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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-26
New Arrangement!
Two Daily Lines Of Stages from
@R
lTON TO WINCHESTER I

STAUNTON TO WINCHESTER!
r FAVE Staunton Daily at Il past 6, A. NJ, and
IL u past 8, P. NJ, and arrive at Winchester at 8,
the Cars at Woodstock and Winchester.
Returning, leave Winchester Daily at Z. A. NJ, and
*, P. NJ, and Woodstock Daily at /, P. N. Arrive
at Stanton at 10, p. NJ, connecting with the Central
With the Cars going West to the Virginia Springs,
and with the different lines of Stages to Lexington,
Fneastle and Parkersburg.
tF- Through Ticket from Staunton to Baltimore,
80, ,o, KEMP q TKoTThh'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-26
Southern Hemlock Sole Leather Depot.
Hides, Leather, Oil,
& CURRIER'S TOOLS,

No. II SOutH CHIVtIt otItetS
BALTIMORE, MD.
WOULD call the n. tice of the dealers in Leather
L in Central Virginia, or wherever this paper circu'
clates and is read that have opened Southern De-
pot for the sale of HEML0Ck SOLE LEATHER, at
The same prices that it can be bought at aH tunes 10
the New York market, and stand pledged to duph
cate the eastern prices at all times, for any quantity
and QUALITY for Cash only or in trade for rough Skirt
ing or Slaughter Sole Leather and for which prom
aphot anu commission off, in trade for Hemlock Sole
Leather, or prime Tanners Oil, of which keep the
best in Baltimore and as low the lowest. My as
sortnent of Morocco Linings Bindings Harness Lea,h
er, Bride, Fair Leather Of every kind, 0ll,tan Lace
Leather French Calskins, and my own finish of Calf
skins in larger quantity than any other House in Bal
tmore and pledge myself that no one shall under
sell me at profit Orders respectfully solicited or
parties visiting Baltimore especially Tanners are IN
yied to call at my establishment and see for them
selves. ANY information required cheerfully sent
baltimore. April z, '5s-2m +. H. GRUPY.
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POWHATAN HOTEL,
RICHM0ND VA

rr>UE undersigned having leased the above pleasant
ly situated Hotel, respectfully begs leave TO IN
form his friends and the travelling public that he has
had il REPAIRED, and furnished with ENTIRELY NEW
FURNITURE throughout. The Hotel having under.
gone good many changes, Is now ready Tor THEIR AC
To those 10 whom the Hotel is known, it is unneces-
sary to say anything in regard toits location FOR Inc
information of strangers, he would state that It IS de-
ghfy situated upon the highest ground in the city,
fronting on three OF the principal streets, viz Broad
Capitol and Eleventh streets opposite the CITY ha,l
and the Capitol Square, IN which Is the state Capito
the Washington Monument and the Governors Man
sion II is also convenient to the Post Office, Banks,
Custom House. &c.
affords the Bar supplied with choice Wines, Liquors
and Cigars and every effort VIII % usea 10 courteous
to the comfort of the guests
G. j. ScAMMELL, sap. Wm' H. rnI,
w. p. BLEDsoE C9er6 proprietor
rSg- An Omnibus and Porter will always be in read
mess to convey passengers to and from the HG1ei
Richmond Feb. 8, lS5S--lv w. ID. +.
TOGRAPH, AMBR0TYPE q s&aHYYG.5w
MELAINOTYPE FACTORY, 40. MSi%fVlS2aY
ISL Main street, RICHMOND, VA.-@eH&WR&8
Two hundred and seven'y-fve thou
sand Likenesses taken at this since 1901
POWERS is now engaged in making Pictures Of
Members of the Legislature. The number contracted
for IS 10000. ~.
MR.. POWERS has introduced new style of Pic
ture. From one sitting million or more OF copies
be made, each one Us perfect as lie ITSELF anu d.
very m derate cost. 49,
Embrotypes. Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Melain-
Owes and every known style of Picture made, and at
the very lowest prices Warranted satisfactory, OF no
charge is made.
in the Legislature are respectfully invited to call and
see Pictures of the members of the Legislature 10 pc
seen only at POWERS PICTURE FACTORY, No.
l5l Main street.
p;oh,ond March II 1S59-1y
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EMPLE's INFALLIBLE BA KING

