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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

GABRIEL HiRSH having returned from The
u "West," has fur sale every article the finest
and best. He particularly invites attention to his
large supply Of articles suitable for holiday pres
ents. He will not attempt to enumerate them,
but the public may calculate upon finding 4, kis
store almost everything in the fancy and variety
line.
N. B. He has purchased the eniile inietosl &C
Mason Hirsh in the sure, nclsding accounts, .sa
will be responsible for all debts.
Staunton, Dec. %, 1854,
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Profitable & Honorable Emplovment !

yHNHE subscriber is DESTROYS of securing the ser
4 vices of one or more Agents in every county
and town in the Union The business is easy
and light and eau be attended to by any one. A
capital of only S. will be required, and any man
Of ordinary energy can clear from five to eight
dollsrs per day at it. Full particulars, and all ne
cessary information will be given by addressing
the subscriber. For the purpose of covering post
ages and expense of correspondence, persons ap-
plying, will be expected to enclose in their appli-
cation TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Gin cash or
postage stamps.) or their application will not he
answered. Direct w. A. KINSLER,
Feb. Z, lo55.-Sts. Box COL, Phila., Pa.
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EHouse and Got for Sale.

,sNHE subscriber will offer for sale on Saturday
the 18th day of February next, in the town
offspring Hill, a good two story Dwelling 49,.
House. and Lot-with good Smoke Gs@ IN
house, Shop, and Stable thereon. Also, asgs#s
at the same time and place quality of
Household and Kitchen Furniture of various kinds
Terms will be accommodating, and made known
on The day of sale.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
CHARLES VI. BURGESS.
10EE
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CORN SHELTERS.
CHEESE AWD sALnEoM
z. Cd. Cd. y.

Z. Cd. q. T..
A FULL meeting Of Stanton Lodge, No. 45.
IA |. o. o. f. is desired in the Hall on Thurs
day evening the 9Th February, as business oil
Importance will be considered
Feb Ia, 1855. BY order of the Lodge.
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Co. FOR BRONCHITIS, THROAT DISEASES,
HACKING COUGH, and the effects OF imprGdent use
of NIcrcury.-No medicine has ever been diScoyGreu
ture,
Throat diseases produced By salvation, Hacking
Cough, Bronchial Affections, Liver Disease Neuralgia
and Rheumatism, have all been relieved and cured IN
wonderful manner, by the great purifier oil the oioou
Cartcr's Spanish Mixture. :,
The case of MIR. r. II. Ramsey alone should satisfy
any who doubt Gail Oh the Agent and procure pam
phlct containing cures, which Will astound YOU
- See advertisement.
Jan. 81, lS55.-lm.
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Dr. Ho9RmGs German Bhters arc Justly reckoned
among our most valuable medicines. In cases OF Dys-
pcpsa it acts like magic strengthening the tone OF the
stomach stimulating the digestive powers, and giving
ruddy health to the check aud brightness to the eye
There are thousands in this community who can testify
their virtues and thousands will hereafter add their
testimony DIR. c. NJ, jackson, 10 Arch st. below
Sixth, Philadelphia, prepares this valuable article
Feb. IA, l555,--2w.
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REMOVAL.
SELLING OFF AT AND UNDER COST
u n p 81 a @ TT


TIME subscriber being abnut to remove in few
weeks to Richmond, in order 10 tighten his
stock and breakage, will rive such bargains of
CHINA, CROCKERY and GLASS; ware
as will nc, be got again in Siaunton. Those
Handsome Gold Band and other China Tea Sets
are going fast-he has still Two sets left, aud one
White Granite Dinner Set. In fact such are the
bargains that even persuns not in want have laid
in stock lie has also on hands some Trays,
Walters. Knives and Forks, Lamps, CandestickS.
Looking Glasses. Fancy Work Boxes, Casters,
Tea and Table Spoons, with a great variety OF
other goods TOO numerous ior insertion. Call at
the Store nearly opposite Morris s. Goodies under
the Vind;cator Newspaper Office, main street.
Stanton, Feb. 7. 1855. l.. S. HiCKSON.
A few Barrel and Box Churns, and lot of
common Crochery, which he will sell low to deal
erS.
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vALUARLg FARM FOR SALE,

