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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-03
= PIPING AND SIMMER CAMPAIGN IN

NEW BOOKS!! g-
IN The Great American Battle;
The Adventures of Gerard the Lion Killer;
The Hawatha Legends;
Margaret Maitland of Sunnysde;
Liberty and Slavery, by Bledsoe;
The Youth of the Old Dominion;
The Scalp Hunters .,.,f
The Grey-Bay Mare and other Humorous Amer
lean Sketches;
Salad for the Social, by the author of Salad for
the Solitary; ,u, =, -
Rector of st. Johns Church, Portsmouth, Val;
History of the Ravages of the Yellow Fever in
Norfolk, Va, in 1855, by Geo. D. Armstrong, D. d.
Barnes Notes on the Gospels;
Barnes Notes on the Acts;
Major Jones' Courtship;
Major Jones' Travels;
The Physical Geography of the Sea, new edition,
by It. Maury
The Prophets of the Restoration, or Haggai
Zeckarah and Malachi new translation, with Notes.
by Rev. T. " Moore, d. D.. ROBT CoWAN.
Staunton, June IS, 1856.
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NEW sECAR AND TOBACCO STORE

~ OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and adjoining
KtgaererS Jascely Sore-To the lovers of the Weed,
and chewers of Tobacco beg leave to announce that
have opened SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB.
LISHlENT at the above mentioned stand where atall
times NAV be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands of imported and domestic manufacture, with
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco of the very best kind
practical experience of many years in the above bus
mess and thorough knowledge of the same, ustifes
me in saving that can supply all demands and adj
minister to the taste of the most nveterae tobacco
chewers and smokers. hope my many friends will
give me trial. and their kind support in my endeav-
or to establish myself here promising them strict and
faithful attention to business.
WILLIAM BARKMAN.
Staunton, May rs, 1855.
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NEW ARRIVAL.-CLOTHI most
IN excellent SPRING and SUMNER STOCK Of
READY MADE CLOTHING has been received and
we have the pleasure of exhibiting to the public the La
test and best patterns and styles Of fine and business
dresses in French and other Cloths Cassimeres Cash
meres, Sattnets &C., &C., we'll in Summer Stuts
of all kinds together with Hats Caps and large as
sortment in the furnishing line Instead of the useless
enumeration of articles simply state that we brought
on larger stock this Spring than ever before. The
carefulness with which it was selected justly recon-
mends our goods to the purchaser in preference to all
others and the astonishing low prices will induce him
to buy Just come and examine.
To Country Merchants will sell at Baltimore whole
sale prices. KAHN & SCHLUCHTERER,
Main ST., next to Woodward House.
"a. n 1oe
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TMPoRTANT NEWS! CL0THINGsi,i,.

IMPORTANT NEWS! CLOTAlNGI!.
i The large Clothing House Of STEINER, BROS. q
CO., is crowded already with new and magnihcsen!,
Stock of Spring and Summer Goods. You will find
there variety Of the most elegant styles and patterns
in the clothing line Fine Frock and Dress Coats IN
black or other colors fine Cashmere Suits; Pants and
Vests of all kinds and the latest styles Summer Cloth
ing in Apacca Silks, Linen; nice Boys Clothing Of
ali sizes In short we offer the public an assortment
which must satisfy every taste and realize the highest
expectations All furnishing articles you can select
here out Of the largest variety We offer our goods at
the lowest prices and hope that our numerous TRENDS
and customers will come at once and examine our stock
will be ofparticular advantage to everybody to come
here before purchasing anywhere else.
To Country Merchants, we offer the same advantages
thew find in the Northern cities and besides that they
would spare the expenses BY buying here instead OF go
ing there. STEINER bho@' w.
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nIAGON MAKING.-The subscriber has open.

