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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
hTJrUsTA Lawn FDg sAT,E.

IN virtue of two deeds Of trust executed TO by Jo
/ seph A. Thompson. will offer at public Sale, On
the premises, on Saturday the l5th day Of December
next, valuable tract Of and-being the same convey
cd by Andrew Thompson, sr., to Catharne l.. Thomp-
son and said Joseph A. Thompson, and to which, by
deed from said Catherinc the said Joseph A. has be-
come the sole owner, (a Of which ecayeyance' are
duly Of record Said tract contains l25 Acres ana
is the portion Of the tract Of land on whica
Andrew Thompson, ST.. resides the whole containing
GAG Acres The said l25 acres is 10 BE- oil in
pact body from the part Of said land and 10 be
bounded by the present boundaries OF said tract in the
eastern Sides and by line TO be in noriherny
and souhcrnly course, in such manner as 10 incude
l25 acres in a body.
Terms cash. The title is believed TO be rnquestion-
able but acting as trustee shall convey such title on
" az is vested in me. NICHO. K. TROUT,
Nov. 81, 1855. Trustee
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y5us5cma Qonyenaioal,
.der The Geaeral Management Of lie lieAmoad

Hinder The General Management Of Tie Htchnioad
Sacred ,Hasic Society.
4 MUSICAL CONVENTION, or a m=etins 'o' gen,
"A vral Musical improvement nader the dfee'gn -
Professor Of Music of New York VIII be held IN Ken
,nond va. commencing Tuesday, the ilth Of De-
cc,nber. and continuing tea days. :, ~
,The 1Churc! in which the rneetags.w be held VIII
be made known TO the public IN dae TINS. M
There viii be lesson acIi day and evening. The
exercises will be varied but general viii consist OF
q lst PRACTICAL AND FAMILIAR LECTURES on
TEAcHIsG Vocal Music The principles Oh Pes'aoz,
ri will receive especial attention, and the method calico
nv his name will be explained and couirasted with 9TH
or forms of instruction Although these lectures Will
have especial reference to Vocal hlusc,yet the princ
pies which will be illustrated are equally adapted 10 the
teachers Of the ordinary branches in common schools.
ID. Vocal training including exercises win feef-
ence TO quality OF tone, cxiby OF voice, lis proper
use in different styles Of uSc and, in general what
ever belongs to Vocal culture. .
Sd. Church Music, Chanting, Nletrica Tunes and
Anthems will receive constant attention Inc distinc
ton between Congregational and Choir singing will be
exclaimed and the tunes adapted to each will DC pointed
ont The principles of the adaptation OF tunes TO hymns
will also receive as much attention as time Will allow
Ath SECULAR MUsfc.-FoUR PART SONGS And
GLEEs-This department VIII be socondacted as mol 10
conflict with religious sentiments but is hoped that
ON the contrary may be made 10 illustrate the social
and educational power of song in connection with poetry
IN the various relations OF life aud serve TO awaken at
tention the Importance OF the distinction between
srcb musical performances designed for musical
ratification and such style is adapted 70 the needs
Of public worship.
9TH Attention will be given to such incidental sus'
gcsons or questions relate TO teaching and conduct
fnS singing classes both juvenile and adult or to Church
music Time will also be appropriated to discussions on
musical subjects far as may be found Desirable The
evenings will be mainly devoted chorus practice.
On the conclusion ofihc Conyenon, one or two con-
certs of sacred music will be given, which interest
lug occasions it is expected that the amateur strength OF
this city and otierpays OF the State will be engaged
Tickets of admission to all the lectures and exercises
of the Convention, including admission TO the Concerts,
at 60; or, for each Concert, separately, at 80 cents,
NAV be had al the Book store Of Harold & Murray, Oh
Broad street, and other places, which will hereafter be
notified
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
A Valuable Farm for Sale.

