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tC0NMCNGcATED.1
DIED Of Consumption. Juno 18th, 1856 at the house
Of William Billings three miles below this place, Mrs
REBEccA s. FOSTER wife Of g. T. Foster Of st. Hoen's
0. T., in the nineteenth year Of her age.
Also, at the same place, Sept 9th, 1885, NATHASIEI
ALDES only son Of William and Mary Angeline Billings
aged months and Is days.
Also, OF Consumption, Mrs. MARY AxGELISg, wife o
VIM. Billings in the 2dth year Of her age.
MrL Billings and Mrs. Foster were sisters, and mem
bers Of the " E Chureh, and died uans in the mcr
It's Of a crucidcd Siviiur.
To the Parents OF n. A. Billings.
y 81 "A lovely Infants passed nWAy. D.. ~.
We've laid him down u rest
He sweetly fell asleep one day
Upon his SLviour's breast.
A little fading aowef'was he,
Too fairy like for earth,
Sent like an angel from above
'. To bless his parents hearth.
But short, indeed. his stay with US,
He phImed his angel wing
And quickly from our sight he scared,
With eherub bands t. sing.
o, may you. parents. feel resigned
I To yield your treasure ups.
And from your Heavenly Fathers hand
Receive the bitter cup.
May you inm meek submission bow,
And kiss his chastening rod,
And feel your Iniant's gone before
To lead you on to Cod.
Then look dear parents look above,
Your little one behold
, 1855-10-12

= H~ We are indebted to Stuart's express
for the delivery of the Puget Sound Courier,
Of last week
, 1855-10-12

OF THE EST OF AN ADDITION
Al LAND OFFICE IN THE TERRITORY
OE OI,EGON.

tn PURSUANCE Of the act Of Congress, approved
an additional land district in the Territory Of Orc
gonn to be called the Umpgua district, embracing all
the land lying south Of the fourth standard parallel Il
Is hereby declared and made knewn that the Land
Oce for said district has been located, by the Presi
dent OF the United States at the town Of Winchester
in said Territory, until otherwise ordered.
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington,
this 18th day Of May, A. D. 1855.
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE.
jy2O-l5-6w .r. KY.
, 1855-10-12
MOUNT VERNON.

ME subscriber having located twenty miles above
Ihs owf, rivo- o sSst ~. formerv ~ fnoIn n
ne Clicatat Prairie, in q beautiful grazing country
would wish % take from so TO 200 head OF COWS on
me shares. For Information address the subscriber
%C z. Paggett, Cowiitz Landing.
n;Is ]. L. MITCHELL.
, 1855-10-12
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, 1855-10-12
Indian Reservations.

The following greservationsf for the Indians
on Puget Sound having been surveyed, or
having natural boundaries defining them,
information is given to the public, that set
tiers may take action accordingly in loca-
ting claims. Tho necessary notice will be
given in regard to the remaining reserva-
tions, as soon as the surveys are made {;
Reservations of the Indian
Tribes on Puget Sound.
, 1855-10-12
no Country Merohants.

IIAVING been jObbing Grocers and Provision Deal
II ers for the last five years. we will now do a cash
commission business We solicit orders from country
traders for all kinds OF Goods. For Groceries In par
tcnlar SHALL by being constantly in the Market lie
able 10 I'LL orders satisfactorily.
We are sole Agents for this State for the sale Of
Swains Patent Atmospheric Soda Fountain.
GOODMAN & BRO,
so Front street, San Francisco.
ug lO-ls-sm
, 1855-10-12
y. ". suIIiYan.

BOOKSELLER RANDSTATIONER, Post-offce bull.
ID ding, San Francisco, California, would call the
attention Of all booksellers, expressmen and news
agents TO a large list Of newspapers and magazines
hooks stationery, and all the cheap publications Of
the day at the lowest market prices carefully packed
and legby directed. As this list can never be per
feet he will send specimen copy Of all publicar
tions II desired. Dealers will nd 1t greatly 10 their
advantage 10 have all their orders packed in this
tablshment as they can be supplied in advance Of
any other house. All orders will be answered prompt
June 8, 165. 3q-n
, 1855-10-12

On this day, October llth, by Rev. J. F. Devore
Mr.. JOSEPH BUNTING to Miss NJ. A. f. McALIsraR
both Of this county and territory.
, 1855-10-12
Cabinet ShOp.

