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THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
oono.fa1 bey Sf0nIe2 iJ1pfi1, e. IN
DUBLIC SALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of


a decretal order of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, made in a cause therein depending between
Sias Henton's heirs against SAID Slas Hentons IN
fants shall proceed, on the premises at Mt: Mer9l
an in said county, Wednesday, the I'd OF September
next to sell at public sale that valuable TRACT OF
LAND, containing 32215 ACRES, lying ON Middle
River adjoining the lands Of Col. A. r. Givens, Dr.
B. f. Walker, DIR. Ewing and others, and having on IT
a commodious BRICK MANSION HOUSE, with all
necessary out-houses and large new Switzer Barn.
The land is in fine state of improvement generally
aud being the estate of the late Slas Henton uec o.
is seldom that such desirable farm IS put into mar
TERMS The land will be sold for onefourth in
hand and the balance in equal instruments at one two
and three years the purchaser to give bonds, with
good security and the title to be retained as ultimate
security Possession given in time for seeding. II
the land is not sold it will be for Rent for the ensuing
year. u. b. HENIoN' ION L
July 90, ls57-Rock. Register copy.
GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of decree
- rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
in q cause therein depending between Mary Moitett
plaintiff and Robert a. Uogsett defendant, Will pro
coed on the premises on mea"esaay re "a b %ds% &
der tract of land containing 1875 Acres, situate south
of Molets Branch, adjoining the lands OF Bailey Dun
lap, Frederick Sherman, VIM A. Hangers heirs and
others and now in the possession OF R0bt. A H0gset
TERMS-Costs of sale and of suit in hand and the
balance credit of six twelve and eighteen months
in equal instamens-the purchaser giving bonds with
good personal security and the title to be retained as
ultimate security. NlCHO n. TROUT, Comr.
July 90, 1S57.-tds
NOR SALE, MT. SIDNEY uOTEL.-As
II Commissioner appointed by the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, and as Administrator of VIM G.
Richards, deed, shall proceed, on Wednesday, the
12A of Augst next, to sell at public sale, that very
desirable TAVERN in Mt. Sidney lately occupied by
the said Richards The present character Of the house
and its favorable locality for patronage, recommend 1T
strongly to those who want such property.
TERMS ~ in hand; balance in one, two, three
and four wears of equal instruments, the two last TO
bear interest-the purchase to give bond and secu
rity, and title to be retained.
PETER NEFF, Com'r and Admir-,
Melrose, Rockingham county, Va.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

HAVING determined to go West Will sell my val
Ill liable Farm in the county of Augusta, lying five
miles Southwest of Middebrook, on the head waters
of walkers Greek, and containing 262 Acres. The
land is of limestone character we'll timbered and
waered by never.failing springs. The improvements
are good Log Dwelling House, with all necessary out
houses, fine Stabling and oleraby good Barn. also
Dstillery in operation, tenants house On one
end of the farm with water piped to the house. This
land is in fine healthy neighborhood, convenient to
churches, schools and mills Nothing but desire to
try new State, where number of my children are,
induces me to offer this land for sale.
To any one desiring to buy home in the county OF
Augusta fell assured that can and will sell bar,
gain they will CALL examine the premises, and enqe
INV terms, (Which will be accommodating deem it
useless to say much about the quality of the soil W.
not sell privately before the l7t of August next will
offer publicly, on the premises that day. cr
SMITH SHOP. There are / or Acres of Land with q
fine stream of water running through the lot. The
house new and one Of the best stands for Black,
smith in the county r. Turk, 1T Staunton,i referred
to for fuller description of the property. Address
Middebrook P. o., JONATHAN GOLLADAY.
LII.
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DIED.

In Jackson, on the evening Of the 10th inst in the
SGD year of her age Mrs CATAARINE B., wife of r. b
Stevenson, Esq. =,
She was native of Staunton, Va, and had resided
in this place but about one year.
Her sickness was long and painful but borne with
spirit of patience and resignation. She had not made
public profession of religion, but not without
hope Her mind was familiar with the plan of Saliva
ton by grace, and to it she looked with confidence
Her confidence increased as death drew near
Her friends are consoled with the consideration tha
their loss is her gain.-Jaekson Ohio Standard, eth
l6th uN
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MINERAL LAMBS AND yALUABL q

