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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-05
soNrETHIMG NEW.

Rarely Found IN tllS IhaASet'
4 TAKE this opportunity to inform my iflehds, ana
i the public generally that am receivmg my Fall
Stock of Goods including (among general stock) the
following kinds, viz:
A very large, varied and handsome stock OF Black
Gro de Rhine Silks very cheap Striped Poit de Soie,
and every other style Dress silks, Grape; de Pan
es striped a new article) French and English Mari
nos. fs shades solid all wool Niuslins, Common do,
Paris Printed all wool do. ombaznes, Alpaccas En-
broidcred Robes Coburgs, Gnghams Shawls, Hosiery
Gloves Gauntletts, Linen Ia Handkerchiefs, Collars
and Underseeves Moir Antique and all other klads oil
Cloak and Dress Trimmings, Bleaehed and Brown
Goods Cassinets, Twecds, CaSsimeres, Cloths, Irish
Linen, Prints Shooting, China and Glass Ware, Gro
ceries, &c., sc.
deem it unnecessary to particnlarize any farther
and would only say have full and complete Stock
of Goods suitable for family will endeavort to OIL
fer my stock at very fair and reasonable price. am
thankful for patronage heretofore extended to me- ana
hope to merit continuance Of the Please give
me call and will try and make it to your interest
JAMES A. PIPER,
Near the Woodward House
Stsuntop. Oct 10, 1855.
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TO the Lovers Of Good Tobacco!
.JOHN II. EVANS

HAS just received at his old stand, immediate.
II .ly opposite the Old Post Office, a fae and
choice lot of TOBACCO. which he is prepared
to sell at from cents to So per pound.
Also Pipes, Pipe-stems, Snuff Boxes, Blacking
Matches, Ink. &C., &c.
Staunton, Noy. l6, 1883
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CLOT HIN TRAD E
FALL, 1855.

d.
WE are now receiving and OPENING the largest and
w most splendid stock Of FALL 141ID WINTER
CLOTHING we haveevcr exhibited. Our stock has
been manufactured by ourselves under great advantages
and will be found embrace every style and grade oil
goods in our line In order to accommodate an increas-
ing trade, we have fitted up the second story oil our
House exclusively for the Wolesale Trade where we
are prepared to exhibit to Wholesale Dealers very
extensive stock of Clothing gotten up with great care
in good STYLE aud particularly adapted to the Virginia
and North Carolina trade. On our first floor we have
ouusual superb stock for Retail Sales in which will DC
found the latest styles and most fashionable goods in the
country, made up in the best manner and warranted TO
fit and wear well. Having Of our firm constantly
in the New York market buying largely for Cash and
manufacturing as do for eight Houses, with an ex-
ments to the merchant and consumer will defy com
petition Returning thanks for the liberal patron
age so long b,stowed We pledge ourselves 10 de-
KEEN, BALDWIN & CO.,
Richmond. Aug. 30, 1856. l02 Main Street.
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DIR, JAMES JOHNSTON,
Surgical and Mechanical Dentist.

HAVING been located permanently in Staun-
- ton for the last four years, would respectfully
inform his friends and the public generally, that
he still continues to practice Dentistry in all its
various branches, with the strictest regard to du-
rabiity and usefulness.
Office on the south side of Main Street, oppo-
site the old Spectator Office
Staunton, Nov. 90, 1854.
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"a FURNITURE wARE-R0oM, II

on as good terms as can he purchased in this city
Tor elsewhere.
A portion of my FURNITURE is purchased at the
North in rough state, and finished here, and
part is made entirely at my mandatory here
Any article made to order at shortnotice and at the
lowest Cash price.
He DIES not consider it necessary to enumerate
the articles, but would extend an earnest invita-
to all in search Of FURNITURE, HAIR OR
SHUCK MATTRESSES, UPHOLSTERY
GOODS, &c., to give him call before purcha
sing, as every exerton will be made to please.
~ Repairing Of all kinds done at reasonable
prices. r. y. HOWE,
200 Main ST.. bet,oeen 9th and 10Th SIS.
Richmond. April 25, lS55.-lY.
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Imported Habana, ect, ect.. ect, together with
fine lot of Spotted Spanish and Half Spanish
Cigars;
German Pipes, Fancy and Common do, Smoking
and Holders, Snuff Boxes, Matches. Shoe Black
ing, Rapping Irvine and Paper and many other
articles too tedious to mention.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine. his stock, before purchasing elsewhere,
as he will sell as cheap as the cheapest.
Stanton, Nov. l6, IS53-tE
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NOfiCS.

