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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-13
NA soIt11As1Sk lA MN R S1R1kE IT,

6lAONIoN1
TIME undersigned having purchased and leased this
i valuable property, formerly known as the Wood
ward House) would respectfully inform the pnbhc, as
we'll as the former friends of the House. that they are
prepared 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 one OF the
fruit and vegetable Gardens in the Valley.
THEIR STABLE which is cassed second to none,wl lal
ways be supplied with the best proyender and
tentive 0stlers.
PASSENGERS who stop at this House, desiring to take
the Cars are entirely free from the noise &c. to which
Railroad Houses are 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 ofhe Cars to take passengers
to and from the House, free of charge.
w, ]. HUNTER & CO., Proprietors
Staunton, April 30, lS56-tf.
CPRING AND SUMMER CAMPAIGN In
= READY MADE CLOTHING.-Roonas corner Of
Virginia Hotel-The undersigned begs leave to state
that independent of all party associations he presents
himself once more to the public for their kind will and
SURFACES in the purchase of Ready Made Clothing for
the Spring and Summer Campaign If the quality,
to SECURE success am assured to carry of the palm OF
victory. shall use every honorable means to secure
sales without sacrifice of principles Il. G. prlces
Running as noparty man, asking your support in
nv business you can, without endangerng your ialr
preutation for consistency, give me call In the seec
ton of your Clothing for the approaching season. ana
can assure you that it will be much to your as to
my advantage for shall engage in the campaign with
no suggard will, butwlth the motto, 81 must and will
succeed"
Nv stock comprises more than the usual variety of
Clothing. ,fl6i1G a1n ~ costing ~ 70
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Staunton, May g. 1856.
an A1uIl 0pn,S SpRINCS dolirhtfi,

SPRINGS.---This delightful
Watering Place is now open and ready for all who
fond of pleasure and the use the waters Terms
price Horses so cts per day. The subscribers prom
ise to spare no pains to make all who may favor them
with call comfortable the waters of this Spring are
so we'll known it is deemed unnecessary to speak of all
their qualities.
C0nremnces always at Pond Gap, on the Central
Railroad on the arrival of the cars and will take pas
sengers to and from the Springs free Of charge.
A. CRAWFORD Il CO.,
July 90, 1S5e-tl0. Proprietors
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NTOTICE.-The late firm OF Nelson Baylor be-
IN ing dissolved by mutual consent the undersigned,
with view of closing his mercantile business. will
continue at the Store House heretofore occupied by
said firm to sell his entire remaining portion of goods
at greatly reduced prices say at Cost and in many
far below for Cash, short credit punctual
purchasers He thinks he can make it the interest Of
Merchants to some extent to buy from him instead Of
going elsewhere. Call and Judge for yourselves
GEORGE BAYLOR.
Stanton Feb 90 ls56-Town papers copy
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WHITE & PATTON-JUNE 4, 1856
w Have just added to their Stock received by Ex.

WHITE IL PATTON-JUNE 4, 1856
w Have just added to their Stock received by Ex.
press
Grape Shawls Black Brocade Shawls
Lace, Muslin and Cambria Collars 4 Under Sleeves,
Blk and Cold Bareges, plain and plaid,
Berege de Laines Shallies and Shally de LANES,
Printed Muslins, Lawns, Canton Cloths,
Blk and Cold Persia Cloths,
Blk and White elegant Bonnet Ribbons,
MOURNING GOODS, Brown Shirtings, Sheetings
Drills, &C., &C., DC.
Staunton June 4, 1s56.-Amer copy.
NTOTICE.-The partnership between the unoer-
IN signed in til Apothecary and Drug Business has
been dissolved bymutual consent
j. G. NJ. MERRILAT having purchased the entire
is RESPONSE BILE for all its liabilities entitled
to oil its assets. ]. B. ESKR1DGE.
3, j. c. b. MERRILAT.
The, business will be continued by me at the same
place and having engaged the services of my late part
ner, hope to give public satisfaction.
]. c. N. MERRILAT.
Stanton, December IL, 1855.
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T1OR SALE OR RENT.-The large and COM
II modious BRIcx WARE HOUSE, situated opposite
to the passenger Station House of the Central r. X.
in Staunton.
The building is 90 feet long so feet wide two and
half stories high, and very conveniently arranged
for a large Grocery and Commission business.
II is built in the substantial manner the walls
being nearly two feet thick and The hoors sustained by
stone columns. ALEX. III. H. STUART.
''N" SIMPSON +. TAYLOR.
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Z. b. ADDISON. d. HOWARD
ADDISON &c HOWARD,

