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MANASSAS GAP RAIL ROAD.
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ADAMS, EXPRESS COMPANY
IyvITE the attention OF the public to the
ABILITIES afforded by tins Company, for the
clrs and safe conveyance of Specie, Bank
Sos,. valuable packages, heavy and bulky
irs gbt &c.
EXPRESSES for the East, to Baltimore,
Philadelphia. New York, Boston, Providence,
h,ttorl nc leave our office daily, at y A. M.
EXPRESSES for the South, to Richmond,
P,.daricksburg Petersburg, Lynchburs, and for
,on,, IN North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor-
4, Alabama, and Tennessee, leave daily at
II! A VI.
0ur EXPRESSES are always accompanied
by careful and trustworthy messengers, and the
public car relyu all business entrusted to us
olag done with safety, punctuality, and des
psich.
RArgs-On heavy freight from Baltimore,
% cent. q 100 bs; from Philadelphia, $l;
ircn New York, Sl.5O.
No packages OF goods taken by weight, un-
les, weighing over 200 bs.
,b 2O-tf e w. FALLS, Agent.
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JENKINS 4 MBDIN, MAhUF.fC-
81 TURERS OF Sash, DOORS, SHUT
TEkS. BLINDS, and FRAMES, keep con-
stantly on hand large assortment OF the above
named articles, and will sell them, Quality con-
sidered ~ as cheap as they can be bought IN the
United States.
~ All orders promptly attended TO Circu-
lars OF sizes and prices furnished, on aFpilca-
ton Address JENKINS q LAMBl'lN,
cor of Queen and Fairtax-sts., Alex, Va.
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X c. BERRY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEAL
J. Err IN FOREIGN AND Domestic NOTIONS
FANCY GooDs, &c, No 72, King -s're', is now
receiving large and well selected stock OF
FALL GOODS, to which be calls the attention
of dealers and others visiting our city as ne Is
satisfied that he can furnish them goods upon
as good terms as any house iuiher North
sen
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= FORTE SGGERS. BOOK BINDER, No
" IS Prince street opposite The Go:sne QGsre,
.47ecano,ic Ha-MUslC, MAGAZINES, AND
OLD BOOKS BOUND IN ANY STYLE.
~ B. | also RULE and MAKE TO ORDER any de-
scriprion OF BLANK BOOKS, which will
warrant TO be made OF the best paper and mate
rails, and bound in the strongest manner Bank
Officers Bankers, Merchants, Clerks OF Courts,
Hotel Keepers, Insurance Companies, and all
who want BLANK BOOKS are respectfully IN
yj,ed 10 give me a call an 2-u
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NEW WALL PAPERS-Just received per
~ Adams's Express, three Cases new WALL
and CEILING PAPERS aud BORDERS, which
will be sold very cheap. ior cash, at
J. p. CLARKE'S,
aug9 No 1853, King street, Alex a., Va.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

