Frcnch Dress Boots in this market
o. Orders promptly attended to and work made at
the shortest notice. h. LAWION.
Stanton Sent 49, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Ty?yxy T1TRYy.

LB = " = ---N4FAs
yENfiE undersigned under The style of WATTS
L s RICHARDS will continue the HARD
WARE. business in Staunton at the old stand Of
f. G. Richards s. Bro.
Their hope is that by constant and assiduous eff
forts and dovoting their whole time tothe business,
to please and by moderate charges 10 merit and
receive u fair portion of public patronage.
WM. III. WATTS,
T.. G. RICHARDS.
Stanton. Jan. II, 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
w5r7Tgv.

THE Co. Partnership of BRowY & sHooN, having
been dissolved the undersigned will be responsible
for no debts hereafter contracted ~ his late partner,
John H. Shook, SAMUEL Ii. BROWN.
Richmond, Oct. 8, 1850,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
vaTUABLE NEGROES FOR SALE

Wy authority OF decree OF the Circuit Jour .
Id of Augusta County, lately pronounced 10 Tue
oboncery suit Of WIN. II. Peyton, Guardian Nj Nj
V VS. El4,5ell II. Peyton, therein pending, will
- on on Fae,Gay, Isl day OF january next
81. a. Gale by way OF public auction at benIa-
~, Crov6rI's corner. stanton, hkely young
Negro woman ;asaa two CiiliSlfe'' DE-
- :, the estate Of g. &. Peyton, deed
'Fss,rs Cash, or negotiable mute at 1 non'oS'
,rsI, endorsed. for principal ana interest j,ifI
VIZ pse 8 1855. w. II. PEYToN' Com.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
% FURNITURE WARE-RooM, 4 T.
on as good terms as can be purchased IN this ctJ

on as good terms as can be purchased IN THIS CITY
or elsewhere.
A portion of my FURsIrUEEi Is purchased at The
North in rough STATE, and finished here, aid
part is made entirely at my manuac.ory here
ANY article made to order at stOruotice and at the
lowest Gosh price.
He does not consider it necessary to enumerate
the articles. bat would extend az earnest iaYita
to all in search Of FURNITURE. HAIR OR
SHUCX .3LfTIRESSES, UPHOLSTERY
GOODS, &C.. to give him call before pnrcha
sing. as every exerlion will be made to please
ny Repairing Of all kiods DONE al reasonable
prices. r. c. HOWE.
200 .lIaia ST.. bes,oeeu 9th and lOM Sls.
Richmond. April %, lSj5.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
e1, Notice TO Merchants, "a;
Y@S FARMER 81 OTEGtsS,g o.

VISITING RICHMOND THIS FALL.
I WOULD most respectfully cali the attention OF
L Merchants, Farmers and others visiting Richmond
this fall TO my large aad general assortment OF
BOOTS, SHOES. TRUNKS. C.4RPET-
BaGS. T,4LISES, &C..
all Of which have been selected by myself this season.
with great care and mostly purchased for cash ila l.
ter rnyscli that give great inducements 10 az III
want of Goods in my line, any other house. ei'a .s
North or Soath; either wholesale or retail ~ W.
package or dozen-and certainly at prices that cannot
fail 70 please e Call and examine for yourselves at
ALEX. HILLS, No. l27. Main ST.,
Richmond, Va, Manufacturer ana
Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Trunks car
pet Bags, Valises, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
T.arA f1~ Sale.

nvo-r b,var sold M uan;aton on the day heretofore
~ ",iyeis.d, nov odor itot private sale 1t .es y
,lss ,,es, aa ?.a ; ... 'i III z,E5 wi,h
70, ~ ,ycu,ats Persons wishing 10 purchase
az inT'Se" SeS"'' ''' WM SHIRLEY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
WIN. CHAPMAN,

