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RRNENRER THE FACT

silver medaD at the last exhibition of the Mechanics
Institute for the superiority Of his AMBRoTfPES over
ali suu pictures exhibition; but still higher reward
he ia receiving from a daily increase OF his business
which proves that his efforts establish first class Gale
ry has me, with the appreciation of generouspublic
He respectfully announces that In order to meet the de.
msnds OF his business he hasincreased his force Having
now In his employ superior Artist he prepared fur
nish PHOTOGRAPHS, from small to life size, colored
In oil wate, or paste which he warrants for accuracy
and beauty of nsh equal to best paintings in the
country The public respectfully invited to call and
examine specimens.
..reet Richmond P. F.. GIBBS, Proprietor.
P. g. These Photographs can be enlarged from smsll
Miniatures Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes, to life size
r. p E. t.
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.


INFORMATION having been received by the Executive
IL that PATRICK McGAN is charged by nquslnon be-,
Kelly in said county on the fourth day OF the
present month, and that the accused has fed from justice
and 10 going at large therefore do hereby offer
of hundred and nifty dollars any ho
shall the said Patrick McGhn and deliver him into the
Jail Of sad county of Lewis and do require all
oicers Of this Commonwealth both civil and military and
the people generally their best exerons
procure the arrest Of the said McGan that he may be
brought to justice
Given under my hand Governor, and under the Less
Seal of the Commonwealth, al Richmond, this 2itl,
- - day Of August, 1857.
HENRY A. WISE
By the Governor: GEORGE w. MrSroAp, Secretary Of
the Commonwealth.
Patrick McGsn has dush red face, somewhat dshgured
around the mouth nose and chin. by red pmples black
eyes strsight hair dark auburn color and light
beard He about i've feet eleven inches or six feet
h,h walks with hs head little forward steps
very short st aud quick He is an lrishman, which his
language indicates, and about % 30 years of age
25-c:M.
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BY tn GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

INFoRMApN having been received by the Execu
u tive tnat bBERT 4 wEATHERFORD was arrest
ed in the ccun of Monroe on the 1h instant, charged
with pleasing money and that he escaped from
custody on nc day and is going at large th ere
fore do herel sfrr reward Of one hundred and fifty
dollars to any son who shall the said Robert
Wsahenord d deliver him into the jail Of said county
OF Monroe, and do require all officers Of this
Conmonwealcvi and military and request the people
generally usther best procure the arrest
Of the said Weherord that he may be brought to jus
lice.
Given under ey hand as Governor and under the Less
=, c Seal othe Commonwealth, at Richmond, this
- - assh ds; Of August 1857. - ,,,sr
BY the Govrro- GEORGE W. MUNfoRD, Secretary oil
the Commonwehh. ,
Robert A. wathertord is about 81 or 10 years old,
weighs about Ia pounds is six fee, in height straight
md eree; In his arrsge, with dark complexion olsSk
hair and feahres rs,her dark, and rather quickly
spoken. Aug 29-c"3w
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.
A FINE LOCATION FOR a PHYSICIAN u


CARRIERS BRIDGE PROPERTY FOX SdLh.
ruIHls valuable property. situated in Aoemsile eGan
sy, Immediately the stage ROAD o. eaa.s T noI suh
place is now offered sale privately on very reason
able terms. LA, -. -,
The property consists Of lot OF choice s9as part ot
which well set timothy, upon which 10
Dwelling Storehouse shoemaker shop. ana o.neI me-
nesssry Out Houses This location Offers great induce
ment, both to tho merchant and physician, located
a. il il in ONE OF the most wealthy and influential
neichborhoods the county and being miles te
the nearest store. The Shoemakng business 10 carried
an bore and could be made profitable This is rare
chancs for physician who wishes to locate where ont
is very much needed Any one in want of such stua
ton will either apply In person or ey letter to the sun
GoppIN & APPERsoN, Richmond
Sens-cs, R. PACE
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JEWELLERY AND GUNS.

yuyHE subscriber would respectfully call the OF
his friends and the public to an examination Of his
Military Goods Musical Instruments Plated Ware. Walk.
Ing Canes Fishing Tackle Cutlery Sporting and Fancy
Goods o all kinds hch is the largest stock be found
in The State all Of which will be sold and bslow cost,
in order to mako room for large stock of his i'm.
portaou which win be received in September Call at
the sign OF the Rifle e. LEONARD,
Iug o5-c3m Old street, Petersburg.
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ARUNAWAY IN JAIL,

