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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

NTANTUA-MAK ING.-MRS FRANCES S.
INl STRAUGHAN is prepared to execute all kinds
of work in the above line of business, in the latest
STYLE Room over the store formerly occupied by L.
NJ. Gushing Il Co.
Staunton April %, '57.-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

DEEDE & MENDENHALL, AND AGENTS.
ID will select and enter Government Land with cash
,r warrants make investments, loan money (at west
.rn rates. pay taxes and transact general Real Es.
ate Business throughout the Northwest Address
BEEDE * MENDENHALL,
Anril 90 1957-ly(tNh2S)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10
Valuable Farm for Sale.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-Deter
mined to change our location, the subscribers of
fer for sale valuable TRACT of LAND, lyingon the
Spring Hill Road about four miles from Staunton, and
containing Three Hundred and Seventy-three
Acres; 10 cleared, and the balance heavily tmbered.
The fencing is all in excellent condition. large
portion of the cleared land is well set in grass, and
there is the place young Orchard of well selected
fruit trees. The Improvements consist of new Fran
ed DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, and other necessary
outhouses-ali new Persons will come and examine
the land and is deemed unnecessary to enter into
particulars
TERMS will be made easy, and can be known by
application 10 either of u.s. ii. ii. PECK,
June 20 1S56-tf. j. T.. WEBB.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

T. j. SKINNER, n. ", wnion,.
SKINK ER g. w RIG IL mAVE ~ ~
- stantIv ON hand Fine Ground Plaster, at their
STEAM MILL, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria, April4, 1ss7-to mar Is, so
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10
NEW sEGAR AND TO BACCO STORE

IN OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and ddJolntny
Kamerers a1elry Stors.--To the lovers of the Weed,
and chewers of Tobucco, beg leaveto announce that
have opened a SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB-
LlSHMENT, at the above mentioned stand, where aall
times, may be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands, Of imported and domestic manufacture, with
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco of the very best kind
practical experience of many years in the above bus
mess, and thorough knowledge of the same ustihes
in SAYING that can supply all demands, and ad-
minister to the taste of the most nveterae tobacco
chewers and smokers hope my many friends will
give trial, and their kind support in my endeav-
to establish myself here promising them strickland
faithful attention 10 bnSinpsS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

ITO GENTLEMEN.-Our Stock of GENTLE
Il MEMS WEAR has never been complete Us
now and 1t is only necessary say if you call upon
H. BARE, our Superintendent and Cutter you cannot
fail to be pleased. KAYSEn, STRIBLING 4 co.
Stoupton April 1877
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10
Gold Medal Premium Plane Fortes.

XNTILLIAM KNABE. senior partner IN the late
wv firm of kNABE, GAEHLE Co.. continues the
manufacture and sale of GRAND AND SQUAkE
PIANO F0RTES, under the name OF HILLIAA
KNABE d CO., at the old stand Nos. !, ., ana
North Eutaw street, opposite the Eutaw House. BAL
rIMoRg They have also just opened e'e Sdtes I.oo'
ut No 207 Baltimore sreetbetween Charles ana Llght
Streets on the premises partly occupied by Mr. Henry
McCafery as a Music Store, where they VIII keep
constantly on hand a large assortment OF PLAIN and
Highly Finished GRAND AND SoUARE Piano FoRTEs;
also MEIODEONS, from the best makers from to
Octave some with Double key-boards, Double Reeds,
and Stops to suit small Churches.
Being extensively engaged in the manufacture OF
Pianos we will sell Wholesale and Retail, on the most
liberal terms.
Our Pianos were awarded the Highest Premium
(Gold Meda) ct the Fairs of the Maryland Institute
two successive years. October 1885 and 1856, IN OPP
position to II aud Is Pianos from some OF the best
makers, from New York, Boston and Baltimore. We
were also awarded the FIRST Premium. at the lndustr
al Exhibitions held in Richmond Va, 1856 and 1857.
In addition to this we are in possession OF testimo
mails from the most distinguished Professors and ANA
teurs in the country which can be seen at our Ware
rooms speaking for themselves and Others otthe high
appreciation in which our instruments are everywhere
held.
All Instruments are guaranteed for five years, anC
privilege of exchange is granted within the first sia
months from the day of SALE if the instruments do mo-
give entire satisfaction
Wholesale Dealers will find il to their advantage tC
give us O call before purchasing
~ Pianos exchanged, hired. and tuned.
WIN kNABE co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10
StauntOu, May rs. 1856.
GOOD NEWS FOR THE AFFLICTED.

