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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
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I7IRsT BOOK ron -CHILDREN.-Pa6ii,

ed bv j. w. RANDOLPH, Richmond. Price Is cts
YAUGHAN'S ABECEpARlAN, or First Book for
Children, designed to render the learning otthe Alpha
bet, and of Elementary Spelling and Defining, pleas
ing and intellectual and TO fix in the mind habits OF
attention to the force OF letters in the formation Of
words, and to the meaning of words, and through
their application to their appropriate objects, to IN
cucatc the love of Nature aud reverence for Natures
God by Mrs 5. A. Vaughan.
~ copy will be sent by mail, post paid, to any
teacher who will remit 10 cents.
pichrnnnd .Innn "a 1871
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
Waynesborough, August 9, 1s56.-tf.

VN7ANTED, A TANNER. good workman of
w steady habits can obtain situation very de-
sirable and permanent. man with family pre-
ferred. Ii. l.. g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02

improvements in the Photographic
Art.
Having established line Of Steamers betaceen Rich-
ond and France for the sole purpose of importing the
best FRENCH PLATE GLASS for the use of Ambroyping,
enables him to reduce the price of his inimitabe Am
bgotypes to so Cents each. The AMBR0TYPE is q
superior picture in every respect to the old Daguerreo-
type They are neither effected by air water or the
sun, and can be seen in any light and above all can
be made for halt the cost OF the Daguerreotype
citizens Of Staunton and vicinity pledging himself to
give them the best of kencsscs for so cents each.
eSy" GALLERY Isl Main street, Eagle square, Rich
mond. Va. April 49, '5T.-tF2S, '5S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02

GEO. HARRIS JONES, GENERAL A.
W GENT, COLLECTOR * COMMISSION MER-
CHANT, Val Street. RICHMOND. Va, viii give his
special attention HGRING NEGRoEs, aud all other
business entrusted to him in the Commission line.
REFERENCES w. W. Dunnavant, Richmond Enqul-
rer Macfarlane 4 Ferguson, Sou. Lit. Messenger;
VIM. n. Davis & Co, Coal Merchants, Richmond ;
John ID. Lively, Caroline county; Thomas L. Parish
Charlottesville; George Il. Brown, White Hall, Abe
marie county; John 2, hust, Augusta Mills, Augusta
county; A. II. Atwood. Jetersyille, Amelia county
Richmond June H. 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
TMpoRTANT NEMS.-The new frm Of Lol

IMPORTANT NEWS.-The new firm of Low
Il enstein 4 Elkan, the successors of Steiner, Bros
Co. offer the entire Stock of CLOTHlNG at prime cost,
in order to make room for large stock Of Fall and
Winter Goods We shall commence selling Oft at cost
from the lst day OF August and continue until the 18th
OF September We therefore invite all our friends and
customers TO give and this well known house CALL
as now is the very time for bargains. Remember the
ola stand the store house west of the Virginia House.
and opposite John b. Scherref's Confectionery.
L0WENSTEIN d ELkAN.
Ntnnntnn Anrnst 5. 1ShT.
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. SPLENDID PICTURES have removed
y my AGUERREAN GALLERY to the "Old Bell
Tavern" near the Virginia Hotel, where am pre-
pared to wait upon ladies and gentlemen at the short
est notice NV new rooms are fitted up expressly for
the business and am prepared to take DAGUERREo-
TYPES, ANDRoTYpEs, MYssoGRAPHs and MoLoNYTYpES,
all in the finest style. Persons who may desire fac
SMILES of themselves will call at Rankin's Rooms
The public are invited to call and examine specimens
large number of pictures exhibition free of charge
Staunton April g. 1857. r. j. RANKIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
A REVOLUTION rs CERTANI

CUCH IS the progress of Science in this age that
- nothing seems impossible That there are new
and scientific discoveries being made every day, no
will doubt After thorough investigation OF the
Vegetable Kingdom, with view to obtain specific
remedy forthe more common ills of humanity, have
succeeded in bringing together such. Three years
have elapsed since its introduction and it is now es-
teeined the most popular remedy in tile WorId, known
Highly Concentrated Compound Fluid Ex-
tract Buchu, for all Diseases of the Bladder Kid
neys, Urinary and Sexual Organs joy TO THE Az
sLIcrHD III
Il cures diseases of the BLADDER,
KIDNEYS,
GRAVEL,
DR0PSY,
DISTRACTIONS
FEMALE COMPLAINTS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02

EMO. ARNOLD, CHEAP HATeysssSsss,
~ and Cap Emporium, corner of King VAssz5zsssv
and Royal streets, Alexandria, Va. SssaaEH
Alexandria, April4, '57- Ito mar IL, '5s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
, OILS. DISTILLED FROM