New Kent County, Feb. 90, 1885,
DR.. John w. Garlick-Dear Sir: take pleasure in
adding my testimony to that Of many Others to the
superior excellence of "Semples Infallible Baking
Powder, now prepared by yourself have been using
them in NV family for year or more and do not hes
itate to say, regard them Me truly excellent article
Of the kind for making speedily light sweet and whole
some Bread, and Pastry of all kinds.
Very respectfully, WIN. II. GREGORY
JOHN W. GARLlCK, Manufactures and sole Pro-
prietoe For sale in Stanton by DR.. W. B. YouNG,
and Druggists aud Grocers generally.
Richmond April 2S, 1858.
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ACKNOWLEDGES IMPROVED REAPING

NTcCORMICK'S IMPROVED REAPING
lM AND MOVING MACHINE FOR 1S5S!.--This
World renowned Machine has proved superior TO all 9th
er Reapng Machines. and is the only reliable Machine
now in USE as all kinds of Grass Grain can be cut
with under almost any circumstances without break
ing down. Ill.,. .,o. 81. a, , -
This Machine is simple, strong and durable, having
an iron beam and fine malleable iron fingers and eau
be run as close to the ground may be necessary or
raised to any required height.
PRICE of 4horse Machipe at Baltimore, Nd, $3.50
$50 cash. and balance in months with interest," or
1850 cash 2-horse Machine $40 $40 cash. and bal
euce in months with interest, or $l35 cash.
PITTS PATENT SEPARATOR d HORSE POW
ERS aoarranted to Thresh and Clean tit for the Ora
nary or Market One Bushel of Wheat per Minute
This Machine is superior to any in the market Price
$4OO.
~ CASTINGS, &C., on hand.
~ FARMERS Danted to act az Agsnts. ~
Apply to or address r. T. ELKlNTON,
l45 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Nd,
and l4s Market st., Phils., Pa.
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~ JOHN W.. oAREiCk,
Market Place, Franklin ST., Richmond, Va,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DgALER IN f.
DRUCS. ME0TCTNES a. CHEMICATG.

DAINTS, Oils, Dye-Stuhs, Varnishes, Surgi- a
i cal Instruments, Brushes, Combs, Soaps, ~
Extracts Perfumery. Fancy Articles, Choice
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, SHUTS, Prime -
Havana and Domestic Segars sole proprietor and man
ufacurer ofSemples lnfalible Baking or Yeast Pow.
der. Always on hand IN season full assortment Of
Landreths celebrated Garden Seeds.
sY- Physicians Prescriptions accurately compound
ed at ell hours of the day or night.
Richmond March II, l85S-ly
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'af j. r. SYRCLE,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT

l. on the Corner Of Franklin and Union Streets I'm
sight Of the G. R. r. Depot) where will do excu
sive Commission business. earnestly solicit con.
signnents Of Tobacco, Flour, Liquors, Wheat Corn,
Bacon, Lard, Butter, and Country Produce generally
to the sale Of which will give my personal and con-
slant attention, and will make prompt return for the
same. will also purchase and forward Merchsndise
of any description when favored with orders
REFERENCE
..pA ~ AUGUSTA COUNTY.
VIM. Patterson, JOS D. Craig,
VIM. Howell, Sam'l Kennerly,
Maj. James Walker. Sam'l. Yount,
iSt0uatop, IA. Henry Koiner,
Col. J. B. Baldwin, w. Chapman, Wayn'bo
Capt. B. d. Hill, ]. B. Smith, do
N. X. Trout Maj M McCue, Mt Scion,
]. A. 4 L. Waddell, A. w. Brown, Bridgewater
Richmond, Dec. 80, 1s57-ly.-Vind. copy 1y.
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- w. PETERSON,
SUCCESSOR TO ALEXANDER DUyAL,)
DRUGGIST,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
-nFFERS inducements to Cash and prompt buyers.
" Merchants, Farmers and Physicians in want Of
PURE and reliable MEDICINES, DRUGS, CHEMI-
GALS, &c. rely upon being furnished at the low
est possible prices =
Pure Machinery and Burning Oils;
Superior Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes;
Extra Whitewash Brushes;
} Best Chewing and Smoking Tobacco;
Fine Fancy and Toilet Articles;
Toilet and Fancy Soaps;
Paints, Oils Glass and Colors, &C., &C.;
And everything belonging to hrst-class Drug
Store.
"a" Orders solicited promptly filled. and particular
attention paid to packing and forwarding.
Richmond, APP. %, '5S, w. PETERSON.
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W. T. STAPLES, THO. STAPLES, JSo. 8. MARTIN,
Richmond Scottsville.
w, T. STAPLES Il CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
9 PECIAL attention to the FLOUR TRADE. Six
y or eight years experience in the Flour Business
particularly ustifes them in giving assurance of sat-
sfaction to their patrons Liberal advances on pro-
ducc in hand Proceeds of sales made by. and nego.
tiations for advances made with SrAPLEs, MARrrS +
Co., Staunton.
Location 10th Street, South of Cary, RICHMOND, Vs.
Patronage solicited, and promptitude and strict at
$500 "'-N - - W. T. STAPLES co.
Richmond, Sept. 0, 1s57.-ly
WIN. D. TOMPKINS. JAS. E. TOMPKINS.
Of the late firm Of E. G. & Formerly of Abemare; Of
W. D. Tompkins, Rich late partner in the con-
mond, Va, and former Germ Of Staples Martin
" of llbemarle. l. Co., Stanton, Va.
w. ID. TOMPKINs Il BRO,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Opposite Flour Sheds, Basin Bank,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
O OLICIT consignments Of FLOUR, TOBACCO, WHEAT,
- Coax, and PRopucE generally, and give their
prompt personal attention to all business entrusted to
them. tta
Liberal Advances made on Consignments in Store.
Richmond Sent g 1S57-1y
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Marine, Fire and Life Risks at Current Rat