WITHIN two miles Of South River and l6 of Staun,
w ton, the subscribers offer for sale very desirable
Tract OF Land co0tang ISL ACRES susceptible Of the
highest state temperament.
About 10 Acres Of the above cleared and tbs bal
ance well the best, yet in timber. The large pre-
portion OF Bottom Land would make this a very lusrs,
tive Stock farm.
There are two bold failing Springs OF the bsss
water in the county within forty yards of the house.
The spring branch flows within twenty yards of the
stable, watering onchalf ofthc farm and mountain rus
onwhch is site for Saw and Grist Mill, passes
through the other half.
The improvements consist Of Log Dwelling, Kiteks
en-, Smoke house, Dairy, Stable and Barn.
Tannery could be eligiby located here, surrounded
S il is with material for manufacturing. Apply to
II. J. s. w. CRAWFORD.
s.,u-.o, Cont <
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
Town Lots & a Tract Near Staunton
t pbys SALE

u pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court of Az
l. gusta county, in the Of Geigers heirs rs Gel
gers Administrators Sc, the undersigned csmmissos-
ers will sell at private SALE subject to the ratification Of
the Court, tract of land situated Betsy Bell neaE
Stanton, containing s. Acres Roods and IL Polss
which will be sod preferred in smaller parcels to salt
purchasers This tract lies Immediately upon the old
Scottsyille Road about mile from Staunton and .
bout one hundred yards from the Virginia Central Rail-
road.
Also Lot the town OF Stanton, containing 81 Poss
near Dr. Sriblag's. This lot is valuable Building Iot
facing on streets. Any ono desiring to purchase
will apply Breeze johnson Robert Porterfed Kin
ncy.
TERMS.-Six, twelve and eighteen months credit,
except so much in hand as will defray the expenses =
the sale. BREEZE JOHNSON, To-,
ROBT. p. KINNEY,
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VALUABLE NEGROES FOR SALE.
EpY authority of a decree of the Circuit Court
~ of Augusta County, lately pronounced 10 the
chaneery snitof WIN. II. reyton, Guardian SC,
IS. Elizabeth II. Peytou. therein pending. | will
On Tuesday, 1st day OF January next.
offer for sale By way of public auction, at Benia
min Crawords corner, Siaunton. likely young
Negro woman and two Children be-
longing 10 the estate Of 3 q. PeytOn. decd.
TEGms Cash, OF negotiable note al months,
well endorsed, for principal and interest.
Dec. 5, 1855. w. Ii. PEYT0N, Com.
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Great Inducements in Clothing.

q KAHN s. CO., for the second time received con.
-. siderable supply of Ready Clothing, owing to
the rapid sales We have made at the beginning CT this
season; and this fact proves sufficiently the popularl-
ty of our thoroughly fashionable and excellent stock, we
confidently cali again the attention of all TO the most adj
yantageous bargains, which always ready TO Of
fer to our friends and the kind public Therefore come
and examine stock before purchasing elsewhere aud
Won may be certain not leave stand without your
entire satisfaction aud the resolute will call again
S. KAHN S, CO., LIST Clothing House 4
West from Woodward House, aud
Staunton, Nov. H. 1856. opposite Dooley's Shop.
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% APPROXIMATION PTIZts .,o ooo
5O1 Prizes amounting to S6u,ooo'
ONLY 10, 900 NUMBERS.
Every Prize drawn at each drawing anu pasu'
when due, in full, without deduction oluefS
strictly confidential Drawings sent 10 orG n
Registered letters a, my risk. Bills on all SOL
vent Banks at par. 40 IN
TICKETS $40; Halves s.; Quarters u o.
o. Address
JAS. r. WINTER, Manager,
No. - 1855 Macon, Ga.
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Sock dat for Esras.ga5Ns!!
AN q r4 i i S roCK 2F GOODS
AT COST FOR CASH,

