Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14

patronage bestowed upon the Company thus far; and
Er its atterng prospects OF future usefulness Inc
Directors hope and believe, that by prudence caution,
and rigid system of economy they will establish Tor
this Company reputation for cheapness and safety
not surpassed by any Company in the United States
All differences in settlement of losses may be deter.
mined by three disnterested Arbitrators ofthe County
where such loss happened to be mutually chosen by
the insured and the Company
Directors.-H. w. Thomas, Chas. I. Stuart. s. s.
Masters, Geo. A. Tsvenner, W. d. Massey, W. T.
Harper T. T. HILL James T. Close, Christopher Neale
Henry Shackelford, Sholto T. Stuart Edward Sangs.
| ter.
W. D. MASSEY V. Pres GEO. A. TAvHxxgR, Treas.
JAMES 7. CLOSE, Secretary.
sE Applications for Insurance can be made to our
Agent at Stanton. j. d. BROWN, Agent.
| June 49, ls55.-ly
THE ATTENTION OF
Country Merchants and the Trade
| rs invited to the large and varied stock of HATS
i AND CAPS, of Virginia Manufacture, now on
hand ct the store Of the subscriber No. ST. Main Street,
RICHMOND, Va.
| Being the importer of his swn materials for manu-
featuring and having every facility for putting up his
goods in the best style and cheapest manner expects
with confidence the Virginia Merchants 10 encourage
home industry and enterprise pledgng himself that by
but the contrary by assisting in building up manu-
features at the South side of Mason and Dixon ensure
trade which will render Virginia independent, as re-
S'''' '''N''-' 'A' " JOHN DooLEY.
Richmond, November IA, ls55.-ly.
DANKIN'S GALLERY OF PHOTOGRA.
IL PHY.-The subscriber would respectfully call the
attention of the Ladies and gentlemen Of Saunon and
vicinity his and beautiful Style of Pictures, far
Threy are termed AMBR6TYPES These pictures re
conceded to be the most beautiful and truthful
produced by the Photographic art. The exceeding
fneness depth ofght and shade and richness OF tone
l..f.l do pnfr fha atihla mi
represent everything in its true position. They are
without the glare Of Daguerreotype, and hence, may
| be seen in ady view.
| ~ They muet be seen to be appreciated. ttl
| Staunton, Dec rs, 1850
FREsH ARRIVAL OF WATCHES JEW.
| f ELRY AND SILVER WARE, AT J. W. MER-
EDITHS opposite D. B. Eskridge's Drug Sore.The
subscriber having returned from the North respectfully
invites the attention Of the public to the well selected
stock of the above goods, consisting OF Watches Of the
most approved makers; new and beautiful styles Of
Diamond Ruby and Pearl. Mosaic, Cameo and Lava
Breast Pins Ear Rings, Finger Rings, &c.
Also good assortment Of Jett goods so fashionable
at this time; Silver Spoons, Forks and Ladies' and er-
ery other article in his line of business Watches care
fully repaired and warranted Every article warranted
as represented or the money refunded
Stanton, Nov. !, 1854.
COME TO THE SIGN OF THE BIG GUN.
" The Subscriber begs leave to inform the ci.izens
Of Staunton and It's vicinity, that he has opened
GUNSMITH SHOP on Augusta, ST, few doors
South Of the Post.ofce where he will manufacture RI
FILES 10 ORDER and keep Stock of Ready Made hand
He will also do all kinds OF REPAIRISc in the best man
| ner at the shortest notice.
He will keep ALSO geneneral assortment Of PsroLs,
Colts, Aliens and Pocket Rifle POWDER FLasXs SHor
BAGS GAZE Bags, SHor Pouches all kinds Percussion
Cars, &C., &c.
| He will also repair Door Locks Trunk Locks, &c.
S.aunton, Feb. 20, 1856. J. II. WELLS.
EHEAP FOR CASH.-In order to sell FUR
" NITURE low as il can be bought in the North
ern Cities shall this year sell for cash, or its eqiva
lent and pledge myself to sell from ID to 20 per cent
lower than It has ever been sold in this place before
NY stock of Furniture this time is very large, both
of home and northern manufacture. will receive to-
day about % dozen Chairs, cane and wood-sea; some
best quality seat Rockers and Childrens Chairs
shall receive regularly from Boston and New York,
Furniture of every description which will be sold OF
small advance on cost. isy- call is all ask
Staunton, Jan. 5, 1855 A. ID. CHANDLER.
