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Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
WORLDS WONDER.
ATKINS AUTpMAcoN SELSs=RA II
ING REAPER.
FARMEGS l,o3k ~ YoqR I,NSTREsT AND


THAT has given general satisfaction 10 those WHIT
have bought aud have uSen them, THIS last harvest Per
wishing 10 procure Machines for next harvest shnu
the Reapers sroat to avoid uly il Is sary
have lho orders as early as convenient The subscrlbel
llone, whU lnvc the Reaper successful operation hi
ason, yl2;-kChard jackson, Now Castle; Jason
avg, dol John NsCroIe, John Peach and Moses Laln
- SMYRNA, DELAWARE. May 9Th, 1855.
your very efficient and interchangeable Agent ions
E.q. last year, obtained plc of your h!kns' Patent
with entire satisfaction. Some Of my whoa! was quite
heavy, say 10 bushels por acre, ongsl which The opu.a1
tion was most baaucniing every hoad and placing 1t
upon the ground evenly aud ecrcnsg tho labor greatly
O the binders. averaged sixteen peT DAY by
eTao driving and saved the expense Of one lnnn nrakO
oil the nm chine ga very important item y and four bnd
ers. The whole arrangement aud wurkng the machine
found perfectly simple and le draugh yery light for
macllne possessing 50 many advantages been using
the operation of most OF them in hut, most assuredy
should rarornnend this, Above all eihers Of which have
woui ptctully suggest that important NECESSITY Of
alway accompanying your shipnGnts with full share of
extra Castings, as mRchesarr liable from improper
or arcens, such as horses running Nc., &c to get
ou Oforder, and many farmers tuatGd reote from any
convenient point nr obtaining rnngsi WHICH might with
llayng witnessed tho admirable working Ol one the
love RenpeTS IN my pQssassioh and having examined his
recommendation, fully agree with Mr. Cgnndns ,,,s
CERTIFICATES.
The above chine Will b! exhibited and sold; by H. NJ.
thuy Co ,MiidetwOn; Walker Booth, Duver; VIM.
Dawson, CanNle9; W Cannon, Brldgoylie;S. NJ Carter
4 KEGS, Reos Corner MIDI authOrztd agents. &c. by
JNo. CATlIN, SMYRNA, Del.
Sole agent for Delaware, Eastern Shores Of Mi, Cast
ngs for repair of all description at his Office.
Price Of Reaper Sll5.
+" Reaper and Mower sap. Juno Limo.
.+z,s
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

'Now, Sam, il you don't stop licking that
molasses, I'll tellthe man." ssBy the chalks,
you tell the man, I'll lick you and the lasses
toO.1
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

Two ladies' having some words together on
the road side when the daughter OF one of
them popped her head out Of the door, and
cried out, ''lIurry, mother, and call her a
thief before she calls you one."
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

~ preserve your health, drink water, and
get married early. Putting of matrimony has
broken down more constitutions than ever con-
| sumption did.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

At q country house, were Sheridan was on
visit, an old maid desired to be his companion
in a walk. He excused himself at first on the
ground of the badness Of the weather. She
soon afterwards detected him in an attempt to
escape without her. eWell," he said, ''it is
cleared up enough for one, but not enough for
t,yo
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
A Barker's Dauble-acting Force & Lift
Pump,

For safe at main agency, Sml rRd, Det0pdre, by
la57 BOWMAN y ElhhOTI' ,,. lB5l
Please read this lulnwlng cerlcaies :-Hhying IN use
at the siRInns gu The New York Central Railroad A.
BaIkers Potent Force Pump, am satisfied that for el
ci1ncy and perecon ~ prine ple At IS superior 10 any
oiheT We hive had IN nsj, and fully rccomPlishes ~ every
respect what the llen sets forth; do cheerlully recon-
mend tlata Ia all persons using pumps. -
i8i1 This is 70 certify III we have had IN use A. Bark
CyS Force and lft Pumps for family use aud otherwise
They answer purpose for which they are Ieenln-
mended and continue to give us the greatest shlsacon
and with confidence recommend them TO efery
person who wishes TO obtain good Pump for forcing aud
fitting water; 1t would also be effective ~ Of nc,
Manove Hayes, Kent CO., r 3D. BT3diuId, over,
George Davis, Smyrna, Wnh Wlles, TO-, .
Thomas u. Bryan do, James V. Moors, odessa
WIN. Horner, smyrna, J. AlrNanltr, Dell lily A.,
machine shop, Smyrna Del, sole agents Tor DGaware-
will please state tho exact depth o woil County rights
for SALE June ~ Olnu.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

What grows less tired the more it works
A carriage-whcel.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

