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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-22
Ne, earning Of the canal from Aug. /, 1857, .,

Aug i, 1905 U.s. ,6f2 %
The tonnage Of The Reading Railroad for the week
is only 30 500 tons, which is a falling of Of nearly
Is per cent from last week The following commu.
cation comes from correspondent whose former let
ter ON the subject, published in our columns in June,
has been singusry verified by events; IL will be in
terestinr to parties concerned
Instead Of counting business, everything seems n be
done by the management o. the RosdnQ Eslrraf %
sbense operators, and induce tsem 40 10 the schuy
XII Navigation Company. One o. the heaviest Grns 10
The haie al Philadelphia, and hitherto stest',t cus-
toner Of the rsroai has lately removed he large t-sie
70 the c,na The effect u this v be 10 rcresse ell.
moro for the balance Of toe tic crest ds cncy ~
The coal tonnsee the raroai rhis de ,escy xhich
% compared last a0uais ah5us 2o 600
tons tthe loses only 1900 t)ns) M increase aur.
ng the season eco W 10000 less Of
cal tnprsse compared ~ 1905
IL s therefore, evident thai NJ the presen, greatly
Tednced tolls, aud win considerable falox
en- in the receipts from merchandise ald travel.
amounting already N ft Of Jug last, sccorasnq
10 the official statement, 10 5000O--thst the ROAD
cannot roesbly earn the beet thar interest IN s
in n eEfe unoed and noaiDe debt Nor s thers sny pros
utc better etafc O thugs Tor the future. fh }ssn
TN coal hch reaches New YORK by 5icsst raroas 70
Ef zs5cfbpo-t. Of opfy hundred ard t1Fiv tsNss
sl efh has ~ ally provei tns year sud bsBg rssr
Tt1 10 -chuyliH cosi which h.ey g. q dsa8es orty,
Furffra rAs " ~ Ner York. n deliveries 81 's~tr
gn eoll hlg c5astQucny hfgcy acases tls year, as
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-22
The following is the July statement of the Wat,

country:-
Since the date Of last circular there have been
large private transactions 10 the loan,
between 1esS and 1881 per cent 10 account for the
apparent oecne from our last quotations, which we're
lO5x leo, II must be understood tina, interes. 70
January 1882 credited By the government 70 the org
nal subscribers consequently, the safes a. these quota
sury On this account already $50 2s, notvtn
standing the offer OF the Secretary of the treasury to ex
tend the ne OF payment beyond the lat II September
In consequence OF speaciions In the government loan
Tor resale In Europe, bills London last re-
port GER ceot loser, and for the mall to go by
signatures are at 1905 per cent the supply Of oouu
mental exchange has been helped the way
French bills are 1879 ab!2H. In domestic exchanges
there is little variation The balances here still
Against Boston, ard about with Philadelphia. Tue
only change have 10 note in the money market 10 Ia
paper having ninety days four months 10 run,
which s not done upder six cent In many instances
The Of money call Continue previously qsyted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-22
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY, AUGUST p, 1853.

comparatively epsour gpg prces and large prepsraainus
making 70 furn s6 mech larger quantities thereof
hereacr as reduced cost Of rsnsporsaon By tee per-
lection Of double railroad track taking ell Ia al,
ard bearing IN mind that In 1S596o the Rsa ting Railroad
hes 10 provide for three and half miltDus u mortgage
bopds then becoming duesnd which, 1t tho rate o. 70
per at which the oonds 70 fund part Of the m0eose
floating debt lately cold, would leave deficiency Of
million dollars paid for In cash II consider
the whole amount Of Reading Railroad stock sunk and
perfectly valueless
The following ia the July statement of the Water
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-22

,sbe Sr spuroa,hng crops OF sugar and cotton. Gx
ebAnse enses 6sU for his oooveyapce a 2bx, ninsl,
esys sight me Amount passed Is fi3o o,o; the rate
nv - ruled spcs ne let inst ct 25ki. 25Hf
nissy Gays sight Discounts per cent per annum
- the b1aD<h 9Ask e Brszl
report prevailed, though on somewhat indefinite au-
nssry, hat Mr. rnornso0 he British Consul General
sdrs m uootevidso hal received his psssl ors wsaost
eyplspa1oDa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-22
Dry G)osis Trade.

