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$4,000 Gifts for the People.
VIE G / N A ART UNI 10 n
Eecry body hacing Ticket gets an Engraving
Worth One Dollar in addition 10 q chance

Eccry body hacing q Ticket gets an Engraving
a0orth One Dollar in addition to chance
IN the Distribution Of the Gyts.
"A MID the numerous Gift Distributions spring
IA ing up in various States, the Propretors q
the above beg leave to submit one which they hope
will prove not unacceptable to Virginans. The
money at least is confined to home circulation, a
consideration worth something in eight times
1t makes small drafts on the pccket-giveS every
man positive equivalent for his money, and E.
quail chance with the rest for valuable gift. As
soon as the Tickets are sold the following Bril-
liant Schedule of valuable property Will be dis
trlbuted IN Gifts to the Ticket holders, by com
mlttee OF SIX managers, gentlemen OF well known
and anlmpeachable character
r Farm, 200 Acres, in Lynn county,
Missouri, worth $l5OO
Two story Brick House and Lot, in
Petersburg, Hardy CO., Va, 1900
Splendid Gold Watches, worth Sl25, 625
90 Excellent Silver do, " IS, 500
40 Rich and Beautiful Shawls, N 10, 600
100 Ladies' Gold Breastpins, :" 5, 500
100 Gents s. Sc 3, 500
100 Gifts of S. each, to BE paid in store
goods, from the Propretors' large as
sortment kept constantly on hand 500
500 Gold Pens in silver cases, worth S2z, 1850
500 g Rings, 2, 1000
1864 Silver Pencils, II, 1896
Every body by paying ONE DOLLAR will re-
ceive certificate of membership, emitting him to
a handsome large photographic Engraving of
WASHINGTON IND ARMY 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 to
hang up in the parlor of every American. Each
subscriber will also be entitled to an equal share
in the Distribution of the Gifts The Engravings
can be sent by mail, and we will commence delv-
ering them rs soon as received. We have en-
ployed an ARTIST who is already engaged in
getting them up.
o. For Particulars, Tickets, &c., call upon or
address, postpaid, the Proprietors at Seymours-
vile, Hardy co..Fa.
HIGlNBOTHAM s. CO., Propretors.
March %. l655-tf.
o. The Distribution of the Gifts in the above
scheme will take place as soon as $4,000 tickets
have been sold.
o. The Tickets are meeting with a general
acceptance-about 5000 having been already dis
posed of-and we may safely anticipate the Day
of Distribution soon.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CT 6erS' EHHN II a N.E,

" IA " IL MA w IN hn ~ H -
STEINER, BROS. & Co. inform the public that
~ they have removed back to their old stand,
near the Virginia Hotel, and are now regularly
installed in their newly fitted up and handsome
store room. 1t is one Of the most commodous in
the place, and will enable them to exhibit their
goods to great advantage. One 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 heady-.Nade
Clothing ever offered to the people of this coun-
try. Their goods are all of the latest Spring and
Summer fashions and unsurpassed for the beauty
of their taste. They respectfully ask a 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 us up to the LIST
of January, to call and settle their accounts as we
much Iced money.
STEINER, BROS. s, co.
Staunton, April %, 1855.
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CHARLES BENNETT. VIM S. BEERS
BENNETT & BEERS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.

BENNETT & BEERS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
No. l26, Main Street, Richmond, Va.
EgEG leave to call the attention of Country Mer-
~ chants and dealers generally, to their very
heavy stock of DRUGs, MEDIcrNEs, PAINTS, OILS,
Dye Stufs, Window Glass, Putty, Fancy Goods,
and Perfumery, which they are confident they
can and will sell as low, and in some cases
lower than the same can be bought in New York.
Our object is TO sell to cash customers, or those
who pay promptly on the usual credit ANY such
wanting articles in our line, would do well oex-
anime our stock and prices, assuring them that we
can at least save them the expense of freghts and
commissions
Many of our goods were laid in before the late
| advances, and viii be sold at such rates as must
| insure sales.
The quality of all articles warranted. ANY
proving different from what they are represented
can be returned at our expense.
We think it needless to enumerate what we
have on hand. Suffice it to say our stock has been
selected with special reference to the Virginia
and North Carolina trade, and will be found to
comprise any and every article usually sold in
| Drug establishments.
| We are the sole wholesale Agents for the very
popular Blood Purifier, Carriers Spanish MIXTURE,
and many other popular family medicines, at tho
proprietors lowest rates.
BENNETT & BEERS.
Richmond March %, 1853.
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THE AMERICAN HOTEL.
at THE RAILROAD DEPOT,
STAUMTcM. VA.

