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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
A RETIRED PHYSICIAN,

/Seventy five years of age whose sands of life have
nearly out discovered while in the East Indies,
| certain cure for Consumption, Asthma, ,Bronchi.
! us, Coughs, Colds and General Debility THEREIN
edy was discovered by him when his only child a
daughter was given up to die. Wishing to do as much
good as possible he will send to such Of his afflicted
beings as request it, this recipe with full and
explicit directions for making it up, and successfully
using it. He requires each applicant to enclose HIM I
one shilling-three cents to be returned postage
on the recipe, and the remainder to he applied 10
the payment OF this advertisement.
Address, DIR. H. JAMES, 10 Grand st..
March 81, lS5S-lm Jersey Civ + II
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BALTIMORE ADYERTISEMENTS.
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.'s
SEWING MACHINES!
Office, I28 Baltimore St., Amer. Building
BALTIMORE.

Office, I26 Baltimore ST., Amer BuIIuHB,
BALTIMORE
WE prefer them for family use-Tribune
They are the favorites for Iamilies.-Times.
THE machine for family use-Advocate and Journal
We can not imagine any thing more perfect Evang
Will give entire satisfaction.
The best ever invented Il Christian Inquirer.
In looking for the best, see these.-Examiner.
Admirably adapted for family use.-Chronicle.
We praise it with enthusiasm INTEL.
Worthy of the highest award-Sabbath Recorder.
"The desideratunl is stitch that will not ravel-
The Wheeler Wilson Machine makes the only stitch
that answers precisely the conditions required Ii
cannot be travelled or ripped, and forms seam alike
on both sides of the fabric sewed with great economy
of thread, firm durable and beautiful than hand
sewing. "-Family Magazine
Baltimore April 7, lS5S-1y
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MISCELLANEOUS.
New Arrangement!
Two Daily Lines Of Stages from
STAUNTON TO WINCHESTER

sTAUNTON TO WINCHESTER
T FAVE Staunton Daily at u past 6, A. NJ, and
IL Is past 8, P. NJ, and arrive at Winchester at 8,
p. NJ, and Z, A. NJ; making close connection with
the Cars at Woodstock and Winchester.
Returning, leave Winchester Daily at Z. A. NJ, and
AZ. p. NJ, and Woodstock Daily at l, P. NJ. Arrive
at Staunton at TO- P. NJ, connecting with the Central
with the Cars going West to the Virginia Springs,
and with the different lines of Stages to Lexington,
Fncastle and Parkersburg.
eag- Through Ticket from Staunton to Baltimore,
So, KEMP TROTTER.
Staunton April IA, 185S-Gm
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NEW STORE

Main ST., One Door East OF the Post Office,
STANTON, VA.
THE undersigned would respectfully inform the cit
i liens of Staunton and Augusta county, that he
has Just opened large and general assortment OF
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, at the place
above indicated The entire Stock has been selected
with great care from the best manufacturers of Phil
adelphia and will be sold at fair prices Special at
tention is invited to the assortment of Ladies and
Misses Caters. Slippers, Buskus, &c. of every style
and v,riety. call is solicited.
JOHN K WOODS.
Stannton Anril Il 1S5s-tf-Yind cony
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
G. II. SUTTON,
General Commission Merchant.

RICHMOND, VA,
n IVES prompt attention to the sale of Flour, To-
VI bacco, Wheat, Corn, Rye, Oats and Country Pro-
duce generally.
sag The subscriber is authorized to sell the PATENT,
RIGHT to G.. B. HUTcHEsoN's BARREL and STAYE-
CUTTING MACHINE, for the counties of Augusta,
Rockbridge and Rockingham, The advantages Of this
Machine are fully set forth in Circulars, which can
be had on application to c. II. SUTTON,
Corner IL and Bank Streets Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
For Commissioner of Revenue.

rSy@ We are authorized to announce THOMAS. NJ:
DONOHO as Candidate for reelection to the ONCE OF
COMMISSIONERS THE REyENUEin the LIST Revenue DIS
trict of Augusta county.
March ~, 1858.
~ We are authorized to announce JNO. q: stu,
YER as Candidate for reelection to the office OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE in the End Revenue
District of Augusta county.
March 10. 1858.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

