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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-29
1CIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE


wi offer for sale my FARM, on which now reside,
six and half miles Yves; of Staunton, on the old But
falo Gan road and adjoining the lands OF Washington
Swoope, Robt p. Brown aud others, This farm con-
talns IT'S Acres OF land about 25 of which are clear
ed and in fine state OF cul,yaon the balance IS well
tmbered The river through the farm so that all
the fields can be wa,ered except one, and that can be
watered by letting the stock pass into the barn yard
There are ON the farm about eighty young Apple trees,
some of which are now bearing fruit.
The improvements consist of new Two-story
BRICK DWELLING, with Cellar underneath, and
four rooms on each floor with brick Kitchen attached
Also a Servants House, u Dairy lce-house, Smoke
house, a Tenants House, Bank Barn, Waggon-shed,
Corn-crib q Ilorse-stable, ana Backsmith-shop In
fact there is every building that man might desire on
a farm to make It conyeneut and comfortable
The onalty of this land cannot be surpassed 6y any
IN this couaty There about SIXTY acres OF River
Bottom ON the place. and the balance is all good up
land Ii lies within halt mile OF the Virginia Central
Railroad, and ~ mile from Swoores Depot;
For further particulars inquire of the undersigned,
who will take pleasure showing the farm toany per-
son wishing To purchase Nv Postothce address is
West View, Augusta county, Virginia.
Sept. 2i 1856. MICHAEL 1ESSLhh
rss~Rock. Reg copy and send account TO this office
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NOTICE Co-partnership heretofore exist
~ ing under the style of BRIGHTWELL Il HOPE,
of Stanton Va the lst inst expired by Limitation.
View from this time commence selling our STOCK
OF DRY GOODS at Cost and Carriage for Cash only,
and will continue the same until the entire Stock Is
disposed Of During which time We will keep on hand
general assortment of GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.
wholesale and retail, which will be sold at small adj
vance for Cash.
cable we hope and shall expect all who ndebtedto
us either BY bond open account, TO come forward
and settle their respective dues without further notice
PT0LEMY BRIGHTWELL,
ROBERT j. HOPE.
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READ THISt
II aTESV a. MOST INTER ENTING NEWS

CNTElNER BROS. T. CO., take this method or lib
y erty TO Inform the citizens of Staunton and sur
rounding country, that they have just returned from
the North and brought the largest and finest stock
of READY-MADE CLOTHING and GENTS
FANCY FURNISHING GOODS that has ever been
offered in tins market. Their Goods were made up
and selected under their care of the best kind of
material and in Il style to suit every taste. Their
Goods are warranted to be Sewed we'll Their stock
consists of every kind and style of COATS such as
Mantillas in the latest fashion, Beaver Coats, Peter
sham, Iion-skin Lamb skin, Whitney, fine Cloth and
Cashmere, Satinet and u. Cashmere Coats.
PANTS, such fine Black ard Fancy Cashmere,
Satinett u Cashmere, Tweed 1t. Seaman Silk Pants,
at every price, from $3.50 up to Sl2.
VESTS.-Fne Silk Velvet, Plush, Cashmere Tweed,
Black Satin Satin Plush Plain and Fancy Silk Vests,
double and single breasted.
BOYS WEAR.-A very large assortment of Boys
Wear constantly on hand, ut very low prices; also
large assortment of NEGRO CLOTHING, at reduced
prices.
As some of our partners reside in Baltimore, and
sending weekly the latest styles, we supply the
citizens of Staunton constantly with complete assort-
ment and as we manufacture our Goods ourselves, we
are enabled TO sell cheaper than any other establish
ment this side of Baltimore.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS will do well to call and
examine our Stock they can buy here in Wholesale
as cheap any of the Northern Cities and save the
Freight expenses.
Now is the time; come and supply yourself with
Clothing for the cruel winter
Come one, come all,
Our motto is, Quick Sales and Small Profits.
Don't forget to call at STEINER, BROS. 4 cos
great Central Clothing Emporium.
Staunton, Oct l, 1S56.-6mos.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF STANTON.
DENNIS u BROTHER,
OVER 9
RICUMOND. VIRGINIA