RY authority of the last will and testament of
Ed Reuben H. Overholt, decd, we will offer al
public auction on the premises, Wednesday The
2Sth day Of February neat, the farm on which the
deceased resided lying in Augusta county, five
miles west of Waynesborough, and on the road
leading from Waynesborough TO Greenville. The
tract contains 290 ACRES Of LAND, of which
about LOO acres are cleared and in good state
of cultivation, the most of it well set in clover
and timothy. about AZ acres sowed in wheat and
rye, and the residue we'll Timbered The equal
ty of the soil is productive lime stone little
mixed with sand, the snbsoil good clay, lies beau
tifLlly. There is on it about 10 acres Of Mead
ow, and an Orchard. The buildings consist Of a
comfortable Dwelling House and Kitchen, and
all other necessary out houses, which are all new
an excellent Barn. GranaFy and Spring, near The
house. Gates and fences on this farm are all in
good order.
Terms will be made liberal to suit purchasers,
and made known on day Of sale. Possession Civ
en- Immediately.
MARTIN COYNER, }. Ex'ors of r. II.
HENRY COYNER, { Overholt, decd.
Jan 81 lS55-tds
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TIE TRUTH, BY ITEM OF TRUTH

Concerning Sellers Vcrmifagc A single vial produ-
cling wonders. Read the following from the Rev S.
wakefield, Pastor of the L,berty Street Methodist E
piscopal Church.
PirrssuRG March s, lS47.
Mr.. r. E. SELLERS 1T is from a Of duty, as
well as with great pleasure that bear testimony to the
virtue Of your Justly celebrated Vermfagc. procured
single boe, and gave it 10 three OF my children, who
had been i'll for several weeks. The eldest
years old; the next four, and the youngest eighteen
faonths The first passed fifty six worms, the second
forty-scven aud the third considerable number, not
distinctly recollectcd Since thea, they have been doing
we'll and are now in good health.
Yours responsibility S. WAKEFIELD
Prepared aud sold by il. L. SELLERS Y Co, Pitts
burg Pa and for sale By LAIRD & TeiMBLE and Il. p.
& j. b. EsERloGE, Staunton, aud by Druggists general
ly.
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look TO YOur HMterest.

WYE are furnishing at The cd Market House
w twice week, the very best MEATS
which the country can afford. We intend to sat
sfy all both as to quality and terms. We have
unusual facilities ior making good our pledges, and
all we ask of the public is 10 try us. If our pa
irons send servants they may rely on good meas
ure and meat.
MAG. w. s. w. BELL CRAWFORD.
Feb. IA, lS55.-U. r. and A. copy.
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LAND FOR SALE,

yN7ILL be sold at public sale, on Saturday The
w 10Th day of March neat, tract of land be-
longing to the estate of Joseph Thomas, deed. ly-
ing on Christians Creek, in Augusta county, Va,
adjoining lands with Col. Alex. Robertson, John
w. Depriest Martin CARRIER and others, CONTAIN
inc n ACRES, with tolerable improvements,
and good young orchard. Sale to commence al
II O'Clock 4. NJ Terms made known on day OF
sale. Possession will be given Immediately.
JAMES ARMSTRONG, Ex'or.
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yENTlIS institution will receive sums s, E,9ney
D. not less than S. on deposit, for which interest
will be paid at rates fixed by the constitution
Deposits can be drawn ont at any time after hi
teen days notice. NOTES FOR DISCOUNT
must be made payable at the Central Bank ofVir-
ginia, and dated on Tuesday the week they are
presented The Board of Directors meet each
Monday night at early candle light Office Of the
Bank at the Hardware Store of Watts s. Rich
ards. r.. e. RICHARDS, treasurer
Staunton, Feb. Z, 1855.
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NEW RSdSassAS
EUST received at Gresham's Agency, opposite
~ Virginia Hoel
RUTH HALL, by Fanny Fern, fourth sup
ply Just to hand price 81 %.
MY COURTSHiP, and its Consequences, by
Chevaer Wikof-price. in cloth, 81 %.
HAGAR, the MARTYR, or Passion and Re-
atty, by Mrs. Siephens-Sl %.
VIRGINIA COMEDIANS-S! 90.
GODEY'S LADIES' BOOK for February.
HARPER'S MAGAZINE -
GRAHAM'S +"
BALLOONS DOLLAR MONTHLY
For any and evefythngi in the Book, Magazine,
Newspaper, Periodical and Cheap Publication
line, call or send to
THOS. IL. GRESHAM'S Agency.
Opposite Virginia Hotel.
Stanton, Jan. 81, 1855.
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Es1EEb.

