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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-08-02
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN

IF you all want to see how beautiful your faces are
4 come to Rankin's Gallery and let him takean
Anbrotype of YOU which axes one ofthe mostbeau
,fu Picture that has yet been discovered in the
cine arts Dee. ~, 1915.
NJEXICAN AND AFRICAN GUAN0.-We have
WI just received a supply OF best A A. and Mex
lean and African Guano which we ferfor sale at
the market rates. FOWLE %.
Alexandria, Aprill9, 1856.
EUST received for medicinal purposes, Old Jamai-
y ca Spirits, Old French Brandy, as well as Port
Madeira aud sherry wines, all pure.
June 24, lS56. JAS. q. LAIRD.
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vEsHAT large and conmodious Store Room under
l the Union Hall, lately occupied by 7. A. DAVIS
& Gu, is for rent, Enquire Of IL. Bell or Adam
Iushbaugh JAY 26-tf.
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MERCHANT rA:LGRiNc

WE subscriber has opened a very superior lot 9,
n goods for Gentlemens wear, at the Store i oo.;.
next door to Union Hal! on main Street, at th &
sigm OF -; oRear." He has engaged the guryice.
81 Hr' o Rear, an experienced and accomplished
cutter, to conduct the business for bDl, and ia
prepared to furnish every dosefi ton OF clothing
mace OF the best material and in The most eepaAt
style. For cash ofto puactnq loaeis Oisllort tnt.
great Inducements are offered, The patronage Il
the public is solicited.
A. D. TRoFTER.
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.NICt TORS SALE OF REAL AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY.


"A S Executor of Jane A. Cochran, decd, will
4 a sell very desirable and valuable Tract of Land
lying the Yates of Buffalo Branch in the county
~ Augusta. adj ling the lands of George Shuey,
poh Hoover and others, about two miles South
n Chutcave. and containing Five Hundred
- hs, - The land is OF good quality, finely tim
ed AMI watered, lies within miles of Swoope's
hot on the Va. G. r. r., is convenient to Church
3 kMol- houses, Mile, Stores, Blacksmith Shops.
60 all things considered, it is in of the most
desirable localities and neighborhoods in the Valley
1t can be conveniently divided into two Farms with
comfortable Log Dwelling House and a good
Spring of water on each, will sell it either in one
separate tracts to suit purchasers.
Also. Tract of Land, lying in the same neigh
borhood, at the eastern base of North Mountain on
the waters eff Hhskey Greek, containing about =
------- Acres. with all necessary improvements
good Cooper would do yell to purchase this land
aud carry his trade extensively as he would have
on it all the necf sSafy timber and convenient mar
et for his WORK at the different Mills in the neighbour
koo,.
Also, n. small Tract. of about so Acres well i'm
proved, adjoining the Loeb Willow CT home tract
u the above lands are not sold privately before
Thursday, The 7M day of 4ugust | shall, on that
day. on the Buffalo Branch tract proceed to cell
them, at public auction, tc the highest bidder.
will also sell, at the same time and place, great
variety of Personal Property such as Horses, Colts
ing Utensils. Harness, Wagons, Ploughs, Harrows
&c, &C..
TEN Shall be accommodating ana made known
on day Dehle--long credits with good security.
Any one wishing inform l VI as to the above prop
terty, will address the signed at Chhrchville
be sht any all Ct it, by myself or brother one
Of whom can alSsye be found at home.
JAMES COCHRAN,
June A-tds Exr of James \. Cochran deed.
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j. r. S.Ekieslsie,

- namental Painting, Graining, Glazing, Paper
hanging, &c., ON the most reasonable terms
Letters on business addressed to him at Staunton,
Va, viii receive prompt attention.
July D, lS56--lv
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KE.WOHS ~.