" -DR. PULLER'S COMPOUND T0LU.-Thea-
bove preparation is of the most prompt and efficient
remediesneases ofCatarrh Bronchial Affections Colds
Coughs. Hemorhage Of the Lungs, in fact all atec-
tons of the Throat and Chest that be resored to-
This medicine has tendency of allaying the Cough,
healing the Lungs and Stomach, aud produces free
expectoraou without the cough. In its no dele
terous effects need be apprehended, while it frequent
ly effects a cure like charm.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

DEEL s STEVENS, Who'll L -7Q
l. sale Druggists, 80 King street, are now re- w
ceiving large stock of Foreign and Domes- q
tic Drugs, Dye.stuffs Paints Oils, Varnishes brushes
Window Glnss Putty, Patent Medicines &C.; to wnica
y,hern nrces and puara tee satisfaction in every
Sect. Particular attention given to orders.
.ss,. ndria, Feb. 2S, lS57.-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

Street, RIcaaosp, VA, has Just re- Ssls3 ElsS3SJH
turned from EarOpe with all the tgtetssss $500
improvements in the Photographic
Dirt. p.1
Having established line Of Steamers 6staTeee Raeh-
ond and France for the sole purpose OF importing lne
best French PLATE GLASS for the use OF Amoro,ypng'
enables him to reduce the price OF his nn,tao,e Ai
superior picture in every respect to the old Daguerreo
type They are neither effected BY air, water or lhe
SUM- and can be seen in any light and above all can
be made for hatt the cost of the DaguerreoNpe.
citizens of Staunton and vicinity, pedging himself to
give them the best of kenesses for 80 cents EACH
~ GALLERY l5l Main street. Eagle square, kleh'
mond Va April 80, SLIPS, SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10
Baltimore, May 90, 1857.

LEOPOLD GOEPEL, Agent for Vim. Knabe & Co.,
Piano Manufacturers, Baltimore Nd, will remain in
this place short time and will be pleased to attend
10 any business entrusted to him.
cy- Pianos Tuned and Repaired on reasonable terms.
Factory is guarantee of his eapabty of performing
properly what he undertakes.
He has, also, in his possession, undoubted estimo-
mails
Orders will please be left as possible with
L. GOSPEL Virginia Hotel or j. c. ESGLEBRRcHr, Viz
ginia Female Institute.
Staurtop Nov IN 1oi-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING, OF
Il THE BEST FINISH AND LATEST STYLES.
-R0ANE Il ABBY, having located themselves in
Staunton, (under the Virginia Hotel would call the
attention of citizens and the public generally to their
stock of Readysqde Clothing equal to the best Gus
tom Work in fit and finish. Also, assortment of
fine Linen Bosom Shirts Collars, Drawers, Socks, and
aud Gentemen's Furnishing generally, all of which
they offer at Baltimore prices for CASH.
New Goods receiving every few days, by which
means fresh supply is always on hand.
Goods ordered at the shortest notice.
s1sg" All work warranted to give satisfaction.
Ann
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

ISROM 40 no so CARRIAGES & BUG
II GlES for sale, of various STYLES and prices, some
u the best and neaes work ever offered in this
let which will be sold accommodating terms few
doors north of Crawford Cochran, at the old stand
Of JUDS0N MCCOY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

DLATED FORkS.-I would call the attention
/ of families very superior double-plated Table
Fork upon the best white metal warranted of the very
jest quality. They fully equal in appearance to
Sroons GEO. Z. PRICE
.S,nnnton Anrll 90 19h1-Yin cnnv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

DERUVIAN Gu ANO.-The undersigned are
/ daily expecting the ship "Granie" with cargo
mo PERUVIAN GUANO, direct from the Mineha
Islands, which will be put into strong bags, and of
fered to their customers at the lowest market rates.
Alexandria, March Is, 1857. FOWLE q co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

A LOT ofassorted Wrapping, Letter and Fooscal
"A Paper, Just received and for sale by
Staunton, May IL, 81, JNO. B. EVANS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10
PREPARED BY
DIR. j. G. AVER Il CO.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS,
nv