Marine, Fire and Life Risks at Current Rates.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, 100000!
OFFICERS.
q. B. TASnass, Chief Eng G. T. WILLIS. Secretary
J. o. WILLIAMS, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
Jno. Otey Taylor, James Payne,
Jno. T. Davis, Dexter Otey,
s. H. Mckinney, VIM. H. Stratton,
Samuel Garland, c. Winfree.
Dr. y YIN q 9 G,my, Owen Medical Examiners.
Having been appointed an Agent in Western and
Southern Virginia. for the above Company, am pre-
pared TO receive applications and take Risks on Build
ngs and Lives doth white and slaves current rates.
Persons wishing information in the premises, will
apply to A. +. HUFF,
Agent for l.. II. & F. /. Co.
SLAVE INSURANCE.
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
is nsurng Slaves for or four years. upon the most
reasonable terms. Persons wishing to effect insu-
rance upon the lives OF their Servants can do so by
applying to addressing sssm Roanoke e. county, Va
In the absence Of the Agent persons wishing insu'
rance will please call upon Dr. j. A. WADDELL, Staun-
ton, the Examing Physician TO the Company, with
whom they can arrange for Policy.
LIFE INSURANCE.
Now is the time to provide for your family. IL
should be attended to now first because 1t IS less ex
pensiye than it will be when you get older second
because if in health, you will pass medical exami.
nation and be accepted; third because life is unoer-
tam and delays dangerous Demonstration is the
thief of time" Disease may come upon you, death
NAV overtake you, and in hour when you think not
YOU may be suddenly cut off, and that without reme-
dy to your family. Wait not. them for more conye
nient season. accept the boon while it is near and at
the earliest possible convenience provide for your
4 IL .tx0 IF wall
time shall be no more. That opportunity is afforded
YOU now. Call, then, at once upon the Agent, who
NAV be seen for few days at the Virginia HOTEL or
upon DIR. j. A WADDELL who will, in the absence OF
the Agent afford facilities for getting out Policies OF
Insurance. a. Z. HUFF, AGENT
April 81, 1858.
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NEW STORE!
ST., One Door East of the Post Office,

Mann ST., Un1 UOOf EdSI OI t16 7 O5t OlnCCj
STANTON, VA.
TINE undersigned would respectfully inform the cit
l. liens of Staunton and Augusta county, that he
has lust opened large and general assortment o.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, at the place
above indicated The entire Stock has been selected
with great care from the best manufacturers of Phil
adelp6ia and will be sold at fair prices. Special at
tention is invited to the assortment of Ladies and
Misses Caters Slippers, Buskns, &C., Of every style
anu '''''''' q ' JOHN K. WOODS
Staupton. April IA, 1s5s-tf-Vind. copy.
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= The .YeU and Erfeftsire -
Hat, Cap T. Fancy Fur Depot,
No. 70 Main St., Richmond.