L we shan tom this datesei of desirable stock
Of ury Goods, Hardware, Glassware Boots and Shoes,
Hats. Caps at COsllor Cash, until urthcrnoticc Were
spcctuliy inyitc heads oCamcs and others to avail
themselves this present chance to buy their goods at
toqf and cost only. Wehave Silks Sernos NIausclines
alnaeeas. Priat5 Faids, Ginghams Cassnet,s, CASH
m res. Linsy, Bleaehedaad Brown Sheetings Shaws,
,n1herchiets Hose &C., wi>h the usual variety of
general assortment
Stanton Dee. u, 1855.
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FAMILY FURNISHING STORE,

WYNN. C. MOUNT would respectfully inform the
w citizens of Stanton and vicinity that he has open
cd next door to H. & j. Faust a FAMILY Eur
NISHING STORE, where he will keep constantly
on hand general assortment of articles adapted TO
house keeping such al Brown, Loaf Crushed and Pull
verified Sugar Rio, Laguyra, Java and Mecca Coffee
AIolasscs and Boston Syrup, Vinegar Rice, Candles,
Nlaccaroni, Fsh Spices Mustard Salt, Table OIL Co
Goa, Cheese Crackers, Soaps Wooden Wares, Straw
Brooms. Baskets, Etc. We will purchase Marketing
of every description.
Dee. II, lS55-3m,-y. & A. COPY.
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nM'COMMEEL's
Portable Wood Gas Generator.

'EIE public are respectfully informed that the subscr
Der, having made arrangements for constructing and
putting in operation Nc Connes Portable Gas FORKS
is prepared TO execute promptly aad IN thorough
y6rnanlke manner all orders entrusted to his care
The Works now presented TO the public arc perfect
" safe and the cheapest and most simple in their
operation ever invented. They generate Gas faster
and can be constructed thirty per cent cheaper han any
Gas is Of the first quality pure and brilliant and per-
fectlv healthy and can be made at cost not exceed
ing IS cents per thousand cubic feet
The undersigned being practicable gas filter al
On nser the gas pipes and pat up the necessary fix.
tnrc with neatness and dispatch Orders by mail are
re,necrnIly selected and viii De promptly attended to,
and the works guaranteed above represented They
NAV be seen in operation at the dwelling Of VIM. L.
Clark, Esq. Of this town. L NJ, boTELER.
Winchester, Dec. s. 1866.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

THIS instrument made and dated the day Of June
1885, between Philip g.. l.. Burwel Of the one part
and James d. Duncan Of the other part witnesseth az
agreement between them as follows, yiz-The said
Burwell and Duncan have this day agreed 10 FORM Inn
tied partnership in conformity with the 10th chapter o
the pew Code of Virginia in which the said James d
Duncan 10 be the general paracr and the said T. u
L. Burwcll the special partner, whose c2nfribution or
in part is to be five hundred dollars AS general part
ner the said Duncan is make all the purchases aud
sales and all the business OF the concern deyo-
ting his whole time and all his energies and skill TO the
promotion OF lis interests. But the said Burwcl may at
his pleasure have access to the books papers OF the
concern and give advice in relation to its Management,
so far as such examination aud adv ice may b. authorized
by the provisions Of the law respecting limited partner
ships The term Of parinery three years IRON aad
after the LIST day ofJuly 1855. fireplace Of business is
Staunton Virginia and the business itself the manuac
ture and sale Of all kinds of Hats Caps &C. Whatever
goods the said Burwcll or said Duncan may purchase
from the concern shall be charged to them at cost with
out per cenage or profit The social property shall of
course be bound in the first pac: for all the social debts
and engagements then for the 500 contributed pot
in by said Burwell, without interest," except from the
expiration of the OF partnery and hcclcar ex-
cess or profits divided equally between the parties and
no charge is 10 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 ID.
Dancan, the sole general partner. In testimony Of
which the said parties have hereto set their hands and
seals the day and year first aboye written,
p. C. l.. BURWELL, seal.
JAMES D. DUNCAN, seal.
q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
Havana Plan lottery.
Jasper County Academy Lottery !