Why is wet umbrella like fat from roast
beef! Because it's dripping,
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
One i'll deed
Sows countless seed.

hall asvsr forget this lesson. Pray God
that every one of my sins Of omissions may
not be followed by such a train Of mischlei
To be a reminder of her faut the lady naa u
the tAAar set in plain bracelet, ana wore IL
coualantly clasped upon her arm Every DAY
tho base coin left u green mark oi corrosion'
spd Il would be If the consequences of sin could
BIZ as easily elTaced. But that she knew oy
experience could not be. In the three days
sircs she had first been careless OF the rlgnt'
that dollar, which she had suffered to sup
Il tough her fingers, had brought sin or unhap-
puess to herself, the two huckesters, the hypo-
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

Tomale hens lay perpetualy-hit them
well directed blow on the head.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
DAGUERREOTPPEi


1 JEANES. No. III Market sfreat batweep Fourtl
aud nth Sts, las purchased the rght to take ME
LAlNqff PEH which are acknowledge by all to be
superior to the Daguereoy Ambroty pes. And as
he wns the first to Introduce them in Wilmington, n
persons wishing good Melainotype should favor hiu
with call.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

No dust Affects the eyes like gold dust, aud
no glasses lko brandy glasses.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

A woman always Keeps secret what she does
not know.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

The best capital to begin lie on, is a capita
wife.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

In courting, three hard squeezes are better
than fifty soft words. Try il.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
rO Aanal.Ul,y,,l,,TIl,y.t,.,,>,rs.,,5.-,. -,


~, .THE SUUSCKIDEK WOULD
N call the attention - Iners and
\A-M&H1znnznT dealers to Ill 10 ipuH ng ,Stenslyeas
@,sassra&-nszz.z2~ IMPLEMENTS, &C., which are
made of the hest and Of the most improved pat
terms, yz;-Moore's Flow and Castings of all sizes.
Peacock Rlrr, lheHrs OF all sizes WuucUOk n Wiley
casngsL sizes. r1aTrows and CuyatOrs Vi all kinds
nato tU nroer; Corn Planters ANA Seed Sewers Hunt s
Patent Wheat Drills with Seed Sower; PerpOnt fhresh
aud Separation. Atkins and Mnney 3 confined per
and Mower. Montgomery y Bros Gram Fans, Eagle
Fan. Se; Yankee straw CutleIIof all sacs, sparrow
Hay X Straw cutter. Fleming Machines n superior ar
tclO for hand Ynnersiee Sausage Cutters FOR butch
aring aud families These machines superior any
tnt is ntl.e market Corn Shelters of different max
warranted e do The work equal 10 any usc eau mill
Vegetable Cutters, SauRge filler aud ard presses ArO
large aSselt menl Of Shovsis torks hoes Axes
maasiTcB, Gram Baskets Raj tau and Spnt Tafeu aud
Superph0sphae 81 Lme 0G psst And wgrTAI At
And genuine. All Orders lot Implements, Sceds, Ns.
promptly attended to- IL addressed tho subscriber. No
10 Orange Street, or Is Market Street, Wilmington.
dec lNti GEO. EHlIRNSiDES
China, Glass and Queensware Store.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

Robert Hall, on one occasion, bei7g disTast-
ed with the egotisnl and conduct Of A...r' Iher
who with mixture of self complacency and
impndence, challenged his admiration of a SER
mon was provoked to say:
eyes there vas one fine passage in your dis
course, sir
81 am reioiced to hear you say SO ; which
was il 70
"Why, sir, it was the passage from the pull
pit to the yestryl''
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

EIAYE constantly hand well selected assortment Of
- China White iron stone China, Col9rd and Glass
ware of tbs ust beautiful shapes, style and pntins var
Gus qualities and low prices Dinner Toa and Toilet sets,
mbeTs Declnlers Egg and Wine Glasses, Gnhlets, &C..
Of cut Glass aud pressed; Fluid and OIL Lamps, and
dscrplion Of China goods AND Glassware riEnnia ware
lsastors Jnpanned Tin Toilet SETS handsomely ornanen-
ted stone and Rocklngla Please call and examine
the Stock A share Of patronage respectfully solicited
apr. x1-ly, JOHN Mch1AKlN,
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
Thomas Es. BeesOn,