7 kAMEREE has removed his Watch Making
q and Repairing Establishment to the room di-
rectly opposite the Virginia Hotel, formerly occu-
pied by Wm. u. Kerr. Thankful Tor the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed upon him, he re-
speetuily socits continuance OF die same, assured
that he can gl,e entire satisfaction to all.
MAY II, 1856.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-08-02

EUANO.--We are now receiving 40 tons best Pc
" ruvian Guano which we offer at lowest prices
for cath J. BkANDEBURG & Co
July 20, 1866 Spec. copy 81.
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Valuable 'EraCi Of Ea'sa I'm
MARKET,

rESHE undersigned Commissioner, pursuance Oh
decree in a vi proceed on Thursday the III day
Of August, 1856, on the premises, to sell at tnciic
auction to the highest bidder line ffaet o' ianu
scres the land OF the late John Arehdrt Ihls
land Is situated between the head waters OF hiddie
River aud Walkers Greek, and adloins the ana OF
James Martin, Jacob Bowman, ADDISON
M Others, it's in good state of cultivation ana
capabe OF improvement has a good orchard
nod c,neertabie dwelling; large barn, ana other
So much In hand as viii be necessary to
dafgaF Inc expenses Of sale and cost OF the above
fnot exceeding Sl0a,) aud the balance IN three
equal annual payments IRON The date ol sa, tiia
H. idle resslaed uni all the purchase money Is
j aid. hAf ~ y =
Rockingham Register eepy tas.' ana 'en' account
to this oiliee Tor collection
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Fruit Cans and Jars.

HAVING been appointed agent for the sale OF
4 Arthur's Self Sealing Cans and Stone Jars,
viii keep constantly on hand, supply of these adj
mil able articles for sale at manufacturers prices.
Read the following certificate.
June rs 1856. GEO. Z. PRICE.
We have nscd for some time. and are still using,
beth at the Girard and La Pierre Houses, Arthur
Self Sealing Cans, for pnttng mp fresh frutd toma-
toes, &c and find them, III al respects, admirably
adapted to the purpose. They possess many adyan-
tages over all other Cans that we have seen. Hav-
ing tried and proved them, we can speak confident
~ OF their yalae.
PRESBURT Il BILLINGS.
Prnnrin Girard and La Pierre Houses, Ihl.
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McvElEH j. CHAMBERLAIN
4 Re ne. receiving per Schooner Fairfax an
n other vessels, their
EAs.s, ~ sssss ssG <ssis.sss,
ollows
le5 hhds y 0, P Il ana Mu5cayado sasars
sted do
b soze double refined Leaf do
10 fhd aNusce.ado aud Sugar ao9ss Aolsssesj
l25 bbis prime New Orleans do;
IS " " Golden syrup
AIS bags Green Rio Coffee;
100 - Old Java. 1Arcabo anti White Lasuiradni
lay Halt Chests GunP'd, lmpetial, i"eng, Tyson
tstion., aod from medium to extra hns quality.
23 Barrels Rice;
~ Casks sap Carb soda;
IS Boxes CASTLE Soap;
>. IFS . yarugated, Bar, CusAion, Windsor and
Transparent Soaps;
leo Boxes Brown and Yellow kosin Do;
loo :. Tal,ow Candles;
125 Adamantne do;
IS Family Pearl Stare;
IS Chocolate;
70 Mustard;
100 Coils Rope;
$50 Bags Shot, assorted Hos.;
loo Kegs Sporting Powder
As Bags grain Pepper;
20 @ Pimento
so Boxes Ground Pepper;
10 Bales soft she'll Almonds
10 tilberts:
30 g Cream Nuts;
$50 Boxes assorted Candies
100 Barrels no Msekerell;
As " Train Oil;
$50 Kegs Pure Lead
25o Boxes Glass. by 10 aud 10 bylG
Barrels Putty in Bladder.;
Casks Backing
Is Boxes Maccaroni
goo Resms siogie and double Wrapping Paper
100 % Ruled, Cap aud Letter do;
1890 Sacks Fine and Ground Alum Salt.
Hayig made our principal purchases previous to
the advance in goods generally, enables Us conii-n
IDENTITY to say to customers and merchants gene
rally, visiting this market, that y can supply them
fully as cheap as goods of same quality can be
bought IA Baltimore. We respectfully ask an ex-
animation OF our Stock.
McV tIGH CHAMBERLAIN,
Prime, tiWLsrf Alexandria Va
Sent % 1855 - '
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-08-02

