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THE CENTRAL HOTEL,
RICHMOND, VA, -

CITUATED at the corner of Grace and 9th streets
- fronting the northwest corner of the Capitol
Square, and near to- and in full view Of the Washing
ton Monument, in readiness to receive guests on
the 1st of January, 1858.
The locality in point of contiguity to business, oeng
adjacent to the Capitol Banks, Custom House, Mer'
chant Mills and Warehouses together with Its health
fulness, because of the beautiful promenades afford
ed by the Public Grounds Immediately in 'front.' rem
der it at once attractive and convenient.
With such advantages, the proprietor appreciates
his responsibility in undertaking to the public
TO meet which he gives assurance Of ample supplies
and the most assiduous attention to the wants OF all
who may favor him with their company.
FRANCIS ]. SMITH, Proprietor.
N. B-Now prepared in all respects to accommo
date you Your presence and influence are respect
mlly solicited, F. j. S.
p;obroo6 March II 1S5S--1y
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4 MAILS OF THE AMERICAN PULPIT.

4 NNALS OF THE AMERtCAN FULFIT,
IA or Commemorative Notices of Distinguished A.
merican Clergymen of various Denominations, from
the early settlement of the country TO the close of the
year 1885, with Historical Introductions, by the Rev.
VIM. B. Sprague d. D,-just received, the Sd and 4th
volumes. These two volumes are filled with Annals
of the Presbyterian Pulpit only. Among them are q
number of Clergymen well known by many persons in
this region of country, such as James Waddell, VIM
Graham, Moses Hoge, James Mitchell, John D. Blair
Drury Lacy, VIM. Hill, James Turner, A. Alexander,
Mat Lyle, Samuel Brown, Robt Fl. Chapman, Geo.
A. Baxter, Jno Glendy, Conrad Specie, VIM. McPhee-
tiers, John II. Rice, Samuel D. Hoge VIM. ]. Arm
strong, John Breckinadge, &C., &c.
StauntOn, March II, 1858. ROBT. COWAN.
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j. r. SYRCLE,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT.

T HAVE permanently located in RICHMOND,
i on the Corner of Franklin and Union Streets, lin
sight of the c. R. R. Depot) where will do exclu
sive Commission Business. l earnestly solicit con-
signments of Tobacco, Flour, Liquors, Wheat Corn,
Bacon, Lard, Butter and Country Produce generally,
to the sale of which will give my personal and con-
slant attention. and will make prompt return for the
same. will also purchase and forward Merchandise
of any description when favored with orders
REFERENCE.
AUGUSTA COUNTY.
VIM. Patterson, Jos. ID. Craig,
VIM. Howell, Saml Kennerly,
Maj. James Walker Sam'l. Yount,
Stanton, "a. Henry Koiner .
COL j. B. Baldwin, w. Chapman, Wayn' boro',
Capt R. d. Hill, ]. B. Smith, do.
N. K. Trout. Maj. M. McCue, Mt. Scion,
]. A. L. Waddell, A. w. Brown, Bridgewater.
Richmond, Dec. 80, ls57.-ly.-yind. copy 1y.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
JAMES WOODHOUSE g. CO.,
l39 Mann ST.. Richmond Va,


WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
BOOKS, STATIONERY PLAN0-FOR1ES,
MUSIC o. FANCY ARTICLES.
A LII the School Books in use; Law, Medical, Iheo-
N logical and Miscellaneous Books; Blank Books
of every description; Letter and Writing Papers, the
best Ink, of all kinds, in use; Globes, New Music
Drawing Materials and Books on Drawing and fe ad
ing: Copying Presses Mathematical Instruments 8olu
and Silver Pencil Cases. Yiolins, Guitars, Flutes, Ac
cordeous, and other Musical Instruments tion5
Strings, Pen and Pocket Knives, Diamond fointeo
Gold Pens, Surveyors Compasses and ohans' ohoice
Books and Fancy Articles, for presents;
O-FORTES.- Their supply OF Piano-Fortes is
from the established and well known manufactures Oh
A, Stodart Il Co., J. b. Durham and Jonas CHECKER
inc whose instruments can be relied upon for beauty
tone. great durability and elegance Of finish.
The subscribers have participated in the sale OF up
wards of one Thousand of these Piano-Fortes to some
of the most respectable and well known families In
Virginia and North Carolina. They warranted SUI
perior in all respects and are offered OF the manutac
turers' lowest prices.
~" Books Bound and Blank Books of all kinds
manufactured TO order.
~ Orders by letter faithfully and promptly at
tended to.
Richmond, March II, 1S5S-taS5 --s.
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NTOTICE.-I have this day sold to Messrs STEIN
IN Err, BRos Co., my whole Stock of Clothing
Goods, &C., who will conduct the business at my old
stand Persons indebted to me will please pay to Mr.
Henry Frank, at the store ofMessrs s., B. Co., who
is authorized to settle all claims due to me.
March /. 1885, A. LOWENSTEIN.
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RS A. GREAT SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL DlsCoV-.
cry, and is daily working cures, almost too great
10 believe 1t cures il by magic, eUe the rSs d'os
gicinq 6sne and seldom more than one bottle Is re-
CURED to cure any kind of LUsr Complaint from ine
worst Jaundice or Dyspepsia to a common headache,
oil of V hich are the result of Diseased liver.
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T7o THE PUBLIC,-Having purchased the in