BINFORD, DICKINSON & WEISIGER,
ITAVE now ready, q large and varied assortment Of
III Hats and Caps and Straw Goods, suitable for the
Spring Trade which will be sold at wholesale and
tail, on the most favorable terms.
Merchants and others visiting the city would lind 1t
to their advantage to give us call.
GEO. w DUEsBERRY, so long known to the trade is
now engaged with and will be pleased to see his old
customers.
Richmond. March 10, ls6s.-Iy
To Country Merchants 4 Others Purchasing
Tin Ware, Stoves, &C.
VKIE would respectfully call your attention to our
w large assortment Of PLAIN and JAPAN TIS
WAIE at Wholesale and retail, which we are deter.
mined sell the most reasonable termsfor cash, or
to pupctual customers
~ Please give us a call before purchasing else.
where. D. &C. K. WELLER,
No. % West Main Street.
piahnnnd Marnh IN 1R6S-lv
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lust received large supply ofGILT MoULDlinSe
e) for Picture Frames. from inch 10 Inches woe.
Var sale cheap by DIR. T. b. & j. G. KINNEY.
Staunton, April 81, ls5s.-Vind. copy.
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WM. p. TOWLES,
Successor to o. F. WINcHEsTRR Co,
PATENT SHIRT MANDATORY!

40 BdttsHt0Fs oI, unItT CIIIVEV HuEV'
BALTIMORE, MD.
IN PARTICULAR attention is given to the manutac
tnre of the PATENT SHOULDER SEAM SHIRT
Experienced Cutters are employed and satisfactory
6t Is warranted in every case. Gentlemen at dis
lance can have their Shirts made to order and Tor
warded TO them, to any part OF the Union by sendng
their measurement according to the following
FORMULA:
/. Size around the neck.
g. Length of sleeve from centre of the back to the
knuckle on the hand at the root OF the fingers.
8. Size around the wrist
4. /" breast under the arm pits.
s. belt (f corpulent person.
8. Length of Bosom.
T. Length from shoulder to knee-pan.
g. Height of collar, space in 'front.' and popularity
of style or fashion that may be desired.
The above sizes must be carefully and accurately Ia
ken to insure fit all necessary allowance are made
by the cutter of the establishment.
Baltimore March "a, lS5S-ly
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Staunton. April 7, ls5s-tf

ITO THE PUBLIC.-H purchased the in
terest of VIM. G. Graham in the assets OF the nrm
of WV. G. GRAHAM Il Co., | shall hereafter conduct
the BUTCHERING BUSINESS in my own name.
Persons indebted to said firm are hereby required 10
make payment to me forthwith as all claims due 10 IT,
which are not settled in reasonable time, Will Dc
placed in the hands of an officer for coectlon FER.
SONS having claims against said concern, will present
them to me Us usual. The name OF the hrm VIII De
used only in settling the business of the hrm.,
will be found at Marker three lines week. Oh 'ne
regular market mornings, with my usual variety OF
FRESH MEATS My friends and the public are invited
to give me a call. THOS. L. HARTMAN.
Stanton, March 10. 1858.
EURNTTURE! FURNlTURE!!-Ihaye just
c received, direct from the North. the most COM
plete and fashionable lot of FURNI- -
O. TURE ever brought to this market. I@
IL name, in part the following articles :-rA<
= 90 first class Sofas, of the most modern
Tete.a tetes Mahogany Parlor Chars, extra Marble
Slab Centre Tables, with complete assortment OF
Cheaper Furniture. The above articles were oougnt
at great reduction for cash, owing TO the
sis in money matters, and will sell them lower .nan
they can be had in this any city Market lot ossn'
Call and examine for yourselves. - ,nyD,pp
Staunton, Feb o. 1883. A. d. CHANDLER
nROVISIONS.-FamiIy Extra and Superhne
Flour. nice White Corn Meal, fine large Potatoes,
nrod nnles. Beans, Seed Oats, Bran, aud general
assortment Of everything Except Liquor belonging
m he Grocery business, may be found at the store "l
" 'i' STAPLES, MARTIN d Gu.
Stanton, April IA, SO.
CTOyESi STOVES wv. J. POINTS has
full assortment of Cooking, Parlor and Box Stoves
Coal Crates, Wooden Buckets, Baskets, Brooms' Ash
and Coal Buckets, and Tin Ware OF oil KINDS.
stanton, Oct. 20, 1855.
TUsT received large supply ofGILT MOULDING
Il J. frnu1 lQCle6
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r,oPR1 AP I ESRESrHbEkAA N S&5IIINfSs5FiI