The folio wing Ia comparative stasencr; Of the imports
Of foreign dry goods at New York for the week and
since January L.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
FRANCE U NO., MaIIugVFs
CAUTION NOTICEl

DERS0NS living at Il distance should be extremely
l cautious of whom they order Lottery Tickets or
Certificates of Packages of Tickets The country is
iooded with bogus and swlndling Lotteries. Every
nducemen is held out to get persons to invest money
IN them. Capital Prizes of from $4,000 10 $4,000
mead their schemes-wiih tickets at One Dollar. $780,
JOO Capital Prizes are offered-tckets So. All such,
in every instance are frauds and if money is sent to
them for tickets, it is so 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 in
stance where large prizes offered for small cost
of tickets, put il down as q certain 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
ire sure of being right and in ordering in the Mary
and Lotteries you sure of fair and honest draw.
ngs.
One thing look to- and that is, you order from any
licensed vender in Baltimore do receive any but
managers Tickets and Managers Printed Certificates
If Packages. The Managers Certificates have the
numbers printed and have the Autographed signature
ii X. France y Co.
No one has right send his individual certificates,
and if he does It, be there is fraud at the bot
tom of it. IL. FRANCE d w.,
Managers of the Maryland State Lotteries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
Gold Medal Premium Piano Fortes.

WTILLIAM KNABE, senior partner in the late
w firm of KNABE, GAEHLB Co., continues the
manufacture and sale of GRAND AND SQUARE
PIANO F0RTES, under the name Of WILLIAM
RNABE 6 co., at the old stand, Nos. l, g. and
North Eutaw street, opposite the Euaw House, BAL
TIMoRE. They have also just opened Neao Sales Boom,
at No. 207 Baltimore street between Charles and Light
streets the premises partly occupied by Mr.. Henry
McCaftery, as a Music Store, where they will keep
constantly on hand large assortment of Plain and
Highly Finished GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FoRTEs;
also, MELODE0NS from the best makers, from to
Octave some with Double Key boards, Double Reeds,
and Stops to suit small Churches
Being extensively engaged in the manufacture of
Pianos, we will sell Wholesale and Retail, on the most
liberal terms.
Our Pianos were awarded the Highest Premium
(God Medal) at the Fairs of the Maryland Institute,
two successive years. October 1856 and 1855, in OPP
position to IA and Is Pianos from of the best
makers, from New York, Boston and Baltimore. We
were also awarded the First Premium: at the Industri
al Exhibitions held in Richmond, Ya 1856 and 1857.
In addition to this we are in possession of testmo-
mails from the most distinguished Professors and Anna.
tours in the country, which be at Ware
rooms speaking for themselves and Others of the high
appreciation in which our instruments everywhere
held.
All instruments are guaranteed for five years, and
privilege of exchange granted within the first six
months from the day of SALE if the instruments do not
give entire satisfaction.
Wholesale Dealers will find ii to their advantage to
give MS call before purchasing.
~ Pianos exchanged hired, and tuned.
VIM KNABE & co.
Baltimore, May 90 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
A RE.aUTEFUL Held
OF RICH GLOSSY HAIR,
COmnletcly Preserved
TO THE GREATEST AGE!!


A ND who that is gray would not have 1t restore
n to former color or bald, but would have th'
growth restored; or troubled with dandruf and Itch
my but would have it removed; or troubled wit
Scrofula scald head other eruptons, but would ot
cured or with sick headache, neuralgia but won
be cured Prot. WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE
will do all this 1t will also remove all pimpes iron
the face and skin. See circular and the following;
ANN ARBoR, November ., 1906.
Prof. o. J. WooD-Dear Sir: have heard muc
said of the wonderful effects of your Hair Restorative
but having been so often cheated by quackery ano
luack nostrums, hair dyes, &c, | was disposed t.
lace your Restorative in the same 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 as induced the trl
al of YOUR Restorative in my family-frst by my gooo
wife, whose hair had become very thin and entirely
white and before eXhausting one OF your large bottles
her hair restored nearly TO its original beautiful
brown Color and had thickened and become beautiful
and glossy upon and entirely over the head; she con
tinues to use it, not simply because of its Identifying
effects upon the hair but because of its heathu in
fuence upon the head and mind. Others OF my taml
lv and friends are using your Restorative, Will
the happiest effects; therefore, my skepticlsm and
doubts in reference to its character and value have all
been removed and can and do most cordially and
confidentially recommend its use by all who would
have their har restored from white ar gray 6y rea
son of sickness age) TO original color and beauty
and by all young persons who would have their hali
BEAUTIFUL aud glossy
Very truly and gratefully yours.
SOLOMON MANN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
AUGUSTA COUNTY
IN ALEX'R.. HILL, ri
No. l27 Main Street,
RICHMOND VA
M