FURNITURE of various kinds kept con- 60
IL stantly on hand and orders filed at
short netice.
A variety Of work made Of beautiful (%y
curled maple now in readiness. The citi- WIKI
zens Of olympia and vicinity are respect ' ~ y
fully invited to call and examine. ~. ~.
Olympia, April 20, 1854. SAT-
, 1855-10-12
Pure Refined CaIcIned and Ex-
. ira CarbOnatcd Saleratus.

TNHIS caleined Saleratus will commend itself to
Il every family using it, The manufacturers guar
ahtee its purity.
Sole agent for the sale Of this sale sin Washing
ton Territory. DU."
March 90, 1855, 20tj
, 1855-10-12
WHOLESALE DRY GO0DSl!sy
Tafeea, McCahill g. Co.,

HAVING made extensive arrangements for receiE
IL ing large and well selected assortment o. 70
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Direct from New York by every Clipper, as well as BY
Express, via the Isthmus-and having just received
Complete Assortment Of every kind Of goods adapted
to the wants Of the Market able TO oer superior
inducements 70 the city and country Trade. =
We would also invite tle attention OF purchasers for
the Oregon and Sandwich Island Markets. to our stock
believing that We supply them with articles in OuT
line snited TO their trade terms quite as reasonable
as any house on the Pacific coast
TAAFEE, MeCAHILL 4 CO.,
Front, corner Sacramento streets, e., "a
San Francisco, California.
June Is, 1855. 40-H y, D.. r..r
, 1855-10-12
NOTICE
OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADDITION
ALLAND DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA. afiel.oi4


OF THE EEssTABIIsHMENT OF AN ADDITION
ALLAND DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA. itas.oi-
VITHEREAs under tic provisions Of the act Of
w Congress approved March 3, 1868, entitled ''An
net N provide for the survey OF the public lands IN
California &C., the President Of the United States Is
authorized at such time or times as In his judgment
the public interest may 80 imperatvely require,
n divide the State Of California into two or three
separate land districts two Of which districts were e.
tabished under said act by public notice., dated list
March, 1853 and whereas the surveys and settlements
have extended In California far that the convenience
Of the settlers and the public interest require the
tabshment Of the three districts authofzed BY the
act Of the Sd March, lS53, aforosaid-- ..l
Now, therefore, be II known, that under and BY au-
tliority Of the said act Of Congress o. 80 Marcn,
1853 the President Of the United states has directed
that The State Of California shall be divided Into three
separate land districts the boundaries Of which are rs
follows, viz =. fia'I
kIl mat mart Of the State, commencing on the Pa
cic coast lying north Of the line between townships
seven and eight q and 81 north OF Mount Dablo base
ne thence running east on said line 70 the meridian
thence south the meridian line 70 the line dividing
townships three and four @ and - north Of said base
line thence east said line between townships three
and four to the eastern boundary Of the State, will
form the upper District, the land Office for which
has been established at MArysville. : .ga..g 1sll
An that part Of the state lying south of the above
described limits and north Of the line dividing town
ships twenty and twontyone south Tor fifth standard
south will form the Middle District, the office for
which Is at Benca; and all that part Of the State ly
ing south Of the ilth standard parallel, the Lower
District as heretofore organized the office for which
Is established at Los Angenlos; and in view Of thu
said direction Of the President Of the United States
under the act Of Congress aforesaid the boundaries
above mentioned shall IN future be regarded as ths
limits OF the said land districts respectively a. n
tiiven under my hand, at tho city Of Washington
this ninth day of April, A. D. 1855. .4l
Ily order Of the President III M. .,.
"a JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner Of the General Land 0ffee.
, 1855-10-12
Take Notice.

