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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-12
FARM AND MILLS FOR

v ( "A "A :
v SALE-By dirce tiol Of the Nill0f Michael " Int
more dec d., We Will sell the Estate on when he ress
ded living in the county OF Augusta, Virginia, on the
Middle RIVER. ntteen miles East OF oiagnson ahG ao
jacent to he village OF Nj Meridian. The tract CON
tains between 400 and 90 Acres, about ~ acres
OF which are of Original growth heavily numbered
the cleared land Is IN the highest state oil eulYaon
about 20 acres being superior hlrer BOTTOM II Is
admirably adapted 10 wheat corn, oais-in short ev-
ery crop peculiar TO gran-growing country, with hne
facilities to convey the products to marketAe RIVER
being navigabe tOr boats 10 the District of Coumoa
and the Central Railroad, leading to Richmond, being
10 miles oil by good road, and the Manassas Gap
Railroad leading 10 Alexandria, when completed 10
Harrlsonburg, like distance. The land Is equally
valuable for grazing and feeding cattle-tne grass
grows uxuriantly the grounds not IN cultivation
this, with the advantage of having running water III
every field renders il desirable SOCK FGIaa. we
hazard nothing In asSel tng nat, In point OF feray
and high s,ate of agreui, ural Improvement II WIZ
compare flyoraby With anr farm IN iae aney Oh u
gna IL is in LOCALITY remarkable for the health OF
the peone surrounded by beautiful aud varied scene
ry in the midst of community esteemed tor their
moral and intellectual wortn well Us their hospital
ity and enlerl rlze. .,-
THE improvements consist OF a spacious BRICK
MANSION HOUSE, with every convenience attached
Brick SwIssER BARN 10 feet long, In which can be
stabbed cattle and 10 head OF horses There also
q large Weather boarded Barn, furnishing an aoun
dance OF shelter stock aud for storage OF grain
The farm under first rate enclosure. There Is also
large Orchard OF choice Fruit Trees and every thing
to make il home where the proprietor may be con-
tented.
THE MILL is large and constructed after the most
improved modern style; especial care was taken IN
locating the machinery only for convenience, but
to enable the BILL to be without superior las IT Isl
in the manufacture Of -four There are four PAIR OF
run of Stonesthree for wheat and one for corn and
rye The Mill grinds annually from 20 to 10000 bush
els fwheat. There are also connected with 1t good
PLASTER AND 81 " MILL. There is q comfort
able MIlLER'S HOUSE and Garden.
The property is so located TO admit of division
10 suit three purchasers
We will sell the land privately, but ifnot successful,
we will sell it at public SALE of which will gave due
notice in to afford the purchaser time ~ begin
his spring cropping.
n. h. TROUT, Stagnton, Er,o-ss
SAFL. WHITMORE, Ne. AsridiGn, "a '''
Sept "A, lo56.-tf.
r:sf~ Rockingham Register and Valley Spirit copy
weeks and send account to Spectator Office.
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MATTRESSES! MATT q EsSES II
lNl have in the hands of my agents. CUSHING d
Cure Greenville, large supply of Hair, Shucs, and
Seagrass MATTRESSES. Orders for any description
of Mattresses Cushions, &c. shall have the promptest
attention For reference regards the chepness and
quality of my work, would give Messrs. kayser
StIibling Address NJ w. WALLACE,
Yanceys Mills, Albemare Co., Va.
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FALL TRADE, 1856.
TOJJN n. GORDON. GROCER AND


81 COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND DEALER IN
METALS, latin street. near the Exchange Hote, offers
for sale
Orleans and Coffee Sugars. various grades.
Loaf Crushed, Granulated and Powdered Sugars
Lagura Rio and Old Government Java Coffee.
Orleans and West India Molasses.
Pure eide. Vinegar.
Sperm, Adamantine and Tallow Candles.
Soaps, Fancy and Brown.
Sole Lea ler 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, to II inch.
American. English aud Russia Sheet Iron.
Oval, half Oval aud half round Iron.
Nail Rods, American aud Swedes.
Band Scroll and Hoop Iron.
Horse Shoes, assorted.
Horse and Mule Shoe Iron.
Tin Plate Pig and Bar Tin.
Sheet Zinc, Spe;er and Spelter 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 Sent II 1885.
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NTOTICE.-The late firm OF Nelson Il Baylor, be.
~ ing dissolved BY mutual consent, the undersigned
with u view Of closing his mercantile business, vii!
continue, ut the Store House heretofore occupied by
sad rm, 10 sell his entire remaining portion OF goods
at greatly reduced prices, say at Cost and in many Gu.
far below for Cash. short credit to punctual
purchasers He thinks he make it the interest OF
Merchants to some extent 10 buy from nm instead oil
yoing elsewhere. Call and Judge for yourselves.
GEORGE BAYLOR.
Stanntnn Feb go. lS56.-ToMn lapers copy.
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ESTATE J. b. BRECKINRIDGE.-The
T. Undersigned, having taken the administration OF
this estate ask of all persons having claims against it
of any kind present the same to us, properly au-
thenticated for settlement
Our desire is 10 ascertain promptly the real condi-
ton of the estate and we ask of the creditors reason
able opportunity to do So upon the assurance that
our purpose to press the settlement as rapidly as pos
sible. NJ G. HARMAN,
JNO. b. BALDWIN,
J,Ir 1esG-+f
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ONE OF THE BEST STORE STANDS
. zoo ACRES OF LAND FOR RENT.