"Ae committed to the Jail Of Alexandria county, or
" the llh day OF June 1857. negro who calls him
self wA MERRiCK who says that he is free but has nc
sgo He is of dark copper color, feet u inches high
stout made, has his left aud anchor, picked
with India Ink his right done in the
bay mare with set Of buggy harness and riding saddle
The Of the said negro is hereby notified come
forward ps property, pay charges and take him away
within tho prescribed by law, otherwise he may be
dealt with as the law directs.
LEVI HURDLE, Tailor.
Aug 5-ao6w Alexandria Co, Va.
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Buckland. Pr. William co., Va, April l4-c,f


VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
6NHE subscriber oers for sale his farm Orange View
Il lying on the Rapid Ann River Culpeper county
Virginia. within half mile Of the Rapid Ann Station,
the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road In thckly set
tied neighborhood the society equal any In Virginia
and the county a very healthy one.
The tract contains 634. ACRES, with an abundance o
timber convenient the rail road and large portion OF
the cleared land has fine South eastey exposure and
for productveness of crops WILL Think compare favora
bly, with those of most Of the farms in the neghborhood
l2 800 bushels without the of guano which would
probably double the crop the same land.
The residence s situated emincncc, overlooking
larger portion OF the cleared land and the surrounding
country, in view Of large number Of residences, with
Merchants Grss and Saw Mills very convenient; also
Post Office.
This FARM 10 within four and half hours travel by
rail road of Richmond, Virgins, and two and half
three hours to Alexandria and Washington City.
Persons desiring further information respecting this
Farm with view of purchasing invited to visit It,
address the subscriber Rapid Ann Station, Cupeper
county, Va. L. II. TALlAFERRo.
ADril lO--cts
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TO THR PURLIC.

TNHE underssned begs leave to return his sincere
thanks To the many kind friends, who have patron.
ening RAZoRs. DoCTORING INSTRUMENTS and
other fine Cutlery, and also In the sale of his i'm.
proved Strops, since his here six years
ago. He 10 located on Eagle Square, Main Street. over
Sankey's Daguerrean Gallery, NO. las where he will be
happy his numerous friends or receive any order
from them, which will be promptly attended to.
Nav 7-cvf MICAJAH & MEAnOR
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ELlZABETH ANN BORUM,
Sept 4-ctds Usl,lax rour,hou.e Va
SPRING FOREST ESTATE IN SPOTsYL

sfhING fUhESr ESTATE. IN SPOTSfL
pANIA COUNTY, vi. FOR SALE
MY aged mother who holds the above Estate as
Nl DOVER and wishes to surrender 1t for distribution
having together with all the parties having
title thereto formally constituted and appointed their
attorney and agent with full powers TO make sale OF
and convey title to the same shall on THURSDAY the
18th day Of October 1857 ii fair if not the trst fair day
thereafter sell at Public Auction, the above named resi-.
uaied OF the branches (Which runs through the
and OF the Mattsponi river, six miles from the Court
house. eighteen south Of Fredercksburp fourteen from
Guneys Depot on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po
mac Railroad, within six miles of churches of all the
prevailing denominations. There is ro cxargeraton in
representing Spring Forest Mansion and Farm as one OF
the most desirable and valuable in Eastern virginia 1t
will rival any Tor HEALTHY beauty OF siuation commodous
ber) garden of superior production; nm inexaustibe
supply OF the purest water soil susceptible of the high
Get Improvement meadow producing ffty or sixty thou
sand cw OF best natural grass and uncommOny large
supply Of heavy original timber never pillaCed
Such opportunity for securing delightful residence
and valuable arm rarely occurs Bnd If not already
located to my satisfaction the property would not be in
market
win also sell, by like authority two lots of o2a
esch adjoining the dover and of like quality and for.
merly parts OF the original Tract and making altogether
complete Farnl upon good SCALE for all purposes
Also. Lot known the Tun Yard of l3 acres situated
upon the main road wirh good Dwelling and out Houses
good location for mechanic 1t will NOT be sold TO any
but person Of respectable character
Possession for farming purposes will be given immedi
atey, and full possession the 2O,h day Of December,
perhaps earlier.
win take pleasure in showing the property or giving
further information respecting it, My address is Mount
Pleasant, Spotsylvania County.
Terms-Cash for expenses of sale and the balance in
and two years. with interest from the day of SALE the
purchaser give bonds with good security and deed
trust to secure the deferred payments ~
] may also sell some Fine Young Cattle The negroes
will be sold In December.
Aug 26-cwtd o. NJ CRuTCHFIELD
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LAND IN YORK COUNTY FOm >ALE.
gUlHE subscriber offers for sale the tract of land upon
III which the late John K. Winston recently re.ded
situated in York county, about three miles north Of vii
Iamsburs and adjoining the lands OF DR. r. }. Waller,
Benz Waller, John James Henry M. Bowdcn, and James
Shell
The tract contains SO acres with excellent dwelling
with seven we'll arranged, framed quartsr
with four rooms ice house and barn nearly new The
yard and garden newly enclosed with the best heart nm
ber also all other necessary houses In good repair
The wheat crop OF the present year is estimated al
from 600 10 l2OO bushels.
If sale is NOT effected privately before the lst day OF
October it will be ON that day III fair If not on the hrst
fair day thereaer) sold the highest bidder, on the
premises.
Persons wishing purchase referredto Mr. Hanson
p Kelan who has charge of the premises and will take
pleasure in giving all necessary information
TERMS accommodating upon the purchase money
being satisfactorily secured For any further information
address the subscriber Hanover Court House, Virg
MIA BICk. L. WINSTON, Executor OF
JNO. R. WINSTON deceased.
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DISSOLUTION
TIME copartnership heretofore existing between the
Il undersigned is this day dissolved bv mutual consent.
M. Conrad assumes all liabilities of the firm, and 10
alone receive payment of debts duo and
the name of the firm in liquidation of its debts.
NJ. CONRAD,
September let, leJ1 w. w. LEFTWICH.
In dssoving my business connection with Mr.. Conrad,
desire return my warmest thanks TO my friends who
have favored with their business while member OF
the firm OF Conrad Leitwch and TO solicit in behalf OF
my late partner their continued favor
They may assured their business will be faithfully
attended TO. and their interest consulted at all times
September lst, 1851. w. w. LEFTWICH.
Ny late partner. w. w Leitwich, having retired from
the concern Of Conrad Letwich, shall continue do
General Commission md Forwarding Business, on my
account
In connection with this announcement, desire to offer
my thanks my friends and those of Mr Ietwich for
their patronage and to them, well
sgnors that any business entrusted To in the future
shall receive my prompt personal attention.
l-c3W
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NIEAOON FARM FOH SALE.