GRADUATE of the Baltimore College of Dental Sur
u gerry having returned 10 Augusta resumes the prac-
e of his Persons wishing information as 10
qualifications are respectful referred to the FacGlty
Post Office address, Ciine's Aii or 9jt Sidney
March S, l5ll.- tchd Sep ~
FEW mole Of those beautiful Dress Goods for sale
y BY NELSON s. BAYLOR,
stauaton. NoY IL, 1885. Opposite Va, Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
TO the Lovers Of Good Tobacco :.
JOHN e. EVANS

EEAS just received at his old stand, immediate.
1 4 y opposite the Old Post Office, a fac and
choice lot of TOBACCO. which he is prepared
to sell at from cents to 81 per pound.
Also Pipes, Pipe-stems, Snuff Boxes, Backing,
Matches, Ink. Sc, &c.
Stanton, Nov Is, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
p,;re Vinegar.

TIERcEs made FROM the gsnnns Grab sSa At'e ~ and
y warranted pare j. BRANphhci'1 - ~
siauntoa, Oct. 10, lSas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
staunt0n, Nov. q, l5j5.

IN Anris.a County Court Clerks Office, July ID,
] 1850, this Agreement between Philip O. j. burweii
az on par; and James D. Duncan oil the otherpar,
,os this G presented in the Office aforesaid, and tc-
by the said James D. Duncan before me,
Deputy Clerk of said Court aud admitted 70 record as
10 him. Teste w. A. BURNETT, ID. Z.
Nov o. lSj5.-6t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
,,,o1-prryT mp SAFE

vaYUApLE PROPERTY FOR SALE e.
oa ,Ss New Hope road, purchased BY hir OF D,
Cm,1 The Lc contains 81 Acres ana talre S5 5,i On
:. ,,f,rtablc Iog House. Sable, Wdsoa 4dGhs'
~ Iti, one OF the best stands Tor " asOn- Wa
t@, n ,ba county ANY oac desiring to PurchaSg WI.
s me Oh he premises prepared to sell at f9asogsOe
price. co.. 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
DIR. JAMES JOHNSTON.

Jul JUDI uUU UkOUauIfOuk 0S.10zpVj
aEAfING been located permanently in Staun->
AZ ton for the last four years, would respectfully
inform his friends aud the public generally, that
he still continues to practice Dentistry in all its
various branches. with the stficest regard to dr-
rability and usefulness.
Office on the south side of Main Street, oppo--
site the old Spectator Office.
Stanton, Nov. 90, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS,
sT UNION, VA.
JAMES G. MARQUIS.

HAS just received from the North most splen
Il 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 chaste designs for Cemetery purposes,
with LAMBS carved TO lay on the top. Pastery,
Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. he
Aatters himself to do as good work as any in Vir
ginia. and certainly the best that can be done IN
the county Carving and Lettering done IN the
naatest and best manner. and not scratched on as
is done by those who attempt to 90 that which
they know nothing about He hopes from his
long experience at the business and doing good
work. to merit liberal share Of the patronage
which has been extended to hin for the last four
years in this place.
All orders from The country will receive prompt
attention.
May IL, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
C0.,PARTNERSnIP.

THIS instrument made and dated the 18Th day oil june
1855, between Philip .. l.. Burwe OF the one part
and James D. Duncan of the other part wtnesseth an
between them as follows, VIZ The Said
Brwell and Duncan have this day agreed to form I'm
tied partnership in conformity with the l4oth chaplero
The new. Code of Virginia in which the said James D.
Duncan is 10 be the general partner, and the sad ~
L. Brrwe the special partner whose contributions OF
in mart IS 10 be FIVE hundred dollars. As general part
MGR the said Duncan make all the purchases and
os and transact all the business of the concern, deyo-
fins his whole time aud all his energies and skill TO the
rG,,o,on of its interests But the said Burwe may at
lis nesure have access TO the books papers OF the
concern, and rive advice in relation TO its management
Ear ms such examination and advice may be authorized
by fine provisions Of the law respecting limited partner
ships The term of co-partuey is three years from anu
after the LIST day july 1855. Thepacc OF business IS
Stanton Virginia and the business itseii the manuac
lure and sale Of all kinds of Hats, Caps &c Whatever
GOODS the said Burgcll or said Duncan may purchase
from the concern shall be charged 10 them At cost with
ont per cenage OF profit. The social property snail OF
course be bound in The first plac for ali the social debts
and engagements then for the $500 contributed or put
in by said Burwcll without interest, except from the
expiration Of the terra Of parnery and the clear eX
ees or profits divided equally between the parties and
no charge is to be made By said Duncan for his services
other than his equal share Of the profits but shop rent
hire Of hands and other usual incidental charges are Of
course 10 be met By the concern.
The business is to be done in the name OF James ~;
Duncan, the sole general parter. In testimony OF
which the said parties have hereto set their hands ana
seals III. day and year first above written
p c. +. BUR WELL, seal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Every Day Brings Something New.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TOBACCO STORE.