TNEIIS new and extensive Hotel is just compile
Il ted, and is row open for the reception of Wis
tors. 1t is situated within few yards of the
Railroad Depot, and is convenient DINING
HOUSE for passengers arriving in the cars and
going westward.
j. L. Heiskell & Co.'S daily line of stages to
the White Sulphur Springs, run to and from this
House; and passengers are subjected to no delay.
and are relieved from all trouble in moving their
baggage.
This House is situated in an elevated and COM
mandiHr position, and those who desire to spend
few days in this healthy "City of the Noun
tains," will find that the Propretors have spared
neither pains nor expense to promote the comfort
of their guests.
Good STABLINe has been provided for the coun-
ty and travelling custom.
Our country friends will find a warm welcome
and moderate charges
WM. II. CARRIER & co.
y w I. s s5s sassss; }p,op,is,or..
j. b. BREcKINRIDGE,
Stanton, July 5. lS54.-tf-V. and NJ. COPY
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Another Arrival

NE Scarce Goods, black Italian and Tafeta Silks
guard Table Linens, cheap Ginghams at l2g cts Cot
ton Hose, Linen Handkerchief Collars Under Sleeves
Ribbons, plain and fancy Ruches sc. &C. also a lot of
new Prints and Cacoes all at very reduced prices at
WHITE & PATRONS.
Stanton, July IS, 1S55.-A. & V. COPY
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N ELS0N & BAYLOR,
Opposite Virginia Hotel.


SPRING AND SUIGMER GOODS.
WYE are now in receipt of general and well
w selected stock of Spring and Summer Dry
Goods, which will compare with any in the mar
ket in variety, style and price.
Ladies' Dress Goods.-Plain Tyroleans, Solid
Colored Shallies, Plaid ditto. Embroidered Ga
zombrics. Plain and Striped Bereges, French Ba
tiste Ginghams, Silk Tissues, Brilliantes, French
Jaconets, SC.
Also handsome assortment of Embroideries,
Hosieries, Gloves. Rbbands, White Goods OF
great variety, and Trimmings of all descriptions.
GENTLEMEN's WEAR.-Cloihs, Cassimeres,
Tweeds. Black and Fancy Silk Vestings, Mar
settles Vestngs, Plain and Fancy Linen Drill
ings, and various other goods too numerous to
mention.
All of which have been purchased under the
most favorable circumstances, and we are disposed
to sell on accommodating terms. Give us call
before purchasing. NELSON s. BAYLOR.
Staunton, April II, lS55-R., V. and 4.
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FOR SALE.
E9HSBAE HsRGT vASsE HOro-or,,

J'HE Peek Farm and Mill property on Christians
Il Creek four miles from Staunton, not having been
sold on the day formerly advertised will be sold pri
yately by the undersigned. The Central Railroad runs
through the farm, which consists of 353 Acres, with an
excellent Brick Dwelling House, and other suitable i'm
Provements ON 1T. HUGH W. SHEFFEY, Agent.
June 8, lS55-tf.
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ATTEWTTON AIT, GONG ERWEO
BIBLE DEPoSrToRv

T ROBERT COWAN'S Book Store. where \ Iaroe
n supply Of BIBLES and TESTAMENTS will be
kept constantly hand, and will be sold at the Bible
Societys prices for cash. Persons can procure Bibles
and IeSa@ents sratuto9sly, by satisfying the deposit
tary' Mr.. Cowan, of their inability to purchase
By order,
A. J. CARRIER, Treasurer
Stanton, Day 16, 1855.
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LIGHTNING RODS,

AM prepared to furnish the above articles complete
with COPPER points, plated in the best style with in
sulaors, &C., &c, making in my opinion the best Rod
that has been offered erected in this market Per-
sons living in the country save large proportion Of
their cost by erecting their own Rods as they are fur
nlshed ready for putting up. GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton, June 6, 1856
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FARM FOR SALE,

