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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
KEEN, BALDWIN g. CO.,
MANUFACTURERS & wuoLEsALE & RETAIL DhALhHS IN
OF OTHING!

CLOTHING!
IO2 Main Street. Richmond, Va,
RE now in receipt of the most extensive Stock OF
n SPRING CLOTHING, which they have ever ex-
hibted, or to be found in this city or State Inc as
sortuent embraces every variety and grade OF goou
in our line to which additions will be made twice
week direct from our own mandatory, enabling us
at ' ali times to show the largest assortment and most
desirable and fashionable styles. The recent CONNER
ca crisis has given US unusual advantages anG
are prepared offer greater and
Sspo,ete Ioors We cordially invite merchants and
Consumers to give us call before purchasing, salts
lied that our many advantages in the manufacture ana
Sola of Clotbnp. together with twenty years experi
n IN the trade OF this city, enable to offer every
necessary inducement. ,-r>- n,rnurN T. m
p:.Lr.ord March "a 1858
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Hugh MiIler's New Work.

JUST PUBLISHED,
The Cruise of the BetSeys
Or. A Summer Ramble Among the FoSsililerous De-
posits of the Hebrides. With Rambles of Geolo-
Tist or, Ten Thousand Miles over The Fossihierous
Deposits of Scotland. By the late HgGH MILLEE
Nearly the whole OF large edition of this work has
been austed by orders in advance Of publication.
Moth need be said oft save that it possesses the
same fascination for the reader that characterizes the
authors other works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

BOWERS GREAT PHO Essszs..zryra
TOGRAPH, AMBRUTYPE d &5f MYSsSry
MELAINUTYPE FACTORY, 40. sSssg VlSSJV
ISL Main street RICHMOND, YA-N@sa:s1ISI
Two hundred and seveuiy-fve thou
sand Lkenesses taken al this establishment since 1850.
POWERS is now engaged in making Pictures of
Members of the Legislature. The number contracted
for Is 10000.
MIR. POWERS has introduced new style of Pic
ture From one sitting million or more of copies
can be made each perfect life ITSELF and at
very derate cost.
Gmbrotvpes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes. Meain-
oyes, and every known sly of Picture made, and at
the very lowest prices Warranted satisfactory, no
charge is made
The public aud particularly those who have friends
IN the Legislature, are respectfully invited to call and
see Pictures of the members of the Legislature to be
seen only at POWERS PICTURE FACTORY, No.
l5l Main street.
Richmond March II, lS55-1y
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Agricultural implements.

THE undersigned having associated themselves to-
gether as partners for the purpose of carving on
the manufacture CHARMING IMPLEMENTS, would
notify the Farmers and the public generally, that they
are now prepared to manufacture HORSE POWERS
and THRESHING MACHINES of the latest and most
improved patterns that thresh and clean the grain at
one operation; also, Wheat Drills Corn Shelters Gut
ting Bores, Hay Rakes. Cast aud Wrought Shear
PLoughs H!-Side Ploughs, Double and Single ShoUel
Ploughs, Corn Planters, CultiUators Harroacs, dc.
~ Particular attention paid TO Making and Re-
pairing JVagOas and having bought Of the Stage Com
pany the Tools and Stock, now prepared TO carry
on, al the Stage Yard near the new Market House,
BLACKSMITHING in all its branches, and having ex-
p.renced workmen, are prepared to do all work en-
trusted TO our care with neatnees and despatch, at
moderate rates. Give us o call.
BLYTHE l. TANNEHILL.
staunton, April 7, lS5s-tf
DERPErUAL MOTION I-COME Il SEE
J. ITl-Perpetual Motion has been at last discover
ed as all will find out who call at the extensive VA
RIETY STORE of GABRIEL HIRSH, Main Street,
Stanton While the clerks and bosses are always in
motion inside of the house selling all sorts OF Goods
at all sorts of low prices, the people may stand outside
until the crowd is thinned and the beautiful Ship
always bounding on the ocean wave and the "phan.
tom train" of Cars always gliding silently the
track. This beautiful and wonderful piece of mocha
nlsm, Just imported from the Continent in two ships
especially for Hirsh will be on exhibition few weeks
longer, and all who wish to gaze upon and admire 1t
will please call soon. Hirsh has just received the
largest Stock of Goods he brought to Saunton,
all of which he is bound TO sell at marvellously low
rates. Give him CALL GABRIEL HlRSH. .
find Matchmaker superior to the one in my employ
may be too small, | hereby increase it to $4,000
He is working at the front window.
Staunton, May 5, le58-3m-Vind. copy.
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POWHATAN HOTEL.
RICHNnNn VA