ITO THE PUBLIC Having purchased the in
i terest of VIM. G. Graham in the assets Of the firm
of WIN. C. GRAHAM Il 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 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 at Market three times week. on the
regular market mornings, with my usual variety of
FRESH MEATS My friends and the public are invited
to give me call. THOS. l.. HARTMAN.
Stanton. March 10. 1858.
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TTAYING purchased out the whole STOCK OF
Ill CLOTHING, GOODS, &C., of Mr.. A. Lowenstein,
we will continue the business at his old stand, where
we invite our old friends to give us call. We will
be prepared at all times to furnish fine assortment
of Clothing of the latest styles, CHEAP CASH, and
cash only We will sell at those rates the best and
cheapest Clothing ever sold in this country 1t is use
dealing as we hope the citizens of the town and coun
ty have not forgotten since lately resided in this
place. Our old friends and the public generally are
respectfully invited to give us CALL They will re-
ceve polite attentions and can examine our goods free
of cost.
PARTICULAR N0TICE.-A persons indebted to
our firm are earnestly requested to pay up without de-
lay. Henry Frank, who may always be found in the
store, is authorized to collect and give receipts.
March 8 1885, STEINER, BROS. Il co.
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X received. direct from the North. the most COM
= i plete and fashionable ni Ii' lot of FURNI7 sv
Ga TURE ever brought to this market
H name, in part the following articles -Ees
90 first class Sofas, of the most modern =. :,
style; IS extra Mahogany Arm Chairs; large lot OF
Tete.a-tetes, Mahogany Parlor Chars, extra Marble
Slab Centre Tables, with complete assortment OF
Cheaper Furniture. The above articles were bought
at great reduction for cash. owing to the cri
sis in money matters, and win sell them lower .ah
they can be had in this or any city market for Cash
Cali and examine for yourselves.
Staunton, Feb. 8, 1858. A. d. CHANDLER.
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FRESH ARRIVAL OF BOOTS Il SHOES.
IL E. LAWTON has received his FALL STOCK
embracing everything in the way of SHOES, which he
will sell low for cash. and to prompt customers four
months ..44. I..s
He still continues to manufacture BOOTS SHOES,
at Cushings Old Stand Main Street, and has in his
employ Mr.. WIZ. M. MATHEW, who is an experienced
and practical workman. E. LAYTON.
Staunton Sent 30 1887
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THE undersigned, thankful for the very liberal pat
i ronage extended to them by the good people Of
Augusta county, would respectfully call the attention
and CLOTHING in all its different branches which
we will SELL not at or belop Cost but little Inner still
Buying large quantities for cash at the prime Import
ing Houses will enable to sell such prices that
our patrons will think selling goods for glory
only Persons wishing to purchase will find to their
advantage to examine stock before buying else
where. - t,at 5. IL. HlLB BIO.
S,onrtor Tor 1919
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nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL a.
IL MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staupon for the last four years. would
respectfully inform Lis friends and hepubc generally,
that he still continues to- practice Dentistry in all its
various branches, with the strctest regard to durab
ty and usefulness. -
Office the south-s, of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Stanton Nov 29, 1854
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~ Sold by DAVIS A. KAYsER, Staunton.
Jan. 81, 1S5S-l0mo -....--l..--
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NOISY CREEK ACADEMY, AUGUSTA
lM COUNTY, VA-The Fifth Session of this A
cademy will commence Med I.h ane , "a Oh sep
The course of instruction will include the English,
German, French, Italian Latin and Greek Languages
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, &C.
There is Cabinet of Minerals, large Herbarium,
Philosophical Apparatus, &C., for the use OF the Stu
dents.
TERMS.
Board and Tuition, including everything, $1so-sso
to be paid the 1st of September and $50 the LIST OF
February.
For Circulars, &C., address the Principal, at Messy
Creek, Va. I. j. WHITE, Princlpal
July 20, 1857.
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----- JUHN u. OMIIH
Dec 90, 1s57-6m-Vind. copy 6m
DEEDE MENDENHALL, LAND AGI S7S,
ID will select and enter Government Land with ash
or warrants make investments, loan money lat west
ern rates. pay taxes, and transact general Real Els
tate Business throughout the Northwest. Address
BEEDE MENDENHALL,
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-22