WI REAL ESTATE nj AUOIIUN-Dy aUtuVrItl
of decree of Amherst Circuit Court, the undersigned
Commissioners will, on the 18Th day Of august next
(f fair otherwise the next fair day. sell at pub
lie auction, on the premises, the ELK CREEK FUR
MACE TRACT OF LAND and other lands adjoining
and attached thereto situated in the counties of Am
herst and Nelson, Elk Greek, some two miles from
James River, the whole embracing upwards OF TWO
Thousand Acres.
portion of this land is said to be very rich IN iron
ore, and the iron furnished from the Elk Creek Fur
mace has always been regarded as very good.
These lands are sso valuable for farming purposes,
containing upwards of 100 acres ofgood Meadow land
and about 500 acres in wood.
The lands will be divided into lots to suit the pur
chasers.
TERMS A credit of one, two and three years, e.
quail instruments. The purchaser will be required to
give bosds with good security for the purchase mon
ev aud the title will be retained until the whole pur
chase money is paid.
JOHN THOMPSON, JR., com.rs
c. R. SLAUGHTER, oon' H.
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MARRIED.,

On the SOth inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Wirgman, Mr. An
DREW ATKINS to Miss ADELA BuRGANDINE, all of Au-
gusta county, Va.
AT NJ. Scion, on Thursday, the 9th ult,, by Rev. j.
w. Webb, Mr.. DAVID b. SroNBTCK to Miss SARAH
ANN. daughter of Mr. Jefferson Hall, all of Augusta
county
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nor SALE. Mr.. SIDNEY UoTEL.-A
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY

v subscriber will offer for sale, on Wednesday 1861
day of Augxst next his Mill Property viz; Merchant
Mill, Saw Min and set of Cardng Machines, with
good waterpower to propel the same There is about
eleven of land attached to the MILL Sadproper-
ty is situated ON the Cow Pasture River in Bath coun
". about one mile below AIillborough. The improve
rents are large twostory Dwelling House, with 9TH
err necessary outhouses There is 4or acres OF
good Timothy Meadow the land, and a good Spring
in the yard.
KY Terms will be accommodating, and made known
on the day of sale A. w. HALL.
IuI,
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GALE OF LAND AND sLAvEs.-In p

GALE OF LAND AMI SAkAN EAS'--ih Put-
y suance of decree rendered by the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, in cause therein depending,
wherein Abraham Brubeck and others are Plaintiffs
and Jacob Brubecks heirs Defendants, shall, as
Commissioner, proceed, upon the premises, on Satu,-
dqy tile 5h day of September next, to sell at public
sale, to the highest bidder, TRACT OF LAND con-
tanning about l56 ACRES adjoining the lands of Oh.
Bosserman's heirs, Alb Brubeck and Others about l
mile from Greenv:ne. 1t hes on it BRICK MAN
SION HOUSE, conveniently arranged; good Barn
and all necessary out-buildings. The water is from
one of the best Springs in the county. The Orchard
is of well selected Fruit About 100 acres of the land
are cleared and in cultivation; the balance in timber
shall, also, at the same place, sell valuable Me-
GRO WOMAN, aged about % years, and her boy
child, between and years old
TERMS SO much of the land sale in hand as will
pay costs of suit and SALE the balance on credit OF
six, eighteen and thirty months, in equal instruments;
and the slaves on credit of six months, with interest
the purchasers to give bonds with sufficient securi-
ty and the title the land to be retained as ultimate
security. JOHN j. LAREW, Comr.
July 90 1857,
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A VALUABLE ESTATE ON NORTH
~ PIVEP VIRGINIA FOR SATE-Pnrsuant to