THE undersigned having leased the above pleasant
i ly situated Hotel, respectfully begs leave to IN
form his friends aud the travelling public that he has
had it it REPAIRED and furnished with Entirely NEW
FURNITURE throughout The Hote! having under
gone good many changes, is now ready for THEIR &C
CoNMoDAT1oN.
To those TO whom the Hotel is known, it is unneces
sary to say anything in regard toits location For the
information of strangers he would state that II is de-
ghtfully situated upon the highest ground in the city
fronting on 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 Monumen, aud the Governors Man
sion II is also convenient to the ost 0eice, 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. WIN. a. Fry,
". p. BLEpsoe, Cerk Proprietor
s1Sy- An Omnibus and Porter will always bein read
mess to convey passengers to and from the Hotel.
Richmond. Feb. 8. ls5S-ly w. Ii. F.
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BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEWELL'S
Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feeder,

NEWEGL'S
Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feeder,
VITARRANTED to prevent all accidents from the
w use of ETHEREAL Oil or Burning Fluid, or any
other explosive compounds used for the production Of
light The invention is applied to oil common Lamps
and Lamp Feeders, and also to the Solar Lamps. Lam
terms, Binnacle Lamps &c. invite the attention OF
I'D LAMP. for families, in the Argand form, which
burns with clear, steady light, and consuming less
fluid than any other Lamp, as 1t consumes not oniy
the fluid but all the vapor arising from 1t while Durn-
ing. These Lamps applied TO Chandeliers tor par
lors and are particularly adapted to Churches Facto
ries, Hotels, Saloons, Ships, &c Oil Lamps can De
altered TO safety using the same shade ana chimney
Over 900 900 OF these Lamps and Cans have been
sold since 1852, and no accident has occurred from
their use. For SALE wholesale and retail, only BY
ALFRED II. REP,
SS7 Baltimore st.
Also, BURNING FLUID at the marketpr LAMP
SHADES aud CHlMNEYS.
Please read the following certificate of the entire
safety and efficacy of these devices
Mr. A. H. Reip-- Dear Sir:-I have carefully exam
ined and tested the Patent Safety Lamp and Lamp Feed
err, invented by Mr.. John Newell, of Boston, and am
satisfied that in this application Of the principle OF the
"Davy," Mr.. Newell has furnished the public with
perfect safeguard against all danger from explosion IN
the use of the ordinary burning funds. With this
Lamp an explosion is impossible, even with the most
careless treatment. Respectfully yours,
WA. E. A. AIKEN, NJ D.,
Professor Of Chemistry, University Of Nd
Baltimore, Feb 90. 1858.
have similar recommendations from DR.. Lewis Il
Steiner Prof of Chemistry Maryland College of Phar
macy DIR. A. SnoWdeu Piggott, Analytical and Con
sulting Chemist Professors B. Sillman sr., Charles
T. Jackson, Aug A. Hayes, John Torrey, and man,
others of equal merit.
Baltimore March 81 lS5S-ly
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NEW BOOT Il SHOE STORE ..as

NTEW BOOT 4 SlIOE SIOKEs .>ai
~ No. PSI BRoAD STREET, RICHMOND, VA ts
The subscribers take pleasure in ann0unc- "a
ing to the citizens of Staunton and the sur ~
rounding country, that they have taken the V.
store formerly occupied by Mr. 7. D. Quarles dry
goods house. where they intend to Keep constantly on
hand a well selected stock of BOOTS. SHOES, RUB
BEERS, TRUNKS. &C., and have just opened rich
and varied assortment of the latest styles which they
can sell at low prices for cash. They intend to keep
the best of everything their line and respectfully
solicit call
n B.-They have in their employ the best of work
men, and will make to order Boots, Shoes, Caters
&C.. at short notice and on reasonable terms. Salts
faction in all cases guaranteed
~ Don't forget the NO.-2Sl Broad Street.
JEWETT & EMERSON.
Richmond March II. lS5S-lv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

