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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-21
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
1851. FALL TRADE. 1857
: GARRISON. ANDERSON e. CO.,

: GARRISON, ANDERSON e. CO.,
..,> 40 l0s Main Stree Rieamoad, E,,, c,n
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN ENGLISH, GER
MAN AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, CUT.
! LERY, GUNS, AND ANCHOR
BOLTING CLOTH,
RE now receiving, direct from the manufacturers,
II in Europe and in this country their Fall stock.
which has been selected with much care and especial
reference to the wants of Southern trade and to which
they invite the attention of Southern Merchants espe
cally those not heretofore buying in this market con-
fdently assuring them that they win sell goods on as
good terms as can be had in any other market.
| Their stock consists in part of
Rodgers" "Wostenholm's |" Butchers" and
"Mappin's : pocket and table Cutlery; "Razors,"
Scissors and Shears
log, OK, fifth, breast back, tongue. trace and hal
ter Chains; steo-1s1s -eta
Bellows, Ansils, yiscs, Stocks end Dies, and
T0ngs d;r,e and ,. Shoes. and o,,,os horseshoe
Nails;
Axles, Springs, Nuts, Washers, carriage &plough
Bolts; -5f
Cast, shear, blister and German Steel;
Spades Shovels, Forks, Hoes, Picks and Mattocks;
Stirup Irons, Bits, Buckles, Webbing, end Sad
die Trees;
Wagon, stage and Gig Hames;
Brides, Halters, Grths and Web Reins;
Pad, stock, chest till, rim and mortice Locks;
Building Hardware of every description;
Carpenters, smiths and sadders' tools of every
description; s. 8.r
Simmons, Collins, Mann's and "yirglnia" Axes
Genuine Anchor Boiling Cloth.
N. B.-They are, also, sole agents IN Richmond for
Fairbanks celebrated Scales
Richmond, Sept. 8, 1S57-2m. ~
DOCKS AND STATIONERY IN RICH.
ID M0ND, VA.-Call at p. B. PRICES opposite
American HOTEL Main Street. A very attractive
sortment of Books for Children of all ages from the
Melodies of Mother Goose aud Picture Books for little
ones to the graver story address for youths in their
teens. Novels and Tales from the pens of safe au-
thors, embracing the works of Marion Harlan and
other Virginia writer's Religious Biographies judi
ciousy prepared from the presses of the Evangelical
Knowledge Society, Presbyterian Board of Publication,
Tract Societies, s. 8. Union, &c. &c. Hymn Books
for all evangelical denominations. Books of Consola
ton and Books of Practical Religion, by the best
thors. Theological Books, embracing various Com
mentares and Evangelical Books of standard charac
ter and also the latest and best books in this depart
ment Attractive Gift Books in elegant binding
The Stationery and Variety Department embraces
Paper for gentlemen and ladies, with all the means
and appliances of writing; Blank Books, Envelopes,
&C., &c. also Pocket Books Portmoniaes Pocket
Knives, Diaries and Tablets Pencils, Gold and Silver
Pencil and Pen Cases. &C., &c.
For Schoos-Spellers, Readers, Biographies, Arith-
metics, Astronomy, Chemistry, History, Composition,
Greek Latin and French Authors, Copy Books, Slate
Pencils, School Crayons, &C., &c.
Richmond, Sept 30, 1857.
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A GOOD FARM IN MARKET.-Having
n failed to dispose of my FARM called Highland
Grove" it is again offered for sale. 1t contains about
800 ACRES, 1870 or 14O of which are cleared and in
fine state of cultivation; the balance is in excellent
timber. 1t is situated two miles Southeast Of Fincas-
tie, in Botetourt county.
The land lies nearly level, and is all of good quality,
and well adapted to the growth of wheat corn, tobac-
co. and everything else that the climate will produce
There are $50 acres to clear of fine Tobacco land as
any in the county The timber be disposed of
with and profit to the purchaser being only two
on load and four loads per day can be delivered with
a team.
The DWELLING HOUSE is nearly new, large and
comfortable; good Barn, and all other buildings ne
necessary The fencing, &c, is all in good repair.
This plantation lies convenient to merchant mills,
schools and churches, with good roads, giving access
to market for all surplus produce.
Presenting that purchasers would like to see the
place. invite land buyers to call me, and all neces
sary information will be given address me by mail
directed to Fincastle, Va. o. CALLAGHAN.
Sept, 9. 1857-3m
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IMPORTANT FAnURE.-Among the recent "fail-
ures" in New York city is that OF the celebra-
ted Mrs. Cunningham. She FAILED to appear in
Court on the 18th, to stand her trial, and her
counsel denied all knowledge of her wherea-
bouts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-21
MARRIED.

