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currency, and to PROSTATE its commerce.
they have been lucky in hitting upon the very
expedient best calculated to effect all these
things.
But if they sought to maintain the honor and
credit of the old Dominion, to minister to the
wants of her people, and to build up the inter-
ests of her metropolis, they have committed a
sad mistake.
The Banks of Richmond, instead of warning
on the country Banks and seeking to discredit
them, should have extended to them coun-
tenance, encouragement and support. They
should have labored to inspire confidence in
them, and to save them, as far as practicable,
from all injury. They should have had aneye to
thee ommercialint interests OF Richmond, and sought
to draw the country merchants to the store
houses of the Metropolis. Ina word, they should
have acted with liberal and enlightened policy,
which would tend to knit all parts of the Com
monwealth together in the strong bonds OF mu-
tual interest and reciprocal kind feeling.
But, unfortunately, they have not done these
things, and ending as we began we say it is "a
great mistake"
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Port Wine.

We are indebted to DR.. W. B. Young, drug
eist, of this place, for bottle of very superior
port wine. He keeps supply Of wines and IL
ouors. for medicinal purposes only.
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JAMES T. PATTERSON, Secretary.
From Europe.

From Europe.
The steamer Niagara arrived at Halifax or
the 7th with Liverpool dates to the Goth ut.-
The 4th of October was appointed to be obserg
ed in England as day of humiliation and pray
er on account of the Indian trouble.
1t is rumored that Lord Elgin would be ap
pointed Governor General in India.
The French paper Patrie, Gays that the only
object of the interview of the Emperors O
France, Russia and Austria is the promotion o.
amity between France and Russia.
foundations in the South of France have caus
ed immense damage and loss of life. The vint
age has been most abundant.
A fire at st. Petersburg had burnt 10 vessels
The Gar has approved project for the partia
abolition of serfdom. A proclamation will bt
issued on his return, inviting the owners to ar
range for the liberation of their serfs.
There is nothing later from India, but the ar
rival of the Government dispatches was mo
mentarily expected. Numerous fugtives frou
the mutnous districts of India had arrived a
Southampton. They give frightful accounts o
the condition of Calcutta and the upper pro
vinces of India.
A detachment of French troops from China
had arrived at Calcutta to protect French III
terests at Chaudernagore.
Advices from China say that the American
corvette Levant in order to avenge the pillag
ing of an American ship by gang of pirates
had burned village on the Island of Formosa
where the pirates resided.
The collections for the fund for the relief o
the sufferers in India, were actively progressing
No less than 100000 has been subscribed il
London; $4,000 in Liverpool; and less amounts
in every considerable town of Great Britain
The Sultan of Turkey had sent to the Lord May
or contribution of FL 900, the same as the q
mounts which were subscribed respectively b!
the Queen of England and the Emperor o
France. This subscription, coming from thu
head of the Mahomedan religion, was received
with peculiar pleasure.
A letter dated Calcutta, Aug. 10, states tina
Gen. Havelock had received some reinforce
ments, and was again advancing towards Luck
now The beseiged at Arrak had been saved
but it cost 800 lives to do it.
1t is stated that at Futtyghur, the wife ant
child of Mr.. Tucker, being about to fall int
the hands of set of rebels, she called to he
husband to shoot her at once. He did so, hi
child also, and then himself. A Major Robert
son also shot his wife and children and himsel
under similar circumstances. This is q new ant
melancholy feature in the tragedies.
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Central Bank of Virginia.

The following statement, furnished to us by
the Cashier of the Central Bank, at this place.
exhibits the condition of the institution on The
1st inst:
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The Legislature of Tennessee has elected I. An
drew johnson, the present Governor Of the State
a U. S. Senator for six years from the 4th OF
March next, in place of Senator Jones'
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George Washington Park Gusts, the last sur
vivor of the immediate family of General Wash
ington, died at his country seat, Arlington, near
on Saturday morning. ~,
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Congregational Meeting.

