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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-24
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
NOTICE AS administrator with the will annex
Exported By Staples, Nartin DC Go,

NOTICE AS administrator with the will annex
y ed of the late Michael Bear, viii, on Saturday,
the Sth day OF February next make sale of the LAND
on which the tesatOr resided ut the time OF his DEATH
the other land have already sOld) adjoining the land
of the pleasant village of Churchvile, seven miles
west from Stauuton containing L ii Acres, ofwhiGh
about 30 acres are cleared the residue well tmbered
the soil Of lime formation everything dense clay a.
bout seven acres Of Meadow, a never failing stream
passing through it fine spring; an extensive Or
chard Of grea; variety ofchoice fruit; large BRICK
MANSION large Barn, together with other build
ngs altogether making the tract exceedingly deslra-
Bile to one not DESTROYS of purchasing large body
There are churches, stores, schoo-houses and mills
within sight of the mansions and, taking 1t altogether
the neghborhood is one of the most desirable IN the
county For several years previous to his death, the
testaor was unable to farm, except to quite limited
extent consequently the farm is somewhat out OF or
der, but much the better of tue rest
The terms of sale will be oue-Ourth in six months,
and the residue in one two years thereafter except
enough down 10 cover expenses attending the sale;
the whole of the deferred payments to be well secured
by bond with approved security and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
The sale will take place at IL O'Clock, A. NJ:
j. B. WATTS,
Admir- with the will annexed.
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POWHATAN HOTEL,
RICHMOND. VA.

THE undersigned having leased the above pleasant
i ly situated Hotel respectfully begs leave to in
form his friends and the travelling public that he has
had it it REPAIRED aud furnished with ENTIRELY NEW
FURNITURE throughout. The Hotel having under
gone good many changes is now ready for THEIR Ac'
CoMMoDATIoN.
To those to whom the Hotel is known, it is unneces-
sary say anything in regard 10 its location. For the
information of strangers he would state that 1t is de-
ightfuly situated upon the highest ground in the city
fronting three Of the principal streets, VIZ Broad
Capitol and Eleventh streets, opposite the City Hall
and the Capitol Square in which is the State Capitol,
the Washington Monument and the GOgernors Man
sion. 1t is also convenient to the Post Office Banks
Custom House, &c.
The Table will be supplied with The best the market
affords the Bar supplied With choice Wines, Liquors
and Cigars and every effort will be used TO contribute
to the comfort of the guests.
G. J. ScAMMELL, Supt. WI. II. FRY,
W. p BLEpsoE CLERK. Proprietor.
~ An Omnibus and Porter will always be in read
mess to convey passengers to and from the Hotel:
Richmond Feb. 8, lS58-ly ". q. f.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
To the Voters of the County OF August

TO the Voters of the County OF augusta.
ann q Candidate for the CIRcuIr Court CLERNsnIP
of your County. re. o,.o.,, tho Clerks
Ono of AIbemarle; and, at once, became deyotedV
attacbed 10 the labor OF performing the duties invo
eJ nv Such position Shortly after my intermar-
rage in YOUR county, (twenty-three years ago. re-
cborge of the Office of the late Circuit Superior Court
If law and Chancery (uow the Office Of the Circuit
Court as deputy and aided, occasionally therein
for about two years thereafter During all that period
ibonb most of the time the duties were exceeding
~ oneTons and quite various resting mainly upon my
Self have vet to hear of even so much as the whisper
of complaint from either the Court the Bar or the
Cnntry Should YOU in the casting of your respect
@ ballots elect me to discharge the duties of the OF
flee pledge You that will give to that discharge my
undivided personal attention. j. b. WATTS
Feb H. 1855
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DIED,

At Mt Scion, on the evening of the 18th Of Februa
~ in full possession of Christian resignation, faith
aud hope Hiss ANNE v BLAEEMoRE, III the 18th year
of her age.
On the 9th of Feb. 1858 at her residence near Deer
field, Augusta CO.. Mrs. ELIZABETH l.. GREINER wife
OF Mr. Ii. Y. Greiner in the ed year of her age She
was Il consistent member Of the NJ. h. Church She
has gone to her reward where the weary are at rest
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SpECIALNOTICES.