At Arbor Ill., on the 18th inst, by Rev, Y J. Rich
ardson, Mr.. DAVID A. McCoMB, to Miss MARY "
WHITE, all of this county.
On the Sth inst, by Rev, j. s. Blain, Mr.. JOHN ToB-
LY, of Rockbridge county, to Miss MARY G. GALE, of
Bachelors Draft in this county.
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r AIDES, ATTENTION SOLICITED I


IL FALL GOODS AND FALL FASHI0NS-The
subscribers are now receiving their FALL GOODS,
and we can with confidence say, that we have decided
ly the most attractive Stock have offered In
Staunton before Our Goods have been bought al
least 20 per cent lower than usual, owing to the mo-
ney pressure the North consequently we can offer
great inducements to buyers. We have all the vari-
Gus STYLES and fashions in DRESS GOODS, some en-
tirely new and elegant We name below few kinds,
| to wit:
Black Gro De Rhine
| Poult De Sol, and Bayadere Striped Silks;
!, Plain, Black and Fancy Silk Robes;
Elegant Bayadere all Wool Delaines;
Side Striped do;
Robe DULLES;
Satin Figured Alceone;
Satin Striped Poplins;
Printed French Merinoes;
French Plaids and French Merinoes;
~ English do; E fa t1JHtt
Solid Wool Delaines and Common Delaines;
Valenclas, Embroideres, and Gloves
nm chenille, Bay State, Scotch and Stella Shawls
E, cry variety of Dress Trimmings;
Bleached and Brown Goods; u. l.ssla2.e
200 7. eces Prints, Lindseys, Cloths, Cassimeres
Ladies' and Childrens Shoes;
Hats Sni Caps;
Oueenswu re, DC, &c.
We will take reat pleasure in showing our stock
and no effort viii be spared part to please all
2 PIPER d FUNKHOUSER.
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The National Intelligencer, in an elaborate
and able essay, breaches the propriety of the re-
establishment OF an United States Bank.
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IFTsI GIFTs!I GIFTsJIi-A PRTz

CIFTSI GIFTS!! GIFTSyti-A PRIZE
KER CITY PUBLISHING HOUSE OF DUANE
RULISON.-By buying Book for 81, or more, you
are at once presented with Prize, worth from 25
cents to 800. consisting Of Fine Gold Jewefy Watch
es, &C. All orders by mail will be promptly filled, and
contains all the most popular books of the day and
will be sold at the usual retail prices-many of them
for less. Persons wishing any particular book can
order at once, and it will be forwarded with gift
Catalogue giving full information, with list of books
and gifts, will be sent post paid. BY addressing
DUANE RULIsON,
No. SO South Third St, Philadelphia.
~ Agents wanted
Cent liz 1QS7-2rn 49,.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ A perfumed breath can be obtained by Dow
dens Dental Fluid. Toothache instantly relieved by
Dowden Dental Fluid. Soft and Spongy Gums cur.
ed by Dowden's Dental Fluid. Teeth made white and
tartar removed by Dowdens Dental Fluid recommend
ed by Drs Peasants. Hudson Edmands Hancock. &C.,
&C.. of this city, and Physicians everywhere. For sale
by all Druggists, Wholesale and retail
GEO. D0WDEN, Druggist,
Sixth and Broad St, Richmond, Va.
~ Beware of limitations, Touthwashes, &c.
195T-ly
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FALL TRADE, 1857.
TEaIaa JOHN DOOLEY,
WHOLESALE HAT MANUFACTURER,