ALL the effects Of the late firm OF BRowS q SHOOK
hov; been assigned 10 the subscriber for the bene
fit Of their creditors, all person. indebted to the said
firm are rcqrired make payment as speedily as prac-
tcablc and the creditors notified that their claim.
must be presented to the subscriber within the next oO
days in order to entite them to full participation in the
benefits of the trust fund.
b r. WEXFORD, Jr.,
Office Bank ST., below 9th and 10th SITS
Richmond, Oct. 10, 1855.
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Fall Trade.
HN0TS ANN SHOES!!!

II LAYTON would respectfully inform the eitizen'
d. of Saunon and the surrounding country that ne ha
commenced lin the room one door North Of b. & J. 5
Crawford's Store, and occu
~ pied years by MIR s1s- ~ 90
x X. Cowan as Bookstore,)
SN~--~AS" to manufacture all kinds Of
Ladies', Misses & Chdren's Shoes from the very bes
materials latest styles, and under his own supervision
Embroidered Work made to order, in the most fash
ionable style.
He has also on hand an assortment of Men and Boys
BOOTS and Soes among which may be found the hand
soonest of Scents French Dress Boots In this market
Acs- Orders promptly attended to and work made al
the shortest notice. T.. La lON'
Stanton, Sept. 10, 1856.
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NOTICE.

HAVING before informed the public and ouI
IL friends of our determination to leave Staun-
ton shortly. for the purpose OF establishing large
Wholesale Business with our partners in BALI
more, it will be of particular benefit to the farmer
to state further, that we will sell our considerable
stock of Fall and Winter Goods, from now to the
LIST of March, at prime cost for reasons stated
Nobody in want of Clothing should therefore fall
10 examine our well assorted stock and secure
himself better bargains than ever before offered In
this market.
Further notice we have to give to those Ia
debted to us, that although we intended before, to
place our unpaid accounts in the hands of Harman
s. Bell by the LIST ofJanuary, yet we failed to act
upon this intention for the term, and out OF this
regard against our debtors we concluded to walt
now till the LIST OF February next, but longer IN
diligence can aud will not be given any more
We hope that at this given period the rest will
come forward aud pay without prompting US to
those disagreeable steps
STEINER BROS. s. co.
Staunton, Jan. 9, 1856.
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Eew Goods.

WYE are now receiving our Fall and Winter
w Goods, selected in the Northern Cities with
great care and at low prices which enables us to
sell cheap and leave small profit. Cash and
prompt six month dealers will find it their int.
rest to give US a call before purchasing
j. BRANDEBURG & co.
Siauhton, Oct IL, 1855.
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kumher,. T,umher.!!

THE subscribers have on hands quantity Of LUll.
L Der of every description, which they will seii
on the usual terms They will also furnish Lumber 70
order. of any kind and to any amount PasterlnS
Laths can always be had at their Steam Saw NH.
WELLER < PARKINS.
Mt Sidney. Sept 90, 1855.
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MnTTNE

THE Col Partnership Of BaowN & SHOOK, having
been dissolved, the Undersigned will be responsible
for no debts hereafter contracted by his late partner
John II. Shook SAMUEL Is. BROWN.
Richmond Oct. 6. 1855.
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CaRPETLNGS at WHITE e. R.4TTQ.NsS.
LII Wool Ingram, ply, 10 the cheaper sorts Pas.
n sage and Stair, Al, sd, Cd and S-4 Oil Floor
Cloths New Patterns, Rags. and new supply of Win
dow Shades, some very handsome
Staunton. Oct. 81, 1856.
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SYNOPSIS OF DISEASES CURED BY r, r. REsoL-
VENT. DURING THE YEAR 1854, AS REPORTED