OFFER at Private Sale my Farm, lying in the county
Il of Prince William adjoining the land Of Judge Tyler
and Immediately on the Turnpike Road leading from
Alexandria Warrenton. and two aud half miles from
Gainesville depot the Manassas Gap Railroad thirty
dve miles distant Alexandria which place be
reached in two hours on tho cars,
This Esta,e contains Nine Hundred and Fortyone and
Half Acres-about four hundred OF which in Wood
and Timber The balance in cleared and divided into
nine Fields all of them we'll watered by lasting Springs
Broad Ruu-a large and failing mountain stream
passes through the from West to East bordering
on which is beautiful Meadow OF one hundred
well taken In Timothy and blue grass, and only
valuable Meadow, but highly useful for grazing pur
poses. The uplsnds are rolling and susceptible OF any
degree Of improvement
The improvements large and commedious Dwell.
Ing with spacious rooms four above and three be-
low stairs, and the necessary out houses Surround.
ing the yard large and hourshng Orchard of Apples
Pears, Peaches Cherries, Aprcots &c. of the finest
retes and of them in full bearing Country Stores
are numerous and convenient The neighborhood is
surpassed by any in the State for health and affords the
best society
I hose wishing to purchase fine country residence,
will do we'll W call and examine this estate.
For further information, address Judge T. Collins Lee
Baltimore, Md, or the Subscriber
Dr. JAS. w. P. MACRAE
Ruckland Pr William CO. va April la-ctf
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NOTICE

THE CENTRAL HOTEL,
NIILL be re.opened on TUESDAY. the lst day o
w September, Tor the accommodation OF Boarder.
and Transient Customers.
The TABLE will he furnished with the best the marke
affords The BAR will be furnished, at all times with the
best LIQUORS, WINES and CIGARS.
Wewl our best exertions to give entire satsfnc
ton to all who may favor us with call.
JOS. A. MAYO e. CO.
Richmond. l7th August, ls57-d&c2 aw2m
COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK.
6NHARTERED by the Legislature of Virginia, Decem
~ Der l7lh s53-Capital $50 000-This Institution
ceives deposits on which interest is paid the rate of
per per annum II remaining deposit six months
and per cent. for shorter periods.
WIN. G. PAINE, President,
GEO. J. SUMNER, Secretary,
JOHN II. MONTAGUE, Treasurer.
Tofics No. 1873, corner Main and 18th st.
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NOTICE..