las just received another Case of LADIES' AND
III GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS, SHOES AND GAIT.
Frs manufactured expressly for him by the celebrated
Boot and Shoe Maker of Paris that is Melies. He has
imported materials ofthe best quality for the manufac
ture of Ladies' and Gentemen's Boots and Shoes of
every description He also keeps always hand the
best of Baltimore Philadelphia and Eastern work, and
thus, with his own manufacture and his imported
work, his assortment will surpass any other house in
this city, He has made an arrangement in Paris to
have shipments of goods made to him every month !;
so that he will hereafter be kept regularly supplied
with the best Of and all, the latest styles of French
Boots aud Shoes every KIND de has SHOES IN this
case for Ladies that entirely this part of the
country and he invites the ladies TO call andse them
as they are something extra.
Richmond Oct 1874
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
POWH Hin sAASMS. HOTEL,

rTNHE 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 and furnished with ENTIRELY NEW
FURNITURE throughout The Hotel having under
gone good many changes is now ready for THEIR Ac
CoMMoDArIoN.
To those to whom the Hotel is known, it is unneces
sary to say anything regard toits location For the
information of strangers he would state that is de-
ghtfuy 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 Governors 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 viii be used contribute
TO the comfort Of the guests.
G.. j. ScAMMELL, SEPT VIM. II. FRY,
w. p BLEDsoE Clerk Proprietor
~ An Omnibus and Porter will always be lin read
mess to convey passengers to and from the Hotel.
Richmond, Feb. 3, lS5S-1y w. II. F.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
FALL TRADE, 1857.
JOHN DOOLEY,
Who'll ESALE HAT MANUFACTURER,

81 Main st., Richmond, Va,
TIAS now ready for the Fall Trade by Wholesale
and Retail, the most varied and extensive assort-
ment he has ever imported or manufactured,
In order that the requirements of all his customers
may be most fully met and to obviate the necessity Of
country merchants and others going North for their
Is tine, both home and foreign, for ladies' and gentle
mems chdren's and servants wear, which he could
find in the different markets he has visited commu-
ncated with.
To the getting up of Silk and other Hats in his own
Mandatory he pays the closest attention. and he feels
confident that few houses, North or South, equal
and none excel, him therein.
His facilities for conducting his business being Of
the most complete kind all orders will be filed with
the greatest punctuality and promptness
Richmond Oct il, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO THE CITIZENS OF STA UNION.
DENNIS q BROTHER,
DYERSt
i HIl6
RICHMOND VIRGINI

DEG to inform the citizens of Staunon and vicinity
- that they are now prepared to execute every de-
seription of Silk, Cotton or Woollen DYEING or
CLEANSING as we'll as can be done in New York, or
elsewhere We have new Machinery and the very best
of Workmen and guarantee to give satisfaction 70 our
patrons. Merino Silk and Delain Dresses dyed into
fashionable colors suit the taste of the owners
Shawls Of every description dyed and ceansed Grape
ohawls dyed Scarlet Crimson or other colors equal
to imported; Velvet dyed nearly equal to new Silk
Dresses cleaned, and grease or wine stains removed
We intend to do our work equal to any establishment
in the United States and respectfully solicit the pat
n B,-Genhemen's Garments cleaned and dyed To
look like new. DENNIS d BRO,
Successors to ]. W. HINES
Franklin ST., opposite Metropolitan Hall,
Richmond Sant IN 1S56-4m Richmond Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
SPRING DRUGS, &c. 1858,
FISHER 4 WINSTON.