! door West Of z H. Gushing 4 Co.,
sgAS Just opened with splendid stock ,compri-
q sing everyartmIe in the Tobaccol Inc. 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 Ut
the country.
CIGARS Of various qualities and prices, wlb
be sold by the box brGch or less numbers Is des'r
ed. The following list is portion Of the dIHef
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
HHTII II, f0O0' y
TIE FURNITURE BAZAAR,
No. a0D MAIN STEEET,
Next Door Below DIR. Wayps Once,
ggad,zN3assN va.

EhENzafaS1.N Evt 42'
GRATEFUL Tor the LIBERAL encouragement al
w ready bestowed the subscriber would respect
fully inform his friends and the public, that hav-
Ing increased facilities fof manufacturing, he Is
now better prepared than eyer before to supply all
who may need, with coery article 10 be found IN
LIST class
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
ALBENsARLE 81 BSC hNSHAN
or a rYEy OFT = les,

Richmond, Sept. u, 1856.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-28
To Merchants, Planters
and Others.

THE undersigned, formerly Of New
Il, York City, but now permanent resi-
dent of Charleston, am prepared to do any
thing in the line Of General Agency and
Commission business entrusted to me. I
will make purchases of Dry Goods Groce-
rlcs, Hardware, Boots, Shoes, Fancy Goods,
Drugs, Paints, Oils, Fruit. Jewelry, Confcc-
tionery, Books, Stationery, Liquors, Cloth
Ilg, or anything else that can be Obtained
either in this city or New York, Boston or
Philadelphia, and on rs good terms, if not
better, than the Merchants or Planters them
selves could buy them, thereby saving them
the necessary exOrbitant expenses ATTENDING
visit to this city. will attend personally
to the packing and shipment of goods there
by avoiding any mistakes or damage.
will also attend promptly to any Banking or
Insurance business that I NAV be favored
with. and will make payment of debts
From my long experience in II general mer.
camille business, am fully convinced that
l can give perfect siti>fciion, and suit the
most instdious i,stc IN NV selections. Fo,
my services shall require II mudvratc com.
mission, according to The nature Of the baSi
ness.
DAVID VI. GAZIAY,
Office over Birds Store. 225 King St,
Charleston, s. G.
Jan24 4s Iv
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STATE OF SOUTH.CARCLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

J0hp &. Crowder, who is in the custody
of the Sheriff of Lancaster District. by virtu.
of n writ of caDias ad Satistdcicndu,n. at the
suit of George Alden, having filed in my
office, together with u sceduIe, on oAth, Of
his whole estate and effects, bis Petition to
the Court of Common Pleas, PRAYING that
he may be admitted 20 the benefit of the Act
of the General Assembly made for the re-
lief Of insol"cnt debtors, it is ordered that
the said George Alden, and all other the
creditors to whom the said John G. Crowder
is "nywisc indebted, be, and they are hereby,
summoned, and have notice to appear before
the said COnrt nt Lancaster Court. on The
Monday the 10 day of March next, to sh.w
cause, if any they can, why the prayer of the
petition aforesaid should not be granted.
J. A. STEWMAN, Clerk.
Office Qf Common Pleas
Lancaster Dist, 10th Dec. lS54}
Dec 20 "a 3m pf $40
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Notice.