In this city, on Tuesday ing last, after short
Illness Mr. JASPER SNYDER, aged GO years.
The deceased was a native OF Augusta county, Virgin,
ia but came west at an early day and settled at Hami
ton Butler county, Ohio and removed from that place
TO this city, less Dian years ago. Since his residence
in our place he had by his urbapty ofmanners secured
the respect aud esteem of large circle offends The
deceased had been worthy member of the Methodist
Church for the last tweay years and his end was but
type of his life peaceful and with the full assurance that
his faith was well founded. He was one of Gods
blest works, an homes, man.-Barlingtoa (Ioca) Ga
sette, January %.
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Staunton. Feb. IA. 1855.
Trustees Sale.

nN Saturday tie 24th Of This month we will Of
W Ter at public auction in Stanton, an interest
Of s,co serenths in House and Lot in that part OF
stanton known as .'Newtown," and occupied by
Matthew hurry. The purchaser can readily
procure partition of this property, by application
to the Circuit Court
Terms cash-or a well endorsed negotiable note
at sixty days, interest added.
IMB0DEN & McCUE, Trustees
Feb. 7, 1866 tbs. of VIM. Kyle.
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EXTRA BARGAINSl

WHITE s. PATTON have just received ad
w ditional supplies CT Prints, Callcoes, Brown
Cottons, Bleached Sheeliug and Shir'ing; 500
lbs. prime Cotton Yarns, and many other goods !;
and they DESTROYS of closing out their stock
in view of Spring business, will sell until the
LIST April Extraordinary Bargains. Many goods,
such as Carpetings. Sc. at cost or less.
Stauntun, Feb. Z, IS5j.-V. and A. copy.
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NOTICE,

ALL persons indebted by bond or otherwise 10
n the Estate of James Nelson or j. & A. F.
Nelson. are requested to make arrangements for an
immediate settlement, as further indulgence can
not be given. Purchasers at the sale of property
belonging to James s A. f. Nelson last July, are
hereby notified that their bonds are due, and
prompt payment Of them will be expected.
WIN. j. NELSON, Exor.
Inn 81 1875 st
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Notice 10 western Merchants
=. si;J.Si7 ss.sa. % IL
4s,,St.7 49, - = Z ~

DERSONS who ship Goods from the Nothern
Cities can send them direct to their deStna-
ton by consgnng them to Stephen Hunter, Cen
era Freight Agent, at Richmond; it being dis
tincly understood that Bills Of lading be sent pre-
vous stating the amount offreight on such goods
to Richmond If this is done the goods will be
forwarded direct to the nearest depot-and the
whole charge collected there If The bills Of la
ding are not sent this Company will not forward
the goods until the bills for Freight to his City
are 6 lIccted, and oRcourse will not be responsible
for loss and must charge an extra price for stor-
age. Ii. u. NiillCCMB,
Sdp't Transportation.
Va. G.. Il. r. Co.
Jan. 81. lS55.-3m.-Rep and Amer. copy.
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NOTICE.
ANOTHER LARGE SUPPLY OF
NEW MUSIC,