NITUATED in the vicinity of Greenfield, Nelson Co.
~ Immediately on the Howardsville Turnpike, in
very beautiful valley intelligent and prosperous
tion OF the country in the midst of Churches Schools
and Mills miles from of the Depots of the Central
Rail Road, containing 142 ACRES. This is desirable
property and is good situation for gentleman of le
gal attanments, or of medicine.
Any further information win be impaired by apply
ing to the subscriber and the property will be shown BY
hlm ifdesired This Farm win be sold exceedingly
Bow for cash or on the usual credit
C.. w. HARDIN.
West View, Augusta Co.
May Is, lS55.-f-A. copy.
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NEW ARRIVAL OF FURNrTuRE II
NEW FIRM.

THE undersigned, under the style of WATTS
l. s. RICHARDS will continue the HARD
WARE business in Staunton at the old stand of
E. C.. Richards S, Bro.
Their hope is that by constant and assduous eff
forts and devoting their whole time to the business.
to please. and by moderate charges to merit and
receive fair portion of public patronage
WIN. II. WATTS,
d. G. RICHARDS.
Staunion, Jan. II, 1856.
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New Books.
HAROUFF STONE HOUSE FOR SALE

S Executor Of Catharine Harouf decd, | will on
n Saturday. august 25h, 1855, sell public auction
the Stone House in Staunton for many years occupied
BY my testatrix 1t is nearly opposite the Episcopal
Church, and the lot adjons that of the Wesleyan Fe
male Seminary.
The purchase money, except about 5000, is to con-
stitute trust fund, and shall be enabled offer very
long credit upon payment of annual interest.
About $500 will be required in cash, negotiable
notes well endorsed
Precise terms made known at SALE
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
Stanton July A. lS55
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Dissolution.

FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.
"A LARGE and general assortment of fresh and
n genuine Garden Seeds, just received fro N DR..
Landreth's celebrated Creamery, PHILADELPHIA, and
or sale by j. B. ESKRIDGE, Druggist,
Stauntcu, Feb. 26, 1855. Main st.
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LAND FOR SALE.

MY health not being good, and the distance live
IH from nay farm making it impossible to give it the
necessary attention, have concluded to offer it for SALE
1t is situated the Big Calf Pasture Augusta county,
on the Warm Springs Turnpike, and about eighteen
miles from Stanton. The tract contains 1885, ACRES,
and adons the lands Of the late Sam' Blackburn Mr..
&incaid and Others The improvements con-
sist Of a comfortable log ID w ELLING "a
HO'U E, SAW MILL, &c. From l25 I5IIs1
50 $50 Acres cleared the remaindercoy- ssslssA
cred with pine aud oak timber. The soil is 1GEES3
good clay and productive and is well adapted to wheat
corn, oats clover, timothy, Sc There is quantity OF
fine land to clear. Plenty other timber in the vicn-
ity Of the saw Mill The place will make good era.
xng farm Persons wishing to purchase will examine
for themselves. GEORGE A. CALHOUN
West View, June IS, 1855
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WILLIAM A. STERRETT,
Merchant Tailor,


NVNNN'HVVhRI V eK']
nEGS leave to call the attention of his friends
HS and purchasers generally to his large and beau,
tful stock of SPRING GOODS, purchased at
a low figure for cash in the Northern cities, and
will be made to order, in style which he fatters
himself will please the most fastidous, at fair lv-
ing prices, for cash, usual time to response
BILE 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 to dress gentle
man from head to foot, (cepting his bootS!)
He respectfully solicits call from all in want
of anything, and pledges himself by fair dealing
to merit the patronage of the public.
Staunton April IL, 1856.
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Sky.iight Daguerrean Gallery.
rgsHE subscriber is taking Pictures in decided,
4 ly improved style in the AIT at his old stand
on the corner between the Virginia and Woodward
Houses, where the ladies and gentlemen are re-
quested to call if they want their Pictures taken
in the best style with all the late Improvements.
r. J. RANKIN.
Stanton, March 7, 1855.
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Notice.
DIR. HENRY J. CHURCHMAN,

HAVING returned to Staunton, again tenders his pro
fessonal services to the citizens Of the town and
country.
Og- Office few doors west Of the Woodward House.
Staunton June IL, lS55.-f
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A Dwelling House for Sale.