A diploma of the frst class, was awarded by the
Virginia Mechanics Institute fer the promotion of
the Mechanis Arts, to Samuel Sutherland, Of Rich
mond for case OF Guns, Pistols, and Rifles, exhib
tied at the Exhibition of Articles OF American Man
uacture, held in the City OF Richmond, on the 10th
day of Nov. 1854.
Richmond. NAV 3, lS56.-ly.
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NATIONAL HOTEL,

N
o q tn SIDE, 6AI1T srREEP,
asaurtau. Va.
fSiHE undersigned having peiel saed ana leasca
a tbs falaabie property, ttoimeriy SHOWN as the
Woodward liopse,) would respectfully inform the
pu0lic as well rs the former friends OF the House,
thai they are prepared to accommodate their guests
N the very beet manner and upon the nostmuderato
serms,
our TABLE
Slt alwayf be Supplied with the best the market
ahofcs and to euabse Us to accomplish this have
attached 10 the House, one of the finest ttuit and
vegetable gard ms in the Valley.
OUR S r ABLE
Which Is eiassed second to none, viii Always De
supplied with the best provender and good attentive
OssleIb.
PAS SEMGERS
II no stop al tlia House, desiring to take the Cars,
entirely free from The noise &c TO which Rail-
road Houses are sabjee and they alwaysrest
sufed OF getting their meals and reaching The Depot
in time to secure tickets and choice seats.
QUA OMNiE Us
VIII always be found az the Railroad Depot on
the arrival OF the Cars to take the passengers to and
from the House tlea OF charge.
W. j. HUNTLRi& CO., Prooaietors.
Aprii To- I95G.-tE
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Public Notice.

T Will attend to the adjustment and collection OF
l. all claims committed to my care with fidelity
My Office can be found in Court House alley, above
Geo. VI. Coehrans Law Office. | refer enquirers TO
any respectable business citizen Of our place. and to
all such in the county who may know me. My address
is stanton Va, ..a,,.,...a...
Jan. &c. snG.--Speet. and I. American copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-08-02
NOTICE.

THE subscriber having purchased the Tannery OF
L G. W Deal, Esq, ofthis place; w ayneaboro' }
would inform the late patrons of Mr.. Deaf, that be
sill continue the business as heretofore, aud would
be thankful for continuance OF their patronage
have employed NJ. Rhodes (who has been with
Mr.. Deel for soma time, aud vi hose character as "a
workman is so we4eststlshed,) to saperiusend the
business, who viii take pleasure in promptly at
tending to the wants Of the customers.
| am prepared to purchase hides CT every desrip-
ton, PAYABLE il casb--also so Cords OF Chestnut
Oak and 30 do. Of Black Oak Bark fol which the
cash viii be paid Il. i. GALLAfiEk.
From the above II will he seen, that have dispo@
sed Of my Tannery to Mr.. Gaitaher, who will eonn-
ne the business heretofore, under the supernten
aenoe OF Mr.. Rhodes. / take pleasure in recon-
Needing Mr.. Rhodes d superior workman, stl en-
tive to business, and with Che joint efforts of Mr.
6allnhcr and AIR. Rhodes doubt not will give sat
isiacton. hope, therefore, my friends viii con-
tnue their patronage, as It will be very 4liYing
to me- LEO. W. DEAL.
MAY 2, 1861
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EE. Ea. EasiVsH3HsVSGTN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, bath C, H., VA.
MILL practice in the County and Circuit Courts |
and Augusta.
TO his old clients il Augusta, he would say that |
he will always be in attendance upon the CouNIY |
ahd UNITED STATES CouNrs HOLDEN AT SrAuNroN. |
May 3, lso6-Togn papers copy.
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yBsHn undersigned proposes TO undertake 'lccei,
4 laefion ri claims and accounts. IL assure al
p@r1as ,yna n disposed 70 encourage iita thafaa
go entrusted 10 hm shall BE- promptly attended
a. li,esggev when cell eted, punctaally paid
~ ~ ~ Inc ion a Deputy Sheriff for several
wars. III es 4Hs.ye acquaintance win the pgnple
viii Wv II +. 'eroat aieantagein ma&ing eol'ee,
,iogs. nailsF te reeHd At all times IN the tefm
~ Ina THOMAS >. C0ALTER.
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Augusta Female Seminary,

