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Exchange and Bailking House Of
q. W. PURCELL & CO.,

Exchange and BaMkiag HOssseOf
| y. W. PURCELL & CO.,
| Richmond, Va.
1--WE offer our services to Presidents and Contrac.
w tors on the different lines of Internal Improve
ments throughout the State for the collection Of debts
by the State and for its conversion into and sale
of Virginia State Stock Having every facility for
selling, are prepared to make liberal advances on
stock till sold. Our charges will be moderate. We
also offer our services to our friends in the country
for the purchase of Virginia State, Bank, and every
description of Stocks at the current market rate with
out any charge OF Commission.
Orders by mail either for the purchase sale ofany
security will meet our prompt attention. and will be
attended to on as good terms as though the parties
sending were present G. w, PURCELL & co.
Richmond, Oct. Is, lS5S.--ly 80
9 ALES MADE RECENTLY By JAMES
= THOMAS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, Cary
Street, opposite Columbian Hotel. Richmond, Va:
so lbs Butter for Ro Sterrett, Esq., Rockbridge, at
II cents 10 lbs Butter for same, at 20 cents; pack
age Of Butter for Dr. Wilson, Bath at 25 cents Dbl.
947 lbs of Butter for Mrs. Maeer Rockbridge, at
10 cents; frkin OF Butter for Kennerly Craig Au-
gusta, at IL cents Superfne -four for Mary Bell Rock.
bridge, at $685..
Dried Peaches, $3.50 to s.; Corn is advanced to s5c
Oats 45c to SOC Flour s6no quotations for shipping;
Wheat 81 40 to $3.50 for strictly prime Red and White
most sales Of lower grades at 81 to $l.26; Bees.
30c Otter Skins SO to 80 Butter lSc to 22c ex-
cept for very good or very inferior.
Richmond, Nov. 20, 1858.
CHAINS.-We have in Store. and for sale cheapi
" 1000 pair Trace Chains
200 Stage
TOO Breast
80 Back
rs Log
40 Fifth 500 va
% Tongue NV,
90 Stritcher
80 doz, Halter r
And Coil chs i, s.selRtss3f X s;1s. X 7,s, and
inch. CLARKSON, ANDERSON l. CO.,
Importers of Hardware, No. LOG Main st
Richmond Sept. IA, 1853
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NEW COPPER AND TIN SHoP.-The
IN undersigned would respectfully inform the cit
liens of Augusta and surrounding country, t6at ne
Greenvlle Augusta comfy, where he is nov prepared
to manufacture every description Of Copper, Tin and
Sheet Iron Work, such as Sill Worms, Cope, Ket-
ties of every description, Spoutng Roofing, I'm are
work done by me- aud promise to sell LITTLE CHEAP
Err than any one else. DID Copper bought for cash or
work. sli AUG. A. GRuBERT.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF yALUA-
I ABLE SLAVES.-The undersigned, Commits
sioners appointed by the Circuit Court of A6emarle,
bv decree entered at the May term 1:5S In the case
Of Carkson vs. Durret and others, and in other cases
consolidated and heard together with that case will
sell at public auction in front Of the Courthouse in
Charlottesville, on MONDAY, THD Sd DAY OF JAN.
VARY, 1885, (,hat being Abemarle Court day. such OF
the SLAVES, IN the proceedings in said cases men
toned as are alive and have not already bsen sold
said Slaves being those which were begueathed by
Peter Clarkson to his daughter Mary Harrison, for
life-remainder over to her children.
The Slaves now offered for sale by the undersigned
are believed to be about SIXTEEN in number, and ex-
ceedingly likely and valuable, most OF them being
TERMS OF SALE.-Cesh enough will be required
to defray the expenses of sae for the balance credit
of six months will be allowed, the purchaser giving
negotiable notes, with interest from the day Of sale
added) and one or more approved endorsers, payable
ct some Bank either in Stauuton or Charlottesville
MARCUS DURRETT,
JN0. Is. BALDWIN, Comrs.
VIM. j. ROBERTSON,
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augusta County Court Clerks Office, to wit:
ErSTRAY-Taken up by James Brown. the
T. = day of October, 1893, in Augusta county, in
he neighborhood of Waynesboro', Of the following
description, to wit:
a STEER, of brindle color, marked with crop of
each ear some white in the face lower part of the tail
white, and white splotches on the belly and legs
supposed TO be two and half years old, and apprais-
ed at SIC Extract-Teste,
Nov. 10, '5S. WIN. A. BURNETT, ID. U.
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4 SNAIL, FARM FOR sALE.-In carrying