n ENERAL COMMISSION & FORWARD.
" ING MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural
Implements Seeds, Fertilizers, &c. at Messrs Addison
Meades Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA,
VA-0rders for Pennock's Wheat Drills, either with
or without Nelson's Guano Attachment 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 sale Of Flour
Wheat, Corn, Rye, &c.
Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with
despatch.
Auo 40 1874
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NRESS SILKS.-A large supply of Black Gro. de.
Rhine. and latest style of Fancy do, at
PIPER & FUNKHOUSER'S.
Staunton, April %, 1855.
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Main 81, neXtt0 WOOuWaru HOUSE,
Staunton April g. 1885,

sale prices. KAHN SCHLCce
Main ST., next to Woodward House.
Staunton, April 9, 1856
NOLUMBIAN GUANO.-The undersigned hav-
" ing been appointed SOLE AGENT Of the FHlLA-
DELPHLA GU1ANO COMPANY, at this port, have
now hand, and will be receiving during the season,
full supply of the above permanent Fertilizer, direct
from, tie Islands, which they offer to their customers
ut the lowest market rates.
This Guano has been analysed by the most eminent
chemist Of this country, and found to contain Bons
Phophats Lime in much larger proportion than any
other description of Phosphate Guano, say $500.
Analysis of the same can be seen at our office or will
be forwarded by mail, ifrequested.
Its use is highly recommended, either alone or in
connection with Peruvian Guano for all kinds of grain,
grass or root crops.
It's put up in bags of very superior quality marked
with the Importers Brand. FOWLE CO.
Alexandria, Va, May 81, 1856.
TVERYBODY LOOK HERE!!!-I CHAL-
o. LENGE THE WORLD TO BEAT ME!l-BAR-
GAINS! BARGAINS 1.-THE subscriber has on hand
at his Store endless variety of articles which he Of
fers at prices unprecedentedy cheap He has Gold and
Silver Watches, Ear Rings, Breast-Pins, and JEWEL
RY of oil kinds Silver Ware of all kinds Perfumes;
Soaps of oil kinds; Ladies Trimmings of oil kinds
Ladies' Underseeves Collars, Spencers Manas, Par
asols Sewing Silks and Threads, and Work Boxes
Fine Cutlery such Knives Scissors, Pistols &c, DC
Oil Cloths for Carriages and Tables He does not pre-
tend to give list of his goods-the paper would not
hold it but the public Gun find at his store all the little
odds and ends kept where else. The attention OF
country merchants is particularly solicited and every
body is invited to call and see whether they wish to buy
or not GADhlEL dlhod
Staunton, May Q, 1855.
r VERY STABLE, Staunton, Va.-Havng
j leased the American Hotel Stables, 1 take this
method of informing my old friends and the travelling
public that am now prepared to keep horses by the
year. month, day, and to sell horses commission.
Drovers are invited to call upon me, prepared
to keep them favorable terms as any other Stable
in this place.
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. II, 1866. ]. HI. BROWN.
10 Lewisburg Era copy 6mos.
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yTALUABLE FARM AND MILL Sc

XTAIIJABLE FAhM AMI CNhA
v FOR SALE! THE subscriber offers for sale one
of the most desirable FARMS in the county OF Augusta
n is situated on Christians Creek about six miles east
of Staunton and about four miles west Of New Hope
and is bounded on the south side, in part by the main
road leading from Staunon to Weyer,s Cave 1t con-
tans 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 Cultlyahon
there is water in every field.
The buildings are good and in good repair They
consist of a large DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen
Smoke House, Store Room, Ice House, Granary and
Corncrib Switzer Barn. Stables, &c. with wells OF wa
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 Christians Creek and is stua-
ted at the lower end of the farm if desired 1t would be
sold separately from the farm with some go to 40 acres
of land attached and the right of way to public roads on
either side oft.
lit would better suit the convenience of buyers the
subscriber would sell hundred acres OF the woodland
(which is not surpassed by any in the neghborhoodl
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. ,,,,,,,
P. ST. have also valuable Lot in the Town OF
Staunton for sale. IT, u ~
ENh OF 1856
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Drn swrET spRINGs. ALLEGHAN,Y