LAIRD & LINK and DR.. Ii. :. kIcHELBERGER & Bro.
Staunton. and BY Druggists generally
July % lShf-enWtlJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

lust RECEIVED fresh and full supply of
81 Medicines, Drugs &c. Those wishing Paints, Oils,
Tarnshes &c, will find it to their interest to give us
call. DR. H. S. EICHELBERGER 4 BRO.
Successors to T. p. Il j. D. Eskridge.
Staunton Nav 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

ks@ tHe OIu IITlII VIII HIWUys HIu IN tMVeIeN0
stock of home made articles at fair prices The La
dies will find every variety of Shoe and Cater for their
use, from which they make selection 'ust suit
ed to their mind
,5y- As further nducement for the public patron
age the subscriber will state that he has engaged the
services of Mr.. A. NJ. SIMPSON Superintendent ofhis
establishment. HENRY HUGHES.
Stanntnn .Inly u 1S51.-1Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

For SALE wholesale and retail, by LAIRD 4 LINK,
Druggists, Main street, Staunton, and W. w. KING,
Waynesboro' APP. 80, lS57.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.-We
- would inform the public that receiv-
ing the largest and most varied stock of GOODS that
we have ever had, and, as we determined to sell
BARGAINS, we would invite persons to give our stock
an examination before purchasing elsewhere.
PIPER l. FUNKH0USER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-10

= now receiving large and desirable Stock of Goods,
embracing the very best styles and patterns for the
season. to which we especially invite friends and
the public generally, being satisfied prices will
compare fayorably with any stock in town or country.
j. BRANDEBURG & co.
Stnnn4nr Anil 90 1877
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17

Value put on the market dursE the week. 81 6as sA
The severity Of the weather. with obstruction to nsv
CATION ard inland communication by ice and snow, has
tended TO check any movement Of Importance this week
In the dry goods trade Buyers begin to arrive from
some portions Of the South and Southwest and chiefly
engaged In looking round and examining the market be-
fore making purchases to any extent The most active
local trade with iobbers been with saos to clothing
manufacturers suitable for the spring and trade
ut the South and West The trade In Wholesale ready
made clothing b every year on the increase. Besides
supplying the trade In the States, large quantities
nnd their way TO the Pacific coast Some houses cut
largo quantities of materials and give employment 10
great number Of persons OF both Much Of the
work executed by the job at the houses of the females
and by country taiors who employ 70 considerable OK
tent sewing machines. material reduction In prices
OF ready made clothing prevented by the advance Of
cotton and woolen cloths. There moro demand By
the export trade for cotton piece goods especially for the
South coast Of the Pacific and for Brazil The exports
for the week ending the 9th instant embraced about oT
packages valued at $lo2 5ls-S ,2ol OF which wero
taken for Chill. Brown sbeetipgs were firmly held at
&c. for heavy, and at re. &C. for Light, with mo
derste stock Drills firm, with light sales; bro wns
were held at sz.c bleached 1rm at &C., and blues
were held 1oHc. 0snsburgs were held ct full prices
Vthc Ut sale OF moment. Beached shee.Dss and shirt
,ngs we're firm and held ct full prices Medium goods
were at &C. 1cc and primo at l2c. Low qualities were
scarce DENNIS were soling at loc. 1okc. for favors
makes AmAskeog at l6c. and York at l6c Stripes and
ticks were held with Increased nrmness. The advance
in cotton ducks continued to be maintained, with
moderate sale,. There vas good display Of now
and fashionable styles Of prints from leading
Eastern manufacturers, which were held Ut prices
ranging from exc. 1870. Lawns were firm,
and leading makes ranged nom lie. 1870. and
lsc q 2oc GInshams werc firm. housellne do laipos
OF standard makes were hold 1t $780, zoe. Cloths
quiet. wooen goods were firm, but without sales OF
importance. Tweeds and jeans were held al higher
rates There was no movement n foreign dry goods OF
importance TO notice Staple fabrics Of woolen and silk
goods we're bringing full prices Dress goods were also
in good request The late westerly gales, with some ship
wrecks have checked recent mporaions, but a. consi
derable supplies known to be on the way, We look
for pretty heavy arrivals In the next nve or six weeks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17
Supreme Court-Ctrcuit.
Before Hon. Judge Davies.