SUCCESSORS TO BENNETT, BEERS & FISHER, .
No. lbs Main St., Richmond, Virginia,
NTOULD inform their patrons throughout Virgin
w Ia, that they are now in possession of their
Spring Stock and supplies daily arriving of the finest
DRUGS AND MEDICINES, CHOICE CHEMICALS, New AND
RARE PREPARATIONS, PAINTS, OILs, of all kinds WIN
DOW GLASS AND GLASSWARE, Dye SrUFFs, Fancy AR.
TIcLEs HAVANA AND DOMESTIC CIGARS, PERFUMsRY.
&C., all of which, being bought from the importers on
the best TERMS they are enable to sell at New York
Jobbng Prices and to which they invite The attention
of merchants and others. They are also sole agents
for the sale of the White Sulphur Springs and Rock.
bridge Alum Waters, Carriers Spanish Mixture, and
most of the popular Remedies and Patent Medicines
of the day. Their facilities for buying and selling are
unsurpassed and they confidently look the public
to sustain them in their determinations sell all and
everything in their line at the lowest possible prices
Richmond, Feb. II, lS5S-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
lTcCORMICK,S IMPROVED REAPING

M AND MOVING MACHINE FOR 1875 !-Thl>
,cOd reaooned Naclne has proved superior to all 9th
err Reaping Machines, and is the only regta6 Machine
now in USE all kinds of Grass or Grain can be Gu
with it under almostany circumstances without break
ing down.
This Machine is simple, strong and durable, having
an iron beam and fine maeable iron fingers, and can
be run US close to the ground as may be necessary OF
raised to any required height.
PRICE of 4.horse Machine at Baltimore, Nd, $l55
-s55 cash, and balance in months, with interest," or
$3.50 cash 2horse Machine Sl40-$4O cash, and bal
ance in 4 months, with interest, or SlS5 cash.
PITTS PATENT SEPARATOR " HORSE POW
Frs, acdrranted to Thresh and Clean fit for the Ora
nary or Market One Bushel of Wheat per, Minute
This Machine is superior to any in the market Price
$500.
~ CASTINGS, &C., on hand.
~ FARMERS Waated 10 act as Agents.
Apply to or address r. T. ELKINTON,
IDS West Pratt Street, Baltimore Md,
and l4a Market St. PhIla., Pa.
March TO- lS5S-Sm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
SOLOMON MANN.

FRIEND WOOD 1t was long time after saw you
at Blissfeld before got The bottle of Restorative to
which you gave me an order upon your agent in DE
troit, aud when got it concluded to try it ON Mrs
Manns hair, as the surest test Of its power IL has
done all that you assured me it would do and others
of my family and friends, having witnessed its effects,
are now using and recommending its use TO others a.
entitled to the highest consideration you claim for IT,
Again, very respectfully and truly yours,
SOLOMON MANN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
R00TS AND SHOES.

BUTTS AND SHOES.
I'VE have Slippers for breakfast, dinner and ball.
W Boots, Shoes and Caters for the comfort ofall
Shoes to sit in, stand in, and walk in;
Caters to dance in, trt in and talk in!
Slippers in which to do nothing at all
Boots for Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall;
Boots, Shoes and Caters never equalled before,
And found in great numbers by u call at our store
There Fashion and Grace with most liberal hand,
Offer goods as cheap as found in the land
Offer goods adapted to every class
To young men, old men, matron and lass
There courteous attendants, both early and late,
On our customers kindly and willingly wait.
Please give us call the next time you are buying,
And see for yourselves, if you think we have been
lying. II. J. FAUST & CO., Main st.
Staunton Nov Is 1877
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
NEW FEATURES FOR AUGUSTA,
IN THE FINE A RfFS

NOW is the time TO procure the l.kenesses of your
~ self or friends, at X. J. RANKIN d cos.
GREAT PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY in Staunton.
The reputation of this long and we'll established
ART UNION GALLERY, is sufficient guarantee for
the fidelity the Proprietors in their profession Our
Rooms are known to be spacious and convenient easy
of access for old or young-only IN The second story
wth straight one fight entrance. Our Sky light and
Windows arranged with no regard to cost, are the
largest and most convenient to ARTIsTlCAL EFFECT OF
any in Western Virginia.
Our thorough knowledge of and faithful pace-keep-
ing with the business almost from the time Father
Daguerres first embrio principles were introduced in
this country to the present high position of the Art
WILL we think, insure our further success.
1t is only necessary for us to add, we are ready
TO introduce in this section the truly magical wonder
Iul and ever-to-be-admired STERE0SCOPEan and AIRS
MONOTYPIC PICTURES the great desideratum to
our Art, and at greatly reduced prices
Every variety of picture known to the Profession will
be taken at our establishment The Daguerreotype,
Meleneotype, Ambrotype, Crystalotype, Ambroleon
and Photograph Pictures
All true prototypes of the originals desired. The
last on paper or canvas retouched with India Ink
painted in oil or water coors. Call at once and see
specimens Likenesses taken to please particular
selves or the most fastdious customer and put up
suit our patrons from 81 cents 10 45@g50 dollars.
lauun e. lSDS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
NOMMIssIONER's notice. Ohio Williams
u -PllinfiH

