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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-28

A NICE LITTLE PLACE FOR SALE
n offer for sale my little TRACT OF LAND-FirrY
AcREs-lying within ! Is miles of Staunton between
the Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike and the old
Hebron Church road, adjoining the lands of VIM. j.
Shumate, Archibald Stuart and others. The land is
alIcleared and in cultivation, and there is upon it
comfortable frame DWELLING HOUSE and Well of
good water.
This little place may be made very desirable small
farm and market garden.
The terms will be moderate, and will be made known
on application to the undersigned or to j. D. INBoDES,
Esq., who is authorized to act for If not sold in
body am willing to divide it into two or four par
GELS to suit purchasers. JNO. E, RILEY.
! Aug u lS57-tf
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CRKNsHAW, QUARLEs & co..,
DEALERS IN
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,

.NOe z<O bIOdu cts, HICdMONDs
E>NTIRE, new and attractive stock of FALL AND
T. WINTER DRY GOODS. We respectfully invite
attention our large and attractive stock of STAPLE
AND FANCY GOODS, adapted to the Fall and Win
ter trade.
Z Our assortment is complete IN every department,
consisting of all the styles that out this
son, and forming one Of the most elegant stocks in
the city.
We extend cordial invitation to everybody to give
our stock thorough examination before purchasing,
confident II cannot be surpassed in the city.
CRENSHAW. QUARLES d. CO.,
Richmond, Sept go 1S57-3m 800 Broad Street.
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MISCELLANEOUS.


rINHE subscriber having entered into an arrangement
L by which the True .lnssricaa aud Spectato1 have
been consolidated and having, consequently no long.
er any use for tbs printing materials used ii the Office
of the 1rpe AsnsrtoGn, now offers them for sale An
the material used In the publication of the True a.
me,cGn as well as that comprised in the excellent
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 HAND PRESS, manufactured by A. B. Tay.
lor Of New York city, and such furniture and mater
ais as are used in the best Newspaper and Job Offices
in the country.
There is not office in the State outside of the cit
ies whose stock of materials will compare in quantity,
quality or variety, with that offered upon reduced
terms. q I5'I'
The type are as good as new, as may be seen by an
examination of the paper published with them Those
that have been used worn but little as they have
ton have never been used ut ALL
An opportunity is now offered to any one who will
buy the aoole for cash, upon short time with good
endorSers to purchase them upon such reduced terms
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 wefur-
nished printing Office and have, in addition, more
than the cost Of his purchase in good saleable printing
materials Though the subscriber would prefer to sell
all at the time, yet he will sell portions of his
stock on the most reasonable terms.
Persons desiring to purchase should apply soon, as
time.
Applicants for purchase should address, editors
Staunton Spectator" or the subscriber
as- RICHARD MAUZY, Staunton, Va.
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/ VERY yALTARLE BUCKINGHAM

a VERY VALUABLE ROCKINGHAM
n FARM AT PRIVATE SALE.-Wishing to
change my pursuits and enjoy repose, will sell the
very desirable FARM own, lying on the South Riv-
err near Viewers Cave, in Rockingham county, con-
tanning between 500 and 1000 Acres.
1t is one of the finest and best farms in the country
and is in high state ofcultivaon and productveness
Nearly 200 acres Of the finest river bottom. The
Improvements are ain excellent DWELLING HOUSE,
Barn, and all other necessary outbulldings-all In
good repair 1t is well watered in every part
1t win suit admirably to be divided into three par
cells, making three first rate farms. In case OF d.
vision, there will be dwelling house on each part OF
the farm.
further description is deemed unnecessary, as per-
sons wishing purchase will doubtless call and see
for themselves. e5Ef
Ifnot sold privately before tie first Of March, 1T will
be offered 10 the highest bidder, at public auction.
1t will be sold upon the following easy and accom-
modatng TERMS, yiz:-One, fifth of the purchase mo-
new down, and the balance in four equal annual pay
mepts, ANANlAS DANlSSoN.
Oct T. 1S5f-tlMh.
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r IMITATION.-Our partnership will shortly ex-
IL pire by limitation For the purpose of closing,
we this day selling our entire stock of DRY
large and embraces some very desirable goods, which
shall be sold without reserve.
We also have variety of other goods, outside the
Dry GOODS line which will be sold on same terms Per-
sons dealing for cash, and others wishing full value
for their money would do well to give call and
examine for themselves
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KEEN, BALDWIN Il co.,