AT special meeting of the Presbyterian Con
gregation held ut the Church in the Town o
Staunton, on Monday, the 9Th day of October
1857,
On motion of Col. Wm A. Bell, d. S. Young
Esq, was called to the Chair, and James T. Pat
terson, appointed Secretary.
On motion of J. A. Waddell, Esq, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That Committee of three be ap
pointed to prepare and report business for tn!
meeting. Whereupon, Messrs. j. A. Waddell
VIM. A. Bell and j. D. lmboden were appointed
the Committee, who retired from the Church
and after some time returned and reported
Preamble and Resolutions, which were unanl
mousy adopted in the words following, to wit
"Whereas, The Rev. Joseph R. Wilson the
Pastor of this Church, has announcedto the Con
gregation his intention to ask ofLexington Pres
bytery dissolution of the Pastoral relation exis
ting between himself and this people, and re-
quested that the Congregation would unite With
him in the petition,
| Resolved, That this Congregation has received
said announcement with unfaigned regret, and
accedes to the request with o reluctance which
the prospect of an early separation, after an init
mate, amicable, and to them profitable associa,
ton of several years, as Pastor and people, could
not fail to produce.
End. Resolved, That in view of the solemn
decision to which the mind of our Pastor has
been brought, after mature and prayerful dell
beration, and in further consideration OF his own
request, this Congregation cannot, consistently
with their sense of duty, place any obstacle in
the path which seems to him plainly indicated
by Divine Providence, and we therefore sorrow
fully unite with him in the request to the Pres-
bytery that the relation existing between us
may be dissolved
3d. Resolved, That we cannot take this step
without placing upon record our high apprecla-
ton of Mr. Wilson, as faithful, earnest and Ia
borious Preacher of the Gospel, and kind, af-
fectionate and devoted Pastor, whose loss we
most deeply deplore; and commencing him with
all heartness to the people into whose midst lie
is about to remove, as one who carries with him,
not only the affectonate regard of his immediate
charge but the high esteem of our entire COM
munity.
4th. Resolved, That Commissioner be APP
pointed to carry into effect the action OF the
Congregation.
On motion, Col. VIM. A. Bell, was appoint
ed Commissioner
On motion of Col. Wm A. Bell, the following
resolution was adopted
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Papers of the Town, and
the "Central Presbyterian" and that the Secre-
tary transmit copy thereof to the Rev. j. K.
Wilson.
D. YOUNG, Chairman.
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FALL TRADE, 1857.
JOHN DOOLEY,
WHOLESALE HAT MANUFACTURER,

81 Main Ste, hlCumOnu, Va,
TTAS now ready for the Fall Trade, by Wholesale
and Retail, the most varied and extensive assort-
ment he has ever imported or manufactured
In order that the requirements of all his customers
may be most fully met and to obvate the necessity of
country merchants and others going North for their
goods, he has laid in assortment Of eceyting in
has line both home and foreign for ladies' and gentle
mems, chldren's and servants wear, which he could
find in the different markets he has visited commu
nicated with.
To the getting up of Silk and other Hats in his own
Mandatory he pays the closest attention. and he feels
confident that few houses, North South equal,
and none excel him therein.
His facilities for conducting his business being of
the most complete kind all orders will be filled with
the greatest punctuality and promptness.
Richmond, Oct IA, 1851.
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD & HITCH.
Y EN- FURNITURE FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
Il will offer for SALE at the Presbyterian Parsonage,
on TuesdQy the Goth inst, all my HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE. Also, aROCkAWAY and
set of of SINGLE HARNESS.
TERMS All sums over ten dollars may be paid
by secured notes ut six months.
t>Sy- Sale 10 commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
JOSEPH r. WILSON.
Stanton, Oct, IA, 1s57-Vind. copy 1t. and hand
account to this office.
NOR SALE-A first rate COAL STOVE, which
II 30 nil coll ohean fnr cash
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Staunton, Oct. IA, 1857.
r. A. AIRY. ssUNDER VIRGINIA