NEW PARTNERSHIP.-I have this day as
Y sociaied my self with my brother MAX. in the
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING BUSINESS, which
will be carried on under the firm Of of s. II: HILB
g. BRO. S. Ii. HlLB.
Staunton, Jan. 8, 1858.
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wA. W. GWATHAEY. G. " GwATHMEY.
w. & g. GWATHMEY,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

hiCHMOND, VIRGINIA.
lBERAL Cash advances made on Consgnments.-
IL Office on 18th Street, opposite Shockoe Ware
house.
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. GwATHNEY. w. G. GWATHMEY,
Richmond, August 2e, 1857:
1T is unnecessary for the undersigned to say anything
in behalf of Messrs. Gwathmey as they are well ano
favorably known. For himself, he would refer the
public to the farmers of Albemare, and citizens OF
Charlottesville. p. A. WOODS.
August %, lS57-tf
1858. Spring 4 Summer Stock. 1858.
II NORRIS y CO. are receiving their Spring
Ls and Summer Stock of READY-MADE CLOTH
ING consisting of entire new and splendid assort-
ment, OF their own manufacture, which the latter en-.
abes them to give satisfaction, in style, workmanship
and cheapness. Through this medium they only ask
of you the favor of call when next visiting our city,
Country merchants will find it TO their advantage BY
examing :heir stock before purchasing elsewhere.
K. NORRIS CO.,
100 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
~ We would also call your attention to our new,
extensive and seasonable stock of GENTS FURNISHING
GooDs.
~ Clothing made to order, at short notice.
Richmond, March II, lS5S-ly
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TAKE NOTICE.-My accounts due July /, 1858,
i are now made ont and ready to be delivered
Persons indebred TO will confer favor by coming
forward and promptly square their notwithstanding
the trouble and themselves the annoyance of being
called upon for settlement }. P0LLlTZ.
! Staunton. July 4. 1853.
N B.-My remaining and vet well assorted Stock
ofSUMMER CLOTHING will be sold at greatly re-
duced prices for Cash. j. p.
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j. 3. FERGUSON, JR., g. CO.,
No. 0 Pearl Ste, Richmond,
Importers and JobberS OF Dry GOODS,
A RE receiving and will few days have IN store re
N their entire stock of SPRING AND SUMNER
GOODS to which they would call the attention oio''y
and country dealers, embracing, in part
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings-ai graues'
White Cambrcs and Musins;
Irish Linen, Linen Sheetings and Diapers;
Black and fancy ks, and Satin de chime;
Silk, Linen, Cambria and Lawn Handkercmels'
Embroidered Collars, Sleeves and Lace Goous;
Ladies' Dress Goods Berages, Mnslins, Lawns;
French Kid and Silk Gloves in great variety;
Taors' Trmmnngs-best quality;
large portion of the stock of goods has been re-
GENTLY bought for cash, and part is OF our own 'n.
portaon-all of which offer at small ao'
Cash. . D,.,
Sy- Special attention given to the Hosiery Depart.
ment having one floor exclusively for goods OF thaI
LASS Richmond, March II, lS5S-ly
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THE undersigned, thankful for the very liberal pat.
i ronage extended to them by the good people OF
OF he public TO their superior stock of DRY GOODS
and CLOTHING in all its different branches which
we will SELL not ut 6eO Cost, but little O'cer still
Buying large quantities for cash at the prime Import
ing Houses will enable TO sell at such prices that
our patrons will think selling goods for gory
ONLY Persons wishing purchase will find it 10 their
advantage to examine stock before buying else
where. D. II. HlLB q BhO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

I OUK TO YOUR lNTEREST.-M A X :
l. KET Acknowledging rented Stall at the
new Market House. the subscriber offers his services
to the public generally as an Agent for the sale Of
whatever MARKETAGE they may wish to dispose of,
whenever they cannot spare the time to remain two
hours Of the whole day at the Market House, as the
law requires.
He will always be found at Stall No. 5, and persons
who may have other business in town to transact, on
leaving Their Marketage with me- may have returns
before leaving town-or those who prefer not coming
themselves on sending their articles to me, will dis.
nose of them and thus save them much trouble and
time. Receipts given in all cases when required and
paid promptly their return, either in Cash or Gro
ceres, at my store in Staunton. n. b. LONG.
stanton Nav 10 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