WAGON MAKING.-The subscriber has open.
w ed Shop at his residence near the Valley Hotel,
Staunton, and having employed skilfu hands is pre-
pared to execute any Kind of WAGON MAKING
WORK, in the best manner and on reasonable terms.
He will also continue to follow his trade OF CAhfEN
TER and orders in that line will be promptly attended
to. Patronage is respectfully solicited.
rag- All kinds of produce taken in exchange TOR
work. JUN UnH"o"i'
Staunton. March 10, 1856
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= .TENT MEDTCJNES.-NfcMu Elixir otO.

nATENT MEDICINES.-McMu nn's Elixir of0.
mum. Husbands Magnesia, Henry's Magnesia,
Pavnes Expectorant, Ayers Cherry Pectora Stablers
Expectoranf, Bakers Bitter's Hoetands German Bit
ca,o,s Snanisb Mixture Wistar's Balsam Wild Cher.
~. Concentrated Fluid Extract Buchu, Norwood's
ncure Veratum Verde, just received and for sale by
Staunton, Oct. 81, 1855. JAS. G. LAIRD.
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NATIONAL HOTEL
= SOUIjESLDE, MAIN STREET,
STAUNTON,. VA.

TINE undersigned having purchased and leased THIS
i valuable property, formerly known as the Wood
ward House) would respectfully inform the pnblic as
we'll the former friends OF the House, that they are
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, WI ai
ways be supplied with the best provender ana gooua
tentive 0sters. 2H.
PASSENGERS who stop at this House, desiring to take
the Cars entirely free from the noise &C., to whcn
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 ohe Cars to take the passengers
to and from the House. free of charge. s..s aHs
w. J. HUNTER & CO., Proprietors.
Staunton April 80, 1s56-tf 49,.
CPRING AND SUMMER CAMPAIGN IN
- READY-MADE COMMUNICATIONS corner Of
ViyQaia Hotel-The undersigned begs leave to state
that Independent ofa party associations he presents
himself once more to the public for their kind VIII and
sufirages in the purchase of Ready Made Clothing for
the Spring and Summer Campaign II the quality
quantity and richness my stock is to be the criterion
to secure success assured to carry OF the palm OF
victory / shall every honorable means TO secure
sales without sacrifice of principles H. c. prices
Running as no-party man, asking your support IN
my business, you can, without endangermg your alr
preutation for consistency give call in the seec
ton of your Clothing for the approaching season, ana
can assure you that il 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 VIII
succeed"
Nv stock comprises more than the usual variety of
Clothing from cheap Summer Suit, costing S275 to
the finest Dress Suit of S25.
Come then, and give your support to your very o.
bedent servant JACOB P0LLITZ.
az
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DIR. ]. C. AVER e. CO.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS, ~ ~
q. AND SOLD BY
JAS. G.. LAIRD and j. G. N. MERRILLAr, staunton, and
Druggists generally. rdg 80
July 49, lS56.-eowtlJ .l.r

~ IMFORTER, n ~ y |,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN american and imported
GUNS &c p ISTOLS, r,
BOWLING and Fishing Tackle; Table and Pocket
Il Cutlery; Walking Canes; Belts and Port MONIES ;
Percussion Caps Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Balls, Pow,
der Flasks Pouches and Belts Bird Bags; Nipples and
Wrenches; Washing Rods and Ticklers; Dog Chains
and Collars Gun Makers Materials, &C., &c KEvoL-
vERs AND FIVE SHOOTERS at Manufacturer prices, TO
the trade. ;. SCTHEhLaND.-
No. 1872, Main street, opposite Eagle SQUARE Richmond
A DIPLOMA of the first class, was awarded by
the Virginia Mechanics Institute, tor the promotion OF
the Mechanic Arts, to SAMUEL SUTHERLAND, OF
Richmond for case of GUNS PISTOLS and RIFLES ex'
hibted at the Exhibition of Articles Of American Man
ufacture, held in the City of Richmond, on the 18th
day of Nov. 1854.
Richmond, May7, 1856.
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nAGUERREOTYPES AND AMBRO.
IL TYPES, finished in the highest style of the are
able prices, at my Skylght Gallery. NJ HILB.
n B.-Instructons given in the art and pupils sup.
piled with my own manufactured Instruments the SUI
perority of which is confirmed by my receiving two
FIRST premiums at the Exhibitions in Baltimore and
Philadelphia, II. Il. 4
Waynesboro', Feb. g. 1856.
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NIOTICE.-Ih hereby notify all persons indebted to
~ the concerns Of c. 7. Cochran e. Co., and c. T.:
Cochran by bond Or otherwise, to come forward and
Their concerns will present them to me for settlement
An early adjustment of accounts, either in favor or
against the concerns, is most earnestly desired:
WIN G. STERRETT.
Trustee Of G. r. Cochran.
C.o,,+on Eah n 1cSe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-03