KIOH NUM-, NINOINIA,
DEG to inform the citizens of Staunton and vicinity
ID that they are now prepared TO execute every de-
scription of Silk, Cotton or Woollen DYEING oil
CLEANSING as well as can be done in New York, OF
elsewhere We have new Machinery and the very best
of Workmen and guarantee to give satisfaction to our
patrons. Merino Silk and Delain Dresses dyed into
fashionable colors to suit the taste of the owners
Shawls of every description dyed and cleansed Grape
Shawls dyed Scarlet Crimson or other colors equal
to imported; Velvet dyed nearly equal to new; Silk
Dresses cleaned, and grease wine stains removed
We intend to do work equal to any establishment
in the United States, and respectfully solicit the pat
n. L, --GeRAemen's Garments cleaned and dyed to
look like new DENNIS 4 BRO,
Successors to j. w. HINES,
Franklin ST., opposite Metropolitan Hall,
Richmond Sept. 10 1S5f.-4In. Richmond. Va.
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WYE bA have IN store mh and offer to fHoIks4LE
w AND FETAL dealers, the largest o and best
selected stock of FAIL AND JFLN7ER GL07WlNG
and GESrLEMENs FURNISHING GooDs ever exhibited
by us, to which additions will be made by weekly re,
cepts direct from our Mandatory, enabling us at oil
times to show the latest and best styles Of the season
We have every variety and grade of goods from the
most common to the finest and most choice patterns.
Imported made up by ourselves IN superior style and
advantages and beng more largely engaged in the
manufacture and sale of Clothing than any other House
in the State, we confidently invite purchasers to call
on u.s. pledgng ourselves that the reputation we have
enjoyed for the past eighteen gears, for selling 50
PERIOR QUALITY Clothing at moderate prices,
shall be fully maintained. co
KEEN, BALDWIN co.
cy.,1 1ose
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CTRAYED OR STOLEN,-0n Tuesday last,
= escaped from the subscriber light bay HORSE, with
small star in his forehead two knots on his eft nih
foot small knot ON the right hind foot ON the inside
shod all round Also small dark bay or brown Mare,
with little white the forehead, little white on
the two hind feet and of the fore feet; aged a.
bout years last spring, and height about IA hands
Persons will be ON their guard i'll purchasing or ira
ding for such horses from suspicious looking persons
ANY one finding and delivering them TO me, or who
will inform me OF the finding will be fully compensa-
ted for their time ana trouble Address me at Barter
brook Augusta county, Va r,-,v
AuVnst g. 1856 JUHN III. hANNiN'
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Stannton, Sept. 10, 1S56.-2mos.

NTOTICE.-Th late firm OF Nelson Il Baylor, be-
~ ing dissolved by mutual consent, the undersigned
with view of closing his mercantile business, will
continue at the Store House heretofore occupied by
said rm to sell his entire remaining portion of goods
AT greatly reduced prices say at Cost and in many
ses far below for Cash, short credit to punctual
purchasers He thinks he can make ii the interest OF
Merchants to extent to buy from him instead OF
going elsewhere. Call and Judge for yourselves.
GEORGE BAYLOR
Staunton, Feb. 50, ls56,-Town papers copy.
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SEES, Arthurs Patent SefSeang Cans, for putting up
fresh fruits, tomatoes &C., and find them, in all res
poets, admirably adapted to the purpose.
They possess many advantages over all other Cans
that we have seen Having tried and
proved them we speak confidently of their value
PREsBURY x BILLINGS,
Proprietors Girard and La Pierre Houses, Phila"
GEORGE E. PRICE, Agent
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Richmond, Sept. 8, 1856.
TRUTT CANS AND JARS.-Having bee

Il pointed agent for
the sale of ARTHUR'S
Ell F-S Z IL IN G
CANS &ST0NEJARS
Twill keep constantine
hand u supply of these
admirable articles, for
sale at manufacturers
prices. Read the fol-
lowing certificate:
eve have used for
some time, and are still
using, both at the Gil
rard and La Pierre Hou-
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NATIONAL HOTEL,
,SOU7H.SLDE, MAIN STREET,
STATTNTON VA.

T'HE undersigned having purchased and leased this
j. valuable property, formerly known as the Wood
ward House, would respectfully inform the public as
well as the former friends of the House, that they
prepared to accommodate their guests in the very best
manner and upon the most moderate terms.
THEIR TABLE shall always be supplied with the best
the market affords and to enable them to accomplish
this they have attached to the House of the finest
fruit and vegetable Gardens in the Valley.
THEIR STABLE which is classed second TO none,w al
ways be supplied with the best proyender and goodat
tentive Ostlers.
PASSENGERS who stop at this House, desiring to take
the Cars are entirely free from the noise, &c. to which
Railroad Houses subject and they can always rest
assured of getting their meals and reaching the Depot
in time to secure tickets and choice seats.
An OMNIBUS will always be found at the Railroad
Depot on the ARRIVAL othe Cars to take the passengers
to and from the House, free of charge.
W. J. HUNTER & CO., Proprietors.
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T AND FOR SALE.-The tract OF land belong
i ing 10 the estate of Col James Crawford, Decd
now in possession of NJ W. Crawford, and situated a
bout one mile from Staunton, is offered for sale. 1t
contains about 40 Acres and has it comfortable
log DWELLING HOUSE, u Barn, other necessary
onfbuildngs and good well of water. There are
some 25 acres in timber For terms &c, apply to COL
John b. Baldwin or VIM. Bell Crawford.
MARGARET \. CRAWFORD,
Julv 20 1854. Executsi: III. c
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THE ATTENTION OF
C0untry Merchants and the Trade