81 Main ST., Richmond, Va,
HAS now ready for the Fall Trade, by Wholesale
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
Lis line both home and foreign for ladies' and gentle.
mems, children's and servants wear which he could
find in the different markets he has visited or commu
nicated.Yith
4aspg up of Silk and other Hats in his own
Mandl the closest attention, and he feels
confdensa few houses, North South, can 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 pnnctuality and promptness x
piohmond Oct A 1877
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VTIRGINIA.-AtR Rules held in the Clerks Office
v of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, October
the 9Th, 1857, Catharine Fauber, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Noah Fauber and Thomas H. Fauber,, executors OF
John Fauber, decd Joseph Fauber, and others,-De-
PENDANTS.
The object of this suit is to procure settlement OF
the accounts of Noah and Thomas IL. Fauber, execu-
tors of john Fauber decd and to have the interest
upon legacy of $500 to Keteriah Fauber, paid over
to the Plaintiff and the principal thereof, which is
charged by the will Of John Fauber decd, upon Inc
lands now in the possession of the Defendant I. .;
Burwell-paid to trustee to be appointed for SAID
Keteriah Fauber.
II appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De-
PENDANTS Noah Fauber and Thomas H. Fauber execu-
tors of John Fauber decd not inhabitants otths
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the said Defendants
do appear here within one month after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary to protect their
interest Copy-Teste, .,
Oct y 1957-4w -NICHO c.. KINNEY, CPk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-21
Brandy Station, Sept. Q, 1s57-8m-vind. copy.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE IN
Y CULPEPER C0UNTY.-As the agent Of the
Hon. JAS F. Strother and John A. Parker, will sell
privately their valuable FARM, lying within one mile
of Mitchels Station on the o. 4 A. Railroad The
road passes through the farm in full view of the resi-
dence This tract contains 542 ACRES, lis ofwhich
are well tmbered. 1t lies beautifully, and is in very
good condition at this time for cropping There is no
better grass wheat land (naturaly) IN the State,
and produces corn and oats WELL The fences are toll
erably good, and there is water in every field The
Building is plain but comfortable.
am authorized to sell this farm for $4,000, to be
paid as follows: % when possession is given, (which
can be had at any time and the balance in J. and
equal annual instalments, interest paid annually.
can assure the public that great bargain is offered in
the above tract of land 1t Is situated in fine neigh
borhood, with good schools, churches, stores, shops
and mills, all convenient. Any who who may de-
sire to examine the premises, will please drop me
line and will meet him at Mitchelps Station any day
he may designate, and if he wants to buy land, he
will not hesitate lin my opinion) to contract for the
farm at once.
Address me at Brandy Station, Culpeper county, Va.
]. o. HARRIS, Agent.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE in Gull


Y PEPPER COUNTY, offer for sale privately the
FARM on which reside, containing 2s3 ACRES, a.
bout Il of which is we'll tmbered the balance in fine
state Of cultivation This land is of the very best quail
ty of red lands, lies WELL and nearly all of Southern
exposure. The Buildings all new, neat and COM
Portable and situated the centre of the farm in
beautiful oak grove. This land is very productive and
well waered, having good springs in every field l
have about 60 acres Of the highest land in the farm in
corn this season. and do believe that it will yield me
SO or so bushels per But and see your
selves.
This land lies miles from Brandy Station on the
O. A Railroad, and within half mile of the Halle
River navigation to Fredericksburg thus affording
good marketto Alexandria, Richmond, Fredericks-
burg My object in selling is to 60 to the West my
family white and black being entirely too large for
the size of my farm. For further particulars address
me or j. O. HARRIS at Brandy Station o. L A; Rail
road. Any gentlemen who may give me timely no.
tce will meet at Brandy Station, with conveyance
to my house, and take pleasure in showing him the
premises 1t may not be amiss to state that my price
is sSOO0one-half down. and the balance the purchas
er can arrange to suit himself but must pay interest
ROBT. G.. BROWN.
Ct,.;n- Cor+ 1917 cony
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NEW GOODS.-The subscribers are now receiy-
IN ing their supply of FALL 4 WINTER GOODS
comprising their usual variety Dry Goods, Groceries
they were purchased for cash. under the most avora
BILE circumstances for BARGAINS, they think they can
offer GREAT INDUCEMENTS in the way of CHEAP GOODS
to all who may favor them with a call.
- n MOSBY & TAYLOR.
/ Staunton. Oct. 2. 1s57-4t-Vind. copy.
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THE MARKETS,
STAUNT0N MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Rsp0rted for TIE Spectator By W. ID. 1ompklas 6 Bro
RICHMOND, OCTOBER 1Sru 1857
FLouR-Since our last report the article has fur
Their declined with much difficulty in making sales
We have to report enquiry by shippers at S5s,
which holders are unwilling TO take Sales oS the
WHEAT-$l .20@s130.
CoRN-S5c.
PLAsrER-$415.
GUANo-S60.
BUrTER-25c EF
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: CRENsHAW, QUARLEs & co.,
ftl DEALERS IN