HAvE now in store the larger portion Of their stock
IL ofFALL AND WINTER CLOTHING and FUR
SrsHISG GooDs, to which they invite attention.
On the FIRST FLOOR they are prepared with large
and choice stock Of superb aud fashonaby made
Clothing for retail sales, to which weekly additions
will be made Of all that is desirable approved in
style and quality throughout the season apd having
great advantages and long experience in this line of
business, We and do offer the greatest induce
ments to purchasers. 9-Es cs
chants much the largest and most attractive stock we
terms those fany House in the Union. The whole
sale department is distinct from the retail, Dut mer-
chants will have the privilege of selecting from BOTH
- KEEN, BALDWIN co.
Richmond. Sept. Is, 1857.
"a CENT AMRROTKpEe. lE,.z,,..--,,rs
~ PRoP. POWERS, Of Isl Main a1x7rSSS>U
Street, RICHMOND, VA, has just re- lSys XiSSsSsV
turned from Europe with all the late HaZ8M&&M
Improvements in the photographic ste
art. ~
Having established line Of STEAMERS 5etsceen Rick
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 nimitabe Am
brotypes to SO Cents each. The AMBROTYPE is q
superior picture in every respect to the old Daguerreo
type They are neither effected by air. water or the
sum- and can be seen in any light and above all can
be made for hdtf tie cost of the Daguerreotype.
PRoF. PowERs respectfully solicits call from the
citizens of StauntOn and vicinity pledgng himself
give them the best OF kenesses for so cents each.
~ GALLERY Isl Main street, Eagle square, Rich
mOnd Va April 80, '57.-tF2S, SO.
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MISCELLANEO
r AIDES, ATTENTION SOLICIT ED! !
II man I,flOllS ANN. EII +. fEASHfO\S.--Tl

! FALL GOODS AND FALL FASHIONS The
subscribers are nov receiving their FALL GOODS,
and we Gun with confidence say that we have decided
" the mos, attractive Stock We have ever offered IN
Stanton before. Our, Goods have been bought at
least % per cent lower than usual, owing to the mo-
ney pressure at the North consequently we can oner
great Inducements to bus eIs We have all the varl-
Gus STYLES and fashions in DRESS GOODS, some en-
tireIy new and elegant We name below few kinds,
to wit: -. s. a.t ati ~ 'r'
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. ; .ttl1ss u4tl s.-t.. 5
Robe DULLES; gua z a-'.sI p.
Satin Figured Alceone; ,4.. .}.r. J ~.
Satin Striped Poplins; ~ -,e ,,lA -
Printed French Merinoes; rsa 5s'. 4s
French Plaids and French Merinoes;
English do; 5T ,ts.l..t5 = ri.a
Solid Wool Delaines and Common Delanes;
Valencias, Embroideries, and Gloves;
Chenille, Bay State Scotch and Stella Shawls
Every variety of Dress Trimmings; &
Beached and Brown Goods;
~ quo pieces Prints, Lndseys, Cloths Cassimeres
Ladies' and Children's Shoes; i.T 49 T.
81, Hats and Caps; l..,nfLs i1n .itaiE %
Queensware, &C., &C. .lsk jodr 6ls ~
We will take great pleasure in showing our stock
and no effort viii be spared our part to please al
. - - III. : PIPER d tFUNKH0USER.1
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VALUABLE SLAVES FOR SALE.-Ihave
" for private sale Negro Woman and her three
children. The woman is excellent cook, servant
of good character and habits, in perfect health and
about IS years old. Her three children are boys aged
Q, and 6 years, and are very likely.
will sell on September Court day, atpublic auction,
a good SECONDHAND CARRIAGE.
WIN. b. JOHNSON.
Sept. 10, 1857-tf-Vin copy.
TSOR SALE.-.A FARM OF $40 ACRES,
u NEAR STAUNT0N, VA.-The Farm on which
reside miles from Staunton of about $50 acres 30
Of which are well timbered is fprsale. The buildings
are handsome apd spacious and the land very good
and we'll watered by Lewis Creek-capable of division
into two faIms and will be sold on very favorable
terms. Address WIN. B, JOHNSON,
July Is, 1857. Staunton, Va.
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NIFTS! GIFTS!! GIFTS!!!-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 $780, consisting of Fine Gold Jewelry, 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 p,ices-many of them
for less Persons wishing any particular book can
order at once and it will be forwarded with gift. A
Catalogue giving full information with list Of books
and gifts, will be sent post paid. by addressing
DIANE RIILIS0N,
No. IS South Third ST., Philadelphia.
rlsy- Agents wanted. u
I'm .
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NALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.-IL am
Il now in receipt of my FALL AND WINTER
CLOTHING, to which would call the attention of
my friends and the public generally. Well assorted
in every quality and style of Clothing with prices that
m to satisfy he expects fair share OF pub
lie patronage. -, ne,
and the complete assortment OF FURNISHING
GOODS will make conviction sure that for quality,
style and cheapness, the Clothing establishment OF
the undersigned cannot be beat j. P0LLITZ,
.-1 Rooms Corner of the Virginia Hotel.
Oct A
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WIN. w. GwATHNgY. 80 @. n GwArHxEY.
wa G. GWATHMEY,
PRODUCE COMMISSION IMER CHANTS,