IA RIVER, VIRGINIA, FOR SALE.-PurSuant TO
decree of the Circuit Court of Rockbrdge pronounc-
pending between Jno. Aexander's Admir-, Plaintiff,
and Elizabeth Alexander &C., Defendants, shall pro
ceed on the Cd day Of September next to sell, at pub
lie auction on the premises that valuable estate called
der decd, lying the North River in Rockbridge,
Va, within mile of the town of Lexington, and adj
joining Jordans Point; and containing about 325 A.
CRES The Improvements are comfortable BRICK
DWELLING, large Barn, Stables, Icehouse, and all
other necessary outbuildings The tract lies on the
line of the North River Canal, considerable portion
of which may be divided into lots most egibly situa-
ted for building and business positions. About 100
acres are well tmbered the residue is good exposure
of the most productive SOIL and adapted to all thepro-
ducts of the country.
This is amongst the most valuable estates in the
county and its location in the vicinity OF Lexington
and its schools and colleges, makes 1T most desirable
property Persons wishing to buy are invited to view
the premises.
TERMS: Cash in hand sufficient to pay the expen,,
ses of sale and for the residue credits of and
years. for the deferred payments, bearing interest
from day of sale the purchaser giving bonds therefor
with good security and the title retained until the pur.
chase money paid. Should any of the lands be sold
in lots they will be sold shorter credits The title
is gndoubted. The tract is sold for division 81
Sale will commence at II o'clock, A. NJ.
JOHN McD. ALEXANDER, COm'r.
Address the subscriber or his Attorney, j. d. Da-
wilson, Lexington, Va.
July 80, 1S57-tds Prs fee, 5000
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.
i Will be sold, without reserve, on Thursday, tie
eth day Of August next upon the premises TWO
TRACTS of LAND, adjoining each other, belonging
to the estate of David Summers decd, lying in the
county of Augusta six miles south of Staunton run
ming to the Middebrook and Brownsburg Turnpike.
One tract contains 100 and the other so Acres They
will be sold separate together, to suit purchasers
This land is of a good quality limestone, and finely
watered, and adapted to machinery situated in good
neighborhood churches and mills convenient.
The land will be shown by Capt. John Summers,
who resides on one of the farms. Terms liberal.
Also will be rented, at the same time, one-half of
the Home Farm belonging to David Summvrs decd.
JACOB BECK,
B. +. MAILMAN,
Executors of David Summers, decd.
Jpv 90 1877 Wind cony
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NEW DRUG sToRE.-Dr. ". B. YOUNG,


IN late Of Washington city respectfully announces
to the citizens of Staunton and vicinity that he has
opened his extensive assortment Of MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS DYE STUFFS, PAINTS, OILS, FAN
CY ARTICLES, &C.. in the store house lately occupied
by Messrs H. j. & w. B. Crawford, on Virginia Hotel
Street From his long experience as dispensing and
manufacturing druggist he is able to offer to Physi-
clans superior Medicines to those usually found in
Drug Stores. His stock is entirely and no article
in the Drug line offered except those Of the very best
quality In addition to general stock OF Drugs Med
cines, Dye Stus. Varnishes &C., he also offers an
assortment of PERFUMERIES consisting of Poma-
tums Colognes, Treble Extracts hair Oils, Oriental
Drops, Toilet Powders, Puff Boxes Hair, Tooth, Nail
Cloth, Shoe and Comb Brushes, Hair Dye, Bay Rum,
Indelible Ink Soaps Of all kinds and most delightful
odors, Red Blue and Black Writing Inks, Shoe Black
ing, IA splendid article,) Camphene Burning Fluid,
Brown Stout, Congress Water and Brandy, for Medi-
cinal purposes) Also large stock of Fancy articles
generally.
SODA WATRR-I have in operation q new and i'm
proved Soda Fountain, with all kinds of fresh and de-
ghtful Syrups to which the attention of the "drnk
ing" public is invited.
PATENT MED1oIYRs.-Al kinds of Patent Medicines
Vermifuges, Sugar Plums, &C., kept constantly on
hand and every other article belonging to first class
Drug Establishment
He invites the public to give him CALL with the as
that he give entire satisfaction to purcha
sers.
Saunton, July 10, 1857.
FARM 81 ALUM STRING FOR SALE.
II The subscriber will offer for sale, at public auc-
ton, on Tuesday, the 18Th day Of august next, the
FARM on which he resides IN Bath county, one mile
from Marlborough and three miles from the Millbor-
ough Depot of the Central Railroad. Said farm lies
the Cow Pasture RIVER and contains about I4O A.
cres. About $50 cleared and in cultivation,
of which more than 100 acres is fine, fertile bottom
and Any Que desirous Of purchasing farm the size
of this, will, probably, find more desirable in
market There is on this farm an ALUM SPRING,
of the water of which DR.. E. Parrish Of Philadelphia,
reports as follows
'Sulphuric Acid and Carbonic Acid, both in excess,
Soluble Sulphaes, Carbonates, and Chordes of Lime,
Magnesia, Iron, Aumina and probably of Alkai, al
though the quantity examined has been too small for
satisfactory determination. From the very unusual
excess of sULPHuRc it contains well as its CHA
LYREATE and other medicinal ingredients, would, |
should think, prove valuable remedy in the treat
ment of numerous Chronic DISEASES"
The subscriber will take pleasure in showing the a.
bove property to any one
TERMS made known on the day of sale.
My Post Office is Mborough Springs. Bath county,
Va R. G. STEELE.
I,lr
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900 Prizes amounting to $1sS700
Whole Tickets $40; Halves SIS; Quarters $3.50
~ Please address all orders for Tickets in the a.
bove Magnificent Schemes to
T. II. HUBBARD CO.,
No. 80 Fayettest., or Box No. 40,
July 90, 1857 Baltimore, Maryland.
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Cross KEYS, Va, July 20, lS57-8t
NOISY CREEK ACADEMY, AUGUSTA