HAVE very desirable small brick house, with 8
i new kitchen, smoke house and stable on the lot
which | will sell low and on accommodating terms
There are rooms in the house, all with fire places
and new hydrant in the yaad. This property is in
the heart OF the town and possession be given any
time at the end fthree months.
II has been for sometime and still is rented at $50
year payable quarterly.
JOHN d. INIBODEN.
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GREAT BAGATNS
At White g. pattnn,s

0UR entire stock now remaining on hand, will be
" offered from this date at very reduced prices until
1st October next, want to reduce stock for our
fall trade. Persons buying for Cash will find to their
advantage TO buy of US.
staunton, July Is, ls55.-A &. v. copy
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WHILE the storm RACES without. how pleas
ant it is to have good fire and something
to pass off the long winter evenings! just call,
then, at CUSHING s. CO.'S. and get lot of
those nice Shell Barks, which are going off so fast
and cheap.
Stanton, Feb. 81, 1855.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-03-21

From THE PAcIFIc.-'lhe steamer II.
linois, from Panama for New York
put into Norfolk on Saturday, the 10Th
INST, for supply Of coal.
The dates from California are to the
10th Of February. The Legislature
was still in session, and no Senator had
been elected.
The "Star" of last evening, in men.
tioning the arrival in this city Of bear.
er Of dispatches from the Sandwich ISL
ands, who came passenger IN the Illinois.
SAYS that there are no hopes Of the an
nexation Of those Islands, as the new
King and his advisers are opposed 10
IT. MAJ. IttL
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70 m
THE MARKETS.

Petersburg, March l6.
CorToN.--Sales Prime at "a.
ToBBAcco.-Receipts continue very
light. Lugs $4a 81 c.
WHEAT.-We quote prime Red and
White S2,12 % 1915, inferior to good
$500 @ 1910.
CoRN.-Sales at 80 c.
FLouR.--City Extra 1925 d 9:75.
GUANo. - Peruvian $50; Mexican
$s5; Super Phosphate Of Lime $40.
Fayetteville. March II.
Candles-Fayetteville Factory lSc.
o. 90. Adamantine so W S5c.
Cotton-79 -sc.
Flour-Cross Z rs a 600; super
fine s 25 a s 90
Feathers-45 "a 47c.
Corn-l00 Ito.
Molasses-Cuba % % 81; N. Orr
leans 40 a. 90.
Whiskey 65 0oc.
Norfolk, Mach II.
FLouR.-Superfne 9 SO; Extra 10
Family Sll 90 % II 90.
SuGAR-Brown, Porto Rico, 6 a 81
n. Orleans 81 6 c.
MoLAssEs-Cuba "a c. I; N. Orleans
80 a 81 c.
CoFrEE-Laguira III a IL c.; Rio
IL "A III.
GuANo.-Peruvian $48.
Wilmington, March IL.
Candies. Talow l6 IL; Adamantine %
a 80; Sperm 81 50.
coff,c. Java Is a i6; Laguayra 10 IA
Rio lGt IL.
Flour. Canal L. II; Fayetteville SIS .
9:25.
Molasses. Cuba 20! %; y. Orleans 90 a
IS.
Sugar. Brown 5a s; Loaf and Crushed
% 10.
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sLAyERY ANn COMMERCE..