rs invited to the large and varied stock of HATS
i AND CAPS of Virginia Manufacture now on
hand at the of the subscriber No. 81, Main Street,
RICHMOND, VA.
Being the importer of his own materials for manu-
featuring and having every facility for putting up his
goods in the best style and cheapest mannerh expects
with confidence the Virginia Merchants to encourage
home industry and enterprise, pedgng himseftha by
such encouragement they shall not only be loss,
but on the contrary by assisting in building up manu-
features at the South side of Mason and Dixon
trade which will render Virginia independent, as re-
CARDS manufactures, of the world.
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ONE OF THE BEST STORE STANDS
In THE COUNTY FOR SALE-The under

HNE OF The BESl STU IL 81 "A " DS
~ IN THE COUNTY FOR SALE.-The under
signed having determined to retire from the Mercan
tile business offers his very valuable STORE STAND
AND PROPERTY for SALE privately at Churchyile
the Store House occupied by the firm of Lind
SER UslsOn ef Bear and is known to be one of the
best Country Stands Ia tie Valley Of Ergiaia. There
can be sold yearly from 100000 $4,000. This prop
erty is situated in good and wealthy neighborhood,
and ON of the most public roads in the county Of
Augusta ~ miles from Staunton with large
DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen and Dining Room in
the basement,) good Stable Smoke House, and u
good never-failing Well of water in the yard, with
good Dairy attached and all other necessary Build
ings.
The Mail passes through Churchville every day, and
Post-otfce is in the place The highest recommend
ations can be given in regard to the Stand Any far
Their description is deemed unnecessary, as any wish
ing to purchase will examine for themselves For any
farther particulars call on or address
4. n. LINDSEY,
Churchville, Augusta county, Va.
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Richmond, November IA, ls55.-ly.
BOOTS AND SHOES, -
)SuIf AZ ROOT SHOE HAT AND CAP STOR

CHEAP BOOT, SHOE, HAT All. CAP STORE
" FALL AND WINTER SUPPLY.-H. & J.
FAUST have just opened their Fall and Winter supply.
of Boots Shoes Hats, Caps &c, to an examination Of
which they invite their friends and customers and the
public generally, feeling condent that they please
The taste of the most fastdious In style and prices
they cannot be beat, as has been known heretofore
They call attention particularly TO their own manufac-
ture of all kinds of Gentlemen and Ladies' Ware,
prsng every article in their line of business. and war
ranted to be of good quality.
Hats can be bought of them from 50 conts and up
wards and Caps fem l21l cents to the fnest-all new
fashion. Also Trunks, Umbrellas, &C. They respect
fully request portion of public patronage, pledging
themselves to do ther best to merit it.
0nt
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a aEAT nEpoT F0R THE SALE OF