CsUUV I nave IOr reHt 9,oVO 4tUres UI Iuuu' sItu'
red on the Staunon river, Halifax county, Ya not far
above where the Richmond and Danville Railroad
crosses the river which gives the best facilities posi-
BILE TO the markets of Richmond, Baltimore and New
York The land is equal TO any in the Roanoke Val
ley.
have built most comfortable aud conrenieat BsIcK
DwgLLINGs for small farmers upon the land, dividing
the land into 800 acre tracts or farms for persons of
small capital to farm upon.
To number of persons or families from the same
neiyhborhood State, wishing to rent good land, no
better opportunity can be offered They must howev-
err come well recommended in character aud capacity.
Nv post Office is Whitesville, Halifax county, Va.
July 80, 1856. CHARLES A. CLAIM.
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z. b. ADDISON. d. HOWARD
ADDISON G. HOWARD,
n ENERAL COMMISSION a. FORWARD.

VI ING MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural
Implements Seeds Fertilizers &C., Messrs Addison
heade's Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA,
VA.-Orders for Pennock's Wheat Drills, either with
or without Nelson's Guano Attachment well as all
other articles in their line be had in their Market
will be filled with promptness.
Terms or its equivalent.
Particular attention will be paid to the SAFE of -Four,
Wheat, Corn, Rye, &c.
Goods consigned to their care will be forwarded with
despatch.
Aup 20 1884
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NALL GOODS.-PIPER II FUNKHOUSER
Il will in few days, offer decidedly the largest and
most handsome Stock Of DRESS GOODS they have
ever heretofore had the pleasure ct showing. Goods
are beautiful this fall
Stauntnn Dctober L 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-12

HAT AND CAP OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Ill The subscriber begs leave to inform the public
that ne has removed his HAT CAP STORE 10 the
house ON Main Street formerly occupied by Dir. VIM.
Ruff where he will continue the manufacture and sale
Of Silk, Fur, Russia, Beaver. Wool and SLOUGH HATS,
Cloth Plush and Navy CAPS, &C., of the most fash
on the most reasonable terms.
e-Sy- Persons indebted 10 the old firm Of VIM. Shry
4 Co, will please come forward and liquidate their in
dsbtedness WIN. SILKY.
S,aunton. Oct s, ls56.-3mos,-Town papers copy
TTOUSE AND LOT IN STANTON FOR
II SALE-That very desirable House and Lot in
Staunton, adjoining the lot of R. ]. Rankin on Court
house street. known the Brick part OF the Old Bell
Tavern properly fronting "a feet and running back to
the creek and occupied by Eifer, Watts d Rich.
ards Those desiring to the property are referred
10 NJ. G. Hartman. For terms, which will be made &C
commodating, apply to -
Inly %, ls5s-tf Richmond.
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AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.
A CARD.-The Trustees of the Augusta Female
N Seminary take occasion IL state, that owing to
the failure to have the new buildings ready for the re-
cepton Of boarders, pupils from distance will be ac'
commodated for the presen; in respectable and pleas
ant families in the town.--Price Of boar month";
not exceeding 1890, including all expenses. The
School opened the LIST INST, under the suseryslon
of Mr. W. H. MARQUES, an experienced, accomplished
and enthusiastic teacher assisted BY his wife: Mr G
DERIszIE, Professor Of Modern Languages. Mr. MAR
TEN SAUER, Professor If Music For further iptorma-
ton apply TO The Principal Dir. Marques.
THE TRUSTEES.
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lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY

lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
81 STAPLES. MARTIN / CO.
250 Tons Lump Plaster,
lQ Ground do
500 Sacks Jeffry's and Dorcy Salt,
lis Ashton do.
80 Ground Alum do.
45OO pounds assorted County Iron,
S hhds n. D. Sugar,
Is bbls. G. Coffee Sugar,
10 " Pulverized Sugar,
5 Granulated do.
Is 4" Crushed do.
. hhds. Cuba Molasses,
tierees n U. do.
10 bbls. "
5 " Baltimore Syrup,
so bags Rio Coffee.
80 laguyra do.
10 0id Java do.
10 Maricabo do.
so Sides Sole-leather,
Is bbls. prime Cider Vinegar,
8 Boxes Starch.
Maccaroni,
10" Cheese,
40 Adamaniips Candles,
90" Hotel do.
Is" Sperm do.
90" Hulls and Jackson Tallow do
500 ID Cotton Yarn,
8 bbls Tanner OIL,
Machine do.
500 ID Canvas Hams
g terces Rice,
22 doz. Buckets-all kinds,
II Br0Oms,
100 Seamless Bags,
s doz Grind StoneS--all sizes.
DomestcS, Boots, Shoes, Pepper, Ginger
And large assortment OF W OGDEN Ware, besides
variety OF other articles usually kept IN the Grocery
line Stanton, Oct. /, 1856
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TAMES e. GILLESPIE still continues to do
q all kinds of Plain and Ornamental PAINTING,
GRAISING, GLAZING, PAPER HANGING, &C., on the most
reasonable terms
s=s Letters on business addressed to him at Staun-
ton, Va, will receive prompt attention.
,July @ 1S56-ly
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NOTICE. hereby notify all persons indebted to
IN the concerns of c. I. Cochran l. Co., and e. T.
Cochran, by bond or otherwise, to come forward and
make payment. All who may have claims against Ell
Their concerns will present them to Inc for settlement.
An early adjustment of accounts, either in favor or
against the concerns, is most earnestly desired.
WIN. G. STERRETT.
Trustee Of O. 7. C0chraD.
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ITO THE LOVERS OF GOOD TOBACCO I!
i JOHN b. EVANS has received at his old stand,
immediately opposite the Old Post Office, fine and
choice lot Of TOBACCO which he is prepared to sell
Vt from cents to g. per pound.
Also Pipes, Pipestems, Snuff Boxes, Backing,
Matches, Ink, &C., &c.
Staunton, Nov. 10, 1853.
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DERFUMERY FOR THE TOLL T.-D.
i Orsay Cologne Farina do; German and Harri-
sons do. Cilroneua Water; Verbena do; Milleheur
do; Orange and Portugal do. Also general assort-
ment of Lubns and other Extracts-too numerous to
mention. For sale at JAS. G. LAIRD'S
Drug and Chemical Store.
Staunton, August 18, lS56.-Town papers copy.
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DURAL VALLEY SEMINARY. Three
IL Niles North of the Natural Bridge, Rev.
SAMUEL EMERSON, A. NJ, Principal; Miss EMMA
A. CLARK Qate of Shemarlah Academy, Assistant in
the Female Department.
Session Ten Months from September 1st; Tuition
$3.50 to $3.50 per quarter Board IL TO ~ per month
Apply to SHANKLN McCLINroc Or JONI D. Hous-
TON, Summers z. o., Rockbridge Co., Va.
On
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-12

DOTTLED SODA WATER Thesubscriber,
Boiling Soda Water from his Fountain lavoured with
any kind OF syrup and is prepared to furnish Hotels,
Private Families in any quantities. His Soda Foun-
tain is also in constant operation. Address orders to
j. Is. ESkRIDGE Siaunton.
Staun.on, May Ii, 1856. ]. C. NJ MERRILATT.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
DRIvATE rrcdicnl and surgical