The following just observations are
taken from the Richmond tva.) Dis
patch. Hunts Merchants Magazine
copies them and remarks. fright or
wrong, there is mere truth than puetry
in its statements"
The whole commerce Of the world
turns upon the product Of slave labor.
What would commerce do without cot
ton, sugar, tobacco, rice and naval
stores: All these are the product Oi
slave labor. Ii is a settled fact that
free labor cannot produce them 10 suf-
ficicnt quantity to supply the demands
Of mankind Il has been said that one
free labnrer is equal to five slaves. II
this be 50, vhy has not free labor been
employed in the production Of the abpye
staples: IL has been attempted, and
in every case in which il has been IN.
troduced, has failed. The world fol.
lows its interests, and il Tree labur was
more valuable than slave, il would be
employed at this moment IN the Ini-
ted States, Cuba, and Brazil, which
are all open to free labor. Aud herein
note tic greater libcrality aud srlfrc-
liant strcngSi Of the slave over the Tree
States. The former freely permit the
Northern capitalist 10 cnme in viii,
his Tree labor and compete with slave
labor. The latter pass laws prohibit
ing the southern capitalist from com.
Ing with his slaves to compete with
Northern labor. Their prohibitory
laws are passed because they are afraid
Of slave competition, whereas The Soutl
in the face Of the pretencc which ha,
been handed down from Wherefore,
20 these times, that one white laborel
IS equal in value to five slaves, throws
her door wide open aud invites the free
labor to walk in and try its hand, ant
il dare not come. What would be
come Of England, the arch agita,or o
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number, as they shall recommend to
be licensed to retail spirituous liquors
in the said Town; and it shall not be
lawful for the justices Of the said Court
to grant license to retail spirituous
liquors within the limits Of said Town,
except to persons who shall have been
recommended as aforesaid.
SIC. 2. BE ii further enacted, That
il shall be lawful for the commissioners
Of the said Town to impose tax, for
town purposes. on any license granted
as aforesaid. Provided, the same shall
not exceed in amount the tax imposed
by the Legislature, for public use, on
such licenses.
SEC. 8. BE IL further enacted, That
this act shall be in force from its rati-
fication.
Read three times and ratified in &C.
neral Assembly this 18th day Of Feb
ruary, 1855.
SAMUEL p. HILL,
Speaker of the House Of Commons.
WARREN WINSLOW.
Speaker Of the Senate.
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When death is 81 the door, the remedy which
would have sayei life. Il administered in time,
comes TO late. Donoi ifIfe with disease. Re-
" upon il. that when The stomach will not digest
iood-When fain,ncss aud lassiiude perSade the
sysicm-when the sleep il disturbed Ihe ape.
lite feeble. the mind lethsfgic, the nerves unns.
iurally sensitive. aud The head cuniuscd-rcly
upon u, that when these symptoms occur, the
powers nf vitality arc failing, and that unless The
mischief is promptly checked. M ,rH Le sigr.
ftntk as well as rendered miserable. Now We
know from a mass Of testimony. greater than was
eysr before accumulated 10 favor 81 ono renctly .
thai liooHind's German Biiiefs. prepared ~ Dr.
e. ". Jackson. Philadelphia, will Immediately
atsle. anil. 10 the end. entirely remove oil d
these disorders a. surely a. mathematical pro.
cess will solve problem. Who. then. will en-.
due the agony. aud the risk Of lifc. with health
and safety within reach Sec advertisement
March, 1855. 1g-lm
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THOMAS WEBB,
Attorntp 4 Counsellor 1T Iap.

MlLlgBORWU GIl, NJ c.,
4 n addition to the ordinary practice Of his pro-
fession, viii give prompt attention, as here
tofore, to the prosecution of all claims for PEN
sion and Bounty Land.
All Soldiers, Revolutionary and others, whose
service extended to fourteen days, their Widows
or Minor Children, and who have not received
one hundred and sixty acres, are now entitled
to additional Bounty Land. And as the adver-
iiser has register Of all the cases presented by
him under the former laws, and also Of all the
warrants purchased by him, containing all the
details and facts Of each case, and The number Of
every warrant, persons for whom he acted be-
fore will therefore have no difficulty in establish
ing their claims. He has also copy Of the
Muster Rolls published by direction Of our Ge-
neral Assembly.
0J Office in the Court House.
March, 1855. 7s-Gw
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Mayor Wood. Of New York. has ear
neslly commenced The war against all who
are engaged in The manufacture and sale
Of adulleraled milk, and has expressed his
determination 10 prosecute them to The
utmos, extent Of The law. On Saturday
last he caused The arrest Of four milk deal
ers, who had on their carts "Orange
County Mlk,' and severalwinesses les
liied that they had repeatedly seen them
drive 10 a pump and pour wafer into
their cans, and also mix white pow.
der, resembling chalk, in The milk pre-
vious 10 offering il for sale.