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
T IBERAL Cash advances made on Consignments.-
- Office on 18th Street, opposite Shockoe Ware
house. '.i-.ls VI 81
COL. p. A. WOODS, of Charlottesville, Va. is now
associated with US in our business. The business will
be conducted heretofore, under the style Of W. Il
g. GwArHaEY. W. Il G. GWATaMEY.
Richmond, August go, 1857.
1t is unnecessary for the undersigned say anything
in behalf of Messrs Gwathmey, as they are well and
favorably known For himself he would refer the
public to the farmers Of Abemare, and citizens of
Charlottesville. r,sIE p. A. WOODS.
August o. lS57-tf .f t-f
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Anew SHENANDOAH COMPANY.-The
IN Anpual General Meeting Of the Stockholders of
the New Shenandoah Company will be held at the
house of Jno. W. Lee, in Port Republic, on the 9TH
day of November next. 5. H. LEWIS,
E Oct. Z, 1857. Treas. N. 8. G.
az Rockingham Register copy I'm.
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TOR SALE A VERY DESIRABLE PRI-

i vATE RESIDENCE NEAR STANTON, YIR-
GINIA.-My engagements as acting partner at the
Rockbrldge Alum Springs having compelled change
outside the corporate limits of Saunton consists of
Thirty Acres of land with new Brick Mansion House,
very carefully built Of the best materials after de-
sign by an accomplished architect can with conf
dence commend this edifce substantial in all its
parts commodious and elegant. The outhouses and
stable are convenient and new, the garden large, the
grounds unembellished yet but susceptible ofgreat
Improvement and beauty at very moderate outlay.
Applications may be made in person to Mr. VIM. NJ.
Tate or John D. Imboden, Esq, who viii show the
property by letter addressed to me at the Springs
April 90, 1851, WIN. FRAZIER.
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INARM AND SAW MILL FOR sALE.-