ItITY HOTEL, CORNER OF ROYAL AND CAME
Y RON STREETS, .AIerandria, Va-1he under
signed respectfully invite their friends and the
travelling public generally, to make the CITY
HOTEL their stopping place while in Alexan-
dria, With the assurance that no pains, trouble,
or expense will be spared by the PROPRIETOR
and MS genLicn.anly and accommodating hSSlS-
TANIS, IN their efforts TO secure the comfort
and pleasure oil their guests
This HOTEL has been thoroughly repaired,
and neatly aud comfortably furnished through.
out, and from its well known location, in the
business part OF the city, visitors on business or
otherwise, will consult their comfort and con-
veuience by making it their nome during their
stay.
The SERVANTS are polite and attentive, and
the TABLE will be amply supplied with every
Thing for the inner man, the city market
affords.
WHALEY'S OMNIECSES, with polite Dr
vers and porters, will attend al the pepcts and
Wharves upon the arrival and departure OF the
Cars and Boats, to convey passengers 10 and
from the House.
The Stages for Winchester, via Leesburg.
and for UpperviIle, have their office at this
House, where persons wishing TO take seats Tor
either OF the above or intermediate places, Will
please leave their names.
SAMUEL HEFLEBOWER, Proprietor
J. J. ROBERTS, Assistant
IL Travellers and citizens are informed that
By leaving their names at the otilce OF the CITY
Hotel, they will always be certain OF being
conveyed on their Journey III proper Time, that
being the Office ior Whaey's Omnibus line
aug 2-d3m
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NOUNG LADIES NSTlTU L E.-The
Ninth Annual Session OF this Institution,
iol Boarding and Day Scholars, will commence
OF Monday September 3th.
The Exercises will be conducted by the Prin.
cipaI and his wife, aided by competent Assis.
tans in lhe several departments.
Those pupils who expect to become teachers,
will. in addition 10 the usual course OF study,
receive special advice and instruction upon
such topics and duties relate directly to the
profession OF Teaching.
Courses of Lectures upon the Sciences, will
be delivered during the year
Further information respecting the lnsttu-
ton, may be obtained by application 20
SYLVESTER SCOTT PRIsCIPAL.
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M ELDRIDGE. GENERAL COMhiS-
M SION MERCHANT and SHIP BhO-
KER, also, Agent for the Boston, alexandra
and Georgetown regular line OF Packets onion
Wharf, Alexandria. Va. nov -
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C.,)hn REWARD..-Broke out OF the
OZUU Alexandria County Jail, on Sun
day night last, the 18th inst, JAMES TRIM.
NELL and LINES SMITH
Trammell is about five feet or inches IN
height full lace, dark eyes and hair, thick lips,
and good teeth, and about 26 or 2S years OF age
Smith is slender built, about S feet inches
high, brown hair, light eyes, oval face, and
prominent mouth, and shows his teeth when
taking-his age is about II years.
1t is supposed that the prisoners received aid
from friends outside of the Jail, who are now
using every effort to conceal them.
The above reward will be paid for the appre-
hension of the prisoners, or one hundred dollars
for either Of them. LEVI HURDLE,
iv Aft Jaior Alexandra Couaty.
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T. A. BREwIs ANihoNi LA"ooH
IN A, BREWIS Il co, WHOLESALE AND RE-
TAIL GROCERS, LIQUOR, .aND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS, CAMERON STREET
ALEXANDRIA, Va mn ii-u
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sxo. q. RoBINsoN. THonAs H.
D0BINSON & PAYNE, Grocers, Commission
X, and Forwarding Merchants, Prince street
Wharf Alaranhria. Va. o. -
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5,AS5 Prl-cS!-Ns1r50 PTt-s 10 sroy y ltc6'
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME!
TO BE DRAWN EACH SATURDAY IN AUGUST.

j,4Sj Prizes amounting TO-. S52V,UUU
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS; Quarters $3.50.
A Circular showing the plan ei The Lotteries
will be sent 10 any one desirous of receiving il.
Certificates of Packages will be sold al the
following rates, which is the risk:
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,..l..te Il Virginia Advertiser,
PUBLISHED DAILY By
EDGAR SNOW E n.
-, Dollars per snnum, payable half yearly.

.Ga1ette d. Virginia Advertiser.
(rok THE COUNTRY
- pFgLIsgrp, REGULARLY, on
rrgsDAYs THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
,.-, n,Il.rs per snnum, payable in advance.
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Is Number Lottery-I2 drawn ballots.

Tickets Sl0--Halves Sj-Quarters 81 80.
Certificates OF packag's - whoies cost ..Sl4O W
Do DO "a half do 1000
Do do 25guarter do 35 90
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I OTTERY for the benefit OF the State of Del
| 4 aware, Class P, for 1855 10 be drawn at
Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY, Au-
gust 2sth, 1858.
rs number Lottery-l3 drawn ballots.
AGNIEICENT SCHEME
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e, f"h BOS L o N.-The fast sailing
A.. 'e's,' >choOner H. F. PAXTON, Nick.
~ rtseT viii have despatch to the above
h, s0' he,sht or passage, apply to
NJ. ELDRlDGE, Union Wharf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
Literary.

SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER. Just
before going to press, we received the De-
cember number of this valuable periodical.
In mechanical execution it is the finest No.
we have yet seen. Its table Of contents is
very attractive, commencing with Prof
Holcombe's address before the Va. State
Agricultural Society. Subject Is Sla-
very consistent with natural law?" Janu-
airy is a good time to commence the sub
scription, but we should hate to be without
the Dec. No:
ARrnuR's HOME MAGAZINE. mag
azine, so instructive in its sphere, is at
hand. We speak truly when we say we
believe it to be the best magazine Of its
kind published. It is indeed home m ag-
azine and recommends itself to the mother
Of every family. Price only So per year.
NORTH BRITISH AND LONDON QUARTERLY
REv1Ews.-Of Messrs. Learned, Scott &
Co. we have received the above works.
To speak of their merits would be waste
of time for US, and then their remarka BILE
cheapness places them within the power Of
every one. The four first reviews in the
world, and the best critical magazine can
be obtained by sending to Messrs. Scott &
Co., for the sum Of S II.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
JOHN /, MELLON,
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic Wines & Liquors,