II EROSENE OILS, DISTILLED FROM
IN COAL, lNor EXPLOSIVE. )-Secured6 By Letters Pat
ent-The different grades of these celebrated Oils suit
able for Machinery of all kinds, Bnnace aud Family
USE can be had of the undersigned also of the Whole
sale Oil Dealers aud Druggists in the city ofNew York.
and of the authorized Local Agent of the Company in
in this place. AUSTENS,
General Agents, Kerosene Oil Co.,
No. 90 Beaver Street N. Y.
"a" Local Agencies granted on application as o.
bove. Orders should specify the description of lamp
or machinery for which the oil is wanted.
June 3, 1S57-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
WESTERN va. MARBLE WORKS,
AT STAUNTON AND HARRISONBURG

AMI 1lfAhNlSoNb
MARQUIS &c KELLEY
HAvE now on hand most splendid supply of Ital.
ian and American Marble, which they are manu-
Stones, Table and Bureau Tops. Aso,some ofthe very
neates and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo
ses with Lambs and other designs carved to lay on
the top Pastery, Paint and Muller Stones constant
ly on hand Having had long experience in the bus
iness and worked in the most difficult and delicate let
ter carving with great success they feel assured that
the taste Of the most astdous be pleased at their
work.
lishment in the town of Harrsonburg, where one of
the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders
All demands promptly attended to.
Staunton, April 20 1856
WE HAVE IN STORE AND FOR SALE
w low for Cash
90 bbls. Cut Herrings, No. !;
bbls. Shad;
10 bbls. Moasses;
hhds. Brown Sugar;
10 bbs. Coffee Sugar;
bbls. Crushed Sugar;
Granuated and Pulverized Sugars;
Java, Laguira and Rio Cofees;
Black and Green Teas;
Bacon, Lard and Butter;
And variety of other things too tedious to mention
Also lot of fine old French Brandy;
Bourbon Whiskey, years old;
Summerdeen Whiskey, 2 years old;
Wines of all grades;
Holland Gin;
baskets Champagne;
Bumgardner's old Whiskey,
And other cheap Liquors.
p. N. POWELL i co,
Staunton, June TO- 81 Under Union Hall.
5000 RIA s Swny from H hs suS
county, on the night of the 4th nst,. my Nero MAN
"LUN" Heis about forty years old, ola light com
plexon, hair oleraby straight about five feet eight
or ten inches high, and remarkably stout built.
think it very probable that Lun has been furnished
with Pass.
will give the above reward if Lun be taken out OF
this State and secured SO that get him 500 II taken
in the State and out of the county of Highland ana
$50 if taken in said county.
Address me at Monterey or Hevener's Store, High
land county. Virginia. JAMES GAY.
Anvil 1877
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02

NNTE are now prepared to furnish BOTTLED so.
w DA WATER Cor PoP) to Country Merchants,
Hotels, Springs, and Dealers generally. Orders will
be promptly attended to at city prices
DIR. H. s. EICHELBERGER Il BRO.
Successors T. z. x j. B. Eskridge
Staunton MAY Is, 1857
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
CITY HOTEL.

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THIS House having been thoroughly repaired and
i newly furnished in every department. is newo open
for the accommodation of the travelling community.
The new Proprietor having leased it, will spare no
efforts to make all who favor him with call, comfort
able and agreeable during their stay this House.
LOGAN o. SMITH, Proprietor.
Feb. IA, 1s57.-1y
NJOTICE.--I am now prepared to make to order
~ LADIES' AND GEN7LEMENS BOOTS AND
Shoes of superior quality, out of materials imported
direct by myself, which are fresher and better made
than can be purchased at the North
ALEX. HILL,
Manufacturer and Importer of
French Boots and Shoes, No 1877,
Main Street, Richmond, IA.
sFy" Particular attention paid to orders.
Richmond, Oct. 20, 1856.
DEEDE & MENDENHALL, LAND AGEV1S,
ID will select and enter Government Land WIN casn
or warrants make investments, loan money, at west
ern rates pay taxes and transact general heai Is
tate Business throughout the Northwest; AadresS
BEEDE L. MENDENHALL,
M1yYEApoLIs, Minnesota.
April go, 1S57.-1y(tMh2Sl
CO.PARTNERSHIP. wills ON d
I ] HAMILTON having associated themselves in the
PRAcr1cE OF MEDICINE offer their professional services
10 the citizens of CHURCHvfLLR and vicinity
r5ye Those desiring it, can have the attendance OIL
both without extra charge
Churchve, April %, lS57.-6mo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
scsp ALEX'R. HILL, x@H
ESa4 No. l27 Main Street, P@Y
~ RICHMOND. VA 10