rTOWElL BRoTHERai MANUFACTURERS
III 26O Baltimore Street. opposite Hanover Street,
BALrINoRE, have recently beer, making extensive ar
rangements to accommodate their increasing Country
trade Our removable our new, warehouse has given
US ample facilities and We have greatly increased our
stock thus giving our customers an unlimited assor
meut TO select from, in al the different grades.
OurassOrtment embraces VAIL PAPER 4 BOX
DERS of all the different qualities and STYLES IN use
the extent of the stock forbidding any enumeration
also CURTAIN PAPERS, FIRE BOARD PRINTS,
&c.
Customers will bear in mind that we are extensive
manufacturers aud therefore the prices must be the
lowest besides our having been in business % years
gives to our friends ample assurance that they will be
fairly dealt with. ~ Orders promptly attended to
Baltimore, March 81, lS5S--1y
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1855, SPRING TRADE. 1858.
CLARKSON, ANDERSON d Co.,
IMPORTERS or HARDWAR COILE-

RY GUNS, AND "ANCHOR
BOL7ING CLOTH,
:: No. 1o6 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, Va,
A RE now in receipt of their Spring Stock of FOR
~ EIGN & DOMESTIC HARDWARE, to which
thew invite the attention of Merchants who wish to
buy for cash, intend to pay promptly at maturity
Their stock is composed in part Of
Grain and Grass 'Scythes, Sneaths Grain Cradles;
Trace, Halter, Log, Ok, Fifth and Breast Chains;
Wedding, Killing, Planters and Grabbing Hoes;
Spades, Shovels, Forks and Rakes
7 Hand, Cross Cut, Mill and Tenor Saws
Horse Rasps, Mill, Hand, Shop, and other kind OF
Files;
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers and Adze;
Pen and Pocket Knives, Knives and Forks anu
.2-- Carvers;
Razors, Scissors, Shears, Shoe and Butcher Knives;
Building Hardware. Of every kind;
Anvils, Bellows, yises, and Stocks and Dies;
Planes, Chisels Augers, and Tools ofevery descrip
ton; ma
Double and Single Barrel Shot Guns and Rifles;
Horse Collars, Brides and Bride Filings;
Blind Brides, Webb Reins and Girths;
Cast and Shear Steel, Horse and Mule Shoes, &C.
They are also sole Agents in Richmond for Far,
hanks" Scales. and Jacobs celebrated "Amalgam'
pens Richmond, March II, 1S58-ly
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UKENSHAW, VUAhLtO %.
Richmond April 90, 1858.
GECTTRE THE SHADOW ERE THE