JaSp6I CuuHIy hGdU0nJ Dc,A1
TBY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF
NIACoM, GEORGIA; -.
yJNHIS LOTTERY is conducted on the pau y, ha,s
Il Royal Lottery of Havana. OF single nu", Sa
and drawn at Concert Hail, Macoi, NJ A.
under the sworn superintendent OF COL "e0' W.
Logan, and Jas. A. Nsbay, Esq.
CLASS 4. ,-.
GRAND SCHEME FOR JANRf n 10, . iTJ =:
When Prizes amounting to $50, OOo VIII DC
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VALUABLE PROPERTY roR a1IF

VIE subscrlbcr offers for sale his HOUSE + LOT
L on the New Hope road, purchased by him Of D,
Coman. The Lot contains 81 Acres and there are O..
il a comfortable Log House, Stable, Waeon MaIg
Shop, SC. ii is of the best stands for Hsrun M
ker in the county Any desiring to purchase win
find me the premises prepared to sell at able
price. SAM'L REESE.
Oct. 8, 1851
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Drag out and Make Room.
THIETEEN pREMIUHTa.

1'HE DOUBLE SCREENING SEPARATOR has
added 10 its list premiums the first premium Of
the Virginia Agricultural Fair. Also at Petersburg,
Fredericksburg, Abingdon and at the East Tennessee
Agricultural Fair, held at Knoxville. This improved
Fan was patented April 10Th, 1852, and has become
very popular wherever it is known, proving by its u
y in expeditiousy cleansing all kinds Of grain, to
be the best grain cIeaner now in use. Those n want
Of good Fan won Id do well to call at Doyes Shop in
staunton, at Doyle Salingers in Fredericksburg.
Va, and examine for themselves
These improved fans will be furnished at any point
within fifty miles of the shops, and further by Railroad
or Steamboat
Communications addressed to at stanton will DO
promptly attended to It. ]. DOYLE, Patentes.
Nny 81 1888
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NTIR GINA AT Rules held in the Clerks Oh
flee OF the Circuit Court for Augusta county
Decenher Sd. 1855, Rebecca Cohman, widow 0
j. Cofiman, decd, Plaintiff,
Abraham CofTmau, Jacob Coffman, Christian
Colfman, Thomas Scott and Catharine his wife.
formerly CS,hayine Cohinan, Charles Sleigle
and Sarah his wife, ioriGerly Sarah Cotfman,
G.. NJ. Bats and Susan his wife, formerly Susan
Cofi'nan. John Depricst and Elizabeth his wife,
formerly Elizabeth Gotfman, Jacob Syrcle and
Nancy his wife, formerly Nancy Coilinan,
NOVEL; w Bats and Rebecca his wife, former
ly Rebecca Coliinan, and the following infants.
10 wit: Mary NJ. Cnhman, Barbara A. CoG-
man and Hester V. Colfinan. and Major James
Walker, Admir-. of j. Colfnan, decd DE
PENDANTS.
The object of this suit is to have the widows
dover assigned 10 her. and the real estate Of the
said j. Coilinan. sold for the payment Of debts.
and the residue distributed amongst his heirs and
distributors.
The Defendants, Jacob Syrcle and Nancy his
wife. G. Nj. Bats and Susan his wife, and Chris
tian Coiinan, not having entered their appearance
aud given security according to the ACT Of Assem-
bly, and The Rules of This Court. aud it appearing
by satisfactory evidence that they are not inhabi
ianis Of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that
the said Defendants do appear here within one
month after due publication Of this order. and DO
what is necessary 10 protect their interests. and
that copy of this order BE forthwith inserted in
some newspaper printed in the town Of Stanton,
for four weeks successfully and posted at the front
door Of the Court house.
Copy-Teste,
n. C. KINNEY C. c.
Dec 10 S55-4w
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know it. nh .,l ont
Cleanse the system from impurities and you are cured
already. IL c.oGlo Iod;
sestion, Weakness, Headache, backache' sioSecne
1anndce Rheumatism, arrangements OF the Liver
WJnevs and Bowels all arrangements and all diseases
which purgative remedy can reach fly before them
like darkness before the sun.
complaints they cure-sufEer more-the remedy mas
been provided for you aud it is criminal to neglect IT.
That AgeY's Cherry Pectora! IS the best nedci9e or
Couch e known 10 the whole world, and that AyerS
Pis are the best Of all Pills, is known to those who
have used them ~ w.. C,.
Prepared by Dr.. J. C. AVER, Practical Chemist;
Lowell Massachusetts, and sold by all Druggists and
Dealers in Medicine through this section.
NoY I, lS55.-2mO
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Information wanted