- perfumed breath can be obtained by Dow
dsS5s Denial Fluid. Toothsche instantly relieved by
Dowden Dental Fluid. Soft and SpOngy Gums cur
ed bv Dowden's Dental Fluid. Teeth made white anS
tartar removed by Dowdens Dental Fluid, recommend
e5 Inv Drs, Pleasants Hudson Edmands, Hancock, &c
&C. of this city, and Physicians everywhere. For SAT-
by all Druggists, wholesale and retail,
GEO. D0WDEN, Druggist
Sixth and Broad ST, Richmond Va
~" Beware of limitations, ToOthwasheS, &C.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A BEL UTLFUL Held
OF RICH GLOSSY HAIR,
Completely Preserved
To THE lxREATEST AGEll

A ND who that is gray would not have it restored
n to former color; or bald, but would have the
growth restored; or troubled with dandru and itch
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scrofula scald head other eruptons but would be
cured or with sick headache neuralgia, but would
be cured Prof WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE
will do all this. 1t will also remove all Eimpes from
the face and skim See circular and the following
ANN ARBoR, November 5. 1886.
PRoF. o. j. WooD--Dear Sir have heard much
said of the wonderful effects of your Hair Restorative
but having been SO often cheated by quackery and
quack nostrums, hair dyes, &C., l was disposed to
place your Restorative in the category with the
thousand and one loudly trumpeted quack remedies,
until met you in Lawrence county some months since,
when YOU gave me such assurance induced the tr-
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wife, whose hair had become very thin and entirely
white, and before exhausting one Of your large bottles
her hair was restored nearly to its original beautiful
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son of sickness or age to original color and beauty,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-24

g ALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of a decree o.
- the Circuit Court ofAugusta rendered in the cause
OF Eleanor Peck and others against Joseph Stevenson
and wife and others, SHALL on N0ndaH the Isl dayG
Nareh next proceed, the premises, to sell publicly
valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying in said county
about one mile from Waynesboro, adjoining theland:
of James s. Bush, Maj Stuart's heirs and others, and
containing about 100 Acres, to be surveyed before
sale 1t has on it good BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
Barn, and all necessary out-houses; good Apple
Orchard, two Wells of water, and lumber sufficient &c
keep the farm up. This is nice little estate and its
proximity market church and school, and stores, as
well as being surrounded by an agreeable neighbor
hood render it very attractive The decree requires
Slave to be sold with the land; he is crippled, bu
useful enough to keep him from being a charge.
TERMS :-0ne-lourth in hand; the balance in three
annual payments of equal amount the purchaser t
give bonds with good personal security, and the t
of the land TO be retained as ultimate security.
JACOB ShRECKHISE, Comr.
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A BARGAIN For sale ia a great bargain a
cres IF Land attached; excellent Dwelling House, Mer
chant Mill, Carding Machine, Saw Mill, fine Spring
Sc acres of the land first rate Meadow. Location
near Millboro, Bath county. great bargain is Of
fered in this property. For terms, &C, apply 10
Jan 27 1885, EDo. ofEOiAloh
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VALUABLE LAND IN MARKET.-MRS.
Y DAVISS0N widow of Ananias DAWSON, intend
ing to remove to Harrisonburg, has authorized us to
sell her very desirable FARM, lying on the South Riv-
err near Weyer's Cave, in Rockingham county, con-
tanning between 800 and 1000 Acres.
1t is one of the best farms in the country, and IN
high state of cultivation and productivenesS. Nearly
200 Acres are of the finest River Bottom. The inn
provements are an excellent DWELLING HOUSE,
Barn, and all other necessary outbuldngs tits well
wa,ered IN every part 1t be conveniently parti-
toned into three rst-rate farms, giving TO each
dwelling house and sufliciency ofwood
The sale will be made publicly on the LIST day Of
Hdrch next and persons desiring to see the premises
will be shewn them by j. A. Patterson.
The Terms are oneiflh in hand the balance in
four equal annual instruments the purchasers to give
bonds and good personal security. ..
JAS. A. PATTERSON,
NICH0 X. TROUT,
Attorneys in Fact.
Feb. 10, 1S59-Rock. Reg copy ids
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nALE OF LAND AND NEGROES.-0r