8 p r. Grote, Trustee, rs. g. Perdleo1 This
acton for breach OF two contracts, In the non
or Of nsur seld by the defcndAn, to parties for
,lain,n sues A. trustee. It appears that In Sept,
agreed 10 deliver In the following month 200
\ or su,erepo Ohio -four, q, o. 70 per barrel. Tho
nj did not deliver the Hour and that article rose
Ice bet veen the time OF sale and time Ut which II
have been delivered, making the increase OF
bout - 010, which amount the plaintiff now seeks
.ees For the defence Il was denied that any
ntrscts were made, and II was commended that II
d been made Il was gambling transaction: that
tes did not intend 70 deliver or receive the hour,
a iboir inteutou was only 70 pay the difference In
N when the time arrived for delivering IT, The
An cbaraipg The Jury, said that u these contracts
~ the sale and purchase OF -four, by which the
,utep ded that the person selling the Hour was 70
M and the purchaser was 70 receive II, although
n ssle ON time II vas legal. The jury found one
IN valid and tho other valid, for which they gave
ln,ir 81. o22 ob damages
rsJuRY THROUGH NEGLIGENCE.
ohi,u Lo.oler us. The koyor. dc, Of New York -
- An action TO recover S. 900 damages for injuries
I'd by the plaintiff through the alleged neglect OF
v authorities In leaving without proper guard .
oeu In the public thoroushfare In South street, near
nv which the plaintiff vas thrown from bis wagon
sry seriously injured Internally bis ribs were bro
M spne injured, and hrs lungs Affected by one OF
oxen ribs. Dr. haglll, o. Brooklyn, who, 10 con-
pu with the late DR.. Cochran, attended the plainti,
ed N The damage he sustained; be was connned 10
"a ak weeks and never can be a. strong 10 cousti'
as be VAS before the accident Scaled verdict.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17
Political Movements

ay.,.., vov,x.,r I'M TIE Ono LpGBLArURn On the
lab n,,.n, resolution was offered In the Ohio House Of
Rsuresen,.uve, to appropriate twenty thousand dollars
for tho relief OF the suffering citizens OF the Territory or
Kansas II was tabled.
Nxv YoRK Know NOTHING STATE CoUsM.-The annual
r,aet,us OF the American State Council OF New York will
be held at Troy Tuesday, the 10th OF February In ad
di,iop 70 electng officers for the ensuing year. there will
be much business importance 70 come before the Coun
ell The representation will DO delegate from each
subordinate Council
STATE CoSvHrIoNs-Ihe Democratic State Cor venton
or Connecticut 10 nominate candidates for State officers
will be held In Hartford on the 18th Of February.
The Republican Slate Convention Of Iowa is called TO-
day ct Iowa City.
DELAWARE SENATORS The Legislature OF Delaware on
the l4h instant re elected the Hon. James A. Bsyard
United States Senator for six years from the 4h of March
next and Martin W. Bates for the unexpred term OF the
Hon John NJ Clayton, deceased. The term Of Mr. Clay.
ton expires In 1859.
An ORGAN FOR TAMMANY HAIL,-A New York CORES
pondent OF the Charleston Courier saya:-
Having lost the support Of the HERALD Old TammAny
Hall looking around Tor substantial organ The Times
having reputation for easy political virtue 'feeler"
was thrown out In this direction. The principal owners
OF the Times are democrats and supported Buchanan.
ANOTHER BDIGNAnoN MKrrNG.-The Philadelphia Ar
gus and PENN, luanian recommend that grand mass
meeting Of democrats be held In Philadelphia express
indignation at the Of Of the members OF the
Legislature In voting for Mr.. Cameron.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17
Love, Marriage and Shooting.