No. 229 Broad St., RICHMOND.
TNTIRE, new and attractive stock of FALL AND
T. WINTER DRY GOODS. We respectfully invite
attention to our large and attractive stock of STAPLE
AND FANCY GOODS, adapted to the Fall and Win
ter trade.
Our assortment is complete IN every department,
consisting of all the styles that are out this sea-
SON. and forming one Of the most elegant stocks in
the city. 80
We extend cordial invitation to everybody to give
our stock thorough examination before purchasing,
as we are confident il cannot be surpassed in the city,
~ CRENSHAW, QUARLES & CO.,
Richmond Sept 80, 1S57-3m 229 Broad Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-21
FARM AND SAW MILL FOR SALE

liANM AND SAW MILL IUN nALEs.
offers at private sale, the TRACT of LAND upon
which he resides, lying on Back Greek, in Augusta
county, Immediately on the Howardsvllle and Rockfsh
Turnpike, s miles from Waynesboro. The tract con-
tains $50 Acres, seventy of which are cleared and
in good state ofcullvaon-t balance heavily tim
bered with pine The improvements consist of large
and comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, good Barn
and all necessary out houses There is on the farm
1000 feet per day. The stream will keep the Mill in
operation nine months III the year. An opportunity
is offered in this property for fine investment to any
one wishing to engage in the Lumber business.
sonally, or by letter to Sheraado, Augusta county
Feb 4, 1857 TT. JAS. NJ LEWIS.
esye Rock. Reg COPY and charge j. NJ. l..
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Large Dry Goods Establishment.
HAMILTON, EASTER u CO.,
.FeaU .uarI'Ie building,

Nos. 100, 2Ol and .sO5 BaItImOre Stfeet,
BALTIMORE,
TTAYE now in store (mossly OF their own imPorta-
III tom one of the largest ind complete Stocks
in the United States, embracing 95
Silks and Silk Goods of every class; $50
Dress Goods very large stock;
Irish Linens, Linen Goods, and ~ t-e
Housekeeping Articles of every description;
Mourning Goods;
Cloaks Mantillas and Shawls;
Embroideries, Laces, Hosiery, Gloves;
Blankets, Quilts, Domestic Goods;
And every article generally required by
Farmers and Planters for Servants use
r1sy@ RETAIL rooms on first hoor-the PRICE affixed
TO each article, from which no deviation is made.
~ WHOLESALE rooms ON the second and third
floors. .t
Raltimore Oct IA 1S57-3rn
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h AUCTION SALES. {
& KENTUCKY LANDS 70

E1t SALE-Wlshing to concentrate my property, !
! oierior sale the following TRACTS OF LANDi i
A tract Of 564 Acres, about i "A miles from the
town oi Fincasle, Botetonrt co.. Va. On this tract
there is q BRICK DWELLING with eight rooms, a
Brick icnen and Store Room, Barn. Carriage House
Negro Cabins, and other iout-houses usually found
on farm. There are about z0l acres cleared, some
so OF which can be waered by line small stream
The meadow land will pay per cent on the price
ask for the land udiciously managed. The reman-
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 salein Fineasile There is some fine
tobacco land to clear. The turnpike from Covington
to Fincaste runs through the land which lies about
half mile from Catawba Creek.
A tact of $50 Acres, lying on the North River in
the county OF Rockbrdge about miles from Lexing,
ton and within mile of the Blue Ridge Carbonated
Baths, the turnpike from Lexington TO Goshen De-
pot Onsthis tract there is o Log Dwelling House,
and about 100 acres of the land is cleared. The tim
Der is valuable; 2 Iron Forges in sight. For further
information apply to s. McD. Moore, Esq, Lexington,
Eva. ~
A tract of 263 Acres, in the county of Boteourt s
miles from Fincastle, on which there is very vaua-
BILE semi btuminous Coal for which there is ready sale
at the Banks. There is also Iron Ore in inexhausble
quantities. The ore is within few hundred yards
of the coal, and about mile from CatawDa Greek, d
fine water power.
Two tracts in Craig county, adjoining the town of
Newcastle within few steps Of the Court House, con-
tanning about I60 Acres, on Which there is very hne
farming land to clear And of the finest seats for
merchant mill or any machinery requiring water
power that can be found in Western Va The seat is
dug out having been used for an iron FORGE about 100
wards from the Court House. If there was manu-
featuring mill at this place it would be the most
venient point to section of country furnishing from
20 to 10000 bushels of wheat. will also sell a tract
of 1000 Acres in the State of Kentucky This tract
is unimproved but is as fine tobacco land can be
found in Western Kentucky, lies in Hopkins county,
about miles from MadisonvIle and miles from the
Route of the Henderson & Nashville Railroad. If not
sold privately before, the lands in Virginia will be Of
Of Nooena6er, being Court day.
TERMS :-One-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.
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n ROCERIES! GROCERIES Sugar, COT
(J fee and Moasses, Salt, Plaster and Sole Leather
Pine Apple Cheese, finest Green and Black Teas
Sperm, Adamantne and Tallow Candles, Mackera, il
kits and half barrels, Cotton Yarn of all numbers
Thernometer-C hurns, Wooden Ware of every de
scription and variety of other articles too numerous
to mention, which we will sell low-so all we ask Il
q call before purchasing elsewhere.
STAPLES, MARTIN co.
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THRUST SALE.-I will SELL on the 2sth day Q,
/ October next, of Mary j. Waskie's, on the head
waters of Walkers Creek in Augusta county by VII
tue of two deeds of trust. a small TRACT OF LAND
athan Goiladay and others. There is on the land Q
comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, and other neces
sary buildings Upon the whole, it is desirable
home. D,onDpmx- Il,
S %sron h1T carFs gS%S Beds and Bedding Cooking
Stove, Parlor Stove, Chairs, Safe, China Press
so bushels Corn and all the Wheat growing at the
date of the deed The title is believed to be unques
such as Is vested in me. Terms made known on the
day of sale. gfz ~ iohh, Afus'oe
Oct Z 1887 1852
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TIME FOLLOWINGI Is FROM THE RICH
u M0ND DISPATCH: ~
.sJlL ~ Reautifu! Work