TNARM AND SAW MILL FOR SALE
Il The subscriber owing to the failure of his health,
offers at private sale, the TRACT of LAND upon
which he resides, lying on Back Creek, in Augusta
county, Immediately on the Howardsvllle and Rockfsh
Turnpike s miles from Waynesboro' The tract con.
tains $50 Acres, seventy of which cleared and
in good state of cultlvation-he balance heavily tim
bered with pine The improvements consist Of alarge
and comfortable DIV ELLlNG HOUSE. good Barn
and all necessary out houses There is onthe farm
excellent SAW MILL, capable of saving from 1900 to
1000 feet per day. The stream will keep the Mill in
operation nine months iu the year. An opportunity
is offered in this property for fine Investment to any
one wishing TO engage in the Lumber business, ~
For further information apply to the subscriber per-
sonally or by letter TO .Sherando AHgustG county,
Feb 4, 1857 IT. JAS M. LEWIS.
+ r-sy- Rock Reg. copy and charge j. h. l.. y
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II EROSENE OILS, DISTILLED FROM
N COAL, (Nor EXPLOSIVE. l-Secared6yL Letters Pat-
sut-The different grades of these celebrated Oils
able for Machinery Of all kinds Binnacle 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,
No. SO Beaver Street, n. Y.
~. Local Agencies granted application as a.
bove. Orders should specify the description of lamp
or machinery for which the oil is wanted. ,g
June g. lS57-ly l'r
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NEW GOODS The subscribers are now receiy-
In ing their supply of FALL 4 WINTER GOODS,
comprising their usual variety 2f Dry Goods Groceries,
QueenswaFe and Glassware, Roots Shoes, &c. As
they were purchased for cash. under the most favora
bic circumstances for BARGAINS, they think they can
offer GREAT INDUCEMENTS in HE way Of CHEAP GOODS,
to all who may favor them with u call
M0SBY TAYLOR.
Stannton Oct Z 1S57-4t-Yind copy
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THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
49, WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported By Staples, Martin % Go.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Rsyortea for the Spectator By ". d. 1onpkins 6 Bro
RICHMOND, OcroBER 24ru 1857.
FLouR-Since our last, we have to report better
feeling in the article with sales to shippers at SS
for Superne and to retailers and bakers at - Tor Su-
perfine and 61I@l6sl for Extra
WHEAr-SI .25@s l.S5, and the stock very light
CoRS-S0c@S5c -.
PLAsrER-S419
GUANo-$60.
BUrrER--2sc@l25c f.I# 7t
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II AND IN MARKET.-ln pursuance OF de-
i 4 cree of the Circuit Court OF Augusta, entered in
the case of Crots Committee against Doom and 9th
ers, will proceed on the premises, on 7narSday tie
5N dan of Novsnabe, next to sell at public sale, a
TRACT OF LAND, containing 40 Acres, adjoining the
lands Of Hudson, Points and others, about 50 miles
balance in timber 1t has on it two Springs and the
land is very good Twill at any time shew it to such
as may desire to see it, .-
TERMS One third in hand. the balance in one
and two years. thepurchaser giving personal security
and the title to be retained as ultimate security.
Oct. :, 1887. GEO. w. DoOM, Comr.
GALE or VALUABLE shAYEs.-Iq pur-
- suance of an order of the Circuit Court of High
land county, we will proceed, on Friday the 18Th day
Of NoUen1er 1857, at the house of George ReyercOmb
to sell to the highest bidder, at public auction, SIX
VALUABLE SLAVES, viz: Man about o6 years of
age, Boy about IA years of age, Woman about 80
wears of age, and her two children, year and
Years old, and one Girl about ~ years old.
The aforesaid slaves viii be sold on credit of six
morths-bond with approved security TO be given by
tho purchasers 80 JOHN BRADSHAW,
s,s b. R0BT. L0CKRIDGE, g.
Adm'rs of Robert Lockridge, decd.
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TRUST SALE OF LAND.-In pursuance ofa
deed of trust given to me by John b. Fairbairn
and wife, will proceed, on the premises Saturday.
the l4M day of opeadsr next 70 sell tpubc sale, to
containing about J42 ACRES situated In the county of
Augusta, adjoining the lands of VIM. II. Bell, David
Dnfl. and Col. George Baylor. 1t has on it good
BRICK MANSION HOUSE, Barn, fine Fruit, excel
lent water and is altogether very desirable little
farm
The title is believed to be good; but acting as trus-
tee, will convey such title only is vested in me.
Oct. IA, 1857. NICH0. K. TROUT Trustee.
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D#L HOPE. OF THE LATE FIRM OF

d j. HUE, OF TIE La Re II HUI Or
II. Brightwel 4 Hope, has taken the newly erected
Warehouse of Messrs Stuart & Taylor, opposite the
to do a GROCERY, FLOUR AND GENERAL PRO-
DUCE BUSINESS, upon strictly CASH principles
He is receiving and viii continue 10 receive, full
and complete assortment of GROCERIES; ALSO 9 few
favorite brands Of STAPLE DRY GOODS such l3., as
Mills and other Bleached ditto Dunnells, Sprags,
Aliens, Washington and Cocheco Prints Plaid Lind
seys; Scarlet and White Flannels; Brown Kerseys;
Sleeps Gray and Steel Mixed Sattlnets; Canada
Cloths, &C., &c. s e;9
p. Sin the rear of his house his friends and GUS
toners will find lot where they can tie their horses
and stand their buggies. sc if11a7os. =
Staunton Oct 7 l55f-5t
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r AND FOR SALE.-I having purchased Of Ma
IL ry W. Hight her Tract of Land, on which .Shep-
herd Hight resides, on the top Of the Blue Ridge
in the county of Rockbridge, on the old Turnpike
Road leading from Steeles Tavern TO Masae's Mill
miles from the first and l6 from the latter place. said
tract will be Sold on the premises, on Friday the 9Th
day of November next if fair if not the next fair day.
II contains about 100 ACRES. The terms OF sale will
be accommodating, and made kpewn on THO day Of
tain Farm of excellent land may do we'll to look at
said land Mr.. Hight, who resides the land, will
show it TO any one who may desire to look att Pos
session will be gwen the first day of March next.
! Oct = 1S57[ids ALEX. FITZPATRICK.
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Anril 90 1s57.-1YltlIh2sl