MERCHANT TAILORING. The subscriber
H has opened very superior lot of goods for Cen
tlemens wear, at the Store Room next door to Union
Hall on Main Street. at the sign Of -. O'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 every description OF
clothing made of the best material and in the most ell
eeant style For cash or to punctual dealers on short
time great inducements offered. The patronage Of
the public is solicited A. D. TR0TTER
Stanton January %. 1856. .r
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NTOTICE.-The lst of July is past, and our ac-
~ counts are ready to be cashed. And moreover,
the time is at hand to lay in our new stock for next
season. and for which purpose money is needed more
than ever. Our friends and customers who have not
yet paid up their accounts requested TO and
settle at once Our older accounts equally expect
ed to be settled at an early date.
STEINER, BROS. & co.
Staunton, July 90, 1s56.-Yind copy
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n YES! o YES! 1.-THE undersigned have OPEN
~ ed in the town Of Staunton, regular Auction
Room, for the sale of everything that the people may
engaged, in the room formerly occupied by D. W. q.
Slanker. They will also attend to the sale of Real Es
trial. = ,s-..-.sTp Z. NJ. CUSHING,
VIM II. WATTS.
Stauntnn. MAY Z 1864.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-03

ADDISON G. HOWARD,
~ ENERAL COMMISSION & FORWARD.
U ING MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural
Implements, Seeds Fertilizers, &C., at Messrs Addison
Meade's Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA,
VA.-Orders for Pennocks Wheat Drills, either with
or without Nelson's Guano Attachment, as well as all
other articles in their line be had in their market,
will be filled 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 80, 1854.
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.R. JAMES JOHNSTON. SURGICAL &

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL &
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staurton for the last four years. would
respectfully inform Lis friends and thepubc generally
that he still continues to practice Dentistry in all ITS
various branches with the srictest regard to durabi
ty and usefulness.
Office on the south-si of Main Street. opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov. 80, 1854
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From Messrs. Siglr d Hader Mt. Jackson, Shen-
andoah County,
1t affords pleasure to state that the Spring Tootf
Rake we purchased of you last harvest gave us entire
satisfaction 1t is decidedly the best implement for ra
king wheat subble we have ever used, being light ane
WILLIAM SIGLER,
A. r. RUDER.
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WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS,
At STANTON AND HARRISONBURG.

MARQUIS &c KELLEY
Lave now on hand a 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 some ofthe very
neates and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo
SEES with Lambs and other designs, carved to fay on
the top Pastery, Paint, and Muller Stones constant
ly on hand. Having had long experience in the bus
ness and worked in the most difficult and delicate let
ter carving with great success they feel assured that
the taste of the most fastidous be pleased at their
work.
They have recently opened branch Of their estab.
lishment in the town Of Harrisonburg where one Of
the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders
All demands promptly attended to.
Staunton April % 1856
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VERY STABLE, Stanton, Va.-Haying
j. leased the American Hotel Stables, / take this
method of informing my old friends and the travelling
public that am now prepared to keep horses by the
year month, or day. and to sell horses commission
Grovers invited to call upon me, as prepared
to keep them favorable terms as any other Stable
in this place.
l have procured good and attentive Ostlers, and will
give especial attention to training and selling horses
for reasonable commission.
All ask is, TRY BRowN's STABLES once, and if you
are not pleased, don't stop with him again.
Staunton, Dec. IL, 1855. j. H. BROWN
~ Lewisburg Era copy 6mos. q. 40
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~ Ihave the exclusive right to sell the Rake in
Asgasta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Warren,
Clarke, Frederick Berkeley, jefferson, Loudoun and
Faaquier Counties If Farmers send their orders to
me at once will deliver the Rake at any of the coun-
ty towns or other prominent places in their respective
counties. The Rake is gotten up in superior manner
to any heretofore manufactured The price in all in
stances is $1,000 discount is made when they are
purchased here on the spot
V;nobastar Va Anril 9 1896
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FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE LDo you wish
II to purchase any article of e A D Y-M
CIOT HINGi or GENTLEMEN'S FURNISH
ING GOODS? If so, consider the following Facts:
ls We have, at all times, the al gest assortment in
the City.
Cd We are more largely engaged in the manufacture
and sale of Clothing than any other house in the state
CITY, Tour House having been established in the year
1857 Possessing these advantages,we are enabled to
sell SUPERIOR article as low those who sell inferior
Clothing Call at 1O2 Main Street, where may De
found superb stock of the most fashionable and we'll
made Clothing, at moderate prices.
J. '7S W 49, KEEN, BALDWIN & CO.
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= ANKIN,s GALLERY OF PHOTOGRA.