KEEN, BALDWIN B. co.,
MANUFACTURERS q WHOLESALE q RETAIL DRALERs IN
CLOTHINGi
I02 Main Street, Richmond, Va,
RE now in receipt of the most extensive Stock OF
n SPRING CLOTHING, which they have ever ex.
hlblted or to be found in this city or State The as
sortment embraces every variety and grade of goods
in our line to which additions will be made twice
week. direct from our own mandatory, enabling us
at all times to show the largest assortment and most
desirable and fashionable styles. The recent CONNER.
cial crisis has given unusual advantages and we
prepared to offer greater inducements than ever
before Wholesale and Retail stocks distinct and on
separate floors. We cordially invite merchants and
consumers to give us call before purchasing salts
fed that many advantages in the manufacture and
sale of Clothing together with twenty years expert
ence in the trade OF this city enable us to offer every
necessary inducement.
KEEN, BALDWIN co.
Richmond March o. 1883
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

CORN PLANTERS.-6 ROUTE CORN PLAN
~ TERS just received and for sale at the Factory
prices. sold to many farmers last year, and they
gave entire satisfaction Refer 10 J. W. Bell, Robert
Guy, 7. W. McCue and many others. Call early and
| secure one GEO T. PRICE
| Stsunton, April 5, 1858.
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NTEW BOOT q SHOE STORE, :

nj EW BUOT q NIUE SIOhE, ~
~ No. 23l BROAD STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
The subscribers take pleasure in announc-
ing to the citizens of Staunton and the sur
rounding country, that they have taken the ~
store formerly occupied by Mr.. 7. D. Quarles dr.,
goods house. where they intend to keep constantly
land q well selected stock of ROOTS, SHOES, RUB
BERS, TRUNKS, &C., and have just opened ricl
and varied assortment OF the latest Styles which the,
can sell at low prices for cash. They intend to keep
be best Of everything In their line, apd respectfully
solicit call.
N. B.-They have in their employ the best of work
men, and will make to order Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
&C., at short notice and on reasonable terms. Salts
action in all cases guaranteed.
sRy- Don't forget the No.-231 Broad Street.
JEWETT EMERSON.
Richmond March II, lS5S-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

TRUSTEES sALE.-In puruanee of Deed Of
Trust executed TO me by VIM. d. Hogshead, on
the aist day Of December, 1856 and recorded in the
Clerks Office of Augusta county, will, on fFld,qy
the Esd dag of april next on the premises proceed to
sell at auction, the TRACT OF LAND in the said
Deed mentioned. The tract contains 100 Acres,
and lies about two miles from Jennings Gap and the
same distance from Sriblng Springs. There is an a.
bundance of timber and the place is we'll improved
1t adjoins the lands off D. Hill Francis Gilkeson and
Jno. w. Hogshead
ed IN me- but it is believed to be good.
JN0. NJ. HUFF, Trustee
March 81 1S5S-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

THE LICENSE QUESTION ION the first
i day of the April County Court, the Commissioners
of the Revenue will be at the Sherfs Office, to &C.
commodate all persons desiring License; and as the
Law requires the Tax 10 be paid before License per-
fected an opportunity will be offered the people to
comply with the law fully the Sheriff and his Dep
utles will be ready to wait on them.
April IA, 1865. X. TURK, ). A. q.
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NeNr lHe NHlIUHHI HUVeI'
Staunton, April IA, 1858.

TUST ARRIvING-A large addition to my
q Stock Of HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c, bought
upon the most favorable terms and for sale Gerry cheat
Every thing in the Hardware line, embracing CAR
PENTER'S, SHOE MAKERS and CARRIAGE MA
KER'S FINDINGS, OF all descriptions are offered on
terms that cannot fail to satisfy the purchaser at the
store Of d. w. KENNEDY,
Main Street, under Union Hail.
S@o,a.o,, Ann;I 1oso
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DOCKS AND sTATIONERY.-J ". RAN.
ID DOLPH, l2l MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, offers to
Merchants, Teachers and Others on the best terms,
large stock of School, Standard and Miscellaneous
Books; also, Blank Books, Paper, Envelopes, Pens,
Ink, &c.
~" All kinds of Binding done, and Blank Books
made to order.
Richmond March II, 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

rz5y1 We are authorized to announce CHARLES R.
MSDANNALD as Candidate for the CLERKsHIP OF
rms CIRcUIr and COUNTY COURTS of Bath county
March 10, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