Ill persons knowing themselves indebted to the
"A am Of J. Baldwin 4 Co., will please call and
a1lie the undersigned Is desirous OF starting bust
uala IN Pierce county. Al. BALDWIN.
~ They win stiIl continue the Livery Stable bus
ness IN Olympia. A. J. BALDWIN h co.
SEN n i8SS. 3t:no3
, 1855-10-12
SPECIAL NOTICE

70 irmy offers, Soldiers, IOtantecrS, Team
ders, NdrGi Officers, iSeameR, MariRer,
and Nary CicrEs, anil their swrici,S
" IM0lrs and miRor Children.
XToC arc now entitled to a Land Warrant for Ice
i acres; and II you have already received 80 or ~
acres you entitled to an additional quantity equal
t0 lGO acIcs Whether you desire TO sell or locate
your Warrnuts Il L. Important that the same be pro
cured without delay, the great nnmhcr Of Warrants
which will be thrown upon the market, must s0nC
materially reduce their value. Persons entitled Il
Warrants are rcquc ted to apply tl JouN LIVINGSTON
No. l57 B,oddirdV, New York, who has made ar
rangemcnts with the Department as enables him tC
procure Warrants with the least possible delay.
The applicants required to state his name age and
residence, including town, conniy, and state the
company regiment and war he served in, and the
captain Of his company whether the applicant en-
listed or volunteered and what day and year, and
for what tcArm whether he has ever received any
Waunnts, and II 50, Tor now many aIrSs' an anu wIla
in the navy, his statement must be varied according
TO the facts OF the case.
II widow applies. she must in addition, give the
place and tim: OF her marriage the name and official
title of the person who performed the ceremony, to
gethcr with the time and place Of her husband )
death.
on receiving these facts, Mr.. Livingston will send
the applicant duly prepared and ready for eNecu
ton all the necessary papers, with full Instructions
These papers, after Icing duly executed. may be re-
turned to Mr.. Livingston; wlcrelpon thc certhcate
will he obtained md either the Warrant tsct, or the
money therefor as may be desired, can he forwarded
To the applicant or his attorney. Regular coprespon
dcats Wha prepare the cases " Others and forward
them to the undersigned, will be literally dealt with
Having all the necessary blank FORMS and being Ia
milar with the requirements Of the law, and his ar
ngement being complete, applicants can avoid much
of the uncertainty and delay which might otherwise
occur.
Address all communications to
JOHN LIVINGSTON,
l57 Broadway, New York.
, 1855-10-12
PACIFIC HOUSE.

TN1IE UNDERSIGNED having recently erected and
i Fitted up a Hotel in Olympia, Is now prepared 70
accommodate boarders and travellers with private
rooms. and afford such entertainment as he trusts
will he appreciated by a liberal and discriminating
public.
The Pacific House Is situated on the corner Of Main
and Fourth Streets where the proprietor will at all
times, take pleasure In giving hospitabe entertain.
ment To his guests, moderate terms as can else
where be procured. .,.
Olvmnia. March Is, 1854. 2sH
, 1855-10-12
MMMCDMEAM4sl

Main iStrect--0ns door NORTH Of The Pacific
House.
THE undersigned takes this method Of f~tA
Il informing the citizens Of Olympia and
surrounding country, that he has opened N
an ofRce al the above place, for the prac- V
tice Of MEDICINE In It's various branch. 80
es; and will hold himself in readiness at all times, TO
attend to any calls In the line Of his profession TO
which his entire attention will be devoted.
Ofice, two doors south Of Parker's store.
q. X. WILLARD.
Olympia, February 2Ith, 1865. 2S-ly
, 1855-10-12