= I AJN IUNi ' n,
fENIiE next annual session OF this institution Will
L open on Monday, the LIST of September, nnder
the instruction and general management OF Mr.. and
Mrs WM. Il. MAKQtEss; with stch other teachers as
may be found necessary. Additional buildings have
been erected for the accommodation OF the Pfinei-
pei and boarding Pupils and the Trustees feel JUS
titled from the amplest testimonials, in giving
RANGES that ''thc patrons Of the Seminary viii ind
in the Principal accomplished. faithful, energetic
teaehei--one who has extraordinary success IN in
spring his pupils with affection for him and enthu
Siasm for their studies, and that in all respects the
School will be worthy of the confidence Of the public.
Circulars, containing full particulars viii be fur
nished, upon application to che Principal.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-08-02

Cheap Furniture Tor Cash.
Oh FINE SOFAS, biyans and fetes; Marble top
~ aud plaia Bureaus; Cottage and Jenny Lind
Bedsteads Wood and Marble Centre Tables any
quantity of other Furniture always on hand, at the
lowest rates
The new style Metallic Cases always on hand
June u, 1856. A ID. CHANDLER.
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EsogERs sEEeK.SE.

IOHN SCHNITT invites theattention of the pub
u cto his facilities for pleasant and speedy Bar
bering. lis S.pp opposite Woodward Hotel, in
the Basmentas ". Is. kayser's Honse. lie has in
his employ experienced workmen.
Sept29, 1850.
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Lightning Rods.

TIVE undersigned is prepae cd to put up Lightning
Il Rods any place in Augusta, or the adjoining
counties, in the speedcst and most substantial
ner. His teams constant, in vice, in meet
ing the demands for these truly useful articles which
every owner of a house or Barn should have. Or
ders received at any time.
Address JOHN D. MAHON,
Nav 2l-tf National Hotel, Staunton, Va.
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a. viii receive ~ fem days. n very l.sre AM
wei assorted stock Of Spring ara sunn y
Seet1' TO Nhloh we cali i'ie a'tentiou OF tlo old
friends and customer, o. Inc house
CRAWFORD & rOCUkAN
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RgSSOF,ETg,Tfsa

fEHE co-partnership Of KoAldhoaset & rHedie
=, u toioFe existing between 5, W ohlhouses. and
Seofgef. hhek; BY mutual consent has this 6ay
been dissolved The notes, open accounts and bec:s
o. me late concern have 9een placed in the lauc E
baylor baylor Tor settlement end COLLECTION ~;
make speedy paynent ~
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DAGUEaRoTYpEs AND AMRRo-
.x

FURNISHED in the highest style of the art, and
l. warranted to give satisfaction, at the most rea
sonabio prices, at NY SKY LIGHT GALLERY.
N. hlI.B.
N B. Instructions given in the art, and pupils
s1ppied with my own manufactured Instruments,
the superiority Of which is confirmed by NY reeeiV
ing too first premiums at the Exhibition in Bsiu
more and Philadelphia NJ. Ii.
Wayne.boro, Feb. 2, ls5G-spec copy
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THF eIN4BAL fANNea pAnK