1000 cases If different kinds of Sores, Erup
tons, Swollen and Enlarged Joints, Hip Dlsea-
ses, ricketts,, Kernels in the Throat. Swelllngs
of the Glands, Lumps and knots in the ,hroat.un-
der the ears; Sures ia the eyes, head nose, mouth
gums, &c. Infants with sores on their heads,
ears, faces, &c., have been cured by the mlracu-
lous efficacy of the r. R.. Resolvent.
One bottle will prove to the afflicted sufferer
that it will cure you, one dose will do you good.
LADIES IN TROUBLE.
If you have any difficulty in the Womb, X. X.
Resolvent will set you right.
CHArrAHoULA, La, Sept. 9, 1854.
.Messrs. Rad,eay s. Col feel happy to say
to you that your Remedies have made two aston
ishing cures in my settlement. My son Martin
was cured by two bottles of your Renovating Re
solvent, and one box Of your Regulators, after all
the best Physicians had failed.
Mrs. Mary All Britton, wife Of Jesse All Brit
ton, had a terrible tumor in the womb. She was
attended by three of our best Physicians. They
had all given her up; her hips and the extreml
ties below were perishing. One bottle of Resell
vent. one bottle of Relief. and one box of Regu-
lators, has made permanent cure.
WILEY NJ. SauIREs,
Chaltahouls Parish, La.
Radway's Resolvent is pleasant to take
Price One Dollar per bottle. Six bottles for Five
Dollars. Sold by Druggists, everywhere.
Dec. L. lS55.-4m0.
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Notice.
THE partnership between the undersigned in
L the Apothecary and Drug Business has been
dissolved by mutual consent.
j. G. NJ. MERILLAT having purchased
the entire concern is responsible for all its liabili
ties and entitled to all its assets.
j. b. ESKRIDGE,
j. G. Nj. MERlLLAT,
The business will be continued by me at the
samo place and having engaged the services of my
late partner, hope to give public satisfaction.
j. C. NJ. MERILLAT.
Staunton. Dec IL, 1855.
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NEW FIRM,

NEW EIHlM.
EN1E undersigned. under the style of WATTS
Il s. RICHARDS will continue the HARD
WARE business in Staunton at the old stand of
E. C. Richards s. Bro
Their hope is that by constant and assiduous eff
forts and devotng their whole time to the business,
to please. and by moderate charges 10 merit and
receive fair portion of public patronage.
WIN. IL. WATTS,
E. C. RICHARDS.
Staunion, Jan. II, 1855.
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MARSHALL K, FULTZ;.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Stanton, Va, will praseeee
n ia all the Courts of augusta county Strict .essao
Willie given to all business entrustedto him.
He may be found, at present, in the once o. ~
ather, David Fultz.
Nov. 10, lS54,=L
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THE FURNITURE BAZAAR,

GRATEFUL for the liberal encouragement al
"a ready bestowed, the subscriber would respect
fully inform his friends and the public. that hav-
ing increased facilities for manufacturing, ne is
now better prepared than ever before to supply all
who may need, with euery article to be found in
LIST class
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-05

PRESCOTT & LANTX,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
EDlNBUIlG, VA.
Nc Keep constantly on hand full assortment
of Perfmmery, Toilet Soaps, Essen
ces, Inks, &c, &C., which they will sell as
low as can be bought in the cities.
The above medicines are for sale by the following
-AGENT S:-
w. S. BEERS s. Co., Wholesale Ag' Richmond.
CLARK g. CLARK, Mt. Scion,
S. PAUL,
BoLEN & HOWELL, Moscow:
N. p. BucK. Sangerville.
j. H. PLEoKER, Cenirevllie.
JOHN CRAUN,
n WHEELER. Mt Meridian.
CARPENTER s. BEARD, Rockland Mills.
JOHN E. Morris, Flshersvlile.
JOHN w. PALMER, Hermitage,
G. CARRIER & Co., burke.s MINIS.
90 Persons wishing agencies will direct to us
as above.
july Is, 1866
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Every Day Brings Something New.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TOBACCO S'NORE.
d. w. G. sLANKER,

ID. W. G. SLANKEH,
door West Of E. III. Cushing & Co.,
LAS just opened with splendid stock ,comPri-
sing every article in the Tobacco line amongst
which will be found the FINEST Qualities of
Cigars and Chewing Tobacco,
which he will sell wholesale or retail, as cheap
as can be bought any where else in this section Of
the country.
CIGARS ofvarious qualities and prices, will
be sold by the box bunch or less numbers if desir
ed. The following list is a norton of the differ
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To Our Old Friends.

WE are q wen prepared as ever to bake al kind.
please all who may favor with theit pstronage.-
Give US CHANGE and we will suit Loa:
% '" E. n. CUSHING 4 co.
staunton. Dec. IL. 1855.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
Marine Intelligence.
PORT OF WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLYN
ARRIVED.