VDY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to the subscr
ID Der by Dr. III Harris and judith X. his wife bearing
date the 18th day OF August 1857, and duly admitted 10
record in the Clerks Office of the comfy court OF Buck
insha the subscriber will Tuesday the 22nd day Of
September neYt the premses proceed 10 se to the
highest bidder public auction, the OF land in said
Deed, described containing il6 acres, be the same
more or less lying and being in sad county OF Bucking
ham, adjoining the lands Of Edmund Touey, Robert
Smith, Nancy Scruess and others. upon the following
terms TO wit third Of the purchase money to be paid
in cash, and the remainder in two equal annual install
ments Tho deferred payments to bear interest IRON the
day OF SALE and the title TO be retained until the whole Of
the purchase money DO paid Full possession to be gren
the 25th day Of December nex-but the purchaser to
have the privilege Of seeding crop OF wheat next fall
have the privilege of selling said land privately and should
be pleased to have private offers before the dag Of
sae for the same and the said land be sold privately
before the day Of sale aforesaid notice will bc immediate
ly given OF such private sale.
This tract of land lies in the lower end Of Buckingham
county, within few miles OF the James River and Kama.
wha Canal; Is In high state of improvement, and is veil
adapted TO the growth usual crops made in this part
OF the country 1t has been the residence Of Dr. H..
Harris for the last scvcra years where he hns done
practice as II phy.icsn. 1t would doubtless be good
situation for physician.
The title is believed 10 bs unqucsonsble but actin.
Trustee will convey such title only is vested in me
by said Deed Of Trust
Dr. c. H. Harris living the premises will take pea.
sure in showing the place all persons who wish
IL GEO. p. HOLEMaN, Trustee
p s. Ny sddrcss is Bremo Bluff, Fluvanns county. >.
Ano0 IL
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MINNESOTA DEMOCRATIC STATE CON
VRN'rInN

Democratic State Convention will be held at st.
Paul Minnesota. On tho 18th Of this month to n"n.
nate the following officers A Governor, Lieutea-
ant Governor. Secretary Of State, State Auditor,
State Treasurer, an Attorney General, Chief JUS
tioe of the Supreme Court Associate Justices aud
thrss members Of Congress.
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NOTICE.

Cuns and Hunting articles Of all kinds be found In
the state which win sell at and below cost in order
close them do not wish to keep them on band
al NEXT season They from the manufactures of the
best mskers and will be warranted in every respect
YOU wish good and cheap GUM call a: the gn of the
Rifle Old Street. Petersburg, Va c. LEONARD,
''A~' Manufacturer and repsirer Of FIRE arms. &c.
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THE SORGHO-ITS YIELD.


j. MaIey Tfmmops, Esq, has presented TO ;ho
Darlington District Agricultural Society, South Caro-
lina report on Sorgbo, which appears n the FAM
Iy Friend" of the Goth August He describes lie
results obtained as follow.:
These experiments, with numerous others that Mr..
Ward and have tried, convince me that at the low
est calculation, taking the as it grows on an
average, large and small, it will yield one gallon Of
juice TO every twenty canes or five gallons 10 every
hundred canes-and ha, eight gallons OF juice boiled
in properly constructed vessels, will yield on- gal!
lon of syrup. l have accurately measured tho
ground, aud counted and calculated the cane. so thai
am able to lay down the following statIstcs as rc.
liable. Here ! have put the figures lower than IL
my experimental journal, because l preferred to te
on the sure side. l have laid down four feet rs TIE
distance apart for planting, though my coLclue'on
now is, that three feet three and halt az inc
ia sufficiently wide, which OF course would MAKE Il
yield greater.
corn, will, planted IN Chinese Sugar Cane. IN Gr'e
four feet apart, make 1850 stalks twenty 10
the gallon will mae S5 gallons Of juice; eight 'ni
lous Of juice 10 one gallon OF syrup will MAX: lJsi
gallons Of syrup, This at only fifty cents gallon
will make about fiftyve dollars per acre. Brsides
you then have the blades and tops for feeding your
horses and cows. the seed for feeding your fowls,
all Of which eat il most greedly.
Aside from making molasses or sugar, It is Highly
worth the attention Of planters for feeding stock
One acre of land that will make fifteen bushels OF
corn will yield in Chinese Sugar Cane 500 pounl
of provender, averaging the cane, after 1t is cured II
only one pound each; them at only hfty cents pr!
hundred, it is worth eighty seven dollars and fry
cents per acre. If planted nearer than four ieet tue
yield will be greater. Besides, the cane ay be Il
down once or twice for feeding in the early part OF mo
year, and then mature for seed
Not being prepared for it, | have not tried to MAKE
sugar, though have no doubt it would answer Tho
purpose
My experiments ALL / consider very unfair and i'm.
perfect, not having proper vessels for boiling, eu
have myself no experience and but lttls knowledge
about the process Of making molssses or sugas
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FIVE HUNDRED PREMIUM THlMBLEs
FOR THE MILLIONS THAT HUSH COkN.
n-o nId III raj feur.