In November last while Mr.. Blanchett, Of Grant coun.
ty, KY, was In the mountains hunting, q young man
n;I Peter Jones ran oil with Mis-. Emm. Bauone
accomplish his purpose Jones committed most nefarous
but singular fraud By his procurement his uncle and
represented themselves the TO be Peter Jones and
the other Miss Banche and asked for license 10 marry
the license without asking any questions.
They then LETT and handed over the ncense TO Jones'
who, in company with Miss Banche. went to Rev Mr.
Sparrow, who married them. The health and spirits OF
she heard Of wha, had occurred, became deeply
up to such wretch Jones seemed to her
worse than consgnng her to the grave. Mr. Blanchet
hi, daughter in = friendly manner and told the latter
that her mother very unwe and deeply distressed
and that she would come home and her he thought
1t would restore her. As for himself he said he had
objections to the marriage, but was preying upon his
wie's mind and making her very unhappy. II Mrs.
would satisfy her mother with her Conduct. and she
could then return 70 Jones again.
We'll pleased with these representations, Mrs. Jones
with her fhther but remained several days longer
that had been agreed on, and her husband therefore
went TO Blanohetts house to what the mat
ter; but Mr.. Banchett and family had gone visiting q
neghbor that day Jones found where they were,
and his wife, who, II seems, did not meet him with ~
smiles ,s oeamDg On ne. &C NC .ess
her to home with him, but she refused and informed
him that she would have no more 10 do with him.
But he ermned not "to give IL up So" He
then went away and came back the same night with
gang Of ruians mostly mis- relatives, and attacked Ban
chetts house, he and bis wife having returned homo
They broke down the coor and rushed in, aud then
fight commenced In the melee OF the Jones party
shot In the back and Mr.. BAanchet struck
the head with the butt OF horse whip, which knocked
him sepseless AID bleeding to the floor The Jones par
IT, suppospg they had killed Banchett, retreated In
haste carrying with them Peter Jones' wife the object
OF their visit. The persons injured recovering.
II IL said that there were many ~ twenty or thirty
persons In the crowd who attacked B ancheus house
many of them could be identified arrested the
next day, and held to at the next term OF the
Grant County Court TO the cha OF An attempt NJ assas
slnation.
The BAnchets In humble circumstances, but are
people the highest respectaby and their daughter Is
Of the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies'
in Kentucky,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17

In addition 10 these add the receipts by the Ceu
trail Railroad, Morris and Essex road Long Island road
and miscellaneous there must have been lbo tons day
OF poultry into the city during tho holidays Fish
are scarce and high, with prospect Of reduction Until
spring. IL almost impossible to fish on these coasts
during this weather Hsddock and cod alone
BILE In price. Hslibut will DO In. Oysters have
advanced twenty per cent In price In consequence
Of The East river and Long Island Sound being frozen
over ard The supply Of these delicious blvaves
queny shortened Eggs and butter have both advanced
in price, The following are the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17
Showirga surplus OF.

Sbowrg surplus Of. t35, 6l0
Over two and half millions Of dollars and yet with
heavy balance out Of original capital Of little more
than three and half millions the stock has dwindled
70 two and half cents the dolsr, and BY the time
this sheet 10 dry will have probably nzzled out en-
urcly. How u this9 What Is the matter With al the
railroad companies9 What becomes OF all the money
they get hold Of here and esewhere' There have been
reports three years past Of arocous msman
agement or worse OF the affairs OF these two roadsof
the former We know enough; but really We would like
10 know where u tho botomless pit or where are the
botomess pits that engulf the millions upon
millions of hard dollars that are nung into their
caps cious jaws. has been said that one
tho roads We have has violating and repu.
dating It's contracts besides mappyins funds borrowed
specifically the payment or IT. ron either Of which
acts especially the former is enough 70 damn here and
everywhere else. railroad corporation, above all
Others eepcpden, upon It's popularity for success and
should keep out OF law. Disputes must occur In IL
nu,arous negotiations, and they had better be settled
quietly even q, sacrifice, than brought before public
always preudiced against them Even the Camden and
kmboy Railroad, OF the wealshest monopoies In the
Unlon has found this cut and acts upon Il. How much
moro necessary u H. then, for those who borro
and whose credit Is at zcroS bero may be rcoent
statement OF the Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad than
the one we have quoted from; II so, We would like 70
zee II.
The earnings OF the Ptisburg Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad Company, for the month Of December, 1856,
folouq W
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17
supreme Court.

!. ls-Tne People us. N. J'LoctwcOd and hh Bosd.-
tho l,th OF December last trial has been going on
an Mr. lockwood the agent Of the sing Sing prison,
|as Attorney General on behalf Of the people. The
amounted Henry Jinkns. selsh Squares and Robert
Ia ~ referees The case IL nos being duly proeecut
she C,rsrd House. The defen dan, Claims Alance OF
Loo due him - agent Of the sing sing prison, while
sin,s claim the defendant TO be defauiter 70 the
|nt of SEQ COO. The evidence has not yet been con-
IA on the part Of the plaIntlns.