A SMALL FARM FOR SALE.-In carrying
N into effect decree OF the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta rendered the Sd day of November, 1858, in
The case of Shett Shifett and Others shall, on
ThurSday the Esd day of December next proceed, on
the premises. to sell the TRACT OF LAND in the
bill and proceedings mentioned, lying about seven
miles North of the town of Staunton, near the Mead
am road, adjoining the lands Of Wampler, Walker s
heirs, &C, containing about One HUNDRED AND TWEEN
TY-Two ACRES.
This tract lies well, is we'll improved and well wa
tered and susceptible of high state of cultivation.
TERMS SO much of the purchase money in hand
as will pay the charges and expenses of SALE and the
balance upon credit OF one, two threeand four years,
to bear interest from the day Of saie the purchaser ex
ecuting bonds, with good security, and the title
talned as ultimate security. DAVID FULTZ,
Nov. 10, IS. Commissioner.
NTOTICE.-In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
~ Court for Augusta County, entered in the cause
therein depending of Hulveys heirs against Hulveys
Committee &C., on the 9th day of November, 1858,
will proceed to sell, the llM day Of December nert,
mon the premises, on the terms Of six, eighteen and
thirty months, from the day of sale IN three equal
payments except much down money as will pay the
costs of suit and the expenses attending the saethe
tract of land of which the late Philip Hulvey died
seized, embracing 50 Acres, well improved, in fine
heart and within TWO miles Of the Macadanroad lead
ing from Staunton to Winchester. The neighborhood
of the tract is of the most desirable in the County
for all the requisites of good neighborhoodship.
Men OF small families or new beginners. could not
suit themselves better than by buying the tract.
j. b. WATTS,
Nov. 0, lS5S.-tds Commissioner.
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CUPERBLY BEAUTIFUL!