May l-Steamer Magnolia, Stedman, from Fayetteville,
to Lutterloh & Elliott
2-sehr Arannta, Marshall, from Charleston, to Rus
May 2-schr Pedee, Baker, from New York, to J. H.
schr John Frederick Hierup, from Belfast Me- to ].
D. McRae & Co.; with hay and potatoes.
May s-steamer Flora Mcdonald Hurt, from Fayette-
Schr Wide World Dickinson, from New York, to Petite
Hschr Pearl, Dexter, from jacksonville to J. H. Elan
sehr. Ned, zsll, from New York, to George Harriss
sehr Lochiel Mcneil, from Frankfort, Me- to J. Il J.
schr David Faust, Robbins, from Philadelphia to T. G.
steamer Rowan, McRae, Fayetteville, Lutterloh
& Elliott.
Steamer Scottish Chief RUSSELL from Fayetteville J.
5--Schr. Emily Ward, Ward, from Boston, to George
May 5-schr George Davis, Ne, days Boston, to
steamer Magnolia, stedmAn, from Fayetteville, to Lut
6-schr. Iowa, Davis, from Washington, N c., to Will
schr Lille Sanders, Corson from Philadelphia Geo.
May 6steamsr Fanny LutterlOb Barber, from Fayette
Hay 7-steamer Chatham, Elder, from Fayetteville, to
schr Eruka, Davis, from Little River to Willard Cur
Schr Odd Fellow, Mcclellan, from Little River to Will
lard IL Curtis with naval stores.
sSchr Ellen Randall, Justice, from Little River, D.
. A. Lamont
Schr. Wave, Davis, from Little River, Henry Mutt
with naval stores
Brig Pacific Fuller, from Boston, to Adams Bro & Co.;
schr N Berry, Pendleton from Rockport, Me-, Rus
Brig Olive, Pettigrew, from New York. DeRosset
Brown.
Schr. VIM. H. Smith, Hughes from New York, to A. D.
Cazaux; with mdze.
CLEARED.
May 2--Schr R. w. Brown, Derrckson, for New York,
by A. D. Cazau1 with naval stores
Washington, n.
Rosset Brown with mdze.
Steamer Scottish Chief, Russell, for Fayetteville, by j.
s. Banks
Steamer Magnolia stedman for Fayetteville by Lutter
May s-schr j. p. WetherilI Cobb for Boston, by O.
G. Parsley & Cos with lumber and naval stores
Schr John Cadwalader HOtOn, for Alexandria, Va, by
George Harriss with lumber.
sc6r Wake, Henderson, for New York, by George Har
riss with naval stores, &c
Sch Union, Rines, for Washington City by J. H. Chad
bourne & Co; with lumber
Steamer Fanny Luterloh, Barber for Fayetteville by
Lutterloh & Elliott.
May 3--Schr. David Smith, Smith, for Philadelphia by
George Harriss with lumber.
5.Schr. Lizzie Russell, Bennett, for Baltimore, by Rus
sell & Bro. with lumber, &c.
May 6-Schr. Magellan Cloud Sargent, for Baltimore,
| by J. u D. McRae & Co. with lumber
Steamer Magnolia, Stedman for Fayetteville. by Lutter
, lob " Elicit.
G. & B. G. Worth
May 7schr Volant, Piver, Jacksonville, by DeROs
; set s. Brown.
schr Aramnta, Marshall, Baltimore, by Russell &
Bro; with naval stores, &c.
Steamer Fanny Luterloh, Barber, for Fayetteville, by
Lutteroh & Elicit.
May 7-Schr VIM. Il. Howard, Brown, for Washington,
= n. c., by Rankin & Martin with salt.
Schr. Kate, Way, for Richards, by Rankin & Martin.
+ g. Schr Henry Mutt, Williams, for New Orleans, by
George HARRIS with naval stores 80
sc6r Pearl, Dexter for Jacksonville, by Rankin Mar
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
REASON AND comMoN SENSE.

Our readers may remember have several OCCASIONS
spoken in very euogtc terms of preparation which Dr.
has discovered for the of Epeptic Fits Now, in do
ing have been acuated by the very best motives,
the alienation of human suffering From circumstan-
which have lately to knowledge we fear
is certain class of persons who disposed try this
remedy in q We allude to the fact
of selecting particular in town where perhaps there
six eight and trying it Now per-
haps the selected might be the only of the whole
number that it would not This neither doing them
selves the medicine justice. If dozen persons were
stricken down with the cholera in or
would they all send for physician or would only one en-,
poy him. and wait and if he cured first patient p?
That plan of procedure would be absurd So the
case Dr. Hances remedy every who has Fits should
try it for reasonable length of time 1t will not in
day or week nothing worth doing be accomplished
What is easily done is easily andone The growth
of time is enduring From the most respectable testimony
have examined eel that by proper perse
in this remedy nine of Epilepsy out of ter
may be cured The Pills sent by mail free of postag'
any part the world Price box 3d. two S. twelve
$24. You will find the address above.
May 6-d&wlW.
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DIED,