Thus we shall have the singular spectacle OF
two nations prosecuting hostilities against the
same people on different grounds, and with
out any formal convention Of alliance. la
fact the two expeditions may be looked upon
as entirely separate. It is well understood
that the Americans are TO retain their posi-
ton Of looking on.
GnEAr BRfrAtN.---Tho British revenue re-
turns for the year show a decrease in receipts
for the last quarter Of about fS0O, 600 and on
the year Of about fl, 100000. The decrease
principally arises from reduced taxation al
though commercial depression has had a ma
torial influence towards the close Of the year
FRANCE The Paris Constitutional boldly
defends the system which the French govern
ment has adopted, of purchasing negros on
the coast Of Africa, aud carrying them Ia
compulsory service in the French Antilles
argues that in no other manner can prosperi-
ty be restored TO them. and ridicules the OPP
position Of English philauthropists A dis
patch from Paris, however says that there is
no doubt the Emperor will not renew the
contract for supplying The French colonies
with negroes.
CHINA. According to adyiccs in French
papers. negotiations entered into by the Eng
lish representative with the Chinese govern
ment have failed
The prosecutions by the Chinese agains
the Christians were increasing, and several o
the latter have fallen victims.
The U. s. steam frigate Minnesota reached
Hong Kong on the 9Th Of November Mr.
Reed landed on the 18th under a salute from
the fort, and with guard of honor.
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SINGULAR ACCIDENT At EAST co
RINTH.

SINGULAR ACCIDENT At EAST CO.
RINTH.
A SUDDEN AND SEVERE ATTACK or Mont
MARB-I had dream that was not all a
dream; not the bright sun. but the lights, were
suddenly extinguished.
At 4 o'clock, this morning, as Nathan d.
Blake, Esq. and family, consisting Of wife
and three children. were quietly sleeping in
their bod room on the ground floor Of their
house at East Corinth Village, they were
suddenly awakened by terrible crash,
the lights usually burning suddenly cxtin-
gushod, the next instant the bod npon which
Mr. b. and his little boy were sleeping was
broken in Fragments. and together with Blake
and his boy piled in a heap on the floor next
a large mirror at the head Of the bed was
shattered in pieces, the table overturned. med
icincs, bottles. clock. &c, demolished. Then
came another crash, the bed upon which Mrs.
Blake and her two Young daughters were slco-
ping was crushed down and in pieces with as
little ceremony and upon as short notice as
the first. Mr. Blake sprung to his feet and
found frightened horse had stormod his cas-
tie, broken IN through a strong street door
latchod and bolted dashed through his dim
ing room some thirty feet in length, turned at
a right angle and rushed into his sleeping
room. leaping FIRST two thirds into his bed,
then wheeling directly acrost and upon the
bed occupied by Mrs. Blake and the children
completely demolished both beds--hc then
halted over the ruins under which Mrs. Blake
and the children were buried. Amid the dark
ness, terror and confusion Mr. Blake succeed
cd in removing thom from thei dangerous sit
uation--elnl strangl as it appears, without in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-22

State Of Illinois, Carlisle. Jane y, '55.
have used Professor o. !. Woods Hair restorative.
and have admired its wonderful effect Ny hair was be-
coming, AZ Thought pTcmaturcv gray, but BY the
Of the Restorative il has resumed It's original color,
aud, have doubt permanently So
SIDNEY BRESSE, Ex-senator United States.
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Congressional.