y SUBSTANCE FADE-If you want good Pic
ture go to WHITEHURST'S OLD GALLERY, II
Main Street. aud examine the Specimens. Photo
graphs colored plain made from life or copied from
small pictares and enlarged to any size The pure
Ambrotype we warrant not to fade easily be defac.
ed Watson unrivaled Nellograph, or new style Of
Photograph Pictures taken insantaneously and finish.
ed in three minutes. Meainotypes, Panotypes and
Ambrotypes for transmits sion by mail. This Gallery
contains two of the largest skyghts in Virginia. and
for beauty Of finish his pictures are surpassed by none
~ Pictures taken from A. NJ, to T. NJ.
ssSy- Old Daguerreotypes copied.
Richmond March II, lS58-ly
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NOISY CREEK ACADEMY, AUGUSTA
Nl COUNTY, VA The Fifth Session of this A.
csdemy will commence Wednesday, the I'd Of Sep
tember, 1857, and close the 25th of June, 1858.
The course of instruction will include the English,
German, French, Italian, Latin and Greek Languages;
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, &C.
There is Cabinet of Minerals a large Herbariurn,
Philosophical Apparatus &C., for the use of the Stu
dents.
TERMS.
Board and Tuition, including everything, $ls0-$so
to be paid the LIST of September and $50 the LIST Of
February. .s- 81
For Circulars &C., address the Principal, at Messy
Greek, We. 7. j. WHITE, Principal
July 20, 1857. rr
REFERENCES.
Maj. j. MARSHALL McCUE, Mt. Scion, We.
Col JOHN B. BALDWIN, Staunton, Va
JoHs HERRING, Esq, Bridgewater, Va.
Rev. c. GEORGE, Culpeper Courthouse, Va.
Rev. DABsEY WHARTON, Spottsylvania, county, Va.
RICHARD NJ. SIXTH, Esq, Va. Sentinel Alexs, Va.
PEAoHY R. GRArrAx, Esq, Richmond, Va.
FRANKLIN MINOR, Ridgway, Charlottesville, Va &.
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Looking Glasses, Picture Frames, &c.
WYE cali the attention OF citizens and Others to our
w large and beautiful assortment of Plain and and
Ornamental GILT LO0KING-GLASSES, PORTRAIT
and PICTURE FRAMES, WINDOW CORNICES,
BRACKET TABLES, &c. Wear manufacturing ev-
cry variety of GILT WORK. Also, PLAIN and fancy
WOOD FRAMES.
tSy" Old work ReGilt with neatness.
S9y- Looking Glass Plates and Fine Engravings al
ways on hand. Prices low.
Persons visiting Baltimore would do well to exam
inc our assortment Orders from the country will be
attended TO with fidelity aud despatch.
NJ. BARRETT 4 BRO, Glders,
SO N. Howard st, Corner of Saratoga.
BALTIMORE March 81, lS58-6m
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NEW AND SPLENDID
Stock Of Spring a. Summer Dry Goods.

VNTE invite attention to large and elegant stock
w of SPRING AND SUMNER DRY GOODS,
which were purchased during the past week. at auc'
ton and private sales, at unusually low prices.
This is our second supply received this season. and.
consequently, we can exhibit the latest and most ap
proved styles
In Ladies' Dress Goods Mantillas, Embroideries,
Gentlemen's BOYS, Servants, and Housekeeping
Goods our stock is complete and shall continue to
add all the new designs that come out this season.
We respectfully invite an examination of our stock
before purchasing as we determined 10 sell at the
lowest prices.
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ETTENGER g. EDMOND,
Neat 5eloso City Gas Work, Curry Street,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
Is ENGINES, Upright and Circular Saw Mills, To-
bacco Presses, Grist Flour and Plaster Mills.
Turbine Water Wheels of superior construction
WoopwoRTHs SMALL planning MACHINES, Tor sur
facing boards, &c.
~" CAsrINGs of every description made to order
Richmond March II, 1S5S-1y
GALES MADE BY JAMES THOMAS,
y COMMISSION MERCHANT, opposite Columbi-
un Hotel, Richmond, during last week:
Turkies for j. Van Lear Augusta county, at 1890
y 1b.; Turkies for j. H. McConIb, Augusta county, ut
i5c 3 ID; Dried Apples at ~ y bushel; 10 barrels
Super6ne Flour for Messrs McApme, Rockbridge
county, at 80 y barrel on Basin Bank; Superfne
Flour for Dr. ID. s Morgan, at SIS % barrel; barrels
Superhne Sour closed for j. r. Sands, average S51s
Richmond March H. 1885,
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GREAT DOMESTIC ECONOMY I'VE
IN have Just received another large supply of COAL
OIL Tor Kerosene also, great variety of Parlor
Reading, Hall, and other patterns of COAL OIL
LAMPS. II u.s. beyond a doubt, the CHEAPEST AND
BEST LIGHT that can be used its qualities have been
tested By numerous persons of this place. who have
been using it for the past ~ months. The lamps con.
sumo about cents worth of the Oil in II hours. 1t
burns with an unwaveriug fame, and dIfuses a soft
and grateful light especially agreeable 10 the eye Its
light is equal TO sperm candles The Oil is perfect
w safe in use being unexposiye indeed, it will i'm
medately extiuguish flaming stick thrust in it, II
will dry out of wooden stus leaving trace, and in
this respect will relieve all apprehensions about the
carpet constant source Of anxiety where unctuous
Oils are used Call and try the Oil and Lamps, and
if you are not pleased you return Them For sale
by DIX. l. d. j. o. KINNEY.