REAT DEPOT FOR THE SALE OF
PIANO FORTES, GUITARS, MELODE
ONS AND MUSIC.-At the establishment OF the sub
scrbers NAV always be found an extensive stock o
SUPERIOR PIANO FORTES from several of the
most reliable makers in the Union. Among them may
be seen those from ]. B. Durham Co., New YORK, a
Stodart & Co., New YoIk and Chickering d Sons
Boston, comprising assortment so extensive as 70
enable persons of almost every taste to select an In
strument The length of time the subscribers have
been engaged in this business, the satisfaction THESE
instruments have given the variety kept for sale, the
terms upon which they offered, the advantage OF
selecting in person or ordering from house long es
tablished near home, and the mpossibiity OF getting
an indifferent Piano here flor they will be taken back
if they do not prove good,) some OF the reasons
why persons should purchase in Richmond instead Of
sending to the North.
MELODEONS of Carhart & Needham's make, vary
ing in price from $40 to $780, suitable for churches OF
parlors. :,
These instruments as well the Pianos are sold at
manufacturers prices. :,
GUITARS of ..Marn's" make, which are unrvalled
for beauty oftone, durability and workmanship. Also,
others of European manufacture. Among them, are
some beautiful Neapotan Guitars so constructed that
the neck may be taken off and the whole instrument
carried in lady's travelling trunk.
MUSIC for the Piano Forte and Guitar Constant
arrivals of fresh supplies enable them to furnish or
ders very completely. 90
Booksellers and Stationers.
40 Main ST., Richmond, Va
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MERCHANT TAILORING. The subscriber
IM has opened very superior lot of goods for Cen
temens wear, at the Store Room next door to Union
Hail. on Main Street, at the sign of 81. 0'Rear." He
has engaged the services Of Mr. ORear an experienced
and accomplished cutter &c. to conduct the business
for him. and is prepared to furnish description OF
clothing made of the best material and in the most ell
egant STYLE For cash to punctual dealers ON short
time great inducements offered. The patronage OF
the public is solicited. A. ID. TkoTTEh
SfauntOn January go. 1855.
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EVERYBODY LOOK HERE!!!-I CHAL-
L. LENGE THE WORLD TO BEAT ME!!-BAR-
GAINS BARGAINS The subscriber has now on hand
at his Store an endless variety of articles which he Of
fers at prices unprecedentedy cheap He has Gold and
Silver Watches, Earl Rings BreastPins, and JEWEL
RY of all kinds; Silver Ware of all kinds Perfumes;
Soaps of all kinds; Ladies' Trimmings of all kinds;
Ladies' Undersleeves Collars, Spencers Mantas, Par
asols, Sewing Silks and Threads, and Work Boxes;
Fine Cutlery such Knives, Scissors, Pistols &C. &c
Oil Cloths for Carriages and Tables. He does not pre-
tend to give list of his goodsthe paper would not
hold it; but the public find at his store oil the little
'odds and ends" kept where else. The attention Of
country merchants is particularly solicited and every
body invited to call and see whether they wish to buy
or not. GABRIEL HIRSH.
Staunton, Nav 9, 1855
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q RING AND SUMMER CAMPAIGN IN

Vyyinia Hotei-The undersigned begs leave to state,
that Independent ofall party associations he presents
himself once more the public for their kind will and
suffiages in the purchase of Ready Made Clothing for
quantity and richness of my stock is to be the criterion
to secure success am assured TO carry off the palm of
victory shall use every honorable means to secure
sales, without sacrifice of principles ii. prices
nv business, you can, without endangering your fair
preutaton for consistency give call in the selec
ton of your Clothing for the approaching season. and
can assure you that it will be much to your as to
nv advantage, for shall engage in the campaign with
no sluggard WILL but with the motto 81 must and will
succeed"
NV stock comprises more than the usual variety of
Clothing from cheap Summer Suit costing $2.75, to
the fines, Dress Suit of S25.
Come, then, and give your support to your very o.
bedient servant JACOB P0LLITZ.
Sto,nton Anril o. 1S56
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z. B. ADDISON. D. HomAhp
ADDISON &c HOWARD,
X ENERAL COMMISSION & FORWARD,
(J ING MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural
Implements Seeds, Fertilizers &C., at Messrs Addison
Sleade's Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA,
VA-Orders for Pennock's Wheat Drills, either with
or without Nelson's Guano Attachment as well as all
other articles in their line to be had in their market,
will be filed with promptness.
Terms CASH or its equivalent
Particular attention will be paid to the SAFE of -Four,
Wheat, Corn, Rye &c.
Goods consigned to their will be forwarded with
despatch.
Aug 30 1854,
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WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS,
AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG

AT STANTON AND HARRISONBURG.
MARQUIS &: KELLEY
HAVE now on hand most splendid supply of Ital-
Il ian and American Marble, which they are manu-
featuring into Tombs, Monuments Head and Foot
Stones, Table and Bureau Tops Also ofthe very
neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery pupo
ses with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on
the top Pastery, Paint and Muller Stones, constant
ly on hand Having had long experience in the bus
iness and worked in the most difficult and delicate let
ter carving with great success they feel assured that
the taste of the most asdous be pleased at their
work.
They have recently opened branch of their estab-
lishment in the town of Harrsonburg, where one of
the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders
All demands promptly attended to.
Staunton, April % 1855
FALL TRADE, 1856.
TOHN N. GORDON, GROCER AND
81 COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND DEALER In
METALS, 14th street, near the Exchange Hoteloh
for sale
Orleans and Coffee Sugars, various grades.
Loaf Crushed, GRADUATED and Powdered Sugars
Lagura, Rio and Old Government Java Coffee.
Orleans and West India Molasses.
Pure Cider Vinegar.
Sperm, AdamantHine and Tallow Candles.
Soaps, Fancy and Brown.
Sole Leather, good and damaged.
All sizes Flat, Round, Square Swedes,
American Hammered, IRON
English Refined,
English and American rolled,
English and American blistered Steel.
German, Cast and Shear Steel.
Broad Plough Iron, 6 to l2 inch.
American, English and Russia Sheet Iron.
Oval half Oval and half round Iron.
Nail Rods, American and Swedes.
Band Scroll and Hoop Iron.
Horse Shoes, assorted.
Horse and Mule Shoe Iron.
Tin Plate, Pig and Bar Tin.
Sheet Zinc SHELTER and Shelter Solder
Sheathing Brazier's and Bolt Copper.
McCormick's and Palmer Mould Boards
~ Particular attention given to the sale of Wheat
Flour, and Country Produce generally.
Richmond, Sept. II, 1856.
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Richmond, August IS, 1885,

ITO FOR CALIFORNIA 1.-THE chance OF
L making u fortune among the Gold fields OF Cali
fornia being iatterng than trusting TO the pro
ducts of the rich lands of Augusta have determined
to pull up my stakes and journey thltherward, ana
therefore offer for sale my lands, viz Tract contain
inc 1884, Acres on which now reside, in the valley
of the little Calf Pasture, go miles from Stannt9n
1t has on it comfortable DWELLING HOUSE,
Kitchen Smoke-house, Spring housI-a fine Spring OF
neyer-faling water $50 acres cleared, 20 acres OF
Meadow, and the balance well tmbered. About 90 a.
cres more may be converted into meadow, WINCH WIN
the mountain range for stock, water III every ned anu
the adaptation of the land to grasses make one OF the
best Grazing Farms in the county The land produces
all kinds of grain and is about mile from the Centrai
Railroad aordng the amplest facilities Tor getng 10
market 1t is also conveniently near to Churches Mills
and Schools. :,
Also Tract of Land containing IS acres, 51 miles
from Staunton, adjoining Jos. Smiths estate 1t has
on it Brick Neutrality-suspicious. ana engDiy ioca.eu
good stabling-an Orchard of fine Frult-a hne
Spring SIS acres cleared and under fence and aogeth
er it is very attractive place for small family or good
mechanic. m
NV terms will be moderate-my address is pond
Jap "''" fe'ef u w. " NJ ELIJAH HUNTER
Acting as Agent for the Rev. James Hunter, OF Cali
ornia will dispose also of perpetual Scholarship IN
the WESLEYAN Female Institute, located at Staunton
July %, ls56-t L. II.
VALUABLE FARM AND MILL SEAT
Y FOR SALEi-The subscriber offers for sale one
OF the most desirable FARMS IN lnecouhS VI
II is situated on Christians Creek about six miles east
of Stanton and about four miles west of New Hope
and is bounded the south side, In part by the main
road leading from Staunton to Weyers Cave IL con-
tains about 453 Acres about $50 OF which Is cleared
There is about 100 Acres of first rate Bottom Land and
all the cleared land in very fine state OF Cultivation
there is water in every field m
The buildings are good and in good repair They
consist of q large DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen
Smoke House, Store Room, Ice House, Granary and
Stables &c with wells OF
ter in few feet of the stables and Kitchen There are
a number of never-failing springs on the farm The
Mill Seat is the best on Christians Creek and is situa-
ted at the lower end of the farm if desired it would be
sold separately from the farm with some 20 to 40 acres
of land attached and the right of way public roads on
either side of it.
fit would better suit the convenience of buyers the
subscriber would sell hundred acres of the woodland
(which is not surpassed by any in the neighborhood
separately The terms will be made ACCOMMODATING
For further particulars apply to A. g. Robertson who
resides on the premises to the subscriber, who lives
in the immediate neighborhood .,,uA>,
p 81 have also valuable Lot in the Town OF
Staunton for sale. U. " H.
Fol
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EOR SALE OR RENT.-The large and com
modious BRIcK WARE HOUSE,, situated opposite
10 the passenger Station House of the Central H. X
in Staun;on.
The building is 60 feet long 80 feet wide, two ana
half stories high, and very conveniently arranged
for n LARGE Grocery and Commission business
II is built in the substantial manner the walls
being nearly two feet thick and The floors sustained by
stone columns ALEX. II. II. STUART.
SIMPSON +. TAYLOR.