NOISY CREEK ACADEMY, AUGUSTA
wi COUNTY, VA.-The Fifth Session of this Acad-
envy will commence Wednesday the I'd of September,
1857, and close the 25th of June, 1855
The course of instruction will include the English,
German, French Italian Latin and Greek Languages;
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, &c
There is Cabinet of Minerals, large Herbarium Phi
osophieal Apparatus, &c. for the of the Students.
TERMS.
Board and Tuition, including everything $3.50; 800
to be paid the st of September and 800 the s
ruary
For Circulars, &c. address the Principal, at Messy
Creek Va. 7. j. WHITE, Principal.
Julv OF 1857
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ADVERTISEMENT heaueU EAR AND EYE.
~ FEVER AND AGUE-CERTAIN CURE
No more use for Tonic mixtures Quiniue, Fowers So
luton Arsenic Mercury or any of the vilaiEous or
nauseous compounds which only relieves one disease
to impant another deadly, and which sends the
unhappy victims finally with wrecked and broken
constitution to an early grave. Try Carriers Spanish
Mixture which contains none these dangerous drugs
but cures by acting specifically on the Liver purifying
the blood and strengthening the SYSTEM thus enabling
nature to recuperae its exhausted energies by open
ing the pores of the skin, and expeng from the body
oil impurities and old medicines, which clog and re-
tard its free operation More than thousand per-
sons have been cured by Carriers Spanish Mixture, al
ter everything else had sisnay failed. As sample OF
its remarkable effects, Messrs Davis Hicks, OF Au-
taugaville Aa writes that it cured gentleman Of
Chronic Fever and Ague, which all the efforts OF pny
scians and their remedies failed to subdue He only
took three bottles They say it sells very rapidly, and
maintains its high reputation all through the country
August 5, 1S57-1m
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s; There is nothing in the whole list of medicine
creating such stir among invalids DR., Sanfords
Invigorator or Liver Remedy. 1t gives such quick re
lief as to convince the patient of receiving benefit oil
most as soon as the medicine is taken. We do moi
know of single instance where it has been taken with
out benefit, and in nearly all complete cure is
effected by its use 1t has acquired its wide popular
ty simply because it does what it is recommended tc
do 1t is constantly enlarging its circle OF friends car
those suffering from Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Dys
pepsa, or general debility.
August s. lS57-lm
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TMPORTANT NEWS,

IMPORTANT NEWS.-The new firm OF Low
Il ensten d Elkan, the successors of Steiner Bros
Co.. offer the entire Stock of CLOTHlNG at prime cost
in order to make room for large stock OF Fall and
Winter Goods We shall commence selling OF at cost
from the LIST day of August and continue until the 10th
of September We therefore invite all our friends and
customers to give and this well known house CALL
as now is the very time for bargains. Remember the
old stand the store house west of the Virginia House.
and opposite John B. Scherrer's Confectionery.
LOWENSTEIN d ELKAN.
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lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALEIsoo
d lbs. Canvass Hams; few bbls. No: Shad ana NO.
Mackerel two i pipes very fine French branay;
chests very fine GunpoTdeT Tea ana res mo io' u
Staunton, July %, ~. Union Hall Building.
4 ROCKAWAY FOR SALE lin good con-
n ditto n. Enquire of ]. H. BASKlN, at the T. W
Stanton uly g. 1857.
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DARTERBROOK FEMALE SCHOOL,

DARTERBROOK FEMALE SCHOOL,
ID The next session of this school will commence the
first Monday in September and close the last of June,
1853 The trustees have again secured the services of
Miss SALLIE II. DOUGLAS, who is so well known as q
good teacher.
TUITION:
For all the English branches, per session Of ten
French, per session of ten months, ....... 1000
Music on Piano. with use of instrument, per session
of ten months, 1900
Good board can be had convenient to the school, in
Guiding washing, fuel, lights, &C., at $40 per month
DAVID GILKES0N,
Fl. G.. GUTHRIE,
JOHN BROOKS,
WILLIAM McC0MB,
T. w. SHELTON,
d.. Toll +1G
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sALE-SATURDAY,