GALES MADE BY JAMES THOMAS,
y COMMISSION MERCHANT, opposite Columbi-
an HOTEL Richmond, during last week:
Turkes for j. Van Lear. Augusta county, at 1896
y ib; Turkies for J. H. McComb, Augusta county ~
i5c u tb Dried Apples at $2 y bushel; 10 barrels
county, at 51S q barrel, on Basin Bank; Superhne
Flour for Dr.. D. S. Morgan, at So . barrel; barrels
Superfne Flour closed for J. R. Sands, average S51
Richmond, March IL 1883.
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DOANE q ALBY,s READY.MADE

DANE IL Alloys READY.MADE
HI CLOTHING AND FURNISHING STORE, UN-
DER THE VIRGINIA H0TEI.-We are now in re
ceipt of our SPRING STOCK OF CLOTHING, IMAM
ufactured for this market) consisting of CoA1s PANTS
and VESTS, of all grades, cut and made in the latest
styles. Also, o large assortment Of GENTLEMEN'S
FURNISHING GOODS, including SHIRTS, DRAWERS,
SOCKS, CRAvATs, COLLARS, &C., all Of which will be
sold Cheap for Cash. Receiving new Goods every
few days. Goods ordered at short notice. All work
guaranteed.
Stanton, April IA, 1858.
NEW GOODS!! NEW GOODS Tive are
IN now receiving q very desirable stock of SPRING
AND SUMNER GOODS. We have certainly very
superior stock.
We can say to the Ladies that our assortment OF
DRESS GOODS is very large, embracing nearly ev.
cry variety. The styles decidedly handsome and
we will take great pleasure in showing the stock to
all.
~ Please give us an early call.
PIPER l. FUNKH0USER,
Near the National Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

Magnificent Scheme for 17h Aprili
62.5lS CAPITAL PRIZEi
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, CLASS F,
10 be drum in Baltimore City april Il, 1875.
II IA Drawn Ballots in each Package Of 70 Tickets
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

THRUST SALE.-By virtue OF u deed OF trust ex
by John W. Hemp, shall proceed, on the prem
ises on WedneSddy, he 8la dag Of March, 1858, to
sell at public auction, TRACT OF LAND, contain
ing loo Acres, on the waters of Christians Greek
in Augusta county, which SAID tract OF land was con
viewed TO said Hemp by George c. Robertson and wife
The amounts secured by said trust deed are S555.55
due March LIST, 1858, the like sum on the lst day o
March, 1885, and the like sum on the LIST day of March
1860.
The land will be sold for much in cash as may b
sufficient to pay costs of sale and the payment due
March ist 1858, and interest and the residue in two
equal annual payments, fall due March 1st $780, ane
1860. Bonds, with good security will be taken tol
the deferred payments, and lien retained as ultimate
security. HUGH w. SHEFFEl, trustee.
March 10, 1s5S-tds-Vind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

A LII kinds of Paints Oils and Yarnish at
~ DR.. Y0UNG'S Drug Store.
Staunton, April IA, 5S.
A TTENTloN . GARDENERS Tx .s1s ~ few more
Stanton, April H. '5S. DIX. Y0UNGS.
NOR RENT-A large Room above the Post-of.
L flee. For particulars apply to the Postmaster.
April Z, 1858.
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For Surveyor.

rzy- We are authorized to announce A. ID. TR0T-
TER as Candidate for reelection to the Office ofSUR
yEYoR of Augusta county.
March 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
DAVID FULTL,
April Il, lS5S-Yind copy.
SALE 0F A HOUSE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A HOUSE
v AND LOFTY virtue CT a decree OF the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, rendered on the 2lst days
of November 1857, in the of Hogset for &C., vs.
Profit, the undersigned Commissioner, named IN said
decree, will proceed upon the premises, on Saturday.
the oath day Of april next to sell to the highest bid
the possession of Sam'l ID. Profit, lying on Middle
River adjoining the lands formerly owned BY Robert
A. Hogsett-w6ich said lot was conveyed by said
Hogsett to Lindsay Profit, by deed dated December
18th, 1855 =,
Terms of Sale-Enough in cash to pay $3.50, with
interest from September llth 1884, (being the debt
due the plaintif9 g. the costs of SAID suit and
the costs of this sale. and the balance upon a
credit of g. H. and IS months, such other terms as
may he prescrbed by said Sum'l D. Profit. Bonds,
with good security will be required for the deferred
payments and the title to the land retained es uti
mate security. WIN. II. HARTMAN, Comr.
March 81 lS5S-4t-Vnd. copy ids.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-09