nED SWEET SPRINGS, ALLEGHAN1
II, COUNTY, VIRGINIA.-These Springs are stu
ated 16 miles East of the Greenbrer White sulphur, l
mile North of the Old Sweet, and 4S miles from Bon
sacks ON the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad from
which. Summerson, Kent & Co. keep full supply OF
Coaches running daily, through in daylight 10 TINS
place, and to the White Sulphur Springs, having no
These waters are Chalybeate differing in their case
GUS and saline ingredients varying in their tempeTa
ture from rs to 50 degrees Farenheit forming Two Ia
dies and one gentleman RED SWEET BAIhS, the
most exhilaratng and delightful Baths in the United
States There is also another Bath and Spring near
the Hotel precisely similar in temperature and enec.s
as the Old Sweet mile from this, giving visefs W
tbf paco the advantages of the waters OF both
The waters are Tonic Alternative and Aperent suileo
10 eases of extreme Debility Darrh@a OF the most oD
tnate character; also, Rheumatism, cutaneous Anec
sions and Chronic diseases of the Stomach, LIVER dyer
Snleen. &C. Refer to the various authors on the Mill
ernl Strings of Virginia for analysis.l
't Thoro ;so oy'ithe PREMISES READING ROOM, fur
nshed with variety of newspapers, from all parts OF
tha ITn;on Also Billiard Rooms Ten PIN Aneys, and
otbar amusements The services of VOLANO1S
RIND or MUSIC, of Baltimore hrs been secured
The Proprietor having the satisfaction to know that
no has given satisfaction heretofore to his vslters ana
TO sustain the high reputation of the Red Sweet, mas
induced him to extend his accommodations hattering
himself that his future labors will insure full portion
of the public patronage. -.
There is Post-ofEce at this place, and daily mails
each way. " oi3Ao'
Red Sweet Springs, June IS, 1S56.-t Is A.
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ALABAMA LOTTERY!
Authori=sd By The STATE Of Ala6ama.
Southern Military Acad envy L0teryt !!
OF &C E-NEW SERIES

CLASS F-NEW SERIES,
To be dra,cn in the City Of Montgomery, Ala.
on THURSDAY Y, august 1871, 1866, on the
HAVANA PLAN!
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NTOTICE.-Having become the owner, by pur:,
chase of all the Stock Of Goods B belonging Sn
and VIM Il. NJ 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 on my
Count and to receive and receipt for any debts due
either of said concerns, and grant null acqnttance
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 Of June 1885,
JAMES Fl. FRAZER, SEAL.
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"YGEIA III OF L--OLD POINT CUM
Ill FORT-This delightful summer resort the most
inviting the Southern Seaboard, and for attraction
inferior to none in the country convenient to the Salt
Bath and the many other uxuries of the tidewater re-
peake Bay and with an extensive military post beside
It. has passed to the proprieorshp of the undersigned
and will be opened for the public reception ON the 10th
day of june after which date 1T will not be again CLOS
ed
Disease at Old Point Comfort at any season. is al
most unknown For health it may be said, indeed to
rival the most secluded watering place of the mountain
ING down to test the attractions of this celebrated low
land retreat.
The proprietor has engaged for the general superin,
tendence, Mr.. Joseph B. Stega of Richmond, late OF
the Huguenot Springs, gentleman OF marked aptitude
sion will guard the comfort of visitors and the reputa-
ton of the establishment. JUS. SEGAh.
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~ SACKS Marshall, and Ground Alum SALT in
, Store-all in prime order and cheap.
]. BRANDEBURG & co.
Staupton, 1856.
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4 500 ACRES MOSTLY LIMESTONE Land
i FOR Satellite subscriber offers for sale private.
Nv his farm in Botetourt county, lying on both sides Ct
Caawba Greek, four miles from Fincastle There are
mon the place all necessary improvements with the
addition ofa SAW MILL and GRIST MILL. fdesired
the farm would be divided into four tracts with inn
proyements on EACH Upon the purchase money extend
ed time will be given if desired, if the payments be Sc
eured and the interest thereon paid annually For fur
ther information address the subscriber at Va
Anr;I 03 SS56-tf DIR. WM NJ. WOODSON.
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THE ATTENTION, OF
Country Merchants and the Trade