IL HOTEL" having completed their stock for FALL
AND WINTER WEAR, would call the attention Of
persons in want of Goods well made to their assert
ment of COATS, PANTS, VESTS AND CLOAkS,
all cut in the latest STYLE and of the best workmanship
Also fine variety of GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING
GOODS comprising Shirts Drawers, Collars. Gloves
Cravats, &C., together with Shawls and Bankets-al
of which they offer cheap for CASH. Allwork guaran
teed TO give satisfaction Receiving new goods every
few DAYS Goods ordered at the shortest notice.
Stanntnn Oct IL lS57-Yind. CODY.
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Virginia State Stocks sold in New York Oh
Saturday at $40 q share.
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i On Wednesday, tile 25th of Norena6sr next, 1. the
undersigned, acting as the executor OF the late Mr.
Hugh Adams, OF Rockbrdge county, and in obedience
to his last will and testament, will proceed, on the
premises, to sell at public auction, the PLANTATION
on which the deceased resided at the time This DEATH
containing between TOO and 800 Acres. The land
is of good quality. There are two large and pro-
ductve Meadows on the tract. The improvements
are u DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen and Out-houses.
There is also an excellent large Barn, and Stable
The farm is well watered and in good condition, and
is located on the main stage road leading from Saun-
tom through Brownsburg, to Lexington; and is in a
good neghborhood.
The terms of the sale will be one-third of the pur
chase money IN hand, one-third in six months, and
the balance in ten months the purchaser giving bond
and security for the deferred payments and the title
will be retained until all the money is paid.
The title of the plantation is believed to be free from
dispute but, acting executor can only give spe-
cial warrantee deed.
Should it be found on the day of sale that the pur
poses for which the testator directs the land to be sold
will admit of more extended credit to the purchaser
the time of payment will be enlarged.
RORERT HUTCHESON
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LIABILITIES.

If the above does not show perfectly solvent
condition, we are at a loss to know what con-
stitutes solvency. A simple statement will ex-
hibit at glance how completely the note-hold-
ers are secured against loss, and consequently
the value of the notes as circulating medium
Thus, the amount of liabilities which the Bank,
if forced into liquidation, would have to make
good is as follows:
Notes in circulation S2ls,917 90
DEPOSITS, 57,45l q
Due to other Banks, Observation-Disclosures. 6,44i 10
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X RINDSTONES.- Three tons best Berea Grind
J stones just received, direct from the quarry, at
much lower prices than before offered in this mar.
ket They are fully warranted to be of the very best
quality and be returned if they do not give sas-
faction Also Cranks and Friction Rollers for hang
ing them, some of very superior patterns
GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton, Oct. IA, 1S57-vind. copy.
NEW GOODS.-I am now receiving my usual
IN supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, to an
examination of which cordially invite my town and
country friends. JN0. +. J. WHITE.
Stanton, Oct. IA, 1s57-4t 80 J-.t
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FASHIONABLE HAT l. CAP STORE.

FASHIONABLE HAT IL CAP STORE
Il The subscriber, (nearly opposite the Va Hotel
m keeps on hand large assortment of HATS
AAND CAPS, of all descriptions, from the -
finest to the most common. He will also
manufacture any kind of Hat to order de pledges
himself to give general satisfaction in regard to quail
ty style and price. All kinds OF FukS purchased at
the highest market price, WIN. SHRY.
Staunton. Oct IA, 1857.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
y71RG1NIA & KENTUCKY LANDS Fol

V7IRGINIA & KENTUCKY LANDS FOR
4 Y SALE.-Wishlng to concentrate my property,
offer for sale the following TRACTS OF LAND:
A tract t.: Of o64 Acres, about ~ miles from the
there is a BRICK DWELLING with eight rooms a
Brick Kitchen and Store Room, Barn. Carriage House.
Negro Cabins, and other out-houses usually found
on farm. There are about 200 acres cleared, some
5O acres OF which can be watered by fine small stream
The meadow land will pay per cent. on the price
ask for the land, if iudciously managed Theremain.
der of the cleared land lies very WELL There is timber
enough to spare from the land to pay for it. for which
there is ready sale in Fncastle There is some fine
tobacco land to clear. The turnpike from Covington
to Fincastle runs through the land which lies about
half mile from Catawba Creek.
tact OF 400 Acres, lying on the North River, in
the county of Rockbrdge about miles from Licking
ton, and within mile of the Blue Ridge Carbonated
Baths, on the turnpike from Lexington to Goshen De-
pot. On this tract there is Log Dwelling House,
and about 100 of the land is cleared. The tim
Der is valuable; Iron FORCES in sight. For further
information apply to S. McD Moore, Esq, Lexington,
Va.
tract of 263 Acres, in the county of Botetourt s
miles from Fincastle, which there is very yalua
BILE semi bituminous Coal for which there is ready sale
at the Banks There is also Iron Ore in nexhaustible
quantities. The ore is within few hundred yards
of the COAL and about mile from Catawba Greek, q
fine water power.
Two tracts in Craig county, adjoining the town of
Newcastle, within few steps of the Court House, con-
tanning about I6O Acres, which there is very fine
farming land TO clear And one of the finest seats for
a merchant mill or any machinery requiring water
power that can be found in Western Va. The seat is
dug out having been used for iron FORGE about $50
Yards from the Court House. If there was manu-
featuring mill at this place it would be the most con-
venent point to section of country furnishing from
90 to 10000 bushels of wheat. will also sell tract
of 1000 Acres in the State of Kentucky This tract
is unimproved but is as fine tobacco land as can be
found in Western Kentucky, lies in Hopkins county,
about miles from MadsonvIlle and miles from the
Route of the Henderson Nashville Railroad. If not
sold privately before, the lands in Virginia will be Of
fered at public auction in Fincaste on Monday tie 9TH
Of November, being Court day.
TERMS: -0ne-third cash; balance in one and two
years with interest on deferred payments. Address
the subscriber at Pattonsburg, Va.
VIM NJ. Harry.
P. ST. have also some - or Is Horses for sale.
0ntohar Ia 1917 Ids
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The Sale of Fort Smelling.