(ANAlN,S UALICh1 VI ThOtCO1A-
IL PHY-The subscriber would res pectfully call the
vicinity to his and beautiful Style of Pictures far
superior to Dagauerreotype Crysalotype or Talboype
They are termed AMBR0TYPES. These pictures are
conceded to be the most beautiful and truthful
produced by TIE Photographic art The exceeding
neness depth of light and shade and richness Of tone
is wonderful. They do not reverse the subject but
represent everything in its true position. They are
be seen in ady view
a They muet be seen to be appreciated.
Staunton, Dec. Is, 1855. KS
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From Nsssrs. f. s. Baker, John Purcell, Geo. 2.
Glaize, and Casper W. Rinksr.
Having used the Spring Tooth Rake for three years
past the undersigned feel at liberty to recommend tito
their brother farmers After gathering the wheat crop
with the usual care with the mandrake, have in all
cases gathered from to "A bushels per acre with the
horseake 1t is simple in construction, and not liable
to get out of order. An active hand can rake from 10
to 20 acres day.
E. S. BAKER, GEO. F. GLAlZE,
JOHN PURCELL, CASPER w. RINKER.
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Extract from a Letter of Douglass Gray Esq, Of
Ha,riSonJusy.
In consequence of the frequent rains last harvest
was not able to use my Rake much but tried it suti
GENTLY to discover that it admirably adapted for
the purpose designed Don't forget to furnish me an
other next harvest for my farm in Augusta County.
DOUGLASS GRAY.
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nLD FORT ACADEMY.-This School is 10,
Y Gated at the Augusta Church, one OF the most
pleasant and healthy neighborhoods in this Common
wealth. afording superior advantages for general soci-
ETY. and religious privileges. In constructing and fur
nishing the house. the improvements found in the best
schools have been introduced and it is the purpose OF
the trustees that it shall be conducted so as to COM
mand the confidence and support of the community.
Particular attention given to the Common Branches,
and for this purpose set of Common School Appara-
tus has been purchased
Board in private families or at the Boarding House
kept by w NJ. Wilson for the accommodation of the
school.
The session commences the first Monday in Septem-
bsr an continues with two weeks vacation at Christ
mas, until the oath of June.
TUITION PER SESSION.
Common English, .......................S2 $4,000
Higher English, .......................... 5000
Greek and Latin, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5000
Payable lst of February and 1st of June:
~" Charges in every instance from time OF enter.
ing to end of session.
REV. VIM. BROWN, I sa.t
WIN. CRAWFORD,
S. B. FINLEY, Trustees.
j. G. McCUE,
l. J. PARKINS,
Apply TO the Trustees, or G. M. PACKER,
Mt Sidney, Augusta Co., July 9, 1855. Principal
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Richmond, March s, 1s56.-6mos

NOUNTRY RESIDENCE FOR SALE
The subscriber offers for SALE his residence near
the rapidly improving and beautiful town of Wythe
ville To persons wishing to secure pleasant retreat
from the noise and confusion of towns Cities and
ct the same time to avail themselves of speedy COM
munication with almost any part of the Union this
tract contains about 100 Acres, nearly one half Of
which is we'll TmBRRED. 1t lies on the Va Tennes-
see Rail Road half mile from the Wytheville Depot
and three quarters of mile from town. The improve
ments consist of neat and comfortable DWELLING,
containing six rooms, cellar etc., together with the
necessary outhouses For further information address
the undersigned, or John H. Caldwell at Wytheyile,
Virginia. al.ai5 THOS. WYNN.
March 10. 1885,
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COMPREHENSIVE.
NEW DRY GOODS HOUSE
BROWN STONE BUILDING.