NO. 1874 CARY STREET,
RICHMOND, VA.
TN Bond, O large selection of Cognxc, Rochelle,
and Champagne Brandies;
Scheidam and Rotterdam Gin
Bordeaux, Burgundy and Jerragoma Port Wines
Sherry in rs and rs, MADEIRA Il and rs, Malaga,
Muscat and Lisbon Wines
Stewards Highland Malt, Ramsey and Hard wicke
Scotch and Irish Whistles.
In STORE,
500 bbis. Penna. and Ohio Whiskey
800 bbls. Brandy. Gin, Wine and Cordisls;
ESQ bbs. Mountain Rye Whiskey
$50 bbls. Assorted Rye Whistles, from one to six
years old ;
l26 baskets of Champagncs of various brands;
IS cases cf Curacao, kinmel, Obswiths, kirsh-
Wasser and Cordals;
Il casks of Rhein Wine;
l3 casks Of Caret Wine;
so cases Of assorted Liquors.
1000 bbs. Excelsior Pure Rye Whiskey, always
subject to order.
Thankful for past fayors, | respectfully solicit a
continuance, feeling assured that the Advantages
offered from large and varied stock, will always
be satisfactory. ''
N. B.--Al orders, whether verbal or by letter,
will meet with prompt attention.
Richmond, Dec. IS, 1S5s.-ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TRUST 9Ar,n

OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.
Dy virtue of deed of Trust dated the 9TH dav
ID of ecember, 1858, executed to us BY Nicholas
C. Kinney. we will proceed on
Friday, the 18th day Of January, 1850,
to sell at public auction on tho premises the valua-
BILE TRACT OF LAND belonging to said Kinney.
adjoining the lands of George Poage, VIM. j. Nell
son and others, containing
34G Acres.
There is an excellent GRIST AND PLASTER
MILL, AND SA w MILL, on the Farm. The
Land is III high state OF cultivation and well set
in grass 1t is in all respects of the most desi
rable Farms in the County. Mr.. Robert Langford,
who is living On the land, will show it to any per-
sons who may wish to examine it.
We will also, at the same time, sell numb er of
Valuable SLAVES ); 7 head fHORSES. 10 or u
head of CA TITLE, including Mich Goes and Calpes,
Cart, Wheat Drill, Ploughs, Harroos, harness
and Gear, end other Farming Implements and House
hold and Kitchen Furniture on said Farm. and any
other stock on said Farm not speci fed above.
TERMS OF SALE of the land, one third in hand, OF
at sixty DAYS, interest added, secured by well
endorsed negotiable note, and the balance in one
two and three wears. The Slaves will be sold on q
credit of four months, and the other personal prop
erty on credit of six months. negotiable notes
well endorsed, with interest added, to be given by
the purchasers. Sums under $40, cash.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, r...o
A. F. KINNEY, Aiu''oe'
TURK & CUSHING, Auctloneers.
December IS, l85S.-tds
Gs- Spectator, Rockingham Register and Tent
LEGION COPY ids.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18


HEAVY FRAUD ON THE REVENUE "A few
days ago, the Treasury Department recei-
we'd information from a gentleman residing
in Providence, Rhode Island, that Mr.. John
Lloyd, merchant, doing business in that
place, had been in the habit Of introducing
large quantities Of goods through this port
by false invoices, representing them at the
Custom House at much less than the actual
value. The value of the goods are said to
be $4,000. "A special agent was sent by
the Treasury Department to examine into
the matter, and upon afidavits setting forth
the facts, warrant was issued by Judge
Belts for Lloyd's apprehension. He was
arrested by the United States Marshal of
Rhode Island, and brought on here, and
his bail was fixed at $4,000, which he pro-
cured and was liberated. Surveyor Hart
subsequently went to Rhode Island and ex-
amined Mr.. Lloyd's books, which resulted
in two civil suits being instituted against
Lloyd by the United States for the recovery
of $25, 900 in each. He was ordered to
find bail in the sum Of $500 in each suit,
and in default Of procuring it he was placed
in the custody Of Marshal Rynders, where
he still remalns.-N. Y Post.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
Shall we Fight or RIM.