Having recently published brief paragraph
in reference to the sale of Fort Smelling, under
the caption San Alleged Swindle," we take
pleasure in inserting the following statement
which has been handed to us:
The Military Reservation recently sold at the
junction ofthe Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers,
is six miles from the city of Saint Paul, and has
been occupied for years by our troops, in order
to awe the Indians, and to protect the citizens
of the United States. Fort Smelling located at
this point was no longer needed by the govern
ment and was accordingly Sold Major Eastman,
U. S. A., and W. K. Heiskell were the commits
sioners on the part of government. 1t was not
sold privately as was alleged on the contrary,
the proper notice was given of the sale, and ev-
erything was done according to law. Not only
was the full value obtained by the commission
ers for government, but the price was large
one. The Reserve brought more than any one
expected; in fact it was the best sale land ev-
er made for the u S. Government. 1t was sold
not to one individual, but to New York COM
pany, Mr.. Franklin Steele being their agent
No fault has been found with the sale but by
the party wishing to obtain the Reserve on their
own terms, the low government price, $1.25 an
acre. or on other terms which could not be &C.
cepted consistent with the value of the land
and the interests of the Government. Dsap-
pointed in their schemes, they now complain of
the price at which the Reserve was sold, when
many persons well acquainted with the value
of lands in that region are of opinion that the
commissioners obtained larger price than the
Reservation was worth. Neither Gov. Floyd
nor Senator Douglas was interested in this sale,
which was conducted in every respect justly,
with regard to what was due the Government
and the rights of the people, nor could the sale
have been effected in any other way with equal
advantage to both.
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=,
THRUST SALE OF LAND.-Iu pursuance ola
i deed of trust given to me by John B. Fairbairn
and wife, will proceed on the premises on SATURDAY
the 14 day of November next to sell at public sale, to
the highest bidder for Cash, Trac. Parcel of Land
containing about l42 ACRES situated in the county Of
Augusta, adjoining the lands Of VIM. Ii. Bell, David
Duh, and Col. George Baylor. 1t has on it good
BRICK MANSION HOUSE, Barn, fine Fruit, excel
lent water, and is altogether very desirable little
farm. ..
The title is believed to be good; but acting as trus-
tee will convey such title only as Is vested lest in me-
Oct. IA, 1857 N1CHO. X. TROUT, Trustee.
NALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.-I am
i now in receipt of my FALL AND WINTER
CLOTHING, to which would call the r. attention Of
in every quality and style Of Clothing with prices that
cannot fail to satisfy he expects fair share of the pub
An examination ofmy CLOTHING, HATS CAPS,
and the complete assortment of FURNISHING
GOODS, will make conviction sure, that for quality,
style and cheapness, the Clothing Establishment OF
the undersigned cannot be beat j. POLLlTZ,
Rooms Corner of the Virginia Hotel.
Sfnunton Oct a. 1857,
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FILL1BUsTERING MOVEMENTS AT THE SOUTH
The efforts of General Walker and bis officers to
drum up new recruits in the South, for fillibus-
tering enterprises appears to have been attended
with some degree of success. The Vicksburg
papers announce the departure of 10 or 20 Mis-
ssissippians, principally from Jackson, for New
Orleans, where they intended to unite their for
tunes with that of Walker, to aid him, as the
True Southern expresses it, Tin making one
more effort for the regeneration of Nicaragua"
The San Antonio Herald also announces that q
regiment of Texan Rangers is organizing for a
a similar purpose, under the command OF Col:
John P. Waters, seconded by Capt. Henry and
Col. Crawford. This regiment will concentrate
at Galveston, and embark from that port for
such destination as general Walker may direct.
Those are the first installments Of the new force
whose enrolment has been publicly announced
From this information and from hints thrown
out from time to time in journals which sympa
thize with the movements against Nicaragua,
we are led to believe that the work OF recruit
ing for new fllibustering expedition is going
forward, actively but quietly, throughout the
Southern States. The indications are suspicious
to say the least. .As.z
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. TRAYED-On Saturday, the Sd inst, from the
- subscriber, near the Deaf and Dumb and Blind In
stitution, BRINDLE BUFFALO Cow. She has three
white spots on her forehead of her years is mark
ed by q crop in fork shape, legs short long bushy
and curly tail which sweeps the ground, is very gen.
tie below the height Of Cows, and is between
and six years old.
Any person who will return her, or give information
so that she may be found, will be rewarded by
Oct. ID 1851. j. TURNER.
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FAIL AND WINTER STOCK..