lnstitute.-Dr. l.. J. Czapkay has opened his
Institute for the cure Of all forms of private dis
ease-such as Syphilis, Gonorrhoea Nocturnal En-
issions and all the consequences OF self abuse II
the first stages Of Syphtic or Gonorrhmal diseases
he guarantees cure in few days, without incon-
venience TO the patient, hindrance TO his bnsi-
ness When patient, by neglect or improper
treatment, has developed the secondary symptoms
OF Syphilis such as Buboes. other painful swell
ings ON the grons, or Ulcers in the throat or nose
which II not checked destroy the soft parts and
cause the bones to mortify, separate and come
away, leaving the sufferer an object hidcous 10 be-
hold or when splotches or pimples break out upon
the skin, or when he has painful sweings upon the
bones or when his constitution is injured so as to
predispose TO consumption or other constitutional
disease, the Doctor guarantees a cure or asks no
compensation
In RIlEuMATISM chronic or acute: In DYS-
ENTEBf or DiARll0A, he has safe and effeetua
remedies. For the treatment Of the consequences
OF self abuse, such as nocturnal emissions head
ache, timidity, pains in the back and limbs. with
general weakness, loss Of appetite loss of memory
injury TO the sight restlessness confusion of ideas
dislike for society, and feeling Of weariness Of
life; with the nervous system so exctslle that
slight noises shock or startle the patient making
his eNistince miseTall'. For th above Talades
the Doctor viii guarantee cure or ak no com
pensation. lie can be consulted free of charge
and invites all to CALL as il will cost them nothing
and may be much to their advantage. His Offices
are Nos. and 4 Armory Wall, corner OF Sacramento
ana Montgomery street. San Francisco.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

nR L. j. CZAPKAf is daily receiving appli-
- cations from every part OF the State and from
Oregon and Washington Territories. for treatment
OF every form OF disease and there is not one who
will come forward and express dissatisfaction on
the contrary. the Doctor is In daily receipt of let
ters expressive OF gratitude aud thankfulness some
OF which are published below by permission
Portland, Oregon May Is, 1865
DIR. CztpKAY--Sr-lo onr medicine has been ia
ken according TO directions. | feel little weak
yet in every other way | am almost entirely reco-
vered, and think in short time | shall be as well
as ever. Every body that knows me il wondering
what made such a change. for some friends thought
had consumption. and others said was going era
~. Well don't know but they were both right.
as felt a good deal both ways, and thought il |
did die soon, would like TO- lam not troubled
any more with emissons and the pain in my head
anu back, and the weakness In my limbs have left
me- and 50 has the dizziness, timidity aud the wish
Away to be alone. | ann not afraid 10 go in com
pany now and not so easily scared az used to be,
wheh any little thing would set me trembling.
nave been at work this week, which is the first /
nave zone for six months, and the thought of il
don discourage me like itnscd to- Indeed. feel
Ike another man, and IL is all owing TO your med-
cine and advice You may publish this ifyou want
w. iou's' etc, JOSEPH RATll
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
Masonic Cave Water Works.

PRIVATE ENrERPRIsE But A PUBLIC BENEFIT.
yXTERESPECTFULLY Y inform the citizens
w of Volcano that they can now be abundantlv,
satisfactorily and uniailingly supplied with pure
limped spring water from the celebrated
"OLD .MfSO.N7C CdFE SPRLvG.r
To those acquainted it is unnecessary to speak
Of the superiority OF this over all other waters in
this vicinity for all domestic purposes; gushing up
from under the cave rock, tae Sierra Nevadafs
produce no purer or better.
This enterprise was commenced and has been
finished with view 10 the protection OF property
from the rayages of fire. as well for the comforts
and conycniences OF domestic purposes II re-
mains with those interested to encourage II or not
The whole mechanism Is well done as any work of
the same extent and character in this or any other
country. The plumbing work has been and will
be done by one Of the best mechanics in the State
4 tariff OF prices TO meet near practicable the
exegencies of this particular business, has been
adopted and no material change will be made. We
tender thanks to onr patrons for what encourage
ment we have received, and inform those who may
wish to become 50, or who wish information on the
subject that they can be accommodated by calling
on either Of the proprieiors,
HATTON & GEORGE
febl6 ll-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
NOntgOmiery ST., San Francisco.

50. Sau EfGnfE<cO.
Has now IN store, and offers 10 the Trade at light
advance on New York cost, large and complete
assortment Of
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOKS. in all
the different departments Of Literature, Standard
Poetical, Scientific and Miscellaneous Works. to
which additions are constantly being made
LAW AND MEDICAL BOOKS comprising all
the standard works. A large aud well assorted
stock will be found constantly ia store
CHEAP PUBLICATIONS Of every description.
In various languages, All the new works received
as soon as asu I'd from the various publishing houses
in the United States
STATIONERY Of all kinds embracing the finest
French, English and American manufacture
j. }. H. is Special Agent for California for most
Eastern Newspapers aud Periodicals, which circu-
late IN this State, among which are the Boston
journal for California, n. O. Delta. Courier des
Etats Unis Cincinnati Commercial, Missouri Re
publican, " L. Herald, Tribune. &c. together with
an the o.hcr leading papers published in the At
iantic States and Europe.
The BOOk-BfNDfNG. BLANK-BOOK manufac-
turing and LlTHOGRAPHIC departments con-
neeted with the establishment, are as complete as
any IN ihe United States aud all orders will be exc
cuted with neatness and dispatch
SPECIAL. AGENTS residing in New York and
Europe keep the house constantly supplied with
every Kind OF goods pertaining TO the trade, and
viii attend to all orders for rare and valuable Books.
not obtainable in this market
The attention OF the Trade respectfully solicited
feb-5-le:Sm J. J. LECOUNT
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
SoNoltA. MAY 2s. ls55.

