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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
Town Lots & a Tract Near 5taunton
IsOR SALE.

July a5, is55.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
TlEE MARNE'G P7' Hoes.
sraIIYTOY psICEs cUKNENT.

STANTON PRICES CURRENT.
ReDorfed JVeerlu for the Spectator.
FLoUR. (new, y sup SIS 20 | WHEAT, (red) $3.50
&c (old) " SIS 90 90 (white) 5 G2s
BAcoS. Ihans0 i2. Corn, 60c.
g (middlngs,) 10. RYE, roc.
(hog- roupd,) H. OATS, 2oc'
SALT, Ashton, $S.2t. FLAxsEEp, s. W..
{" ground alum, 50 25. PLASTER, lump, $l2.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

)R. A. B. ARTHUR. Dentist, will be absent till the
~ latter part Of August F'' Wy
ss,ntos, July 25 1855,
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PUBLIC SALE,

THE subscriber will sell at public sale, at his real.
L dence, on Wednesday The 2sh Of Augusf about 100
head Catae, variety Of other stock and all House
hold Furniture, Farming Implements, Sc.
Aug. ., leoo.-3t JACOB SHBEY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
n. A. DAVIS & Cas.

v
HAVlNG purchased the entire stock of Boots
u and Shoes of a. NJ. Simpson <R
Co.. and having lately replenished w
their stock by new purchases in Balii SsasEs--Sas
more and philadelphia. are prepared to accnmmo
date their customers with good work on reasona-
Die terms for Cash or short credits.
They will continue the manufacturing business
as usual under the superin,endencc Of MIR. A. Nj.
Simpson.
n. B. The accounts from the LIST July, 1865.
have been transferred with the stock, and will be
made out in the name Of the present firm.
f. A. DAVIS & co.
Stanton, Aug. s, 1855.
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ygHEIE bonds. accounts sc. of A. NJ Simpson <
4 Co.. to July ISL o55. have been placed in
my hands for settlement. Those knowing them
selves indebted will please come forward and set
tie. }. Z. WHEAT.
S+opnton Anr 1875
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Good medicines

II is estimated that Aye's Cherry $50
PectoraI and Cathartic Pills have 3 GsaeS IN
done more to promote the public J SsYsB
health than any other one cause. ISHS<3
There can be question that the F4a4SSazES9
Cherry Pectoral has by its thousand ( WA Ny
on thousand cures of Colds, Coughs, ~. 1N
Asthma Group, Influenza, Bronchi- "A -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
MOilCH.

lNOtlce.
A NJ SIMPSON s co. hereby inform the
IA public that the firm under that name having
been dissolved by mutual consent. (to take place
July LIST. 1859 they have placed their bonds,
accounts &C., in the hands of j. G. Wheat for
speedy settlement.
10y Please call at the store and settle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
N6a,EEGE,

JAMES E. ToMPKINS and JOHN STAPLES are
J admitted as partners in our business at stanton
fon This date The business will be conducted under
the firm of Staples, Martin s Co.
inc sn no'" X x Is55 STAPLES & MARTIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

! BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS.-The follow
ing voluntary certificate is from regular Physician
Il. Al.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooL.-The subscriber has removed hia
school 10 College Hill, where commodious build.
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Colum.
blan College, il will continue 10 preserve the char.
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay.
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi.
cal, and Mathematical education The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: $l2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE S. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. ]. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM Cum
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Office; and Pro
fessor c. C. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
Sen Cliff
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line carving the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tien with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those welI-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. L
Pheatt Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One Of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
O'Clock, p. m every day, Except Sundays and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, IN
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in s hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with llli-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads or connecting at Rock Island with reg
nlar line OF steamers for. all points above and be-
ow making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
of the Mississippi Running time to Chicago, 80
hours to ST. Louis So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see al a
glance that no other live enter the lists as com.
petitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,,
Hudson River OF Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
| freight apply at the Company's Office, No. 1913
| Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
SIGN OF THE SHIFT,
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTED!

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY 56 HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO s. MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
" The only Railroad Route from the Lo'oer
Mississigpi 70 ths Atlan,,e! - o-n0,
.r- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis
daily Sundays excepted at O'clock a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 70 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, n, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. m, take the cars at Alton al
To- a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at 8 p:m in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from St. Louis 10 points on the MISSISSIPPI
river at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekln
The trans of the g. and M. railroad connect al
Carnvile, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wavcrly
Danville, Terre- Haute, Pekn, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad al Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Ms- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago can be had al the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern, the Michigan CentraL and the New
York and Erie railroads, 81. Louis.
Va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had AT the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING. Supt G. & NJ. r, r.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
TAKE NO T ICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvEI

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fail and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Yestngs, of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to go INTO the
" Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season. he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing 10 purchase stock OF Cothng,
not inferior 10 any this city, and not made up at
The north as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in peint OF prices
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call to Judge
He can sell whole suits Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of. Sl5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. $50 TO S2o
Oyer-coats Of different styles, from. ..Sl2 to SD
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from. S3 30 to Sl0
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. ........S2 90 TO $l0
This stock of Clothing is of a superior quality,
aud has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions
HI. keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy artcles-such as gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale OF SCOTS Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sent lift
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. T.. Groux,
lNl a native Of France, teacner OF Modern Lam
guagcs, especially French Spanish, and German
Translatons made with correctness and pnnctu.
ality Professor of Numesmatics, for the classi6.
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sep 2l--du
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
MisffIIant9ms.