GALE OF LAND AND NEGROES.-0n
= Wednesday, the 3D. day Of Marcel 1855, will be sold
at public sale, the LAND d Personal estate
of the late Thomas Wilson, near Fairfield in the coun-
ty of Rockbrdge The land consists of about AGO A.
ores, in good cultivation and repair and was former
" in separate farms of 100 and 300 acres with good
DWELLING HOUSES, large Barns, Stables, orch-
ards &c, respectively The most Of this land is a.
bove medium quality, and is noted among the neigh
boring Mills for its fine Wheat-but is also well adapt;
ed to Corn; and for Meadow or Grazing, is supplied
with water from 10 Springs. There is an abundant
proportion of good timber for fencing or building
This land will be sold in two farms entire, as pur-
chaSers may wish. ~
On the same day will. also be sold 8 Negro MEN and
WOMAN. One of the men is an excellent Wagner,
and all are good servants.
TERMS For the land, one-fourth will be required
on the lst Of Sept, with interest from SALE and the
balance in three equal annual payments thereafter
GEO. w. HOUSTON, Ex,ors
JN0. A. MCCLUNG, !
IA
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Very truly and gratefully yours,
SOLOMON MANN.

FRIEND WooD 1t was long time after saw YOU
al Bssield before got the bottle of Restorative for
which you gave me an order upon your agent in Des
rot and when got it we concluded to try it on Mrs
Manns hair as the surest test of its power. 1t has
done all that you assured me it would do; and Others
of nv family and friends, having witnessed its effects
are now using and recommending its use to others as
entitled to the highest consideration you claim for it.
Again, very respectfully and truly yours,
SOLOMON MANN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-24
CARLYLE, IL. June %, 1855!

CARLYLE ILL.,, june %, 1852.
have used Prof o. j. Woods Hair Restorative,
and have admired its wonderful effects. Ny HAIR was
becoming as thought prematurely gray, but by the
use of his Restorative it has resumed its original color,
and, have no doubt, permanently so.
S. BREESE, ex-senator, u. 5.
N. Y. lin the great n. Y. Wire Railing Establish
ment,) and ia Market street, st. Louis, No.
~ Sold by DR.. T. II. l. J. G. KINNEY, DIR. W. u.
YoUYG and Dr. Ii. S. EIcHELBERGER Bro, Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-24
RARE OPENING FOR A FORTUNE.

n -
N IF EARLY APPLICATION Is MADE!-Being
DESTROYS of changing my business, VIII offer Tor sale,
on accommodating terms, TO responsible parties my
STOCK OF MERCHANDISE, which consists OF a
we'll selected Stock of Goods, such as is usually kept
in a WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERY AND
LIQUOR STORE. The stock at this time is small,
and is worth between 50 and $4,000, ana the House
has probably the best run of trade in Alexandria AS
il is one of the Oldest stands In the city, and known
o he the best for the above business TO any one de-
srous of entering into the business rare opening Is
here offered for with small stock and small force,
any active person certainly realize fortune III
very short time, and do cash business OF $4,000
year. For further particulars auoress, aI once, DoN
BIG. ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Alexandria, Feb. 10, lS5S-lm
VTIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks Office
v of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, Februa-
~ LIST, 1858, Robinson Hanger and Madison Page
Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Thomas c. Burwell, IhomaS H. fauDer, ana H.
Turk, Sheriff, defendants.
The object of this suit is to set aside an assignment
made by Thomas H. Fauber to Thomas y. Burweh
and TO subject the fund embraced in said assignment
to the payment OF the Plantf lJe liens, the saio
finds being in the hands of said Sheriff.
II appearng by satisfactory evidence that the De
fandont Thomas H. Fauber is not an nhabitant oil this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered That the sal9 DEFEND
ant do appear here within one month alter que publ
cation of this order and do what Is necessary to pro-
tecl MS lHlclesV' %'l
Feb 10, lS58-3w a. /. NlNNEl, ". v.
yTIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks Office
Y of the Circuit Court of Augusta county Febraa
~ 1st lS5S, VIM. B. Porter and Boyd Porter
tifs,
Thomas Johnston and Cynthia Ann his wife Shell
ron 8 Abnev. exor of John S. Black, decd; j. S
Moist and Jas T. Black, adm'rs of Samuel Black
decd; the heirs and legal representatives Of Rober
john Sharpe dec d., and the heirs and legal represen
aes Peggy Wade DECD h and "r At,
sale Of certain slaves left by the will Joseph Sharpe
deed, and for the distribution of the proceeds among
those entitled. A.. A.. M
PENDANTS Shelton s. Abney, the heirs and legal repre-
sentatives of Robert Sharpe dec d. the hers and Ie
ers apnd legal OPeggy Wade decd
are not inhabitants Of this Commonwealth 1t is or
one month after due publication of this order, and dc
what is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste, IL. r. hlNNEl, u. w.
| L.
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MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES !
Il. FRANCE IL CO., Managers.
CAUTION NOTICE {!