lust received at Gresham's Agency, opposite
- Virginia Hotel, consisting of
PoIkas, VALUES. Marches, Ballads, Airs, Rondos,
Quadriles, Galops, &C., &c.
Also, Violin, Flute, Guitar and Accordion In
structois. Call or send to
Il. II. GRESHAM'S Agency,
Opposite Virginia Hotel.
Staunton. Jan. 81, 1855.
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o. USE HAMProS's YEeETADLn TINcruRE,.n!a'e
you Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Nervous DepI,l'y'
Diseases Of the Kidneys, any Loss of Power ana DIS
arrangement of the system? We but point you 10 inc
thousands who have used the GREAT lNVidoRAIoN.
In proof say above we refer you to "Hamp-
tons Vegetable Tincure,' and its effects.
o. See advertisement.
Sent IA 1884
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

NE IA IIN U UT L Il UU y 1,
WYE have still on hand a very large and
w well assorted stock of Clothing, suitable for
the season which we will sell, in order to get them
off. At Prime Cost. We will sell them for cash.
and for cash only. CASH buyers find inducements
to call on US.
GOODMAN, ROSENIVALD & CO.
Stauuton, Jan. 10, le55.-V and M. copy.
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New Let Of GHoYes.

NEEN'S Buckskin Gloves, lined, Berlin Beaver
1vA Flcecy Silk Gloves, Mems Kid Gloves,
white and colored Silk Gloves, Boys and Misses
Lined Berlin Gloves, Ladies' FIeecy lined Silk
and Riding Gloves, and Kid Gloves, with a vari-
ETY. of other kinds. very cheap. at
GEO. w. SMITHS, Main Street.
Staunton. Feb 7, 1855.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

EETE would take this method Of giving notice
w to the public that wo have purchased OF
Jno. NJ Krider, the right of using and selling his
"FoRM TaANspER" for Drafting garments, in the
Counties of Pendleton, Highland, Bath Rock
bridge, and Augusta, and sinai! be pleased TO fur
nisi all persons with Instruments and Directions
for using the same, which will enable them never
to make Il miss fit. A. n. TAYLOR co.
Feb. Ia, S55.-4w.
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FRESH GROCERIES.

lust received and for sale at the lowest cash
- prices. large stock of FRESH GROCE-
RES, consisting of Porto Rico, Clarified, .Nec
Orleans, Crushed and Pnicsrised Sugars; Jdca,
Rio, Laguya. and st. Domingo Golfers; Impe-
rial, Young Hyson and Black Tea; Olice Syrup
.Holasscs; Bright Sdgar House do !; Crackers,
Cheese .Mackael. Herring, salt, Rice. Sc
Also all kinds of Tobacco and Segars, and every
thing usually kept in Confectinnary Establish
ment. Thankful for past favors, the subscriber
respectfully socis a continuance of public pat
ronage at tae old stand, corner of the Court house
Alley. ID. A. PFTMAN.
Staunton. Jan. 81 lS54.-3ts
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Sale of Nelson Land.