It was but in our last issue that we an
nounced to our readers on the say SO Of the
President, that the vexed search question
had been amicably adjusted" and we
took occasion to congratulate the nation up
on the formal recognition Of right for
which We had been so long contending. 1t
now, however, becomes our painful duty to
make formal retraction of the same, and
declare that the right has not been aban-
doned, and we cite the last transaction at
San Juan to support us in our assertion. -
BY reference to another column, it will be
seen that an American vessel has been
boarded by British officer in arms, and in
solent and insulting questions propounded
to her officers, and her papers demanded
Uncle Sans officers showed pluck at first,
but finally backed down and made an igno-
minious retreat. What are we coming to
Oh, how are the mighty fallen.
The question demands grave considera-
ton. Shall we fight, and preserve our ma
tional honor untarnished, or shall we yield
and let a triumphant foe sound its notes Of
defiance on needless ears I? Our sire
fought and suffered to procure for us liber
ty, and shall we their sons, recline in SUI
pineness, and permit these liberties to b
snatched from our grasp by the very powe
we have twice met and conquered. We ap
peal to the press ofsVirginia to take up tn
battle-cry and ring it from hilltop to hill
top, till the veriest coward that holds sea
in our representative hall, shall be inspire'
to stand up and speak for our rights. Fo
| Virginia we have no fears, nor do we be
lieve that an appeal to her, coming from
whatever source it may, will be in vain.-
But there are States in this Union on who's
escutcheon no room is left for blot, seere,
as they are with dishonor But their voice
cannot..drown those Of an indignant nation
The American. flag has been insulted ant
Americans cry aloud war, and war to tn
hilt shall be our cry.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
&C. We call attention to the commun;

@ We call attention to the communi
cation Of ''Many Long Meadow Voters, %
in another column. We would be glad to
receive many more communications on the
question Of the holding or holding of a
Convention, as we desire to discover the
sentiments of the people on the subject
We take occasion here to say, without in
tending to detract at all from the merits Of
the many other able and worthy gentlemen
whose names have been mentioned in con-
nection with this Office, or without intend
ing to express preference for any one over
another, that we fully endorse his euloey of
James Il. Skinner, "a polished and forcible
peakcr, high-toned gen tleman, a faithful
and well-tried Democrat, a man who has
four times led the forlorn hope Of the de-
mocracy Of Augusta, and on one occasion,
to triumphant victory Mr. Skinner, we
have no doubt, would, if the choice of the
district, fill Mr.. Letcher's seat in manner
highly creditable to himself and to his con-
stituency.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
The next Congressional Election.

The Hon. John Letcher, our present rep
resentative, having accepted the nomination
for Governor, will Of course, decline re-
election to Congress, and it will soon de-
volve upon the democracy Of this district to
decide upon the mode of electing his sue
cessor. The Rockingham Register, one of
the most influential democratic papers of the
district, comes out in its last issue decided
ly in favor Of s'free fight" declaring its
determined opposition to conventions ex-
cept as necessary evil.
We fully agree with the Register in its
opposition to conventions, and greatly pre-
fer more direct appeal to the people, where
such course can be pursued without det-
riment to the party. Conventions are al
ways liable to corruption, and are generally
controlled in greater or less degree, by
men who have made politics their business,
and who are invariably present at such
meetings, when the more honest and disln-
terested OF the people are confined at home
by more pressing engagements.
Again, we are not one of those so we'd
ded to party as to desire to exclude the mi
nority party in the district from taking part
at all in elections.
In conclusion, we will say that we think
no harm can result to the democratic party
by a free fight in the coming election, but
would advise that an understanding be had
between the aspirants, in the event of the
opposition bringing out candidate, so that
at moments warning state Of affairs
may be brought about, as will exclude the
possibility Of the minority slipping in a
candidate against the known will of the
district.
R Since the above was put in type we
notice communication in the Valley Star,
suggesting that a convention be held in
Harrisonburg on the 22d Of February y
We will publish the communication in our
next.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18