FANCY CONFECTIONERY under
II signed has now in his employ one of the finest
BAKERS in the State, and feels assured he can fur
nsh CAKES of all descriptions at the shortest notice
~ All orders will be promptly attended to and
thankfully received. WIN. I. MOUNT.
StauntOn, Oct. {, 1851.
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DOCKBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE.-Th

lDOChBUlDOC LAM ION cfah11s- He
IL undersigned will offer for sale to the highest bid
der on the premises on IMwsay, the 2Gth day NO
yembsr next, small FARM. belonging to the heirs OF
James Miller, decd, lying in the county of Rock.
bridge miles southeast Of Lexington, on the road
leading to lynchburg and " miles from the boat
landing on the North River Canal at the month OF
Buffalo Said farm contains about $50 Acres OF
Land, 100 Of which are cleared the remainder
is heavily tmbered and the whole farm is nclosed by
good fence it is also finely waered having never
failing spring in each field. The improvements, are
moderate consisting Of Log Dwelling House, Stables
Dairy, Barn, &c.
This farm being situated in an excellent neighbor
hood and within two miles several churches schools
mills and the market, renders it really desirable prop
erty TO any wanting farm ofthis size. We deem
any further description unnecessary s persons wish
will be shown to them by etheir Of the undersigned.
-0ne.third of the purchase money IN hand
be given the balance in two equal instalments, at
twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser giving
bonds and security and the title retained till the pur
chase money ispaid J. 6. UpDlkE,
-.t S. S. MILLER,
-.
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MIR. D. p. POWERS takes the interest of Mr.. Jas.
Nl Z. Tompkns, and the business will be continued
heretofore under the same style of STAPLES MAR
TIN x Co. rs fgss Igaffr.fii ce,s
The accounts due to the concern are now ready for
settlement, and our friends will oblige by calling in
and settling the All claims against the concern
will be paid on presentation to u.s. e --.
We thank our friends, ALL for the liberal patronage
extended to late concern, and do with all conf.
dence now ask its continuance and increase. ltHf
Being connected with w. T. STAPLES & Co., of Rich
signments Of Flour, or other Produce, to them.
f ~ & TH0S. STAPLES,
= JNQ. S. MARTIN,
d. p. POWERS,
'o.f"-4 JNO. STAPLES ~
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@OOO REWARD IRAN away from the sub
DZUU scriber living near Monterey Highland
county, the night of the 4th inst, my NEGRO MAN
"LUN" He is about forty years DID, of a light com
plexon, hair toerably straight about FIVE feet eight
or ten inches high, and remarkably stout built /
think it very probable that Lup has been furnished
with Pass. ? SsSsy --. kY
will give the above reward if Lun be taken out Of
this State and secured SO that get him. 300 if taken
in the State and out of the county of Highland, and
$50 if taken in said county. y. &c.,
Address me at Monterey or Hevener's Store, High
land county, Virginia. JAMES GAY.
April s, 1857. nfSt
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W. T. STAPLES, THO. STAPLES, JNO. S. MARTIN,
Richmond. Hel rr Scottsvie.
.ar, w. T. STAPLES IL CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

ICPECIAL attention to the FLOUR TRADE. Six
- or eight years experience in the Flour Business
particularly ustifes them in giving of SAT-
sfaction to their patrons Liberal advances pro-
ducc in hand. Proceeds of sales made by. and nego.
tations for advances made with STAPLES, MARTIN
Co., Stanton.
Location 10th Street. South of Cary, RICHMOND, Va.
Patronage solicited, and prompttude and strict at
tention to business promised.
w. 7. STAPLES co.
Richmond Sept. 8, lS57.-ly