FIVE HUNDRED FNhWIt ~ 4 - shs'En u s.H''
FOR THE MILLIONS THAT HUSk CORN.
Over $4,000 Sold the First fenr:
WNyANTED lMMEDIATElY Principal Wholesale
w AGENTS for every State in the Union.
Orders solicited and filled with promptne's, fidelity aad
dispatch This Invention 10 illustrated on page 3 vol
xI Scientific American Circulars containing recommends
tions of host of Farmers sent on application.
Orders from parties unacquainted with these uskins
Thimbes. covering IS, will be filed vt our lowest
wholesale price, by Express.
Assorted sizes sent by mail Gree Of POSTAGE for 81 per
dozen. Samples sen, for "a cts in stamp',
Send your orders gentlemen We VIII do The Thing
that is right by you.
We will give the above premium for their equals in
merit and utility for the purpose designed
Address j. H. GOULD CO.,
Sole Proprie,Ors Alliance Ohio.
Wholesale Agency, PINKERroS SLEIGHMAKER, No.
81, North. Queen st., Lancaster, Pa
6-r10t
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HOLIDAYS FoRTHE LOWELL OPERATIVES.
The Lowell (Msss.) News Gays it has been decided
TO stop the Appleton Mills tor one month-shutt!og
down the gates o.nght till the Sh Of Octobsr-snI
that the Massachusetts and Prescott Mills will suspend
operations in few days for couple Of wseks or so.
The mills of these three corporations CONTAIN a ,432
spiudlea, and employ LOO females and 52U males.
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JAaIES RIVER LAND FOR SALE.

TIME subscriber offer, for sale his Tract Of Land call
Il ed sNOWDEN, lying on Jsmes River, 10 the county
of Goochlsnd, thirty miles above Richmond. This tract
four hundred and seventy acres Of which there
10 xty6ve Of the bes, quality Of James River low
grounds. The high land s very ne and is capable OF
the highest Improvement There is a Dwelling House
this place. good Barn and the usual Out Houses found
on a Farm.
Dr. George w. Harris and John Thompson, E'qs living
near will shew the property to any wishing to view
the premises.
Sen, 3-cwtf EAML D. LEAKE.
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ATTENTION FARMERS.


ID EFERRING to our advertisement in the August mum.
II Der of the Southern Planter have now the plea
sure Of informing the Farmers that after making some
chemical tests here Of the Guano therein referred TO- and
having proofs Of It's being genuine Pata
gona Guano secured the cargo of the Mary Francis
She directly to port without breaking bulk
and we are now having the Guano bagaed wharf
It is the only cargo OF Patagonia Guano in the United
States so far as ascertan and OF there only
$50 TONS nearly half of which 10 already sold mostly
those who have used Patagonia Guano several
all of whom 90 far can learn were pleased with
the results both the crop Of grain and the succeeding
grass and clover.
Our opinion 10 based the experience of those
who have used Patagonia Guano heretofore among whom
we nameN W. Harris Esq, of Louisa; Richard Sampson,
oi Goochland; w. G. Crenshaw, Richmond; W. T. Scott,
orsngei DR., w. L. Wight Goochland.
From the chomical tests o. this cargo, wo are very fa
voraby impressed with its value and have great hopes
that alone win have 6ne etect but as 1t has only
limited quantity of ammonia. which of all other ferni'
zers give. promptly the greatest growth of straw s not
that It will at show such effect as Peru
~tan Guano yet we think the Soluble Phosphate of Lime
VIII the quantity of grain very materially Our
W. g. Crenshaw therefore Intends combine 1t with Pc
ruvan Guano In equal Quantities and we would advise ito
general use in this wayst the time we all 70
use portion OF alone, and hope accurate expert.
msns will be made and reported to us thai We may be
prepared with supplies for the next crop provided -
have now every reason TO hope the result will be salts
factory.
We think, therefore, that each farmer will consult hs
interest BY making portion of his purchases this fall OF
the Patagonsn Guau0 Price $40 per ton OF 900 pounds
delivered at the Depots or Boats
cRENsHAw & CO.