MY daughter, Jane Cook, who + under 40. h.-uu
III left my house. would be glad to receive ;nformss
tol al to where is. All persons are warned .e.n.,
harbo ing her, as will enforce the Law aeainst ,ay os
SO offending. VALENriEE co o1y oHe
Waynesboro', Nov. 81, lsss.-4ts SS0A
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staunton, Nov. 81, 1855.

+ N Augusta County Court Clerks Office, July ID,
1885, this Agreement between Philip Q. L. Burwell
of the one part and James d. Duncan OF the other part,
was this day presented in the Office Aforesaid and
,nowledzaa hy lie said James D. Duacaa before me,
Deputy Clerk of said Court aud admitted 70 record as
to him. Teste. w. A. BURNETT, d. G. .
Nov 81, i355-6t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
New Daguerrean Stock Depos,
ELrEGMDDIG, va,

N SMITH BENNETT has on hand and will contin
M ually keep full assortment of Dagucrreotypc and
Amkrotype Materials which will be sold at the reg-
lar New York prices Daguerreotypis;s in the country
c,, now he supplied with any article wanted in the
Business. fo,. 10 to 30 per cent less than in Phade
phia or Baltimore, and -; their goods IN less lnc ana
les reght than from either Of those points. TO salts
fy those who may favor him with their orders that
these things are So catalogue Of articles with prices
annexed published by the New York manufacturers and
dealers viii accompany each bill ofgocds.
Small profits compels the adoption Of the cash SYSTEM
aud from this rule there will BE- 10 deviation.
y. D.-Bc careful TO direct your orders,
Il. SMITH BENNETT,
Dealer in Dagaerreciype Stock,
Alexandria, Va.
Persons visiting Alexandria should not fail to cell at
Benefits Picture Gallery.
Two more Silver Medals awarded for best Dagucr
rcotypcs and Sterescopese
Alexandria, Nov. 2S, lS55.-lmo.
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snge Of Prooer.y is, nit. sidney.

Sale Of Property isa Mt. Sidney.
Pursuance Of decree Of the Circuit Court of Au
gtista, entered in therein depending between
Amos Crabe and others, plaintiffs and Jacob C. Roller,
defendant, shall proceed in Mt Sidney, on Tuesday
the 26 day Of December next, to expose at public sale,
an undivided interest in certain Brick Store House
and Lot attached, present occupied By said Roller, and
known as lot No. %. Said interest is supposed to be
third, aud is the interest formerly owned by Jacob
Hutte, deed.
TERMs-Coss Of sale and CT suit in hand balance in
equal instruments at aud Is months, purchaser giving
bonds with sufficient personal security and the title to
be retained as ultimate security.
Nov. II, $500 ids n. K. TROUT, COm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

The Rev Henry Dean, the new Chaplain
Methodist Episcopal denomination,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
ruE poErny OF PHYsTC.

AYERS PILLS, glide, sugar
shod, over the palate, bat their en-
ergy, although wrappedup, is there,
and tells with giaut force on the We
nv foundations of disease There
are thousands ofsufererS who world
not wear their diStempers- 1T they
knew they could be cured ior25 cts;
IT, Avcr,s pills, and YOU will
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Particular Notice.

RicHMo,;D, Nov. l9, 1866.
THIS is to inform the public that although the BUSH
ness of the late concern of Brown & Shook resulted
disastrously, lowing TO negligence and ipsmanage-
ent the undersigned not galiy of any of the crimes
attributed to him. The many lies which have been
kachcd and propagatcd in regard 10 my leaving The city
will Only line the grave in which their mcndaccns and
contemplate authors will shortly sleep
JOHN III. SHOOK,
Of the late firm of Brown & Shock.
Richmond Nov, IS, 1855.
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NEW FURNITURE.