SENAIE.-Mr. Douglas presented the P.'iti"" ~
Henry O'Rcillcy. w favor Of estanhshnB teleH 1ph
line from the western border Of Missouri to fort Law
renee and the South Pass Of the Rocky MOUNTAINS no
forrcd 90 the Military committee - -,
Mr. Wilson introduced mu eNPhnat9il "i O'e ~,
granting bounty lands TO the omseIs anu suivi' Passeu
March 1856 secure 70 INC heiH 81 persons max
ing claims, who have ded before the ahu warrants were
issued. AM
The Senate proceeded 10 INC consideiauon OF we nl
~, epral the Of March, 1906, authorizing the Secfc
ary Of the Treasury change the names Of vessels in
certain cascs.
Mr. Benjamin, in showing ihe NECESSITY Of the passage
of One bill, said that ne mad s OF w vessels the names
of which had been changed within eighteen months
Thirty Of them had either been lost az sea OF the means
OF loss Of life and property The names were changed 70
deceive The public when the vessels were rotten ana un
scaworhy.
llo insipnced the Central America, whose name was
changed from George Law, Que vessel had bcen CON
denncd and her changed three times and she went
10 sea and heard Of Afterwards The bill was
passed.
After Executive session the Senate adjourned
HOusE--A message was received from the Presi
dent stating that he had received copy Of the Consttu
ton of Minnesota, together with abstract Of the votes
polcd fir and against the same and he laid the
Constitution before Congress ia the manner prescribed by
that instrument
A rnrs4irn received the President
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is IS, sent by mail free.
p EMOvAL.-UNrrrD STATES AND FoR-

y EMoyAL.-UNrrED STATES AND For
III PATENT AGENCY.
S A NJ L Ell COOP
Late Principal Examiner Of Patents in the United States
Patent Office, al Washington,
WEBSTER BANK BUILDING, Is EXCHANGE ST., Bosrox.
Patents issued in the United States, and in all other
pntongrantng countries. Specifications and drawings
applications that have been rejected upon mperfeotly
prepared papers. lntcrerences prosecuted. Reissues
and extensions procured, and in general, all business
connected with the Patent Office transacted with and
prompness.
British and other foreign patents procured through
prompt and confidential agents in London and Paris
Persons residing distance may obtain all necessary
nfomaton and have their business transacted, by writ
to the subscriber, without the trouble and expense Of
a visit to Washington.
He hegs leave TO refer those snacquanted with him to
the following testimonials
From The Hon Charles MaSon Commissioner of Patents
U. S. PATENT OFFICE,
Feb. %, 1886. {
take great pleasure in stating that during the time
have been acting as Commissioner Of Patents, Samuel
Cooper Esq Of Boston, has been engaged as Solicitor
and has been in that capacity in constant correspondent
and intercourse with the office he has eynced thar
ough acquaintance with the Patent Law, and with the
rules and practice OF the office, close attention to The
interests Of his clients and marked candor and conrf
81 that has rendered the transaction Of business with hun
pleasure have hesitation in stating that regard
him Of the very agents for the transaction af
business with this Office with whom am acquainted
CHARLES MASON, Commissioner.
From he Ergn'aers 9fn Patent Office
Ah' Nhteinlfhcui luhcipdl anu Assistant
in the United States Patent Office have for several wears
been well acquainted with Mr., Samuel Cooper late
principal Examiner in this office, and take pleasure II
stating that he gentleman Of the highest moral char
actor Of unquostioned knowledge in the business and
practice Of the Office and that his scientific attnments
such eminontly tit him for the business In which
he Is about 20 engage
HENRY D. RENWICK, p.,...,u,
s. Ii. LANE. Rrami"e's
4. Il. PEALE,
THOS 4. EVERETT, Assistanf
l. Z u
WIN. c. LANGDON,
From long acquaintance and intimate official relations
with Mr. Cooper fully and heartily concur in the fore
going recommendation made by my late colleagues.
WIN. =. n. FiTZGERALD,
Late Principal Examiner Of Patents
Boston, Jan 8, 1868. 7f2f
nYSrERS.-0f the best quality, in Bos-
" ton, for the iOe price q IS cents gallon. soid
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Special nutirrs.

SrFrHrus with Diseases VI the Bladder. Kducy.
Grlrcl Dupsy Weakness. &c., read thc Advertisement
u another column, headed "uclmh'ld's Genuine Prep
aratiDu."
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Marriagrs.