IN Having received large portion of my Winter
Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, selected by myself Of
the best materials and workmanship, feel confident
and assortment ever had in store, and as cheap as
any house in this city. call is respectfully solicited,
before purchasing elsewhere, from buyers at No. 43
Main Street, few doors below the ST. Charles Ho-
TEL by VIM. WALSH
Richmond, Oct IA. 1857.
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E,OR sALEIA first rate COAL STOVE, which
f we will sell cheap for cash.
Staunton, Oct. IA, 1857. LINK KINNEY.
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Ex'or of Hugh Adams, decd
Rockbridge county, Oct IA, lS57-tds

THRUST SALE.-I will sell, on tie 2gN dug q
J. October next, at Mary J. Waskies, on the head
waters of Walkers Greek, in Augusta county, by yr-
tue of two deeds of trust, o small TRACT OF LAND,
containing about 1856 ACRES adjoining the lands ofJon-
athan Goladay and others. There is on the land q
comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, and other neces'
sary buildings. Upon the whole, it Is desirable
home.
Also, the following PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Sorrel Horse, Cows, 2 Calves, II head OF Hogs, j
Wagon, Carriage, Beds and Bedding Cooking
Stove, Parlor Stove 6 Chairs Safe, China Press
90 bushels Corn, and all the Wheat growing at the
date of the deed The title is believed to be unques
tonable, but, acting trustee, l will only convey
such as is vested in me. Terms made known on the
day of sale. X. TURK, Trustee
Oct 7, 1857.
Q ALE OF VALUABLE SLAVES.-In pur
- suance of an order of the Circuit Court of High
land county, will proceed on Friday tie 18Th dag
of November 1857 at the house of George Revercomb
on the Bull Pasture River in the county of Highland
to sell to the highest bidder, at public auction, SIN
VALUABLE SLAVES, viz: A Man about S5 years o
age, a Boy about IA years of age, Woman about 81
years of age, and her two children year and 4
wears old, and one Girl about ~ years old.
The aforesaid slaves will be sold on credit OF sia
months with approved security to be given by
the purchasers. JOHN BRADSHAW,
R0BT. L0CKRIDGE,
Adn'rs of Robert Lockridge, decd.
i NJ
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TEWELRY, &c.-The subscribers respectfully
q inform the public that they have fine assort-
ment of WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER PLA-
TED WARE, which they will sell on liberal terms
Persons in want of q fine article would do well to
give ms call before purchasing elsewhere. :,
Also o fine assortment of SPECTACLES, to suit all
ages.
~ Repairing done at short notice and in the best
manner. kAMEfEh fLAlU,
Opposite Va. Hotel, Staunton, and Public Square,
Charlottesville, Va.
Oct IA, 1857.
THE ST. CHARLES HOTEL is NOW o.
j pen for the accommodation of the Travelling Pub
lie. The Hotel is situated on Main Street, Corner
of Fifteenth, in the midst Of the most business part
of the city.
az share of public patronage is respectfully So
licited.
~ Omnibusses always in attendance at the Depots
and Boats.
RATES OF CHARGES.
Per Week, .H.oo
THOS. N. FARR0W, Proprietor.
Richmond Oct 1S57-3m