COMMISSIONERS SALE-SAl OND - -
l AnGUST 10TH, lS57.-As Commissioner OF the
Circuit Court of in the case Of Moneys
Adminisrator VS.. MONEYS heirs will offer at pup
lie auction, on the premises the HOUSE 4 Loi be-
longing to the estate of Richard Mooney deT Sn"so
is comfortable Log Dwelling and there are upon the
lot Stable and good Well. The lot contains about
Five Acres -. -,
TERMS OF SALE:-Three equal payments, at SIX
twelve and eighteen months from the day OF SAFE
Bonds with personal security required ana tue '''''
retained US ultimate security
''''''''''' - N SAMUEL KENNERLY, JR., Conn.,
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Y SALE.-By virtue of decree OF the Circuit
Court of Nelson co.. pronounced the 5th of May 1857
in case of Gentry admir- Gentry heirs the under
signed will offer for sale at public auction upon the
premises, on Wursdag 9th Of Aagust next it fair, if
not the next fair day, the valuable Farm on the head
waters of Rockfsh river, belonging to the estate OF
John w. Gentry. The said farm contains about $50
Acres and Is in good state of cultivation
within two miles OF the Blue Ridge Tunnel, where
there will be depot and surrounded by good neigh
bors
The large Mills known as the "ROCKFISH MILLS"
are situated upon this land, and have been recently
put in the most thorough repair. The Mills will be
sold separately with the land, may be desired by
those wishing to purchase. The buildings upon the
farm are good, consisting oftwo DWELLING HOUS-
ES, Store-house Millers House, and out-houses.
At the same time will be sold another Tract, con-
tanning rs Acres, situated at the Tunnel 1t is sup
posed that depot will be established upon the tract.
It seldom that such property is in market and those
wishing to purchase would do well to examine before
the day of sale.
At the same time, as administrator of John w.
Gentry decd, will sell two Negro Woman, belong
ing to said estate, and about Fifty Shares of Virginia
Central Railroad Stock.
TERMS The real estate will be sold on q credit Of
one two and three years. with interest from the day
of SALE purchasers to give bonds with approved per-
sona Security and the title retained ultimate
rty The slaves and railroad stock will be sold for
cash; but creditors of the estate of John W. Gentry
who have filed their claims before the Comr, and had
them reported will be permitted to purchase stock in
payment of the larger part of their claims
TH0S P. FITZPATRICK,
Com'r and Admir- of j. w. Gentry.
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PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.-Haying been
4 appointed Administrator de 6oais non, with the
will annexed of John Conner decd, will on Ihurs-
day tie 18th day of Auyust next, proceed to sell at
public SALE on the premises, certain TRACT OF
LAND lying in the county of Augusta, op draft of
the Middle River, two miles southeast of New Hope,
and adjoining the lands of John Firebaugh and others
in good, healthy and convenient neighborhood. The
land Is well adapted to grass and grain 1t contains
lS3 Acres 100 of which are cleared and in cultivation
the remainder in timber. The Improvements are toll
cradle good
Terms viii be made known on the day of sale.
n DATTERS0N Admir-
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TOR SALE A VERY DESIRABLE PRI-
II XAmr RESIlENCE NEAR STAIINTQN YIR.

WAITE RESIDENCE NEAR STAUNT0N, VIR-
GINIA-My engagements as acting partner at the
Rockbridge Alum Springs having compelled change
of residence offer for sale my property lying just
outside the corporate limits Saunton consists of
Thirty Acres Of land, with new Brick Mansion House,
very carefully built of the best materials after de-
sign by ON accomplished architect can with conf
dence commend this edifce substantial in oil its
parts, commodious and elegant. The out-houses and
Stable are convenient and new, the garden large, the
grounds unembeished yet, but susceptible ofgreat
Improvement and beauty at very moderate outlay.
Applications may be made in person to Dir. VIM. N.
Tate, or John D. Imboden, Esq, who will show the
property or by letter addressed to at the Springs.
April 22, 1857. WIN. FRAZIER.
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n DING AWAY Intending to remove from
VI this place, will offer at public sale in the town
small TRACT of LAND containing about so acres, on
the Churchville road, within miles of town. The
land is of an excellent quality. About % acres are
cleared and in good state Of cultivation parts of it
having been greatly improved by manuring; acres
are in grass; the rest is will mbered, and sufficiently
near to town to make the hauling of wood from it very
profitable; loads per day can be hauled with ease.
offer my HOUSE AND LOT at private sale and
if not sold previously, will offer it public sale the
day aforesaid. And if not sold then, will offer it for
rent.
Terms made easy as to time and made known on
the day of sale.
Persons wishing to see the property can apply to
the undersigned. W. G.. CAMPBELL.
Staunton, July 90, lS57.-St5.