10y virtue of decrea order Of The Circuit
IL Court Of Augusta county, rendered at the
June Term, 1854, in the case Of Swoope Ell ais.
VS. Baskins cl ais, shall proceed TO sell at public
auction, on the premises, on Friday the 10Th Of
February, 1855, the Tract of Land belonging 10
the estate of Thomas s. Baskins. decd, and
known as the PETER .M4RTI.N TRACT.
This Farm contains 2a5 ACRES, is situated on
the North Fork of Rockfish River, within seven
or eight miles of the Virginia Central Railroad.
and one mile of the Howardsville and AiddlebrOok
Turnpike. 1t is abundanily supplied with timber
and water, and the soil inferior TO none in that
part of the State. The land is gently rolling, and
much of it is RIVER Low GROUNDS.
The improvements are comfor- ~
table and roomy Dwelling and me- n EaTI41s
ceSsary out houses large and cam ESS - "a
paratively new Barn, Stables &C.. +ss ssssggss9ss
and convenient TO the house one of the best Apple
Orchards in the County. Immediately on the
North Carolina Road, and part Of this property,
are a new Backsmh's Shop and Dwelling con
neced Herewith. Immediate possession given.
Terms Of Sale.-A hand payment to defray ex-
pensps of SALE The balance on credit OF one.
two and three years-lhe purchaser giving bond
and personal security. and the title retained as III
innate security till the payment of all the pur-
chase money JOHN Fl. McCUE.
Comm'r. Of The Court.
n B.-All persons indebted to me as the Trus-
tee of T. S. Baskins on account of the sale OF per-
sonal property. are expected to make payment on
the day of sale: longer indulgence cannot be Civ
en-. j. II. NJ.
Jan. 8, 1856. -tds.-Char. Advo. copy.
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Look TO Your Interest.

ONE dollar saved is two made. The under
~ signed having very large stock Of WGIes
Clothing on hand yet, and wanting to close them
out belofe spring, they have concluded to sell the
remainder of their stock at first cost SO any body
wanting to purchase, can save money by calling
on the undersigned. NJ HIRSlI & co.
Staunton, JAM "a, 1865.
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Tralsf Sale.

pursuance of deed of executed to the under,
signed by B. w. Bxby, and Of record in the Clerk's
Office of Augusta County Court, will proceed on Sat-
urday the 9th day Of December next, sell in StaGa
ton the residence of said Bxby, the following proF
crty One BILLIARD TABLE and appurtcnanccs th.
stock of Confectionery, being all the Of said
Bixby; and also all the Household and Kitchen FUR
NITURE belonging to the said Bixby.
Terms Cash. VIM, CRAIG, Trustee. r
Stanton. Nov. s. 1854,
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HOUSE AND LOT IN CHURCHVILLE
ENs. Sale.

HAVING determined to change my residence,
H | will sell my House ard Lot, situated in
Churchville, upon reasonable and accommodating
terms. The house is new, having been erected
within the year, and contains five rooms sxels.
sive of tho basement. There is on the 10, nor.
er failing 6pRlNa ofgood gater. For further pat
tculars apply to the subscriber. at Churchvile,
Dec. 2S-tIMs JOHN b. OUTDOOR
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A Nsus5c-r'eacI,cr Wanted.

's>HE Principal of the Buchanan Female Insii-
tute wishes to engage Music Teacher. A
Lady well qualified to discharge the duties in this
department, and to assist with the junior classes.
will hear of desirable situation by addressing
The Principal of the Buchanan Female lnsil-
tute. Pattonsburg p. o., Boteiourt county, Va"
Her services are required immediately.
Feb I lS55=2t
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Lost EEGGs {!

STRAYED from the subscribers farm on the
- east side of South River. near Mr.. David Ran
kin's, A SOW and 10 SHOATS. Thee sow and
six of the shoats are spotted black and white. and
four of the shoats entirely white. marked with a
half crop in the left ear. A liberal reward will be
given to any one who will furnish information as
to where they can be found Address The subscri-
Der at Barterbronk HENRY DEDRiCK.
Feb. IA, lS55.-3t%
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pARM DOOR ROLLERS.

a NEW article that for economy and convent
"A ence must take the place of hinges for barn
doors. wherever known. The attention of persons
building or repairing is invited:
GEO. F. PRICE.
Staunton. Feb. T, l855.-V. and A. copy.
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MNEW EpasNXES

Jan. 81, lS55.-3m.-Rep. and Amer. copy
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DALLEY's ENGLISH GRANIMARs, Just Publish
ID cd, Tenth Edition, by