REFEEESCES.
lion. W. l.. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
Hon. JEFFFItsoN DAVIS, Secretary ofWur,
Hon. J. c. DoBBIN, Secretary Of the Navy,
Hon ANEs Gt-ruRIE, Secretary Of the Treasury,
Hon. ROBgET McCAEILANp, Secretary of Interior,
lion. CALEB CusHISG, Attorney General,
Col. JeMS J, AnERr, Typographical Engineer .s'A.
1t. Col. 8. II. LoNG.
Col. =. 8. BxLroN, Third Artillery ="
And public officers generally. -!
, 1855-10-12

Statutes Of w. t., Passed at the First Session
Of the Legislative Assembly.
HAVING been at the expense Of reprint of a
number Of forms Of the laws passed at the first
session OF the legislative assembly of territory of Wash
ington, the undersigned has for sale limited number
Of copies The work is bound in accordance To the di-
recton of the last Legisature-eontains 4sS pages.
with eopions index. The legal profession and Others
desiring it, and not entitled TO copy by law would do
well to make immediate application to
ISAAC LlGHTNER.
At the store of Louisson x Co., Olympia.
Price S..
Olympia, Sept. Il, ls55-nl-tf
, 1855-10-12
For Sale.

For Sale.
TWO STORY DWELLING, situated in -
"A Seattle, King county, designed either a. a Iiil
store or tavern well finished inside and out, be -
ing clothed and papered inside, and advant,geousy
situated, may be purchased on reasonable terms BY
application being made TO the undersigned.
as- ALSO, claim situated at the mouth Of the
Sawamish river well Watered, and on which Is erected
good log house, there l. cleared and under fence about
acres OF land.
JOHN J. MOSS
September I, 1855 no52:tf
, 1855-10-12
eavward,a LineI 81. Il

" Parker Brig Merchantihan, and schooncfss ~
WIllimantic viii run regularly between Puget Sound
and San Francisco. An orders for goods will be
promptly attended TO- ~. =, .'-f VI
July so, 1858. Ally -.. Is ...s...,- ~
, 1855-10-12
Ready-Mad0 Clothing warehouse.

Olympia, March IS, 1854. 2stf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-21
Watches, Clocks & Jewe7ry.

iFNHE, subscriber has just returned from the
4 Northern cities, where he has taken great
pains to select and purchase for cash one OF the
cheapest and largest stocks Of Gold and Silver
Watches ever brought to Staunton, all OF which
will be sold very low, wholesale or retail. With
large assortment CT Gold Neck, Curb and Fob
Chains Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast Pins
and Ear Rings; Gold Bracelets. Gold Locketss,
Gold Coral and JET Crosses. Also, great varl-
ETY. Of Finger Rings, plain or set with Diamonds
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens, all of the best quality.
Also, general assortment ct Silver and flated
ware, consisting of Ladies, Cream and sugar
Spoons. and longs, Table and Desert Spoons and
Forks, Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks, CAKE
Baskets, Casters, Cream Pitchers, Candlestlcks,
and every thing in the Watch and Jewelry line,
all of which am determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere. l am SATISFIED with
small profits and quick sales. .,
As for my stock of watches, both Gold and Sill
yer, defy competition as regards quality and
ouantity. am prepared to sell them by the single
watch, or dozen, that persons can be sure OF be-
ING suited with watch out OF my extensive
stock. All ask is a trial to convince persons
II will be much to their advantage to purchase
from me. guarantee all goods sell to be what
thew are represented, or the money will be re-
funded. Please save this advertisement and call
At DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street,
Staunton, Va.
Old Gold and Silver bought or taken in ex-
change, and the highest price given.
Nav IL, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-21
CHARLES BENNETT. wM. g. BEERS
BENNETT & BEERS,
NVMGV ,glSAy,E saggNGGISTS.