We noticed in the fair of the Mechanics lnsti-
tute two cases of Boots and Shoes tor Gentlemen and
Ladies, manufactured by enterprising neighbor,
Mr. Alexander Hill which reflects the highest credit
on his skill In the of Gentlemens Work we no.
ticed two or three pairs of Boots and Shoes that sur
pass in workmanship anything OF the kind we hayeev
er SEEM either homemade or imported, and our only
regret is that he has no competitors to contest the
palm of superiority with him. The case OF Ladies
Work is also of the best quality and we do not THINK
they can be surpassed by any other manufacturer All
who have seen this work compliment Mr.. IL. highly,
but not more than he deserves.
Richmond, Oct. 29, 1856.
COME AND SEA- LARGE ASSORT.
" MENT OF FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES.-H. J. FAUST Il co. most
respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Staun-
ton and others visiting the place to their large assort
ment of BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS and Misses and
Childrens SHOES, which they offer on terms as rea-
sonabe as at any other establishment IN Staunton-
AS much of their work is made under their immediate
superintendent, they can warrant 1t for durability
N B-We would respectfully call the attention OF
the public to our Fall and Winter Stock of Work,
which is very large, such as KIP COARSE BOUTS
and SHOES for wet and cold weather; also, 10 our
own stock of homemade work, of GERMAN AND
FRENCH CALF SKIN, which has been IMPORTED ex'
pressly by ourselves, and which will be MADE TO on
DER. ii. J. FAUST w., Malh d.
Staunton, Sept. 80, 1857.
II IKENESSES,-The undersigned will return
i shortly to the counties OF Augusta ana hocklHS
ham. TO continue the Picture business, perhaps in
greater perfection than ever, at least in greater varie
He is now taking Pictures on Glass, Iron and the
Daguerreotype Plate, though partial to the latter
when taken in all the projections OF the art ana hnisn
ed accordingly Ifany is the most durdble 1t is
the latter though he rarely ever takes them and some
artists have ceased taking them at ALL owing to heir
requiring more labor than any of the three.
Sept. Is, 1857. u. A. fLLOALN.-
TRESH ARRIVAL OF BOOTS & SHOES.
r Il. LAWTON has received his FALL STOCK
embracing everything in the way OF SHOES, which be
will sell low for cash. and to prompt customers on foul
months. onn, o,,o,o
He still continues to manufacture BOOTS SHOES
at Cushiugs Old Stand Main Street, and has in his
employ Mr.. WIZ. NJ MATHEW, who is an experienced
and practical workman. E. LAWTON.
Staunton, Sept 80, 1857.
on TONS ROCK PLASTER just received ant
GU for sale low tor cash.
P. n. POWELL co.
Staunton, Sept. Q, 1857.
4 LOT OF PARLOR AND COOKING
n STOVES just received at the New Hardwar
Store. d. W. KENNEDY.
Staunton, Sept 80, 1857.
1OO BUSHELS nice white CORN MEAL, for fam
lUU ly use, for sale by
STAPLES, MARTIN & co.
Staunton, Sept. ., 1857.