Steam Sawyer and Wood TurneS'
NC. 100 OIsANGE rFtE.T,
pyIFsS BiIILDING, BEIWEEN, fbt TM III AND
SIN'tH STREETS, WliiMiN1 ION, phi,, tha ,:,InbI;c
m * gptrF lilly informs his friends anu the Pupe
Ii Generally that he still conilgrs Y Ga1ig snass @
oJ stand, ria Scroll Saving AMI WhOu IuThlhs puSes9
IN MI lis various brllcheS. -, tI,us, p,noIats
C1bnet TuTnig constant " on hand House h,nSseis hi
furnished to order or made ny oohtinS' 'iioS' ""'
WON are invited to cull. - c,t,t SIiIp, RI r
TNTB-The highest prices PAD LOT huM ~. ~. ~. IL
FOH GARRIAGE HUBS. Nh''' -"-"t
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
Taa ADAMS EMPRESS coMPAN
Office GLACIER buildings gd and aTket

Office GlazieG Bail aings % and 9gket
GI "a lstszsga ID PPLMiadeiphi%. S.sw $,
GFsz 5i2 sz'+sH-,a<z Boston, and all ol the la IS
cities; also connecting w:th the ste inoTsl9r SaVa s.
Maouf, hIULie, Montgomery and New Ofleans, Ieave
and MOI ohaniiSe OF every description in charge of
special masB0uger. - ,,.-,..... =,
folk and a tho and western ctlea leave hly
by the midnight train, which are also accompanied by
Notes, Diais B s. So, collected mod crate terms
and prompt returns Hhde. -,
Goods purchased per order IN any Of the oastern wes-
tern or southern SlatG8, wlth fidelity aud despatch.
The public will please bear IN mud we call for and de-
yer all parcels without extra charge.
Exprel5 Dr HAVE d. Grace Hni all intermediate paoes
cave daily at y 4. NJ. -
Express Tor ClaymGnt Marcus Hook and Chester cave
aily al op, NJ. GEO. CANNING Agent,
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

A CHuRcn DEAD HEAD.-In churches sleepy
heads have always been numerous, but, until
recently, we never heard OF any one claiming
dead head exemption when the plate went
around. Last Sunday, in Western village,
when the 'splate" was being passed in--
church gentleman said to the e'collector'-
SEQ on I'm dead head-I've got pass
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
HUMOROUS.

Why is restless man in bed like lawyer
Because he lies on all sides.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

NEW hosk hedscry kinS OF cur unionj
HARPERS Weekly News paper, Wayerly Magazine,
Yankee Motions, paflrr Cnsket Y innk eslies
paper Illustrated, allous Pictorial Drawing room Com
palnn, and All kinds Of Nowspapa aud Magazines, 10
ceiyed week weekly % md mopthy Ard for sale nt
Broadway, betw een Chehnut Wnlnut sts., Now
ap. l6-tT ark. Del, sigs VI the lndan
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
roR pYfApELPHln.

a eu ON and after MONDAY. June lst, the
EiHSs&sAss Ala,O steambphts ZEPHYR and PIONEEh ,
willrun as iooTs' ylz' v Leave p,iI,l pphiInha
phia at aud Il A. NJ and 2 St3pplnf r. y sSSnsst,er
mud Marcus Hook each way Larei nfs ~ 10
Chester HpOk. Gts oo red persoms 70 Sts,
last provided on board Freight taken a. nsu,l tates;
III ShippersHo respectfully senu Fece,pL1
properly led upl with oao lot nl gOods, anu 5nul u
phia or Wilminaton, reb. 23-tf.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

SPIRITUAL LIFE.--Is there within you, my
brother in covenant, is there within you little
feeble outgoing of your affection towards Christ
"A little feeble, futtering pusation Of spirit
ual life 1t is a work of grace--it is Gods
work. 1t is ground for hope that you have
the "Son OF God" That you have life. II
is the first swelling of little seed, which shall
sprout and shoot up, and grow unto perfect
life. But it is small and feeble though a
precious thing therefore watch it, guard it,
cherish it, culture it. Go with it to the cross,
to the mercy y-seat, day by day, that it may be
nourished by fellowship with your kedeemer-
Lessons al the Cross.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

between two tailors," said a fellow at public
table, wherc a couple Of young tailers were
seated, who had justbeg business for them
selves.
'.True,' was the reply, "we are beginners,
and can only afford TO keep one goose 6etiOsen
Hs,"
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

A poor bachelor, after coming out at the
small end Of the horn in all his matrimonial at
tempts, pathctically eXclaims:
eWhen / remember all
The girls I'vc met together,
fnel like a rooster in tho fall,
Exposed to every weather;
.as $500 -ssi.----.-- uihs. fraahs alone
Some barn yard all deserted,
Whose oats are fed-whose hens are
dead
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
THE TRAVELLER