In Marion District, S. c., the Sd inst, D. w c.
Vikings of Wilmington, N. c., aged about 80 years
Lost to the community in the full promise of a glorious
regretted than deceased friend Brave, ardent and
generous, gifted by nature-rened and renghened by
education, there lay before him the prospect of long,
useful and honorable That has been cut
Short the promises of his manhood left unufe and
he has gone down to the grave before his time but his
memory will long survive in the hearts of his fren and
the Hrf that his cold form be kept green the
unbdden tear starting from eyes that knew him not in
life.
Our intimate acquaintance with Dr. Wiking ofcom-
paravey recent date and of community of pOt
ca feeling But learned to love and respect the
for himself, and we mourn him as personal
friend. It for those who have known him longer and
better than we to do justice to his character We could
omit this feeble and inadequate tribute to his
Yesterday his remains followed to their last resting
place in Oakdae Cemetery by the largest and most deep
affected of people that has beer in
Wilmington Many eye was wet although long unused
and the solemn bell toed all hearts hrObbed
mournfuy and painfully. When he died MAN-a
NOBLE true-hearted man-passed from among
New Hanover county, the morning of the 9th inst
Mrs. SARAH A. E wife Of Thos. Picket, ESQ, aged
about 80 years.
In Bladen county, Sunday night, the Goth Of April
Mrs JANE B., wife of William D. McNei ESQ, in the
dist year of her ageeavng to those who knew her bes
and loved her most this consong reflection that virtue
goodness will be rewarded beyond the grave Com.
In this town, the Sd inst AGNES infant daughter o
J. L. and Z. A. Keen, aged II months
In this town. on the I'd inst, Mrs CATHARINE BOW
DEN, aged 10 years.
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May 9th 1856, 2 o'clock P. M.
TO THE PUBLIC.

take this method Of making few statements in explana
ton of the pursued by connection with the
cent duel. say, with clear conscience that
fully impressed with the responsibility which attached to
my position knew that, upon unguarded EXPRESSION
inprudent act of mine, might depend the life of fell
low being also say that not actuated by any
feeling of enmity towards the late DR. Vikings We had
been born and raised in the community, and though
not intimate friends had had any personal difficulty
in lives say, too, that Mr. Flanner made the de-
caraton before he left town. he did field after the
second fire. that he did desire take the life of his oppo
nent and that he hoped fair and honorable settlement
would be made For these reasons | went upon the
field with the full determination to accept of any
proposition for settlement which | could regard as
fair and honorableand during the conversation which
occurred after the second exchange of shots repeatedly
said that desired fair and honorable settlement By way
of showing my willingness for such settlement call atten
the fact that the representative of the challenged
party duty simply to receive and consider such pro-
positions might be made by the challenging party--and
such the usually persons when the
positionand yet went beyond my duty by making
the proposition for withdrawal for specific purpose, as set
forth the Card signed by and published by Mr. Walk
er, in the Journal of yesterday.
deem it due to the public to state, that the first mention
which made of settlement, Immediately alter the
first fire. when Dr. James F. McKee, J who acting as the
surgeon for beth parties remarked that he hoped the d
Guilty could be settled the parties had taken one fire
Whereupon, turned to Mr. VIM M. Walker, who was the
representative of the other party and aska him the cues
ton the presence of all the parties VIII at have
say, Mr.. Walker? To which he mmediat ely replied,
follows: Well, sir still occupy form position
you and apologize for your card then said
SIS this all you have say 2? He answered eyes And the1
said awe have reracton apology to make We the1
loaded the pistols, and the second fire was had.
TIE object this card is give full acctmn' OF al
the which occurred upon the feldt merely tao sta
what is sufficient and more, to explain the course "h'cf
pursued upon the field In conclusion, will say that tn
position taken by me- with regard settlement tina
was willing Mr. Planners card for specific Pur
pose-it being expressed in writngbut that would n
make an unconditional retraction of his card.
regret the necessity which cempes publish even
thus much upon this subject. o. P. MEAR-tS.
Sth 1896
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COMMON SCHOOLS.
OFFICE OF LITERARY BOARD,
11as-L A@r11 90 1919

OFFICE OF LITERARY BOARD,
Raleigh, April %, 1856.
HE President and Directors of the Literary Fund, hay
ing made Distribution of said Fund for the first six
months the year 1885, among the several Counties of the
State for Common Schools have directed the following
tabular statement to be published showing the amount set
apart for each County.
These amounts will be paid compliance with the pro-
visions of law relative to the same the Treasury Depart
ment of the State.
The Counties of Jackson, Madison, Yadkin Polk Har-
and Wilson, will receive their respective portions
the distributed to the Counties of which they
were respectively formed. -