I An now receiving the largest assortment Of Furni-
L ture eyer offered in this place. most of which hay
ing been bought auction for cash sell low on
the same terms Any quantity Of SOFAS, some very
handsome; Eieg CANT Tetc- a-tctes Marble and Wood
Top CENTRE rpABLES; Mahogany Parlour Chairs !;
Large Rocking Chairs best Caae-seat Rockers; Cane
Chairs very cheap large lot of W God seat Do. FL
egint BUREAUS, new styles; and everything in the
furniture line at the lowest rates for cash.
A. d. CHANDLER.
Stanton, Dec. s. 1855.
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In the present House of Representatives there
are three brothers, from three different States,
viz.-Israel Washburue, jr., of Maine Ellhu b.
Washburne of Illinois; aud CadwaIiader =;
Washburne of Wisconsin. The first two named
are nsw members. and all are strong opponents OF
the present Administration.
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HHVERY STABLE,

SsarasfOn, Wa.
s5AEiNG leased the American Hotel Stables.
ID | take this method of informing my old
friends aud the travelling public, that am now
prepared to keep horses by the year, month. or
day, aud to sell horses on commission. DruyerS
are invited to call upon ne, as aa prepared to
keep them ON as favorable terms as any other Sta
bic in this place.
have procured good and attentive Oslers and
will give especial attention To training and selling
nurses for a reasonable commission.
All ask is, TRY BRowN's STABLES ONCE, and
if you are not pleased, don't stop with him again.
j. Ii. BROWN.
Staunton. Dec. II. 1855.
S- Lewisburg Era copy 6mos.
STAPLES, MARTIN a. CO.,
Grocery and FIour Merchants,
STAUMTOM, VA,
KEEP constantly on hand
"A Lump and Ground Plaster,
Fine Salt. No. Sacks,
q A. Salt. well filled,
Coffee, Of all kinds,
Sur,rS
AIolasSes and Syrups of all qualities,
besides everything else generally kept in the gre
Gerry line except Liquors,
Staunton. Dec. II, 1855.
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Land for Sale.

NOT having sold mr plantation on the day heretofore
advertised, now offer il at private sale. \, Iies ~
miles Teste staunton and tmes from swoopes De-
necessary improvements. Persons wishing 70 nyr.h.
are invited to call and sec the place
NOV. - 1000. WIN. SHIRLEY.
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PoStponement.
THE above sale is postponed until Friday the 2Sh
Of December j. G.. F., Trustee.
Dec. u, 1855.
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STOI.EN.

IRON ny farm, near Greenville, on a
i Saturday night last, the LIST inst, A <r4nvr
BAY HORSE, with black name, tail
and legs. and four years old last sNH
spring. He is tolerabIy tall, round bodied, c14fku
heavy maae, little rough, tail rather light no white
rccOeced except two small spots near the flank,
think on the right side Co. A liberal reward will be
given for his recovery.
Sept. q, 1855. JOHN FRENCER.
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Dec. 10, 1856
Notice.

H2ssray.
'E'AKEN up by William ohurley, in Augusta
county, on the 18th day of October, 1855 OF
the following description, viz:
a Hever, Of red color, with some white on the
belly, marked with crop off the left ear and Il
slit i'll the same, supposed TO be one and halt
years old and appraised 4: IS.
Extract from record -Tesie,
WM. i. BURNETT, D. c.
Dec 10 1875
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Sale Of Negroes.

ID IA county the undersigned will sell at public kuc.
tion on Monday the 24h Of December. that being
court day, Is Negroes belonging the Estate Of Mrs.
C. NJ Edison decd, consisting Of Men, Women, Boys
and Girls, from IL to 20 years old, OF them valus
gle House Servants. Terms made known on day Of
Sale. WALTER s. FONTAINE.
Dec T. 1S55-tds