5TdA#laVhI lNUAIOA., ,,,a
6-zsa THE 5TEAMBOAr JOHN GRlF
E.n1sJA=s=kl FIFTH will ouitnlence running heLWeeh
hstaaz27sAA WiningtOa aud Pennsgrovei AprIl FHsti
Us Colows;-Lesve WHINING ION at O'Clock, A. M, Hnd
gP. Nj. Leave fonnsgrovo at % M and 4 r. Nj
FARE each way 20 eents. -, -, ,,-,-,.,
reasona1ie Tates, B. +. MILLER, Captain,
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25

AN APT REpLY.--Moore, in his diary, mem
tions an anecdete told by Croker, as one OF the
happiest things he ever heard FeneloD, who
had often teazed RiChelien (and Intellectually
it seems) Tor subscriptions to charitable under
takings, was one day telling him that he had
Just seen his picture. "And did you ask il for
subscription :" said Richelieu, sneeringly.
"No, saw there was no chance, replied the
the sSit was so like you -
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-06-25
A Western poet witnessed u pugilistic en-
counter, which he has thus immortalized
And Isaac pithced into hym,
And hym pitched into he;
The way they fytte it was sin,
A. nd hnrrvhel Il, seq

GIVING THE DEVIL us DuE.-Swift preached
an assize Sermon and in the course of it,
was severe. upon the Lawyers for pleading
against their conscience. After dinner young
counsel said some severe things against the
clergy, and did not doubt were the devil to dio
a parsou might be found to preach his funeral
| sermon.
eyes" said swift, 81 would, and would give
the devil his due, as | did his children this
morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26
DIED,

In Howard county, Missouri, ON the Sd OF August,
NJ M,aY Sporrs, widow of David Spots, formerly
of Suo,,Sts The health OF Mrs. Spots had been de-
cninS for sonic time but her death was unexpected
She was daughter Of the late Geo. Baylor OF Angus
IA.
In this county, on Monday evening last, Mrs ELIZA
arrH AUDsoy, wife of Mr.. James W Hudson
In this place, of Flux, on Wednesday evening, VII,
LIAM infant son of Robert and Virginia Stratton, aged
about years.
On the 9th inst, GERUsHA JANE, daughter of James
F. and Eyeliue Davis, of this county aged eleven
months. This is the second bereavement these iona
parents have suffered within the last few months but
they may take consolation from the words o. Jesus,
'She is not dead but sleepeth." ..
After lingering illness, August, 13th,' HENRY D.,
son of Mr. Jos. 7. Mitchell Of this county.
This was most interesting little boy, and the stroke
is heavy to parents and friends
"Death has triumphed. He has done his work, and
vet all the work not his TO do 1t was his to sever
with relentless stroke the infant bud from the percent
stock but not his to retain the treasure for white
hands wrested that tender bud from the monster s
grasp and bore il to airer land planted 1t In rich
er soil to be guarded and nurture by angel care, and
watered with heavenly dews, and famed with sweet
est air. ,,
parents weep not He who once said, Suffer little
children to come unto me, and forbid them not, has
folded your beloved in his arms. Think of him amid
shining ones, singing the sweet songs of heaven"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26
NEW CO.PARTNERSHIP.
THOMAS, HUGHES d CALDWELL,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
AND FANCY GOODS,
NO. 7 PEARL OR FOURTEENTH STREET
DfNuMONn NIRGINIA

u.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
TINE subscribers having associated themselves un-
l. der the above style and hrm respectfully beg
leave to call attention to their extensive stock of and
fresh Goods which will be ready for exhibition by lst
September next
Their stock has been carefully selected from the best
European and Anaerican manufacturers, a9purchased
on, tile mast favorable teynssJ casa To cash orPronpt
Siy months customers they are determined to offer On
extensive and complete assortment of Goods, and at
prices low as they be had at any of the North
ern markets They will confne themselves strictly to
Notions and Fancy Goods which will enable them to
devote more time and attention to- and put together
much larger and more complete assortment of each
class and at much lower prices than they can be sold
at by houses doing general business. Country Mer-
chants who are in the habit of purchasing their goods
from the North they ask to give this market fair rl-
al satisfied as they are, that 1t can be made to their
advantage to purchase their stocks in the Richmond
market.
They ask an examination Of their stock, pledging
themselves to offer their goods at prices that will be
satisfactory All orders will receive prompt and care
full attention. WILLIAM 4. THOMAS,
formerly of Kent, Paine Co.;)
STEPHEN B. HUGHES,
Late with Kent Paine Co.. y
VIM. NJ. CALDWELL,
I,ate with Elicit Waller Drewry d Co. y
JOHN w. HALL,
Late with Kent, Paine g. co.,
D:.Lu.ouJ Arr '1957-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst by the Rev. S. I. Fetzer JAMES
W. BULL to Miss MARY F. May, all of Augusta CO.
On the same day, BY the same, Mr.. WILLIAM Pull
LEN, of Charlottesville to Miss LAvINA b. GUALDrN,
of augusta county, Va.
By Rev. VIM Brown, on 11th inst, SAMUEL WHIT
uonR Esq, to SARAH ANN, daughter of Thomas Walk
err Esq., all Of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26
Printing Presses and Type for Sale.