AGAINST ltl-t AID ~.
Robert P. Williams in his own right and as admin
istrator of Ohio Williams, decd, Marcus L. Williams,
Mahala ID. p. Williams, Joel Bethel and Matilda his
Hughart and Ohio W. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
IN CHANCERY.
In pursuance of decreal order of the Circuit Court
of Bath county, made in the above cause on the 2ls
day of October 1851, referring to me, as Master Com
missioner of said Court the accounts OF the Defend
ant Robert p. Williams, administrator OF Ohio VIII
liams dec d. for settlement and also to state and re-
port an account of such Announcements as may have
been made BY Ohio Williams decd, in his life time
to the Defendant Robert p Williams, unless the latter
shall waive his right to participate in the distribution
of the estate of said tesatornotice is hereby given
the parties Interested to attend me at my office al Bath
Courthouse on Monday the 9Th day of April, 1883
shall then and there proceed 20 execute said order.
C. r MCDANNALD,
March 10, 1858. Master Commissioner.
(NREAT EXCITEMENT In STANTON
" GABRIEL STILL IN THE FIELD !-GABRI
Ell HIRSH, long and favorably known to the people
of Staunion, Augusta county, begs leave 10 inform
them that he has now on hand larger and more
ried assortment of FANCY ARTICLES than ever be-
fore at his well. known and fayorie VARIETY STORE
and that in short time he will be IN receipt OF large
additions for the Christmas Holidays He would also
inform the public who wish TO have accurate Time Pie
ces that he has IN his employ one OF the best Watch
makers and Repairers in this country, who has
been imported from that particular part OF Europe
where the best Watchmakers grow Thosewb wish
their Watches Repaired will do well to give him tri-
al Also on hand large and fine assortment Of JEW
ELRY Of all descriptions.
$1,000 REWARD
Cor any one who can find better Matchmaker than
the one in our employ. ..---
Recollect the place. Main Street, next door to Evans
Tobacco Store, where you can always find the best bar
gains GABRIEL HlkSh.
Stanton Nov 49, 1e57-sm ........
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rTNO THE PUBLIC.-Havingp purchased the in
terest of VIM. c. Graham in the assets of the firm
of WV. c. GRAHAM l. Co., shall hereafter conduct
the BUTCHERING BUSINESS in my own name.
Persons indebted to said firm are hereby required to
make payment to me forthwith, as all claims due to it,
which are not settled in reasonable time will be
placed in the hands Of an officer for collection. Per-
sons having claims against said concern, will present
them TO me as usual. The name of the firm will be
used only in settling the business of the firm.
will be found al Market three times week, the
regular market mornings, with my usual variety of
FRESH MEATS. My friends and the public invited
to give me call. THOS. l.. HARTMAN.
Stauptnn March 1898
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
CARLYLE, Ill, June 90, 1852.

CARLYLE, ILL, June 2s, 1852.
have used Prof. o. j. Woods Hair Restorative
and have admired its wonderful effects. My HAIR wa
becoming, as thought prematurely gray. but by tn
use of his Restorative it has resumed its original color
and have no doubt, permanently 50.
S. BREESE. ex-senator, U. 5.
o. j. WOOD CO., Propretors, 3l2 Broadwa,
n Y lin the great n. Y. Wire Railing Establish
ment,) and IA Market street, st. Louis, Mo.
rsy@ Sold by DR.. T. ii. u j. G. KINNEY, DIR. W. b
YoUNe and Dr. H. 5. EIcHELBERGER Bro, Slannton
Inr, " ~ 2fri
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
WIN. W. GwATHNEY. r,. G. N. GwATHMEY.
w. & G. ,GWATHMEY,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS


T IBERAL Cash advances made on Consignments.-
IL Office on 18th Street, opposite Shockoe Ware
house. -..-. 81. s.. ,l- n t. 4
COL. P. A. WOODS, of Charlottesville, Va, is now
associated with us in our business The business will
be conducted as heretofore under the style of W. &
G. GwATHMEY. w. Il G. GWATHMEY.
Richmond, August &c, 1857. r.. M
1t is unnecessary for the undersigned to 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. p. A. WOODS.
August go. lS57-tf