No. 1875, Main Street, Richmond, Va,
ElEG leave to call the attention of Couatry Mer-
I'D chants and dealers generally, to their very
heavy stock of DRUGs, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OTLs,
Dye Stuffs. Window Glass, Putty, Fancy Goods,
and Perfumery, which they are confident they
can and will sell as law, and in some cases
lower than the same can be bonght 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 dowell to ex-
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 will be sold at such rates as must
insure sales.
The quality fall 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 ourstock 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, C9ter's Spanish Mixture,
and many other popular family medicines, at the
proprietors lowest rates.
BENNETT s. BEERS.
Richmond March %, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-21
A New and Wonderful Discovery!
GOODWIN'S
crJERRATED PAIN PLASTER,
FOR THE CURE OF ALL

FOX The CUhE Ut ALL =,
Rheumatic and Neuralgia Affections, Affections OF the
Hin and leg, Pain in the Loins, Sun Pain, WEAKNESS
or Pain in the Chest Spinal Affections, Headache' &C
'iS celebrated and invaluable Plaster was
L by JAMES w. GOODWIN, IN the year 1000 ::
After having been afflicted with the most acute pans III
tho back and lons and having tried every remedy su
gested by the most eminent physicians as wei as 'ose
found in the advertising columns OF every
came within his REACH and those advised by his rends
and tbonpht of by his acauantances, without obtaining
the slightest reef he was induced by the intense bod
y anguish which he suffered, to devise some means io,
himself whereby he might be freed from that severe anu
insupportabe torture which was fast undermining nus
constitution and imparirg his mental ygor and ACTIVITY
when almost desparng of success, and in daily apPre
hension that the disease had assumed an oa
acter he discovered this plaster. His relief was ns'ah-
tRI,eous and miraculous.
The medical properties Of these pasters are purely
botanical, and the undersigned relying upon his indvd
ua experience for their extraordinary virtue, III oher
them to the public feels tie fullest confidence that they
will be found most speedy and permanent reiei LOT al
the diseases above enumerated
MANY testimonials could be exhibited of the pre-
nen efficacy of this plaster, but the marvellous results
wrought by them-arc alone relied upon as sure crte-
rion Of their well deserved merits
DIREC TIONS.
Before the application Of this plaster, 1t should De MOD
erately keatedEas we have found it to produce moro
soothing effect in the extraction of pain; and when warm
il should be applied Immediately over the seat OF the
disease In cases of headache the plaster should be APP
piled to the back of the neck,especially IN cases Of
nervous headache.
REFEREE NOES.
NELsoS.-Wm. Faber A. Fortune, Mrs. vaugh1 m
A. J. Astrop Geo. A. Ryan, Samuel Page, Col. b.
Hargroye, Mrs. Gen Loving, DR.. Jas. r. Elsom, Col
b. Harris, VIM Cheatham, Seaton A. Loving, Capt. A
Martin Capt. W. NJ Harriss Col Joseph Shelton etc
Nelson Superior Court, Mayo Cabell, Lemuel Turner.
DIR. ]. A. Forbes, Abemarle; Col. John Bass, South
Carolina; Peter G. Camden, st. Louis, Mo
Price 50 cents For sale by Il. p & J. B. EsKRIDGE'
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-21
A FARM FOR SALE.

WISHING to move westward. WIZ sen PIT
w vately, the tract of land on when iiVe'
situated on Middle River, o miles west OF otaun-
ton, near the Central Railroad, and adjoining tne
lands of Thomas Thompson, Geo. Shuey ana otn-
ers, containing about
1890 Acres,
500 acres of which have an excellent soil; the
resi- is mountain land, valuable for timber and as
range for cattle. any number OF which can De
kept on the mountain during summer.
About 400 acres are clear and IN fne state oil
cultivation. There so or 80 acres OF meadow
not surpassed in the country, and as much more
as may be desired can easily be made. Inc whoe
farm is well watered-there being water in every
field. For the purpose either OF grazing or cultl-
walton this tract is not easily exceled.
The improvements are comfortable dwelling
with every necessary out building, one OF the
largest bank barns in the county * saw mill near
ly new. There are also 2 other dwellings, ana
small barn near one Of them, So situated as To sun
for tenemen,s or division of the land.
Of fruit trees the farm has large number, oil
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 one wishing to purchase will not fail to
examine and judge tor himself. Terms accomo-
dating. JACOB SHUEf.
Jan. II. lS55.-tl5 May.