INTEREST wiiii be paid or dencsites Mt tbn rata
OF D per cent, Ter annual, or ell sums remanint
On opposite one month or longer, FACTIONS OF s
month not to b. counted in roekonina ipierest ns
posites will be paid upon jb DAYS n5Iire Mseou,'f
DAY, Saturday.Notes for discount ar resel,sl mn
De handed to the Treasurer Friday evening, or
tors. = ~S
once at the Store Of J. Hraaaoburr a Co.
u. II. BELL, Pres't
1orx p,,r..,... .; I, Il. sNAtt, Vice i'res'i.
ii. q. HArHAa.
a. j. tiArs..R
b. II. Met'uE, Di.se.or,
J. II. y coz.
NN. II. VANS,
Stanton, Oct q, l55a.-i..
EIEfiSiA ;--At Rules boi1 in lie Clcgl,s ole..,
Of the Circuit Court q Highland County. Of,
1a,ondef the 7tb dev Of July, 1855,
ehEries . ado aud John !. b. Waae, -P?aa,
James II. Reder, Adu.uistratar of William rry;,e.
acc a. EaMard IRVINE, John EFyine. Fanny ti-.
Xine EtI@bGth WRIGHT, BeAiann IRVINE ANA
-'"'H' cay 14oeE ana 'an5 Nryne,- Deiendants.
he object Of this suit Il. 10 ottain Decree {,
enforce the Specific execution al . contract mac,
aud entered into. between the Paint fs and Il .c,
IRVINE, in his li,etitge '''
The Delendnnsa. 4Ap feyine, Fairy Fryins, Ely
abetA Wfig ut, ANNA Atath, roli, Hook ard Jane
~ Wv. - hhfiAe eet4ltt thtf appearance. and Il
- ~ S't-4~es"'. dsace, that they are not
iah25itants OF tals C.nnoaweah: On noti.,n Of
th IN rlaalis 1t 3 ordered thai the said Defes3ants
10 Ho eaf a e within one Month alter the !uepup
licelua o. tlis order ana 90 hat is necessary T.
protect the interest, alo iat a copy az fba I'D
De published in Gre ''SapHt7n Nndicatoi" once ).
ft' a. l,ui sae cgss'r wee6s, and posted at The
IN ~ 81 te touL isouse OF said county, %
'"o 'S' u'} Oh 'te hs@t Court.
a t2if--t be,
July Nv r. STEPHENSON, Clerk
yr1Rof814 ett,,,l.s=l=i,, IT, In.-,,o
or IA i... -7 - - -, ~ ,he ,iefhs oHics
Monda,, tbN ~ ti1Si'!aAu county, on
III" ;aRfa az e r. - - .3tG, Iobo.
,crsore iy. ~, ~ ''=s .hS IS TO s0m~oh 81
seaba1, as5 55z4eS ~ tie W ~ u job
~ aIea, 49, 800 ~ = : ~ oaahty virginia,
ui@Eiard 800 800 We tAe Circuit Court %
af said Cont ~ W. ~ " o. TIE next term
sio - =. y 70 eHH9.Ss ~ rooat-aad ahdayt
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THE SEYMOUR HOUSE
III e1rlHey Springs. VIRGINIA.

5 now open for The reception OF visitors The va
4 riety of waters, beautiful scenery and fine air,
make it to the invalid, those who wish to spend
few weeks from the cares OF life, place of unsur-
passabie attraction.
The Waters of Orkney are Sulphur, chaly beate,
White, Mountain, Bear Wallow and Slate.
Board per weet o. Der day, 81 00 children and
servants hal price VERY for horses so cents per
day.
Coaches from New Market connecting with the
Val line OF Stages and return.
ri
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r AN stillin marketfor the purchase of negroe
such as will sut the southern market Pers0ns Aav
ing such would o well by calling on the subscribe
in person or byl ,tter. Ny address is Waynesbors
Augusta Count, Va. JOHN B. SMITH.
Jdns %, ls5S.--em,
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GROCERIES.
NO TAGE.

GVV ~ ~ u NJ
FFsIlF undersigned has purchased the entire stock
y OF Saddlery, 6e., OF kohhousen 4 Flick and
viii continue TO carry the business n all It's gar-
Gus branches al the old stand. Heisthankful to the
public for the liberal patronage extended the old
iirm and hopes by strict attention To business TO
merit continuance OF the same. All orders filed
promptly aad work warranted
March -, 1885, GEORGE. FLICK.
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WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS,
IMPORTER,