NO. i57 MAIN STREET.
TINE undersigned have formed co-partnership un-
L der the firm and style of PRICE, BA4LI d
WATKINS for the purpose of conducting in this city
general Wholesale and Retail DRY GOODS BUSI-
NESS.
They have taken the new building-now in course
of erecton-No. 157 Main street. nearly opposite the
Exchange Bank, and few doors below the store OF
Messrs. Kent, Paine Co.
BY the 10th of September they will open an entire.
ly new and choice stock of STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS selected especially for the best class OF
retail trade which they invite the attention OF their
friends and the public. ...
Their experience and facilities will enable them to
offer at all times the newest and best styles of goods
at the lowest possible prices to cash punctual GUS
TONER'S PEYT0N G. BAYLY,
SAML NJ. PRICE,
JOEL B. WATKINS,
JOSEPH +. PRICE, JR.
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ESTATE J. ID. BRECKINRIDGE.-Th
L. undersigned having taken the administration of
this estate ask of all persons having claims against it
of any kind to present the to us properly au-
thenticated, for settlement.
Our desire is to ascertain promptly the real condi-
ton of the estate and ask of the creditors reason
able opportunity to do So upon the that it is
our purpose press the settlement RAPIDLY as pos
sble NJ. G. HARTMAN,
JN0. b. BALDWIN,,
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FASHIONABLE TAILORING ESTAB.
il ISHMENT.-HENRY BARE begs leave to in
form his old friends and patrons and the public gener
Stek of Gentemens Wear, adapted to the Spring and
Summer Seasons which he is prepared to make up in
tha most Fashionable Style and at the shortest notice
ner account of the undersigned.
p'' "~'ON' KAYSER, STRIBLING i co.
ctourton .April 9, 1856.
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Extract from letter qoritten to me 6y tile Clerk of
Augasta County,
Enclosed send twelve dollars to pay for the Spring
Tooth Rake purchased of you, and which pay for
with the greatest pleasure it is the cheapest lmpe-
ment ever bought. NICHOLAS C. KINNEY.
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Of THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,
CHARTERED MARCH II, 1852 t.ti. sf-
Round Capital 100000. ~
THIS Company, having been duly organized, is now
ready to receive applications and issue Policies,
and offers to the citizens of Virginia the nducement
Of home Company for the safe Insurance Of all kinds
of PRopERrY, MERCHANDISE &C., at fair and equitable
rates The Directors assure the public that this Com
pany will be conducted with view to permanency, and
on the srictes principles Of equity justice and close
regard to economy and the safety OF the insured
PRESIDENT,
JOSEPH s. CARSON.
.. 8. FUNK, Secretary. o. F. BRESEE, Actuary
DIRECTORS,
JOSEPH 8. CARSON, JOHN KERR,
JAMES p. RELY, LEWIS r. hAhfhAN,
,Iovn ,onAy ROBERT STEELE,
HUGH sIDwELL.
ssyp Office on Loudon Street, near the Vattey Bank
~. GEORGE E. PRICE, Local Agent, Staunton.
Aprl g. 1856.
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NTOTICE.-Having become the owner, by pur-
IN chase, of all the Stock of Goods belonging oand
all the debts due to the late firm of BUTLER CO.,
and VIM L. N. BUTLER, of the town Of Staunton, l
have employed the said VIM. l.. NJ. Butler as my A
gent to transact and conduct the business my
count and to receive and receipt, for any debts due
either of said concerns, and grant full acquitance
for the same and hereby ratfying whatever my said
agent may do in the premises and in my name.
Witness my hand and seal this Bird day ofJune 1855.
td1 JAMES II. FRAZER, SEAL.
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IJERRINGS.-We are nav receiving loo whole
IL and half barrels prime No. l Clipt and Gross
Herrngs, at reduced prices.
Staunton June A. 1856.