: The truth of the following story is vouche
for by the Missouri correspondent of IIarper'
. MOnthty:
Not hundred miles from here, some si
months ago. lived fair widow, possessed u
those shining qualities that most dazzle an,
charin the bachelor. She was younr. .bandson,
and very wealthy. Mrs. jackson took an east
ern tour last summer, and was bcset by man,
sultors-ardcnt aud anxious lovcrs-anopI
whom was Kentucky lawyer, quite pronis
ing man, but so enamOfed did he become If thi
lair widow that he left lucrative practice y
nome and followed her through the entire rout,
OF faStlonnbIG travel lie met her at Baiti
more, Philadelphia and New York: lie dance,
with her at Saratoga and Newport: and whcr
INC season was drawing to close he happened
TO be with her at Niagara, and on the OH,
river. and even at st. Louis, when she was ,l
most home. lie was always pleading profcs
sional business as the reason for his excursions
here and there; Ut he managed to plead his
own SUIT out OF court when courting the widow.
thonSh he saw TO evidence of a verdict coming
IN his favor. At length Mrs. Jackson stepped
on board the boat at st. Louis to 90 up The
missouri to her own residence, when, to her
surprise the interchangeable advocate presented
hIniSeif' as fresh as a Glay morning. The
NNS'ulhlCuB US sue met MN:
wv hy' Mr.. Jones, thought you were going
TO return to Louisville !"
" Mrs. Jackson, my dear madam" replied the
ia"yer' j." am here to renew he offer of my
hand and to beg your acceptance"
Really, sir, | think have been sufficiently
explicit, aud that you had no encouragement TO
pursue the matter"
Bnt hoped, madam, that my devotion and
perseverance, would be finally rewardod
"Do you mean. then" said the widow. cvi.
denily soiteued, I" that you really had no other
business in going this journey with me than 10
prosecute this suit 90
"None in the world but the hope Of winninp
you"
"Then you shal! be rewarded" she repIicd
with merry twinkle in her roguish, beautiful
eyes. which the lawyer mi>took for sweeter
passion, then, my dear sir, you shall be rewar
ded. Tell me now, as gentleman. how much
money you have spent on the tour
DO you really wish to know I"
Certainly | do"
Mr.. Jones took out his notebook and soon
reported that he had spent nearly five hundred
dollars.
"WeIi," said the lovely widow, 81 do not
wish any one to lose by me-" extending her
purse to the lawyer.
" ny, what do you mean, Mrs jackson z"
" mean What say; take il; take it, and
pay yourself Tor your summers work on myac-
count an let us be quts''
And he did take il, and the widow had to bor |
row money to get home. The widow was Ia
ken all aback by the lawyers cool acceptance
1t the gold, but he consolcd himself with the
dea thar if she would not be his bride she WAS
1t least fair game.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-09
4 Beautiful Figure.

During the delivery of a sermon in St. Pat
rck's Catholick church, at Washington, d. c.,
the speaker. Rev. Francis X. Boyle, made use
of the following beautiful figure in connection
with the Atlantic telegraph:
"What is it, after all, when compared with
the instantaneous communication between the
throne of Divine Grace and tFe heart of man
Offer up your silent petition for grace. 1t is
transmitted through realms of unmeasured
space more rapidly than the lightning's flash.
aud the answer reaches the soul ere the pra yer
has died away on The sinners lips. Yet this
telegraph, performing its saving functions ever
since Christ died for us on Calvary, fills not
the world with exuItation and shouts of glad.
ness-with ilIuminations and bonfires and
booming of cannon. The reason is, one is the
telegraph of this world, and may produce WON
deriul revolutions on earth; the other is the
sweet communion between Christ and the
Christians soul, and will secure q glorious i'm
mortality in heaven.''
Smyrna times., 1858-09-09

lRIsH EvIDENcE.-"Pray, my good man.
said the judge, what passed between you and
the prisoners" "Oh, thin, Place your wor.
ship" said Pat, "sure sees Phelim on the
top of u wall 'Puddy!' says he; 'What
says |; Here says he; Where q says |;
whist says he; Hush !! says !; and be my
sowl, that's all know about it, yer worship"
0F We are told that the destruction of a
barrel of whisky, would produce bloodshood.-
A half-pint does it very frequently.
0Hsr Cotton is called king, yet the hens Of
the United States produce twice as much as
the cotton and sugar fields both.
o. No one sees the wallet on his own back
though every one carries two packs-one be.
fore, stuffed with the faults of his neighbors
the other behind, filled with his own.
6F" Well, have lost my lawsuitr - ex.
claimed lady, with a sigh. " Oh, mamma
how glad am" said her child, " that you have
lost 1t; for it tornentcd you awluly."
Smyrna times., 1858-09-09