rs invited to the large and varied stock Of HATS
i AND CAPS, of Virginia Manufacture, now on
hand at the store Of the subscriber No. 81 Main Street,
RICHMOND Va
Being the importer of his ewn materials for manu-.
featuring and having every facility for putting up his
goods in the best style and cheapest manner expects
with confidence the Virginia Merchants to encourage
such encouragement they shall not only be at no loss,
but on the contrary by assisting in building up manu-
features Mt the South side of Mason and Dixon ensure
trade which will render Virginia independent, as re-
CARDS manufactures, of the world. r.
- -T-7'T - John DOOIEY
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x YESI o YES 1.-THE undersigned have open
~ ed in the town of Stanton regular Auction
Room for the sale of everything that the people may
want sold They may be found, unless professionally
engaged, in the room formerly occupied by d. W. c.
Slanker They will also attend to the sale Of Real Es
tate anywhere in the county. They respectfully ask
trial EN- CUSHING,
WIN II WATTS.
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HAVANA PLAN LOTTERY!

HAVANA PLAN LVl EN-
MORE PRIZES THAN BL A NKS!
7,767 PRIZES!
.sg- slO2, 900! $4,000 Numbers Only g,
JASPER COUNTY ACADEMY LOTTERY,
IBY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
CLASS P,
To be Druacn august Is, 1856.
ITO be drawn at Concert Hail. Macon, Ga, under the
i sworn superintendent of Col. Geo. NJ Logan ana
Jas. A. Nisbet, Esq.
Patrons qciU please examine this Scheme care
tally-compare 1t aeith any other, and II at as
not the best scer offered, and the chances to 90
lain Capitals far better, don't purchase Tickets
CAPITAL $4,000! ooo
I Prize Accommodating 1000 900
"...............'..' ....... ..'''' o'oVs
...........' 1900 ''..' - .'o oSo
........ 900 are ........... 4,oOV
10 " 500 are ........ 5000
"a 100 are ......... 5000
20 approximations Of $50 to $4,000 prze are sSg0
5o 2Oto 1000 4" are 1000
so SLY to each of the capitals of $1,000 1000
$500 Prizes of $50 .'''0''oV
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SAML SWAN & CO., Managers.

PRIZES AMOUNTING TO s204, OOO!!!
will be distributed according to the following
BRILLIANT SCHE.HE!!
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DATENT MEDICINES.-McMunns Elixir of O.
i plum, Husbands Magnesa. Henry's Magnesis,
Paynes Expectorant, Ayers Cherry Pectora Stablers
Expectorant Bakers Bitter's, Hoofands German Bit.
tiers, Restorative Wine Bters, Stoughtons Bitters,
Carriers Spanish Mixture, Wstars Balsam Wild Cher
~, Concentrated Fluid Extract Buchu, Norwoods
Tncture Veratum Verde just received and for sale by
Staunton Oct 81, 1855. JAS. G. LAlkD
nAGUERREOTYPES AND AMBRO.
IL TYPES, finished in the highest style Of the ar
and warranted to give satisfaction the most reasons
able prices, ut my Skylght Gallery. N. HlLB.
n B.-1nstructons given in the art and pupils sup
piled with my manufactured instruments tne SUI
frst premiums at the Exhibitions in Baltimore and
Philadelphia. d. IL.
Waynesboro', Feb. 6, 1856.
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~ JUHN UUULEI.
Richmond November IA, 1s55.-1y.