NOTICE.-The late firm OF Nelson & Baylor, be-
IN ing dissolved by mutual consent, the undersigned
with o view of closing his mercantile business, will
continue at the Store House heretofore occupied by
said firm to sell his entire remaining portion of goods
greatly reduced prices, say at Cost and in many ca
far below for Cash. or on short credit TO punctuai
purchasers He thinks he can make It the interest OF
Merchants to some extent to buy from him instead Oh
GEORGE BAYLOR.
| Staunton, Feb. %, 1s5s.-Town papers copy.
MERCHANT TAILORING.-The subscriber
tlenlens wear at the Store Room next door TO Union
Hail. on Main Street, at the sign of ~. ORear. He
has engaged the services Of Mr. ORea an experienced
and Accomplished cutter kc to conduct the business
for him. and is prepared to furnish every description OF
clothing made Of the best material and IN the most ell
egant STYLE For cash punctual dealers on short
time great inducements are offered The patronage Of
the public is solicited. A. d. TkOTTER.
Staunton. January 3D. 1856.
DUY AT HOME.-We are receiving and open.
ID ing nice lot Of CONNECTIONS, Fruits, Nuts, &C.,
suitable for the season. embracing everything usually
kept in regular Confectionery Store, together with
nice collection of Toys and other notions suitable for
Christmas Presents, which we are determined to sell AZ
low as they be had in the market for cash. All we
ask is an examination Of our Stock and if you do not
say we are theindividuals with whom you can leave
your dimes to the best advantage why S We are wong
20 give it up Z. M. CuoHiNu w.
nAGUERREOTYPES AND AM O.
H. TYPES, finished in the highest style OF the art,
and warranted give satisfaction, at the most reason
able prices, at my Skylght Gallery ~ hlLB.
n B-Instructons given in the art, and pupils sup
Piled with my own manufactured instruments, the su-
peiority of which is confirmed BY my receiving two
first premiums at the Exhibitions in Baltimore and
Philadelphia. d. d.
Waynesboro', Feb. 6, 1885,
T5ANCY DRESS GOODS AT WHITE e
u PATT0NS-Plain and Printed Mousln de Lanes
all styles and colors-some good styles at I'd per
| Cashneres Merinos Apaccas, Canton Cloths, Black
and Fancy Silks, Persian Cloths, Debage and great
variety Of Prints and Ginghams at The lowest mar
ket prices.
! Staunton, Oct 81, 1855.
DATENT MEDICINEs.-McMun Elixir OF
! / plum, Husbands Magnesia, Henry's Magnesia
Payne Expectorant Ayers Cherry Pcctoral Staber'
Expectorant Bakers Biter's Hoofand's German Bit
ters, Restorative Wine Bitters, Stoughion's Bters
Carriers Spanish Mixture, Wisiar's Balsam Wild Cher
nv, Concentrated Fluid Extract Buchu, Norwood.
Tncture Veraum Verde, just received and for sale b,
Stanton Oct 81, 1855. JAS q. LAIRD.
! NOTICE.-lh hereby notify all persons indebted e
! ~ the concerns Of G. T. Cochran 4 Co.. and c. T
Cochran, by bond otherwise 10 come forward ans
make payment. All who may have claims against ei
Their concerns will present them to Inc for settlement
An early adjustment of accounts either in favor
against the concerns, is most earnestly desired
WM. G. STERRETT.
TRUSTEE Of c. r. Cochran.
Staunton. Feb. 6. 1856.
A CARD.-The subscriber having withdrawn from
IA the firm Of Nelson 4 Baylor and taken the house
formerly occupied by Messrs. Deakins Merritt .akes
this opportunity Of thanking his friends for their kint
patronage, and hopes he has merited connnasnce
the same. JOHN III. NELoON
Staunton, Feb 90 1856.
T'O OUR OLD FRIENDs.,We are as vel
prepared as ever 10 bake all KINDS oi lake ior lam
lilies; and we will endesvor please all who may "a
vor ms with their patronage Give u chance and W.
. will suit you e. M ooShiNu q W.
Staunton, Dec. 19, 1855.
NREsH GROCERIES.-we now receiving
> n a. Bags new crop prime No. Rio, Lagura an
= lava Coffee Also, loo Sacks Ashton and Marshal
81. a.. ordar and for sale low nv