DERS0NS living at II distance should be extremely
4 cautious OF whom they order Lottery Tickets OF
Certificates of Packages of Tickets. The country is
flooded with bogus and swlndling Lotteries. Every
ducemeut held out TO get persons to invest money
in them Capital Prizes OF from $4,000 70 S4O,QOu
head their Schemes-with tickets at One Dollar SluO
oOO Capital Prizes are ofered-tickets So All such
in every instance are frauds and if money is sent to
them for tickets it is much thrown away without
the shadow of chance OF getting prize. Beware OF
all Lotteries where the Capital Prize is unusually large
IN comparison to the price of the tickets In every M
stance where large prizes offered Tor small cos
of tickets put il down Il c rtain fraud.
The Kentucky State Lottery for the benefit OF the
Shelby College, under our management Is the only
Lottery in the United States which is legally decided
by the MARYLAND Drawings all other Lotteries which
purport to be decided by the Maryland Drawings, are
frauds. -
THE MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES.
Purchase in the Maryland State Lotteries-then you
are sure of being right and in ordering in the Mary
land Lotteries, you of fair aud honest draw
ngs.
One thing look TO- and that is, ifyou order from any
licensed vender in Baltimore, do not receive any but
Managers Tickets and Managers Printed Cernhcates
of Packages. The Managers Certificates have the
numbers printed, and have the Autographed signature
| of X. France Y Co.
No one has right to send his individual certificates
and if he does It, be sure there is fraud ut the bot
| tom oft. K. FRANCE Il CO.,
Managers of the Maryland State Lotteries.
I l. *
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On account Of the extreme inclemency OF the weaih-
er, the above sale is postponed until SqtardGy the
2lth inst J. b. WATTS,
Feb. II. 1858. Admir- with the will annexed.
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j. r. SYRCLE,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT.

r HAVE permanently located in RICHMOND,
i on the Corner of Franklin and Union Streets, lin
sight of the c. Il. R. Depot where will do an exclu
sive Commission Business. / earnestly solicit con-
signments of Tobacco, Flour, Liquors, Wheat Corn,
Bacon Lard Butter, and Country Produce generally,
to the sale of which will give my personal and
slant attention and will make prompt return for the
same. will also purchase and forward Merchandise
of any description when favored with orders.
REFERENCE.
AUGUSTA COUNTY.
VIM Patterson, Jos. ID. Craig,
VIM. Howell, Sam'l. Kennerly,
Maj. James Walker. Saml Yount,
StauntOn, Va. Henry Koiner,
Col j. B. Baldwin, w. Chapman, Wayn'boro',
Capt r. d. Hill, ]. b: Smith, do:
n. X. Trout. Maj N McCue, Mt. Scion,
j. A. & L. Waddell, A. w. Brown, Bridgewater.
Richmond, Dec 80, lS57.-ly.-Vin copy ~.
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~" We are authorized to announce Jhtfhno0'
KINNEY as a Candidate for reelection to the once Oh
CLERK Of THE County COURT of Augusta
Fol
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,1ag- We are authorized to announce NICHOLAS Z.
KINNEY as Candidate for reelection to the office OF
CLERK OF THE CIRcurr CoURr of Augusta county.
Eoh 9I 1879
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,5Fg@ We are authorized TO announce JOHN D. l."
RIDDEN AS a Candidate for the office of CLERK OF THE
County COURT Of Augusta.
Enh II ISIS
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PRIVATE SALES.
.r11.RLE ESTATE ROANOKE