FT>HE subscriber, having removen rom l46 Main
Il street, the new building erected by Mr. Belvip,
on 18th Governor Street. between Main and Frank
linz takes pleasure in returning his thanks for the no
eral patronage of the last four years, assuring his
friends and customers that with increased facilities
for the manufacture and exhibition Of the various
Wares in his line, at the stand he will endeavor
to merit continuance of their favors. lie will also
keep for sale select assortment Of Stoves, Ranges,
Furnaces, Tin and Iron Ware, Pumps, Water Rams.
Bath Tubs, Iron Sinks, Lead and Iron Pipe, Zinc,
Sheet Iron, farmers Boilers or both wood and coa
Portable OgenS "a new and superior article for Bakinv
and Roasting purposes, of which he is making seven
sizes, and many other articles in the House Furnish
ing llue which he respectfully invites the attention
of purchasers.
Our assortment of Large Stoves &C., being as com.
plete be found in any similar establishment in
the Northern cities, and prepared to furnish
them at Northern prices the attention of Hotel Keep
ers Proprietors of Watering Places, Colleges, DC, is
respectfully solicited.
say" Odd Castings for repairs always on hand:
GEORGE STARRETT.
Richmond, March II, ls5S-ly*
Extract of letter received from DR.. Samuel Go0de, of
the Virginia HIT SPRINGS
''HoT SPRINGS Va July l, 1858.
Mr.. Gro. STARRETT-Dear Sir: have found the
Galvanized OVEN TO answer an admirable purpose for
baking know of no apparatus for baking at all e.
quail to the Galvanized Oven 1t saves fuel immense
y. Yours, very respectfully,
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NEW AND SPLENDID
Stock Of Spring u Summer Dry Goods.
Second supply sscCeiced this Season.
WTEinriie attention to our large and elegant stock
w of SPRING AND SUMNER DRY GOODS,
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
add all the new designs that come out this season.
We respectfully invite an examination of our stock
before purchasing determined to sell at the
lowest prices.
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NUTICE.-By mutual consent we have ION the
~ LIST day of May 1853. dissolved the partnership
of r. j. RANKIN 4 Co, T. L. Ennes, one of the part
pers having withdraw from the firm. Weare thank
full for past avors and hone, by close attention to our
post to receive liberal share of custom hereafter
date our friends and all those who may wish ine Pho
tographs thrown up life size and finished mp in oil,
will please call at K. j. RANKIN 4 Cos GALLERY, in
the "0ld Bell Tavern, and there they can be accom-
modated in the best style.
Staunton, May 5. 80. r. j. RANKIN & co.
WHEN ARE GOOD TINES COMING 2
w When the people of Virginia turn their at
ten,ion TO Home Industry. HENRY HUGHES takes
this opportunity of returuing his thanks to the
public for their liberal patronage, and wonld xHt
inform them that he has just received easy ~
sorment of Material for the manufacture of
Ladies', Misses and Children's BOOTS and SHOES,
and Gentemen's Boots, Caters and Shoes OF every
variety with and dispatch, and hopes BY in.
duswy and readiness to please to merit the public
patronage,
StaunIon. April 81. 1858.
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CPKING AND SUMMER CLOTHING,

CPKING AND SUMMER CLOTHING. =
- The subscribers have received their new supply
of Spring and Summer Clothing to which they invite
great variety of COATS. PANTS, VESTS, &C., made
Of every kind of material and in the best styles They
have also large supply of FURNISHING GOODS,
such as Shirts, Cravats, Handkerchief Gloves Hats,
&c. Also Pocket Books, Revolvers, &C., call from
all persons needing Clothing is earnestly requested
before they purchase elsewhere. We will take pleas
ure in showing the goods at all times, and the prices
cannot fail in giving satisfaction.
r5y" Please remember the place-the stont build
ing a few doors above the Virginia Hotel, and nearly
opposite John B. Scherrers.
STEINER, BRO. & co.
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GALES MADE BY JAMES THOMAS,
COMMISSION MERCHANT, opposite Coumbi-
an Hotel, Richmond during last week:
Turkies for J. Van Lear. Augusta county, at 1890
10 H. Turkes for j. Ii. McComb Augusta county, al
i5c % ID; Dried Apples at 81 y bushel; 10 barrels
Superfne Flour for Messrs. hcAlplne. Roekbridge
county, at "a p barrel, BASIN Bank; Superfne
Flour for Dr. d. S Morgan, AT rs .. BARREL barrels
Supertine Flour closed for j. r. Sands, average 500
Richmond March II. 1858.
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sB- Sold by DAVIS A. KAYsgR, Staunton.
Ian Of lRhS-l0mo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-08