CUPERBLY BEAUTIFUL!
y JUST OUT,
y TIE C0SNQP 0Ll14N AIT JOURNAL
FoR DECEMBER.
Over seventy pages-chOice articles-elegantly IL
lustrated splendid Steel Engravngs. Price 5Ocents.
Specimen copy sent, receipt of Is cents in stamps
or COIN Address q. l.. DERBY,
Nov l6, 1853. 54s Broadway, N. Y.
Q SUBSCRIBE AT ONCE If you wish to Sc
- cure copy of that elegant Engraving "The Vii
age Blacksmith apd the Art Journal, with the 9th
erpremiums, be sure and subscribe IS before the LIST
of January, 1859. Specimen copies of the above and
full particulars given by applying to n X. TROUT,
Agent. See advertisement elsewhere headed-New
Features, DC,
Nov 6 1855
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7 UMBER! THE subscribers
IL have for sale, at Pond Gap Depot, 10000 feet OF
YELLOW PINE LUMBER, to wit; II and "a inch
Plank, of superior quality, which they will sell low
ply to A. E. Il ]. ?. BLrDsos, Stanton.
Nov. g. 185S-2m% CHRISTIAN 4 GOOCH.
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Il AMI AMI ERSONAA =
IL FOR SALE.-By virtue of a decree of the Coun
ty Court Of Rockbrdge, pronounced on the Sd INST.
in cause therein pending between Wm Smiley and
Others Plaintiffs and Barbara Smiley and Others pe
PENDANTS shall proceed, the 10th day Of Decete'
next, to sell at public auction, the premises, the
TRACT OF LAND Of which James Smiley died se e,
ed containing about 80 Acres, situated on Walker
Creek, in Rockbrdge county, adjoining the lands O
David McCray, decd and others This land lies well
has Southern exposure, and is nearly all under gooo
fence with tolerably good improvements thereon.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs
of sale and for the resdpe credits of one and two
wears, in equal payments bearing interest from the
day OF SALE the purchaser executing bonds therefor
with good personal security, and the legal title retain
ed until the purchase money is paid.
JAMES H. CALLIS0N, Com'r.
Nov. 10, 1s5s-tds
At the same time and place, will also sell. on
liberal credit to be made known on the day OF sale,
quantity of PERSONAL PROPERTY, belonging To
the estate of JAS Smiley, decd, consisting of Hor
SEES and Harness for same, 3 or Cows, 20 Hogs, !
Wagon, some Corn, Oats and Hay, and a quantity OF
Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
, JAS. H. CALLIS0N,
Administrator of Jas. Smiley.
Nov 49, lS5s--tds-PTs Zee $3.50
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A ANICN AAh lhND W LIS Il III ~, 'H n
" &c, &c. By T. w. ATKINsoN.-The Westn'lnS
ter Recis,o for October 1858, aluding to this work
says "Mr. Atkinson, who has disclosed this region
to u.s. is probably right in believing that he has ex-
pored mountains and plains never before visited BY
Enropean X His seven years Of
openair life are heartily refreshing to us homestayers
: In the seven years he travelled
So, 500 English miles, punging into Mongolia at one
at another standing siege of wolves for whole
night occasionally, and escaping from pillage and
slavery many another time by sagocy, GOODNESS, bold
defiance Of traitors and genial trust in the faithful
among his hosts and guides"
For sale by ROBERT COWAN.
Staunton Nov % 1858.
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DOCK BUYERS Will FIND AT J. w.
ID RANROLPH'S BOOKSTORE AND BINDERY,
l2l MAIN ST., RICHMOND, the best terms for Cash
or approved credit large stock of Law Medical The
illogical, Historical Classical, School and Miscelane
GUS Books. Also, many Animals, Bibles, Prayer
Books Albums, and Standard Works. illustrated and
bound in handsome style for presents.
~ Orders will receive prompt attention.
Richmond, Nov. l6, 1858.
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i ~
ders, Wire Tenders, Bronzed and Cast Andirons,
hoves and longs in great variety and at every prlce,
all of which will be sold low. GEO +. PRICE.
| Stauntpn, Dot, 2a, 1853.
~ SPRING KOOFED sKIRTs.-We have
| IL had made to order lot of the above popular
Skirts, Call and see them ,-,,,,n
Staunton, Nov. 2. 1S5s.-Y. copy.
| NTOTICE.-Scotch Cashmeres, English Valencia,
IN French Merinoes, Printed all wool Deaines, Sol
id do, Apacas Tamise Cloth Bombazines, &C., &C.,
at PIPER & FUNKH0USER.
Staunton, Oct. 10, 1858.
NEGROES WANTEp.-I wish to purchase a
for the Southern Market, for which will pay the
can Hotel, Stanton. 2. A. BLACKBURN.
! Nov. IL, lS5s.-3mN
| CTOVES, STOVES, STOVES.-We are now
- prepared to show the best assortment OF Cooking,
Parlor, Box and other Stoves brought to Staun-
ton all Of which will be sold at fair prices.
WOODS GlLKESON.
Stapntop, Noy. l6, 1858.
Q HAWLS.-We would call the particular atten-
y ton of the Ladies to large assortment OF Stel-
la Bay State Double Mantle Long iand Square
shaws, of the newest STYLE which selling G very
Staunton, Oct. 96, 1858,
MEAT CUTTERS.--We have Just received a
Iva large supply Of Meat Cutters and Suffers, which
will be sold lower than ever. Call and see them at
WOODS 4 GILKES0N'S.
Staunton, Nov. 16, 1853.
DISTOLS-Co Aliens, Colts New Model, and
several new patterns of Revolvers and Repeating
'''0''' 'u'' '''''' ~ 'N " GEO. E. PRICE.
staunton, Oct. 26, '5s,-vind. copy all.
TNRENCH CALF SKINS-I have just received
lot of superior French Calf Skins which can be
sold alta lower price than usual for the quality Call
early. Oho. H. fhioE'
Staunton, Oct. rs, 1855
nELAINE, ROBE A LES, ROBE VAIL
~ entlne, Robe q Qqa, Andalusias Bayadere
Cherburgs, and many G1ner new Sie Press TGSos'
at PifEF roNhhoooFHo
Staunton, Oct. 10, 1855,
TTAMMERED IRON.-We have on hand, and
Ill will continue to keep supply oP OF Way 1
Iron. WooDo GlLhESoN.
Staunton, Nov. 16, IS.
MAYNARD g. MOVES BLACK WRITING INK
ll and Masons Challenge Backing for sale at the
Tobacco House of JNO. Is. EVANS.
Staunton, Nov. l6, So
JUST received a fresh supply of Scented Rappee,
q Maccaboy and Scotch SNUFFS; For sale at the
Tobacco House of JN0. B. EVANS.
Staunton, Nov. 16, '5S.
TRAPS.-Fox, Rat and Mouse Traps, of several
WOODS l. GILKESON.
Staunton, Nov. 16, 1853.
CTEW PANS,-6 doz. Timed aud Epameled
- Stew Pans, of various sizes, just received by
WOODS & GILKESON.
Staunton, Nov. 10, 1858
nLOUGHS.-We have hand some superior
i Hillside Ploughs also Turning Ploughs, which
will be sold low. hooDo GlLkESON.
Stanton, Nov. 10, 1855
CUPERIOR SCOTCH WHISKEY-War
| y ranted to be years old, at
DIR. n. II. 81. @. K1NNEY'S.
| Stanton, Nov. l6, 1888.
| TTJST received. fine assortment of DIAMOND
81 RINGS AND RREAST-PINS.
] Staunton, Nov. 10, '5s u. Y. fEAkLE'
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HRFSH ARRIYAL IN CLOTHING -