In Royaltou Jan. b. by Rev T.. L. Hgiod. Mr. /. y.
Perrin Of Berlin, and Miss Mary Wild Of Royalton.
I'm Painheld Jan II, 10y Rev, Horace Hcrrick Mr.. Ma
Jor Goodwin, OF Montpelier and Miss Abby arr Of Berlin
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-22
cHAs. WHITNEY.


New York, Oct. 2, 1866.
Prof o. J. WOOD-Dear Sir After reading the adj
ycrsemont IN one Of the New York journals, Of your
celebrated Hair Restorative, procured half pint bot
tc, and was much pleased with it that continued its
for two months, and satsgcd is decidedly the
best preparation before the public. II at removed
AT the dandruf aud unpleasant itching from the scalp,
and has restored my hair naturally. and, have doubt
permanently
You have permission 70 refer 20 me, III who entertain
any doubt Of is performing alb that b. claimed Tor H.
MISS FEEKS, &c ~ Greenwich Az.
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Among the many preparations in use for the re-
storing preserving aud bcautifyng the hair there
none ihat recommend with more confidence than
Prof Woods Hair Restorative, in general use
throughout tho States This preparation possesses the
most nygorang qualities, and fails in producing
the most happy results when applied according to drec-
lions We refer readers TO the Advertisement for a
few 81 the nnumerabe certificates which have been sent
hy parties who have been benefited by IT, and who feel
happy in giving testimony its wonderful effects pro-
duced on them.
o. J. WOOD Co., Proprieors, 5l5 Broadway, NY,
go 2mis and ia Market street, st. Louis. VI.
Sold Ia Montpelier BY l.. I. PIERCE and FRED f..
SMITH,. and by all Druggists throughout the country.
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boston & arm uurk au6rrttsrmrnrs.


Prof o. J. WOOD Allow me 70 attest the virtues
and magic powers Of your Hair Restorative. Three
months since, being exceedingly gay, purchased and
soon commenced 10 nsc. two bottles; and soon began
20 tell in restoring the silver locks to their native color
aud the hair which before dry and Varsh, and fns
on, now became soft and glossy, and Il ceased falling
the dandruf disappeared and the scalp lost all the dsa
greoaoe itching 30 annoying before, and now not only
look but feel young again.
Respectfully, yours, etc, CHAS. WHITNEY.
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ISRAEL HOUSES ESTATE.

4 q l. n + S w A N + Il ID
"a NEW EIA ~ AHrRrcAN ARr.
Just issuod au Oil-color Portrait Of HENRY CLAY,
turc prepared great cost and labor by important
improvement IN ArtPrntng is offered TO the people Of
the United States, MS worthy memorial OF their cut-
nent Statesman and Patriot, By ihc Publisher,
J II. BYRAM,
Bulletin Building, Philadelphia.
The following are a few of the many commcndutons
this Picture has received from the Press.
From Peierioa's Mqqasine.
''IhHt fine Picture equal II Is in finish Lon
don Color Prints which have been sold here for five and
six dollars could ho produced for the m ling Of n
cents, is certainly astonishing evidence OF American
progress in Art color printing, aud must think
quirc an immense sale to be az all rcmuneratye."
From the PeHnsyiua
Mr. ByIam has produced Portrait of the immortal
CLAY printed in colors, that has all the merit Of pant
ing and work Of Art viii bear the critical ex-
animation The likeness of the greet Statesman Is per-
feet"
From tho Phiadelahia Saaaay Dispafch.
Mr. D. II. Byram has brought out Portrait Of Hen
ny Clay, printed IN coors which, IL had been as
sdTed otherwise, should have supposed be paint
ing. Il possesses all the brancy of hue and soinrss
OF shade Of ine water-oo0r portrait The likeness Of
Harry Of the ltest is excellent"
From Grahams MagariHe,
Equal to fine London Prints sold here FOR 50 and 81
From The PeHnsyiraHia Inquirer.
Judging by this production, Art-pfintinR has made
an important step towards perfection The picture Is
only artistic in finish aud arrangepsnt Of color but
is valuable spirited likeness. Beng sold at the low
price Of hity CENTS this portrait become ia
yoritc, and he treasured most fitting aud beautiful
memorial By the American people"
single Copes sent wostpaid for 90 cents. To Agents
a very liberal discount 1913