argued, and had TO the with great rslur
aSce had been like death TO her. but having made the
point she would not abandon it, she said To him she had
tried her be aectonate and kind wile sne
said: "You know, Or. B., no woman tried harder
than have done 10 love you and treat you kindly and to
have happy home, but you've repealed II all, and be-
I've endured 30 long and hard, you thought
would have dared to take the step; what you ve
done To you know; wanted me to Kill my chi'-
dren and you have given them audanum you've turned
my old father out Of the house, and you have ancea pc
cause you have put me in carriage and made me 10 rae
up and down the q splendid coach, with break
ing heart that that would cover II all, when, heaven
knows, all the meI would have given the world TO nave
been where you found me- you made my life utterly
miserable you abused my Children and tortured the
little things 10 agonze me-, in short u was general
OF the story she first told me- was all SAID III con
secutve sentences without any interruption anu IN snch
tone and that impossible FOR the Doctor not
TO her she also charged him with tearing the
clothes off her and that had used personal cruelty and
violence to her. she closed by saying, "You know the
Doctor said, IL know know; try me, and won't do
again. she said, Cry Judge Foster you don know the
man. he won't keep any of his PROMISES DR.. Is. did
not deny single chnrge-to tell the truth, for the
honor OF my SEX sorry he didn't say something,
the consultation continued the Doctor called out to
Mrs Newman and myself said everything thought
proper induce Mrs Bennett TO yield her only objection
she did not believe the Doctor could be trusted
for moment; however under the influence OF the Doc
lors promises, and my and Mrs Newman's persua-
SONS, she inquired che would be cut of from future use
OF his first misconduct for procuring divorce, in case he
dad not keep his promises, l told her thought could
draw up document which would prevent that effect in
case It was necessary to renew proceedings.
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DLANCARD HOUSE BROADWAY AND TWELFTH
IL street New York rashunahly csted elegantly furnish
all with every uern and Tor the
conmolation ~ families and gentlemen Board ~ day
Nv Public favor respectfully solicited
by the new management BLANCHARD &NACLkfIsAN
HOTEL sT. aERMaIN, BROADWAY, FIFTH AVE
nne and enty second street.-The beautiful AMI unique
hte thoroughly repaired epsinted and PVT
olet. order conducted the European plan Meals
served in private pariorS suit Of very commoious and
elegantly furnished suitable for large family and
w anal parlors and BEDROOMS with baths attached 10
permanently reasonahe The location of ths hotel
X, he intersection " Broadway Fnh Twenty.
exceled ~ any lause In the civ being
Vue ii Nv noss syeess e a0d fashionable neshyohg9iS
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MATCHES, JE wELRy. &C.

n ANONps DIAMONDS, prAMoNDs.--r Hermann
eco ais Broome street manufacturers OF diamonds
ewelry constantly hand large assortment
eselry II - tcrcie patterns " Nhch hey bea eavs
call destra0s rurchAsing Tia
rcaas % so.d ~ s,teg bVasLte r J. e4@Rs4se
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FINE ARTS.

A PORTRAIT or THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN
~ snd actor Edwin Forrest for sale Is plum p9r, ~
o w eharacter was painted In ISIS ~ l snh atr'u
20 the artist lnman. ~ ~ be II Mathews sudo "
Appctons Building, BAG and 3sS Broadway.
roMMERCfAL ATLAS or TIE UNITED STATES
~ Comprising series ~ charts ground plans a All he
business thcrougbsares ~ the cities Of the Uuon No ihe
- hart ~ broadway n In r " publication ~ ~ ~
Nassau street. where the right publish charts Il other streets
be bought y ASHTON, Proprietor