- cd, Ientn EditiOn, Dy
LIPPINCO'TT, GRAMBO & CO.,
PHILADELPHIA.
The attention ofTcachcrs and School Commissioners
is invited these Grammars the Primary for beginners,
and the Manual for higher classes. They have been liz
troduccd with unprecedented SUCCESS the tenth thou
sand now on sale the first year testifies.
Superior to any Grammar now before the public
DR.. w. II. McGufey.
Admirably adapted for the of Schools and Acadc-
miles, The best exposition Of the principles and consruc-
ton of the English language with which We arc acquaint
cd 1t has done all that Grammar can educational
Intclligeucer.
As approximation TO perfection as is likely to
be reached -Christian Mirror.
A luminous view of English Grammar.-Rev. DR..
Chester Dewey.
The "Book Of the Agc in this important department
Richmond Wing.
The very best elementary treatise on English Gram
mar which has come under our notce-Southern Pres
byterian Review.
Possesses, my judgment, claims superior to any 9TH
cr.-Rcv. DR.. Talmage, Ga.
Destined, think and that dcscrvcdly, to supercedc
all other Grammars.--Dr. b. NJ Smith.
Just such work the teacher wishes to put into the
hands of his pupil.-Prof. j. L. Campbell.
Simple an elementary work and suited to complete
the education of the English scholar Rev. ]. Greer
Resolved, that Baley's Grammar be used in the Pub
lie Schools Of Philadelphia Board Of Controllers.
Nov. !, 1854.
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FOIe RENT.

A TILT HAMMER and Blacksmith Shot,
IA together with Dwelling House. The prop
ery is situated miles north of Middebrook, and
is one Of the best stands for blacksmith in the
county. Possession given on the LIST day Of March,
Any one wishing to rent such property will apply
to w. S. SPR0UL.
Ian 81 IS55 O.
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w d gp sF3NSS-

On Thursday the LIST inst, by the Rev. VIM. H. Pen
dleton, Mr. JoHN Z. CRAWFORD. Of Lynchburg, to
Miss LAURA daughter Of the late George Nicholson, Of
Stanton.
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Augusta Female Seminary.

TNHE Trustees of The Augusta Female Senina.
n ry are requested to meet at the Seminary
building, for short time. on Monday, the 10Th
inst (Court day. at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Business is of great Importance to the Sem
mary, and it is very necessary that there shall be
a full meeting of the Board.
FRANCIS MCFARLAND, Pres't.
Feb IA, 1855.
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AUrusTA SAVINGS BANK.

Feb. IA, IS55.-tds.
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MINISTER TO SPAIN.-It appears from an ex-
PLANTATION made in the House OF Representatives, on
Friday by Mr.. breckenridge that his nomination
as Minister tn Spain was made without his knowl-
edge or application and that he has declined it
The Hon. gentleman did not explain his reasons
for this unexpected course.
The Hon. A. c. Dodge at present u S, SEN
ator from Iowa, has been nominated to the post
declined by Mr.. b., and has been confirmed by
the Senate.
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MORE CHEAP FURNITURE.

I AM this day receiving from Boston and New
York, IL Sofas. 6 doz. Mahogany Parur
Chairs. IL Large Mahogany Rocking Chairs, Ii
doz. Cane Seat Chairs, and large number OF
Rocking Chairs from 2 to dollars piece. be-
sides any quantity of Bureaus a fine lot Of Cen
ire and Sofa Tables, and lois of other furniture
that can't be beat; for sale as low as The same ar
ticles can BIO had al the North.
A. u. CHANDLER.
p. S.-Underiaking promptly attended to-
Metallic cases always on hand A. ID. G..
Staunton, Jan. II, 1855.
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Sell I'm = = 6 Q S r
poruoiosI parrajnal

a. a eS1IIo 3.6tE o VILE
yYNIIE subscribers, wishing 10 reduce their stock,
a. to prepare for the approaching season, take
this method Of informing the public that they will
sell at prime cost for CASH only, up TO the goth
of March, their stock of Mouslins, Plaids. Meri-
noes. Silks. Cassmeres, Cloths and Vesiings.
Positively no goods booked unless at a profit.
NELSON s BAYLOR.