ENERAL LAGENCY.-The undersigned
NJ most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Otice for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G. Dobbn, Secretary Of tho Nary.
Hon. ]. Davis, Sscretary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President of the hoard cf Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, attorney at LaU.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Ton ~ +. +
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
GARNER. Draper and Tailor, Nor

N. fits Building "a street. respectfully informs
his friends nd the citizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection of the best and most popu
lar makes OF Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestlngs,
together with good supply of the best Trim
mings and will make 10 order Garments in the most
elegant manner, tplain or fancyD 10 please the
tastes of all who may favor him with call.
N b. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 2-polm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
1 RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

"a and other Books-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer by Werdna Retnyu, M. d.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room, bJ Anne
Bowman.
,ure by the Rev Robert Aris Willenot.
Heir of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdae, the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams,
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and.
Eastwood Prary, or Mortimer's College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by G Scrutator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DIR. Heinrich
Will: translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
nj. d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Maync Reid
On Sale AT TAYOR & MAURY'S
Ian u Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
MistfIIant1aS.
ENUINE HEIDsIECK !. CD. CHAM

n ENUINE hEADSklISAA ~ ~
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been APP
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck q Co 10 succeed
Mr.. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent IN the
in the United States for the sale OF heir Wines,
who this day retres from business respectfully
call the attention Of the public TO the suo)oined
card.
The Messrs. Heidsleck 81 Co., as sa forth there
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled 70 send 70 tnis
country the genuine Heidsieck " Co. champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearl0thirty years
ago they being sole proprietors OF all the Identical
VINEYARDS, cellars, &c, which the bunders and
originators of this celebrated brand lad owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dHel upon the
superior quality Of their Wines, the reputation Of
the same among the American pal c being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly TO notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck '& Co, In
full, by which it first became SO tEorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished rom other simi-
lar marks which have since aPpea'ad
NEW YORK. January !, 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor to Charles Engler !.
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, q c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Hedsieck 81 Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its iqudation, con-
tnued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &c, which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this wel-known brand
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap
peared and may hereafter appear in this market
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, March 5, 1916.
Feb S--d2m HElDSlECh N W.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
ZINC PAINTs.--The subscribers having

YZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared 10 execute orders for any description, de
lvered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and IS nn,
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in OIL
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
: Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as q
protection to iron or othermetalli surfaces II is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequaled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots Bridges, Nc
The consumption of it is very large, and il has
given entire satisfaction
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap.
Piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect they are superior
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN S SONS, Agents,
Abr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST. Baltimore
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

CTONE QUARRY.-la am prepared to fur
- nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry OF the late Timothy
O'Neale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
at his house on H. between 10Th and Goth streets,
in the First ward, or 10 Mr.. Paine, nj the quarry
July 81 WILLIAM Il. SCOTT
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
. CESCY At WASHINGTON MO


~ Claimants--FRANClS A. DlCKlNS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public offices. He will attend to pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halipay pensions claims for revolutionary ser
vices whether for commutaton, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also claims for extra and back pay,
SC of soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States
ali claims growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress or thepublic of
ces which may require the aid of an agent attor
new. His charges will be moderate and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
OF the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickns is known TO most ofthose who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 23-lyd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
MtsteIIa us.
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
TtyHyS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACl

ysyHIs BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACE
of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is how
open for the reception Of the remains OF deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies. in which such friends the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves. .
The plan of the incorporators is one OF equality
n regard TO the lots which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable
Until an Office is established in the city Of Wash
ngton applications will be punctually attended TO
al The present Office, in the east wing Of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
WIN. s. HUMPHREYS.
NIB. Glenwood is situated a short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15
YINO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

TJNO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL
j lect-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given al June
cosrt, 10Th June. intend TO devote my attention
entirely TO my business. From my long expert,
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee-
Pile, and faithful discharge OF my duties heretofore,
am induced TO solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifjustifed will attend TO the collec-
tions Of claims in the adjoining counties.
IL any reference is wanting, would refer 10 the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully authentl.
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; IT, as officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim /. made, the defendant has
always 10 pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff mus,
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost / may be al 10 secure the debt,
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent l2-lm
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

NEW YORK. May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants ExchangeD for the
transaction Of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--tf EMANUEL ". HART.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

"ARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings and for sale at SmLLrNeToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tcmber is one Of the best that has been issued
Lesc's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbockcr Magazine for September,
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, and
Putnam's Magazine, all for September, received
and for sale at
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-15

NTEw YEARS PRESENTs.-M. w.
IN GAIT ~ BRO. will open this day magni
cent assortment OF Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, % which
thew in vi,e the attention ofpurchasers.
M. w. GAIT ~ BROTHER,
Jan 3--3t Penn. av. betw. 9th and 10th ST.