| have received orders from Mr.. n.
Mayblum 10 put ali the Notes and ac-
counts, that he left in 10Y hands, in suit
for collection. But in lieu Of that have
concluded to take the responsibility upon
myself and say to those thus indebted TO
him tc come forward and settle, AMI will
make discount of fiee per cent on all
sums paid to me from the present time
until the 25th Of March next.
Also, promise TO attend Court at
Lancaster on Monday and Tuesday to
wait upon all who may be ready to rnake
settlement.
N. MAYBLUM.
Per WM. RoBERTScN, Agent,
Feb 2s, Il
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-28
THE
THE
Wq..aprrEEIF @Tp g TTrF8
ENGLAND.

An Exposition Of the Condition and Treat
mcnt Of the Laboring Glasses in the Fac.
tories and Coal Mines of Great Britain
Compiled from Official Documents, by
John G. Golden.
III illustrations, muslin, 500 PIP, I2mo
Price Sl rs
IL Is capita! book, and entitled to a place
in every mans library. York Mirror
Great Britain. ought to be ashamed to talk
OF anericin slavery, so lsng ~ her factories
continue TO b. ssenrs of such horrible dep.
rad ,tion and suffering ALbany Argus.
Here is u book which not onIv carries
Che war into Africa, but absolutely belabor-
nation most zealously with the cudpels
provided by itself-Arthur's Hume Gazsffs
We confess that the revelations here
male ere perfectl.' appalling. Utica Her.
dh
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-28
Steam Saw Null.

The Subscriber wishes respectfully to give 10.
tice that he has Removed his Steam Saw Mill,
and erected it anew. Ii is now situated within
few yards Of the Stage road from Lancaster to
Camden, about ak miles from the former place
IL is now in operation aud in good order, having
botha new engine anda new saw. The lumber 10
OF an excellent quality, bieng sawed out of the
very best Of timber, and win be sold at moderate
prices. Mr.. A. Kcebler, an efficient manager,
will be found at the mill and will be happy to ac-
commodatc all persons disposed 70 favor him
with their patronage.
Bills for any quantity oflumber will be filed
at short notice. JAS. NJ. INGRAM.
march 20. IL
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LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
81 Coin SrRsrr
G. II l. S T f r.
Carriage Factory.

oHEy The undersigned is now pre-
GSS9ST pared to manufacture, at his
A---New Establishment in Chester
vile, all kinds of CARRIAGES adapted
to our rough aud hilIy country, and of the
best Materials. lie would suggest as al
most every man in the up-country is more
or less ju Ige Of timber, before you buy
or order Carriage, no matter where, look
around and see what sort of Lumber the
builder has and in what condition it is kept.
The Carriage. Maker may Lie, Boast or
BlusLer es much as he pleases, but the grand
secret of carriage. making lies in the LUM-
BER-pile.
TO buy a cheap Negro, Horse or Car.
rage. is to verify the cid adage: Psnny
,oise and Pound foolish. Give me fair price
for my work, and then If IL is not made
right, hold me responsible.
II it We're not for Paint, Putty and Cine,
What would we poor Carriag gr- Makers do d!
c. +. HOIST.
Chester, Jan. 81, 1855. 40 tf
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HE T LANCASTER LEDGER
STATE Q! Of SOUTH SOU! 4 CAROLINA. 9
LANCASTER DISTRIC,E

In The Common Pleas.
John Adams
Jonathan Mackey.
Whereas the plaintiff did on the l4th
day Of October, lSa4, file his declaration
against the defendant, who (as it is saidO u
absent from, and without the limits of this
State, and has neither wife nor attorney
known within the same, upon whom copy
or the said declaration might be served 1t
is thercfarc ordered, that the said defendant
do appear and plead to the said declaration
on or before the 18th day Of October, which
will be in the year of our Lord, one thou
sand eight hundred and 6fty-fve, otherwise
hnai and absolute judgment will then be
given and awarded against him.
J. A. STEWMAN, Clerk.
Clerks Office. l4th Oct. 1854.
Lancaster District
Oct l8 35-lyld Pr. Fee $40