BALTIMORE. May 90. 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02
Fine Groceries for Southern Families,

Uy UJ
Druggists and Country Merchants everywhere.
Feb. IL, 1S57.-lyr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02

supply of these popular self adjusting Skirts, rap
idv selling at PIPER & PUNKHOUSERS.
SfarntOn, August 3, 1897.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-02

NEW SUOES.-fhe subscribers have just re
~ eeiyed new assortment of Ladies Shoes.
PIPER & FUNKH0USER.
Staunion, Aug 5, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
NEW FALL GOODS.

DAY & PADGETT have just received heavy
IL stock of Goods of all the usual varieties kept
in rst-rate country store, and take this method Of
giving the public an invitation to examine them
and also take occasion to express their thanks for
the liberal share of custom which they have here
fore received. In the selection of DRY GOODS
they have used the utmost care and feel confident
that the wants of their Customers can be fully
gratified. They also invite an examination of all
other descriptions of Goods which are now in store
such as GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENswARE,
SroNEwAkE, TMwARE, FANCY ARTICLES, MEDI-
c1NEs, Doors, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &C., &C.
Terms cash, or a credit of six months to punctual
customers.
Port Tobacco, October 90, 1856.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
CHARLES H. DRURY,
Corner of Camden street and Light street ,rharf
BALTIMORE,

BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment with
III Foundry connected, for tho making his own
n Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
rieties of AGRICULTURAL I'M
aDA PIGMENTS and CHS TLNGS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material
The following list of FLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. & NJ, Chenoweth,
Wiley, and 3 f,rrow, No. o, Hill side, No. and
Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast shear-Selfsharpener or
wrought shear-Con Cultivators, plain and ex-
panding do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter Harrows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Cradles-Revolving Horse Rakes-Cylindr-
cal straw Cutters, &C., &c. Horse Powers GRIST
MILLS, very useful and saving article. and com
ing into general use. HORSE POWER and
THRESHLNG MACHINES, ofthese need not
say anything, as wherever they have been in use
any time, they are preferred to all others.
C. H. D. will this year make smaller size Pow
er & Thresher, price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete.
$3.50 cash.) Persons in want of Implements made
efthe best material and put together in the strong
est and best manner to the purpose for which
they intended invited to call upon the sub
scriber. g feb 70.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.
1MpopTANr ANNouNcrns EMIT !

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
ITO ALL PERSONS AFFLICTED with Sex
i ual diseases, such as SEMINAL WEAKNEss,
IMPoTENcE, GoNNoRHGA, GLEEr. SYPHILis, G.,
&c. The Howard Association Of Philadelphia, in
view of the awful destruction Of human lie and
health, caused by Sexual diseases, and the decep-
tUns which are practised upon the unfortunate VIC
Tins Of such disease by Quacks, have directed their
Consulting Surgeon, as CHARITABLE ACT worthy
of their name, to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS, ito
all persons thus afflicted, Male or Female,) who
apply by letter, with description Of their copdi-
ton, (age, occupation, habits Of life &c, and in
cases of extreme poverty and suffering TO FUR
NISH MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE.
The Howard Association is a benevolent institu-
ton, established by special endowment, for the re-
lief of the sick and distressed, afflicted with Viru-
lent and Epidemic Diseases, and its funds can be
used for no other purpose 1t has now surplus
means, which the Directors have voted to advertise
the above notice. It is needless to add that the
Association commands the highest Medical skill Of
the age and will furnish the most approved raodern
treatment. Valuable advice also given to sick and
nervous females, afflicted with abdominal weak
ness, Womb Complaint. Costiveness, LeucorrhGa,
sc. Address, (post. paid,)
Dr. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association. No. South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.aaii
By order of the Directors,
oe EZRA D. HEARrwELL, President.
GEO. FAiRcHILD, Secretary. sep fly ssssa
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, sc.

vNHE subscribers, at No. 90, King Street. Alex
Il andria. Va, would inform their friends and
customers. that they have commenced receiving
their FALL SUPPLY of goods in the above line,
and will receive further additions in few days,
direct from the mandatory, which will render
their assortment complete. To those who have
heretofore dealt with them, they return their
thanks, and solicit continuance of their patron
age. Having facilities for buying their goods
equal to any other house in this country. they can
offer inducements to NEW customers to give them
a trial. We invite an examination, knowing that
our goods and prices will speak for themselves.
To CASH customers we make a fair discount, and
70 puNcruAt ones we give the usual credit.
We have just received, and have in store, lot
of the celebrated OHIO BEREA GRIND
STONES, the best stone known at the present
date, and worthy Of attention; COACH AND
CARRIAGE SPRINGS from w. & H. Rowland,
the quality of which is well known to all dealers
as superior: HICKORY AND OAK SPOKES,
of sizes, No. quality, with AXLES. LACES.
&C., not necessary to enumerate. For sale, whole
sale and retail, by
JOHN T. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandra, Va, Sep. II, ls56-3mos
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
TO FARMERS AND GARDENERS
YHE subscribers offer for sale 10000 barrels of
Il their, NEW & IMPROVED =
OUDRET TIE.