tlVN'IItf' my q, IoUH.
DIR. l.. }. CzArKAY-Dear Sr-I very much regret
that had not called upon you sooner, for | had
been suffering many months, during which time
passed a miserable existence. When called unon
you few weeks since, had hut little hope of be-
ing so speedily recovered. Icannot depict the suf
fering of mind which | endured, whilst my bodily
inhrmities made me burthen to my friends. The
confusion in my brain, timiditv, the nervousness
when would get the least excited or alarmed. the
love Of solitude, the want Of appetite and weak
ness generally, but particularly OF my limbs have
all disappeared as have the nocturnal emissions
and the remains of old disease tha. my folly
hal bro't on me. For all this feel truly thank
ful for to your medicines and advice am Indebted
for the restoration Of my health If you think any
one would be benefited ly putting this letter in
the papers, you are at liberty to do SO. Believe
me ever gratefully yours. 4. LORING.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

SPEllMATORREA, or Local Weakness, Ner
- vous Debility, Low Spirits, Lassitude, Weakness
of the Limbs and Back lndisposition and Incapa
bility for Labor and Study Dullness OF Apprehen-
sion. Loss of Memory. Aversion to Society Love Of
Solitude, Timidiiy self Distrust, Dizziness. Head
ache, Involuntary Discharges. Pains in the Side,
Affections Of the Eyes, lmples on the face, sexual
and other iniirmatics in man. cured without fail
by the justly celebrated Physician and Surgeon, l..
j. CZAPkAY. His method OF curing diseases is
new, unknown to others and hence the great sue
All consultations, by letter otherwise, free.
Address L. J. Czapkay San Franeisco Gal
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
Innting ssepeater WalcIies.
ConstanIe saIe.

= !, E % ?, an execution to me directed, issued
courl Of Geo. l.. Gale. Justice of the
{. / "a Tor Township No. 3, County of ANA
=. ae ol California, upon judgment rem
IN on The 23d day Of February. A. ID.
9 '9r OF D. ). Roy 4 j. A. Robbins, co-part-
'ne name Of Roy q Robbins and against
nv NJ Tor the sum of seventy dollars and
~ ~. anu eighteen dollars and seventy
.Vs's OF suits, together with aecruing
,,,,, ,es'ed upon certain piece Of Mining
/, d sa'sd :, near the head Of Indian Gulch.and
IN 4 ~ EsIy, - Mayo, and Charles Cam
s'qg one-fourth interest OF the same
10y given, that viii sell all the right,
g'.Iest goee,,t OF james Holmes, of. ia and tn
E 6SScs,eed ,5t,d property. on the 18th day Of
an -'Sol 20 between the hours of ii A. NJ,
~ sa'd day. Sale to take place in front
Sausiy said execution and costa
4ao. Feb. 18th, 1855.
JOHN H. DENNIS, Constable
Township No =
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
Constable 8 Sale.

DY virtue of an execution to me directed. issued
ID from the court Of Geo. L. Gale, a Justice of the
Peace in and for Township No. 3, county OF ANA
dor and State of California, upon a Judgment rem
dered therein, on the latll day of January. A. d.,
1856. In favor Of NJ. H. Bowman, and against j. W.
GOodin, Tor the sum Of one hundred aud seventy
one dollars and sixty-nne cents (sl7I 69,) debt,
and twenty dollars, costs of suit, together with ac-
cruing costs have levied upon certain undivided
one-hlth of a certain piece of mining ground situ-
ate on Mahala Flat, and worked by Hill and com
pany. Notice is hereby given, that | will sell all
the right, title, and interest of j. w. Goodin Of In
aud to The above described property on the 7th
day of March, A. d., 1856, between the hours Of Q
A. NJ. and T.. NJ, ON said day.
Sale TO take place in front of Justice Gales
Office in Volcano, TO satisfy said execution and
costs. L. S. SCOTT,
Constable Township No. 3.
Volcano, Feb. l6, 1856. [prfeeSsl l7-3t