DANKIN'S GALLERY OF PHOTOGRA.
II PHY.-The subscriber would specially call the
attention. of the Ladies and gentlemen of Saunton and
superior to Dagauerreoype Crystaotype Tabotype.
They are termed AMBR0TYPES. These pictures are
conceded to be the most beautiful and truthful ever
produced by the 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
without the glare Of Daguerreotype, and hence, may
be seen in ady view.
cR-They muet be seen to be appreciated
Staunton Dec 25. 1855.
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MERCHANT TAILORING. The subscriber
Nl has opened very superior lot Of goods for Gen
temens wear, at the Store Room next door to Union
Hail. on Main Street, at the sign of ~. O'Rear." He
has engaged the services of Mr. ORear experienced
and accomplished cutter &c. to conduct the business
for him. and prepared to furnish every description of
clothing made of the best material and in the most ell
egant Style For cash to punctua dealers on short
time great inducements are offered The patronage of
the public is solicited. A. ID. TR0TTER.
Sfaunton January %. 1856.
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old FORT ACADEMY.--Th School is 10.
Gated at the Augusta Church, one of the most
pleasant and healthy neighborhoods in this Common
wealth. aordng superior advantages for general seci
etyIand religious privileges In constructing and fur
nshing 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
rand 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, at the Boarding House
kept by w NJ Wilson for the accommodation OF the
school.
The .esson commences the first Monday in Septem-
ber an continues with two weeks vacation at Christ
mas until the oath of June.
Common English, -. .................$2 OoO
Higher English, .... ............'.SV Vo
Greek and Latin, ........... .ooO0
lnclQenlii, A''0
Payable LIST of February and lst Of June.
~" Charges in every instance from time Of enter
ing to end of session.
REV VIM. BROWN, +.
WIN. CRAWFORD,
s. B. FINLEY, Trustees
j. G. MCCUE,
l. j. PARKINS,
Apply to the Trustees, or 9. NJ. PACKER,
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SAMUEL SWAN, Manager.

PRIZES AMOUNTING TO 1904 ,0O0N
will be distributed according to the following
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME!!!
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VIEWERS CAVEi

w T. L EN- = VA Il
THIS most extraordinary wonder of the world, is
Il situated IL miles Northeast from Staunton, Au'
gusta county, Va.
Every traveller who visits this masterpiece of Ma
lures works, expresses himself greatly Delighted and
aply REGARDED for the tolls of his journey. Comfort
able C0NVEYANCES can be procured ut all times
at any ofthe otesn Staunton. The Road from Staun-
ton is over pleasant country the accommodations at
the Cave all that be desired for comfort and every
attention bestowed by A. MOHLER.
July 9, 1S56.-6ts.
sza- Richmond Dispatch copy in daily every other
day for two weeks and send bill to this Office.
MALE AND FEMALE SCHOOL.-SYLvA
lNl MONT INSTITUTE is situated in West View,
one of the most pleasant and healthy villages of Au-
gusta, combining the advantages of the best society
with every religious privilege.
The next year will commence lst Monday in Septr
and continue, with two weeks vacation ut Christmas,
until oath June, 1857.
TERMS PER SESSION OF TEN MONTHS.
Primary English, ......................$i o.oo
Advanced .-............. .....-..... aV'V0
Latin and Greek, .......................oV 'VV
french, ..................... INV
Muslc-Plano, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. oV.OO
Embroidery, ....".,n..; .io.og
Address, H. L. HOOVER Principal.
West View, Augusta, July 1e, 1885,
REAT BARGAINS FOR CASH.
July offer their entire Stock of Goods amounting to
between $4,000 and $4,000 at Prime Cost and less
in many instances for Cash.
The Co-Partnership expires, by limitation on the LIST
day of December next. 1t is therefore desirable that
their stock shall be reduced to the lowespont in order
10 final winding up of said concern. All person
wanting bargains froma MOST DESIRABLE STOCK.
will find it to their interest to call and make their pur
chases of us
Our accounts are made out to the lst July. All per
sons indebted either by account or bond are earnestly
requested to discharge such liability without delay
w. &P.
Staunton July 9, 1s56.-Yind. and Amer. copy.
~ SACKS MARSHALL and Ground Alum SALT in
ID Store-all in prime order and cheap
]. BRANDEBURG 4 co.
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UTAGON MAKING.-The subscriber has open
w ed Shop at his residence near the Valley Hotel
Staunon, and having employed skillfnl hands is pre-
pared to execute any Kind Of WAGON MAKING
WORK in the best manner and on reasonable terms
TER and orders in that line will be promptly attended
to. Patronage is respectfully solicited.
rY- All kinds of produce taken in exchange for
work. JOHN GREGORY
|. Staunton, March 10, 1855.