Manufactured from the night soil of New Y ofk
city, in lots to suit purchasers. This article (great-
y improved within the last two years. has been in
the market for eighteen years. and still dees COM
petition, as a manure for Corn and Garden. Vege-
getabes being cheaper and more powerful than any
other, and at the same time free from disagreeabie
odor. Two barrels (S3 WORTHY will manure an
acre of corn in the hill, will two-thirds in la
Dor, will it up quicker, 10 grow faster,
rpen earlier, and will bring larger crop on poor
ground than any other fertilizer, and is also pre-
ventive of the cut werm also it does not injure
the seed to be put in contact with it. .5,s.y; a
The l.. NJ. Co. point to their long-standing re-
puiation. and the large capital (Sl00.000) invest
ed in their business, guarantee that the article
they make shall always be of such quality as to
command ready sale.
Price, delivered in the city free Of charge and
other expense
One barrel. $500 49,
Two barrels, $50
Five barrels, 500
Six barrels, $50
And at the rate of 81 so per barrel for any guam
tity over six barrels.
GA Pamphlets, containing every information.
will be sent (FnEE) to any one applying for the
same. Our address is
The Lodi anufaciuring Co,
Office, 60 Cortldndt ST., .Neu. York.
ian 29-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
IRVING,S LIFE OF WASHINGTON
USTR ATED.

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Nl now published the first volume Of the Illus
trated Edition of Irvng's Life of Washington, be-
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Revolution, are ready to furnish the same to sub
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or copy of a complete set of Addison's works in
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and every other number two first class Steel En-
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"Every American should put this work on his
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
Magnificent Programme for 1857.

Magnificent Programme for 1857.
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
ND GAZ TIE.
CRATIFIED by the success which has attend
U ed their previous efforts, the publishers OF this
well.known and favorite Journal, which is now the
acknowledged leading Musical Periodical of the
world are encouraged to renewed efforts Tor the
coming wear. The REVIEW will be published
every other Saturday, using new type and white
naner. each number containing sixteen quarto
pages. 90
In its Editorial department, the REVIEW will
employ the most eminent American and foreign
musical talent. Each number will contain four
r,aees of new and fresh Music, consisting of An
thems Set Pieces, and Tunes: together with Glees,
Choruses, Part-Songs, Trios, Duets, and Songs,
with an occasional! Instrumental Composition; al
so, selections from moo ern operas, Oratorlos' &C.
The letter.press will embrace the ablest and most
reliable Essay and Criticisms upon Art and Artists,
with Biographical and Historical Sketches; Musi-
cal News from all parts of the world; careful Re-
views of New Books and Sheet Music, furnishing
most invaluable guide to purchasers, and saving
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lover Of music. The REVIEW is made regular
medium. by the leading music-publishers for the
earliest announcements of new and forthcoming
books and sheet-music.
IrNo teacher Of music, or leader OF cnoll' can
.Aord 70 he without the REVIEW; it will actually
save to him many times its cost. In the course OF
a wear. eacl subscriber to the REVIEW receives
new music, which, in sheet form, would cost five
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-03-19
COLUMBIAN GUANO. 3

i AGENTS of the PHILADELPHIA GUANo CON-
PIANO. at this port, have now on hand, and will be
receiving during the season, full supply of the
above permanent fertilizer direct from the Islands,
which they offer to their customers at the lowest
market rates. This GUANO has been analysed
by the most eminent Chemists of this country. and
found to contain BONE PHOSPHATE OF LIME, in
much larger proportion than any other descrip-
ton of Phosphate Guanos, say e7.00., Analyses
of the same can be seen at the Office of the under
signed. or will be forwarded by mail, If requested
Itssuse is highly recommended either alone or if
connection with Peruvian Guano, for all kinds on
grain, grass. or root crops. 1t is put up in bags
Of very superior quality, marked with the Import
er's brand. FOWLE & co.
Alexandria, Va, May %, 1s56-ly E...--