CHINESE AGRIcULrURE.-The Peamsylra
man, referring TO a narrative of travels in Chr
ma published by a Russian officer SAYS:
" This author, like every other who has visit.
ed emma, bears testimony of the high devotion.
m2nt Of agriculture in that mysterious connIrv
Inc harvest IN China, be remarks sprodncrs
hiiy, seventy, and even hundred fod The
cause Will be found in the care with which they
manure the ground. and the custom of sowIu1
carly, OF wedding and Watering, etc The
acre OF land yield in England, Germany and
france, twice or three times as much as with
us, Dut the Chinese agrcuturist surpasses even
lie European by far. How infinitely inferior.
says Professor Leblg, : Is the agriculture OF
Europe to that OF China The Chinese are
Tue most admirable gardeners and trainers OF
plants, tor each Of which they understand how
10 prepare and apply the best ada pied manure
The agriculture Of their country is the most
perfect In the world; and there, where the eli.
mate IN the most fertile districts, differs httle
from the European, very little valIe is attached
TO the eXcrements of animals With us, thick
DOCKS are written, but no experiments inslitu-
ted, &c"
Travellers tell US ofone particular attainment
OF Chinese agriculture, which, though il is ROT
always of practical value, indicates a wonderful
knowledge of the laws OF vegetable growth
that is, the power of enlarging OF dwarfng, at
will, many of the productions Of ature. Thus.
an oak tree, for instance, will frequently be
seen growing in flower pot, bearing its thrifty
little leaves and bringing its tiny acorns to ma
turlly with all the regularity Of its forest kin
dred, the entire tree not being more than two
feet high. Such specimens of human ingenui
ty may be worthless, but they Imply a know
ledge and skill that are worth great deal.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-09
Correspondence Of The Smyrna Iimes.
WEST CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 28Ib. '59


Mr.. EDITOR Not having seen anv cores
Pondence for your valuable paper from this beau
tliul town, have seated myself for the purpose
OF writing you a few lines.
For sometime past, the principal subject of
discussion has been politics aud from present
prospects the peoples party have a sure victory
before them, as the democratic party is divided.
teud las been brewing for some months be-
tween the LecOmpton and the Anti Lecompton
democrats Of this county but division did not
occur until the party held their county meeting
IN the court house Il few weeks ago and during
that meeting, scenes of confusion, noise and
disorder were enacted that surpassed anything
ever before witnessed in this usually quiet town.
The Anti Lecomptonltes organized in the north
side OF the courtroom, the Lecomptonites in
the south Each division had a chairman and
a committee to draft resolutions Both COM
mlttees reported resolutions, which were read
amid yells, groans, Kisses, shouts and cheers
The noise was so great as to utterly defy their
being heard. Orators addressed each division
at the same time, and they did not seem to en-
tertaln any very great friendship for each other
read yesterday in the papers, that Jack Frost
has made his appearance in this county. The
corn crop promises 10 yield abundantly: most
of 1t is SO far matured as to be beyond the reach
OF the frost. The new Railroad will be finish
ed IN few weeks, and West Chester will be
connected with Phlladel phia by an independent
line OF railway. West Chester Academy is in
very fiourlshlDg condition at the present time,
and offers every facility for young man to get
a good, practical education. More hereafter,
from T.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-09
p o E L &c AL.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
TO Nj R.

BY c. II. EVANS.
Permit me to write thee line or tWo. here
For miles intervening
Deprive me of seeing thy features so der
Prevent me from breathing my song in thy ear,
Which we'll knows its meaning.
While working and striving TO honestly gain
Enough for subsistence,
lhis hope though il may be hope which is vain.
That though all lors,.ke me, t,oa true will remain
AIl1rds me assistance
IL IItis me above the wild waves of despair.
Dark, rolling and hcavng,
/" ihlnk that ore heart beats with onduess tn SHARE
WITH me all lles pleasure and soohe all its care
My sorrows relieving.
In !ohtl lest hours thought Of thee brings
ComPanonshp cheering
And !, ali unconscious Of all other things.
Can catch The sweet sound of thy voice as it rings
It's notes in my hearing
lhe'!-hold' nist stop! For the present, adeu;
wish thee Il blessing,
ana hope when we meet, it viii be TO renew
" nal mere must be kept from the curious view,
ol some who are guessing.
SMYRNA, Sept. 1853.