TINE subscriber having entered into an arrangement
i BY which the True american and Spectator have
been consolidated, and having, consequently no long
er any for the printing materials used In the once
of the True american, offers them for sale. AA
the material used in the publication of the True A.
JOB OFFICE connected with it, is now for SALE and
will be sold upon such terms will make it to the In
terest of those in want of printing materials to pur-
chase from him.
In this stock are comprised an excellent POWER
PRESS and HARD PREss manufactured by A. b. Tay'
lor of New York city, and such furniture and materi
ais as are used in the best Newspaper and Job Offices
in the country. 80
There is not an Office in the State outside of the cit
les whose stock of materials will compare In quantity
quality or variety with that now offered upon reduced
terms.
The type IRE as good as new, as may be seen by an
examination ofthe paper published with them. Ihose
that have been used are but little as they have
been used but short time, and considerable proper
ton have never been used at all. -,
An opportunity is now offered to any one who Will
buy the oh0le for cash. upon short time with GOOD
endorsers to purchase them upon such reuced terms
as will enable him to realize sufficient profit to furnish
all the materials for good printing office without cost
In other words, they will be sold upon such terms
that the purchaser will be able to establish wellur
nished printing Office, and have, in addition, more
than the cost of his purchase in good saeabe printing
materials Though the subscriber would prefer to sell
all at the same time, yet be will sell portions OF his
stock on the most reasonable terms
Persons desiring to purchase should apply soon, as
these materials will be removed unless sold in short
time
Applicants for purchase should address, editors
Stanton Spectator" or the subscriber,
RICHARD MAUZY, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
yTAITARLE FARM AND WILL PROF
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported 6y Staples, Martin Dc Go.

' ERTY FOR SALE-Under the authority OF a
decree of the Circuit Court Of Abemare, pronounced
in the case OF Martin guardian, Rhodes and 9TH
ers on the 9th day of October 1856, and by ad-
dition to said decree the 9th of May, 1857, will OF
fer for sale at public auction, IYenesday tho 9M
dag of September next, if suitable day, Gf not the
next suitable day thereafter on the premises TRACT
OF LAND belonging the infant heir of Ryland Rhodes,
decd containing 36O ACRES, lying in the county of
Albenarle about three miles North of Woodville De-
pot This tract he's upon it large manufacturing
NlJ.L and SAW MILL, the dam OF which has been
washed away. 1t is said by those well acquainted with
ia property 10 be one of the best locations for Mill
seat in ibis vicinity II is also heavily timbered, and
will thereby dford rafe opportunity for an enter
nrisiug man and viii be sold p lots to suit purchas-
ers. -,
TERMS OF SALE AS much ready money Us WIZ
be sufficient to paw the cost of said sale &c the resi-
due ON u credit of /, g. 8 and years. with interest
from the day os sale. Interest TO be paid annually.
HUDSON MARTIN, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26
A VALUABLE ESTATE ON NORTH

IA XIV ER, flRGlNlA, FOk SALE.-fufsuent ~
decree of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge, pronounc
ed on the nth day of April last in cause therein
pending between Jno. Alexander's Admir-, Plaintiff,
and Elizabeth Alexander, &c. Defendants, shall pro.
coed, the I'd day Of September next, to sell, ut pub
lie auction the premises that valuable estate called
CLIFTON" (the late residence of Maj John Alexan-
der, decd lying on the North River in Rockbridge,
Va, within mile of the town of Lexington, and ad-
joining Jordans Point; and containing about 325 A.
CRES. The improvements are comfortable BRICK
DWELLING, large Barn, Stables, Ice-house, 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 eigibly situa
ted for building and business positions. About 100
well timbered the residue is good exposure
of the most productive SOIL and adapted to all the pro-
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 it 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 sae the purchaser giving bonds therefor
with good security and the title retained until the pur
chase money is paid. Should any of the lands be sold
in lots they will be sold shorter credits The title
is undoubted. The tract is sold for division.
Sale will commence at II o'clock, A. NJ
JOHN Med. ALEXANDER, Com'r
Address the subscriber or his Attorney j. d. d.
wilson, Lexington, Va.
July 90 1857-tds Prs fee, $500