MEssRs. EDITORS Il have been con-
slant subscriber, payment in Advance, ever
since the foundation of your most excellent
paper. claim to be Democrat, every
inch, as Augusta Farmer" says in the last
indicator, he is Wing all over. I won
der what has become Of poor Sam It APP
pears that there care none so poor as to
do him reverence, now. Has he crept in
to that corrupt party, as they called it, q
mean the old whig party.) I suppose not,
they would not be caught in such COM
pany. Out Of their own mouths are they
condemned. Let them be where they will,
in the culvert or in open daylight, we must
keep our house in order, our armor bright,
and be ready to meet them.
The Democratic State Convention is over,
and they have selected as our democratic
standard bearer, the Hon. John Letcher
A noble selection it was. We all know
that Mr.. Letcher's course in Congress has
been one that has met the entire approba-
ton of his constituency. We all of one
accord are constrained to say, "Well done
thou good and faithful servant" enter thou
into the joys of the gubernatorial chair Of
Va, for your reward as terror to evil do
ers in Congress.
In consequence of that nomination, it de-
wolves upon us to look about for the pur-
pose of selecting some one as his successor
In doing SO, we should exercise kindness
and forbearance towards our many gallant
aspirants in the district. Would it not be
we'll to call convention at some time and
place, and there make the selection?
Messrs. EDs., I cant see any improperly
in any citizen suggesting some one for thai
office. It is a right we all claim. In do.
ing SO, we don't wish to disparage the
claims Of any other gentleman. We wan
a man we'll posted in Federal matters-one
that can sustain himself at home and ir
Congress, or in any sphere in which he il
called upon to act. [ have now in view, 8
gentleman Of your town. We have see1
him upon different occasions, ably sustain
ing the principles and party which he rep
resented, in discussing with some of oul
most talented opponents, the greatquestion'
Of the day. That gentleman is JAMES H
SKINNER
Mr.. Stuart, in discussion with james
H. Skinner, did him the justice to say tina
he did not know Of any man that was bet
ter calculated to wear Mr.. Letcher's slip
pers, and he did not know but what b,
would vote for him. In that compliment
high though it may be, there was no fat
terry. It was the plain unvarnished truth
Give us James H Skinner, Esq, and ",
care not who opposes him.
MANY LONG MEADOW VOTERS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
S A LIE AT
.yYEELEEs',g EEgO.g' ggsDHKS.
Thursday, December 3Oth, 1853.

1uufhtIay, -DSCtMDCI JOLHs 1908.
TINE sale of the FURNACE. FORGE MILL and
Il FARMS, advertised for the sth Of December,
was prevented by the extreme nclemency of t he
wea Their. 1t will take place on the day above sta
ted, and will bs continued from day to day without
F ostponement on account of weather.
4 At the same time shall sell all the PERSONAL
PROPERTY conveyed to by the trust deed, in
ending Slaves, Mules, Horses, Cows, Oxen, Hogs,
Wagons, Carts, Gear, Househ old and Kitchen Fur
niture, Growing Crops Of Wheat and Rye. a Crop
Of Tobacco in the Tobacco House, and a variety Of
other articles such as might be expected upon 50
extensive an establishment.
There are or 10 Slaves, over 80 Mules, about
so Stock Hogs &C.. &c.
TERMS OF SALE.--For the real estate, one fourth
in six months, and the remainder in one, two and
three years from the sale. For the first payment
personal security will be required, and for the 9th
trust deed upon the property.
am authorized to extend credits the real es
tate for term Of years, if the purchaser viii secure
the purchase money beyond question, so to yield
interest annually.
For the Personal Property, credit of four
months upon all gums of $40 and upwards upon ne
gotiable notes well endorsed under $40, cash.
JOHN b. BALDWIN, Trustee.
EtauntOn Dec. Is. lS5S.-tdS
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
A Nice Home in Spring Hill.

TN pursuance of decree in the of Cox
4 Guardian Cox, &C.. the undersigned Special
Commissioners, will. on Saturday, the 10th day Of
January, 1859, in Spring Hill. proceed to sell at
public auction, A HOUSE AND LOT, containing
upwards of fourth of acre, situated near the
Carriage Shop Of j. A Clinedinst, in very eligi-
BILE part Of the village. The House is a comforta-
BILE two story Frame Building with many conven-
fences, and has good out-Shop near by which
makes it desirable residence for mechanic.
cessard to defray the cost of above named suit and
sale, and the balance in three equal payments at
six, twelve and eighteen months the purchaser
giving bond and good security, and the title retain
ed as ultimat security.
GEORGE BAYLOR, lcomm,r..
VIM. S. Fl. BAYLOR,
U. D. Poe, Auctionser.
Dec. Is, 1861 ids.