TSRESH ARRIVAL IN CLOTHING IA
IL new and fresh supply of Clothing has been re-
ceved at the Clothing House ofthe undersigned COM
prising an assortment from the finest CLOTH DRESs
Sur 10 the substantial and cheap BUSINESS Sun
To this new supply invite the especial attention OF
the public and will sell them for cash at very low
figures and greatly reduced from the regular market
prices.
On hand aslarge supply of Coats and Pants for Ne
gro wear.
az Furnishing Goods, Caps and Hats Of all kinds
j. P0LLITZ,
Corner Room Virginia Hotel
Stannton Nov 2S 1855
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CLEIGH RUNNERs.-we have Just received
- few pairs of very handsome Sleigh Runners.
WOODS 4 GILKES0N.
Siannton. NcY. %. 1858.
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~ SPRING KOOFED SKIRTS.--We have
i had made to order a lot of the above popular
Skirts Call and see them.
FIFER & FUNKH0USER.
Staunton, Nov. Q, 1S5S.-Y. copy
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NEGROES WANTEp,-I wish to purchase
IN lot of likely young MEx, WOMEN, BoIs & GIRLS,
for the Southern Market, for which will pay the
highest Richmond Cash prices. Apply at the Ameri-
can Hotel, Staunton. 2. A. BLACKBURN.
Nov. l6 lS5S-3mx
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G.. @ YEAKT,F

G.. @. YEAKLE
LAS the pleasure of announcing to the citizens o.
IL Staunton and surrounding country, that he has
ust returned from the North with large and beaut
z full assortment Of GOLD, SILVER l. GIFTED
"a WATCHES. He also calls attention to his
stock of CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER AMI
PLATED WARE comprised in part Of thu
following kinds; God Fob, Vest and Guard Chains
Ladies Chaelaine Chains, Gold. Cameo, Garnette ant
Lockets, Finger Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Keys
Pencils Silver and Plated Table, Tea and Deser
Spoons and Forks, Pickle Knives and Forks, Salt ant
Sugar Spoons, Silver Plated and Steel Spectaces.-
All of the above enumerated articles of the bes
styles the finest material and have been selected with
great care.
Having adopted the Cash System he is determined
strictly 70 adhere to it aud is therefore able to sell hi:
goods at such prices cannot fail to be satisfactory
= REPAIRING done at short notice and Warranted
IL months. His place of business is at the stand for
merly occupied by KAMERER l. FLAG, opposite the
Virginia Hotel, where he respectfully invites cal
from the public. G. c. YEAKLE.
Staunton Oct 10, 1883. Staunton, Va.
DOANE q ALBY'S CLOTHING HOUSE.
II UNDER THE VIRGINIA H0TEL.-We are
now in receipt of our Fall and Winter CLOTHING
manufactured expressly for this market and would
call the attention of customers and the public
generally to the same, prepared to furnish
good article at fair price. We are receiving new
latest styles Also, fine assortment of GENTLE
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS, together with Shaws
Blankets Trunks, all of which viii be sold CHEAP
FOR CASH. All work guaranteed to be as repre-
scented. Goods ordered at the shortest notice. Thank
full for the very liberal patronage We have met with
we hope by close attention to business to merit thu
same in future.
~ n
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MEAT CUTTERS.--We have Just received a
Nl large supply of Meat Cutters and Suffers which
will be sold lower than ever. Call and see them at
WOODS l. GILKES0N'S.
Sfanntnn Nnv LIZ 1883.
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O HAWLS.-We would call the particular atten-
y ton Of the Ladies to large assortment OF Stel-
la Bay State, Double Mantle Long fand Square
Shawls of the newest style, which selling very
low, D. A.. kA4SEH W.
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DISTOLS-Co Aliens, Colts New Model, and
i several new patterns of Revolvers and Repeating
Pistols, just received and for sale low ;, ,
Stanton. Oct g. '5s--Vind. copy all.
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AND AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