u 7 \ EUABLE Il - i IA 1N RoANohI
v COUNTY, NEAR B0NSACKS DEPOT, CON
TANNING ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED &
FlFTY-SEVEN ACRES, FOR SALE-We are au
liorized TO sell that portion of the valuable estate IL
Roanoke county, recently owned by Mr.. Fleming
James as lies on the right side OF turnpike road lead
inc from Lynchburg to Salem containing, by recent
survey I,I5I Acres; say one tract, No. l, of 27 a
ores of which 2l5 acres cleared, and 5l2 III
original growth and mainly the finest tobacco land
The other tract No. of 400 acres, Of which l54
are cleared and 26 acres IN original growth as above
mentioned On the largest tract the improvements
are valuable, consisting OF large BRICK DWELL
ING two stories above basement, with Brick Wing
for Kitchen &C., all recently thoroughly repaired and
painted with Porches, be sides large brick Barn.
needing some REPAIRS an excellent brick Office, Store
or Lumber House, all covered with tin, except the
barn the dwelling house having been covered with
tin the past year. with lightning rods complete. Also
fine Orchard Garden Ground, and Veil of wafer,
&c.
The cleared rs we'll as most of the timbered land is
very fertile having fine southern exposure being
similar in quality TO the lands i'll that neghborhood
which are so well known, and are regarded as among
the most valuable Virginia the healthiness of the
climate and beauty of scenery being unsurpassed
This estate being within quarter of mile of Bon
sacks depot on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad,
and less than quarter of mile from manufacturing
-four MILL corn mill and saw mill; is within nine
hours travel of Richmond and Petersburg, and about
two hours from Lynchburg, 10 either of which places
its products can be quickly and cheaply transported
The neighborhood and society excellent. 1t lies
within one mile of Coyner's White and Black Supher
Springs, about II miles of Salem and about miles
from the large and ourishng Female Institute at Bot
etourt Springs.
Persons disposed to examine the foregoing property
can do so at any time and they are particularly and
respectfully invited to do so.
On the above estate there nearly 500 acres ofand
in original growth the wood from which can be sold at
Bonsack's depot at from 50 10 S225 per cord. From
much of this land SIX loads per day can be hauled and
from other parts four or five loads per day. This
would pay large propostio.rof the purchase money
of the whole estate.
As the present owners of the above estate anx-
ous to sell the same they disposed to treat for the
whole ll57 acres, or for either of the tracts and are
prepared to offer the estate atsuch price will doubt
less insure purchaser. The terms of payment can
be made accommodating. Apply TO Mr.. Hugh W..
Fry, Mr. Colin Bass or Mr. Charles L. Cooke, the for
mer residing in Richmond and the two latter in Roa-
noke county; or -
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TARM FOR S!ALE.-I shall, las trustee under the
will of Philip Dold decd, proceed to sell! on the
premises on Tuesday, Mareh I'd, 1853, FARM, con,
tanning about 2I3 Acres, some 20 or 40 acres OF
which are in timber The farm is well watered-a
first rate Spring near the house. and several Others
crossing almost the whole extent OF the farm, afford
ing water TO all the fields
The greater part of the place has been used for
Grazing purposes for several years, and has a gooa
blue grass sod ON it, About 90 acres Of are Meadow
land IL lies miles from the Fishersville Depot, and
adions the lands of DR.. A. Dold, William Caldwell,
and others. ,rr,
The improvements consist of a comfortable DWELL
ING Barn, and other out-houses.
TERMS One fourth of the purchase money in
hand and the residue in one two and three years the
purchaser giving bond with good security for the dc
ierred payments and the title to be retained until the
payment of the whole of the purchase money.
ANY person wishing 10 view the land before sale,
will please call on Dr. A. Dold, JOS Morrison p Burns,
or either of them, who will take pleasure in showing
it. GEO BAYLOR, Trustee.
on
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NOTICE.-The late firm of KgNPER " GUY, at
" Mount Meridian, Va, having been dissolved on
the st day of October 1851 they have, at this date
divided all bonds, accounts, &c, due said firm, ana
they hereby notify the public that the firm will not be
responsible hereafter for any transfer ofbonds claims
that will be made by either party We also give no
tce TO all those indebted to make payment Of the same
forthwith, or their claims will be put in the hands OF
AN officer for collection. kEMPER GUY.
Feb n lS57-4tE