1olsssal. and R.taii Dealerin 4nerican & Imported
GUNS AND RiF LES,
IV0WlING and Fishing Tackle, Table and PocE-
L ct Gallery, Walking Canes,
Belts and Port Monies, Percussion ~ -
Caps, Gun Powder Patent Shot, $685. %
Balls, Powder Flasks, Pouches and
Belts, Bird Bags, Nipples aud Wren. 1ssaEEzssxg
ehes, Washing Rods and Tieklers, Dog ULa,ns and
Collars Gun Makers Materials, de-, dc. Revolv
ers and Five Shooters at Manufacturers prices, to
the trade. S. ST TIiERbAND.
No. 1872 Main ST., opposite Eagle Square,
Richmond, Va.
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ESees'y '$SN5xe, iSf6sssHfoas, Eeg.
EIANlNG leased the American Hotel Stables
L. take this method of inorming my old friends
and the travelling public, that am now prepared 10
keep horses by the year, month, or day and to sell
horses on commission. Drovers are invited to call
upon me, ssl am prepared to keep them On as fav-
orable terms as any other Stable in this place.
have procured good and attentive 0stlers, and
viii give especial attention to training and selling
horses for a reasonable commission.
All ask is, rRY B9owSs STABLES ONCE, and If
you are not pleased don tstop with him again.
Dee. S. 1875. j. il. BROWN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-27
FROM BOSTON.



BosroE. Dec. g, 1856.
MIR. Sumner vii return 10 Washington on the At NJ
January, and not before.
A meeting Of the Boot, Shoe and Leather Trade Of
the City OF Boston. was held to day the rooms Of the
New-Engand Emigrant Aid Company. This trade
has subscribed $4,000 to the stock Of the Company.
They intend with this sum, to establish two towts in
Kansas during the ensuing Spring. They selected the
names to-day. They are to be called Bachelor and
Ciaain Deacon Bachelor is the largest manufacturer
OF shoes in the United States The name of Caain is
in honor of Horace b. Allen Clafin, New-York, and
Of Lee & William Clafio, Massachusetts.
Preparations are in progress for founding another
town, still by prominent members Of the Rev. Mr.
Hales congregation Mr.. Hale is the author of one Of
the earliest volumes on Kansas-" Kansas and Ne.
braska,' published by Phillips, Sampson & Co "A
book which gave the first authentic and reliable
account of the physical characteristics and capabilities
Of the Territory and condensed into portable bulk the
elaborate reports of Fremont Emory and other cele.
braed explorers. He takes great interest in the fate
Of Kan,as, and exerts beneficial influence in her
favor. This Unitarian Colony will start early in the
Spring.
"The Winter SHOWS are falling fast
Tie Anti-Slavery Bazaar was opened to-day. 1t is
said to be splendid display. r.
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they berg allowed to pedde of their stock at their
own convenience; their notes in circulation we're
$2l9, so less on the Goth of November than on the
3Ist OF October; and although most of the Banks
bad doubled their capital since October, 1854, the
specie and circulation less now after four years
OF high prices for grain, than they were then In
some Of The ten Banks few avorites are said 10 be
the borrowers, and thus the financial institutions
operate as drain upon the funds Of the comma
hty TO elevate, 1t may be, men OF straw into great
traders or mammoth labd.jobbers. The disprOpor-
ton between balances due to and from banks is less
On Nov. 30. The specie had decreased during
November, $l09, 776-snd why Are we not
perIs'ually drawing upon our London loans, and
sending the drafts to New-York to be Sold
Avery worthy Scotsman, President Of the Gore
Bank, at Hamilton has died within the month, and
Mr.. Andrew Steven, the Cashier, succeeds to the
Presidency. This little Bank divided 25 per cent
Of bonus very recently, i think-from real profits
they say, and the public will have to take their
word for it. ! think that some of our chartered
Banks are fortunate in having as their Presidents
men Of great prudence, experience and well tried
integrity-but dislike the system.
In the deposits is included all the public revenue
In the treasury in the hands of public accountants
We have not yet had the wisdom, as Government,
t. keep our own money; the Backs are the real ex-
chequer of the authorities and if they were to a,
as In 1873, the Executive would be reduced to
adopt such varied local standards might come up
in the lottery of irreoeemable paper-shekel issues
Fer all that, our Banks may be very good-tLere'
really no telling. MERCAT0R.