The above sale is postponed till Fsdnssday the SA
Of December.
o
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mo. c. PAGE, JR., HAS REMOVED TO
BLAIR No. SO Main Street. doors above the store of
R Price & Co., where will be constantly kept large
and varied assortment of BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS,
&C., of the best and most fashionable s les of his own
French and Northern manufacture which will be sold,
wholesale and retail, at moderate prices.
He solicits call from purchasers visiting Rich
mond. JOHN Z. PAGE, JR.,
Richmond Oct 10 1898 o. Main Street
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tOO NEGROES WANTED will pay IN
HUI Cash the highest market prices for able bo-
lied YOUNG NEGROES for the Southern Market,
aud will pay more than those that pretend to pay
Richmond prices. Persons having such for sale will
rd 1t to their interest to call me before selling.
Address me at Waynesboro, Augusta county, Va.
JOHN B. SMITH.
Waynesboro' Nov. l6, lS5S-6m*-Vind copy
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NOTlCE.-Scotc Cashmeres English Valencia
~ French Merinoes, Printed all wool Delaines, Sol
i'd do, Alpacas, Tamise Cloth, Bombazines, &C., &C.
at PIPER d FUNKH0USER.
Onf1
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LOUIS 0. COWAN, Editor and Proprietor

TnE BUTTER. Should the butter need
a higher color, or more grass-like flavor,
few Yellow carrots, pared, grated and
boiled in new milk, strained, and the IL
quor put in the chum with the cream.
will DO il. The churn, butter-worker,
scale, de-, sshould be kept bright aid
clean, and scalded before and afcr using,
and hould be thoroughly dried before
being put away for future Use. Every
particle OF buttermilk should bc taken
from the butter before the salt j. added (;
the bes, quality of salt should be used,
and this should be thoroughly worked
in, or the butter will be streakcd. After
the butter is put into pounds and printed
the cloths should be put on; they should
be OF fine white muslin, and kept Write,
and should be put in salt and water and
wrung dry before using; the butter may
then be put in the tub, which should be
clean and sweet.
Now ii B. is isregular in attending mark
ct, and will follow the above directions,
he will soon find customers for his butter
at tip-top market price. | would here
add, that B. should see to the milking of
the cows himself and his wife should
take charge OF it after it is strained; for
herein lies the secret ofsuccess-and not
trust to careless hired help, as this branch
Of farming will pay if rightly attended to.
find by reference TO my accounts, that
my cows have averaged little over sixty
dollars each, thus far the present season,
and the season has yet four months to
run.-GermdRtorn Telegraph.
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IS ect's CT.
PARODY OF HOHENIINpEN.

In se sOns when Our innds are low.
Sub cubers arc provoking slow,
A few supplies kev. up The how
OF danes deP.fIiEs 'sP'diy.
But We shall see a sidder si2h,,
When dun, pour in fro.l norr ull night,
Con nanilng every sixpsnse bright
To be lOrsed over speedily.
Our bonds aud due.bills are arraycd
Each zeal and signature displayed!
The holders vow they must Le paid,
With threats ~ "Law and Chancery." B"
Then lo despair we're almost driven
There's precious little Use OF liyin',
When our last cOpper's rudrly riyen
From hands iha, held il lovingly.
Bat larger yet those dues shall grow,
Wien inlerest'r added On below,
Lengthenlng our chin a foot or 50,
When gazing at them hOPelessly.
lis 81, that scarce have We begun,
To plead Tor time upon dun,
Before there CONES another oOe,
Demanding pay iefociOusly.
The prospcc, darkcns on, ye brave,
Who would your ycry bacon save
Waive, patrons, all your psvtexis waive,
And pay the printer cheehully.
All! II would yield us pleasure sweet,
"A few delnquenls now To meet,
Asking % us clear Trceipl
For papers taken regularly.
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WS eel | at e y II 9 Z.
The Happy New Year.
ny I. :. ARTHUR.

Happy New Year, Papa" The sit
ting-room door was thrown open, and
sweet little girl came bounding in. Her
cheeks were all aglow-smiles played
around her cherry lips-hcr eyes wer'
dancing in sunny light.
"llappy New Year, Papa" And the
next moment she was in her fathers lap.
her small arms clinging around his neck,
and her rosy mouth pressed TO his.
"liappy New Year, my sweet one!-
responded Mr.. Edgar, as he elaspcd the
child foudly to his heart. "Alay all your
New Year be happy" he added, in a
lower voice, and with u prayer in his
heart.
Little Ellen laid her head, in conidins
love against her fathers breast and he
bent down his manly check until it rest.
ed on the soft masses of her golden hair
To her it was Happy New Years