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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
April 8, ls59.-tf
Quaker CITY Sewing Machine

r HAVE rented and fixed up the room next door
i to the Adams Express Office under the Vir-
ginia Hotel, for the purpose of exhibiting these
machines, and would now most respectfully in
wife the attention Of the public to them think it
entirely useless to pass any unnecessary ennconi-
upon them, it is to be supposed that all who
are in want, will call ano them before pur-
chasing, but intend briefly to enumerate its mer-
it's aud let their performance speak for themselves
1st,-this is the simplest and most durable double
threaded machine now in nse. There is no part OF
it at all likely to get out of ORDER and should it by
possibility happen to do any locksmith can re-
pair it,
2d,-The seam sewed is strong, neat and dura-
BILE, cannot be ripped, though every sixth stitch be
cut.
3d,-Any kind Of thread may be used in sewing
with it, and 4th-the comparative cheapness Of the
machine places it within the reach of every family
They are furnished put up at your houses for the
small sum of fifty dollars ! will be most happy to
exhibit the machines to any one though they may
not want to purchase, every one who sees il
work will bear testimony to its merits. Call then,
and examine it.. j. nj. CRANK, Agent.
MIG 3mos-Spec COPY
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

A MOTHER. LOT Of those splendid Instrument
~ has Just Been received.
We have now as fine assortment of Pianos a..
can be found in any Of the large cities, and
LOWER PRICES.
Prices here, the same as at the Factory, from
$225 to 81 900.
In this lot we have also the much admired Bot.
de Noi" and the new scole circular action, which
for volume and beauty of tone, nearly equals the
Grand. To these new kind, we solicit the atten
ton OF Professors and Anna .eurs. The Thalberg
Grand is stifl on hand for sale.
orders from abroad with references, will he
promptly attended to. Drawings of Pianos, with
thh prices, furnished free of expense.
1ne ,nsrunents rom This factoay haze usversau5
cdrr'ed the first medals, diplomas and aeards, over
all competitors IN all Fairs and other places ,eher
they ha0e Dee" exhibited IN Europe and America-
me hrst professors, mechanics and judges of botl
countries are unanimous tn a,carding them the HIGH
est perfection.
Warerooms n orth side of Broad Street, near 9th
and at Habhston d Bros, No. 1863 Main Street.
NATH'L CARUSI, Sole Agent.
Richmond, April 2, ls5s.-ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
A CARD

WE are now receiving from the City of New
w York large and elegant Stock of staple and
fancy DRY GOODS to which we ask the early
ettention of our friends.
We have taken great care to procure the newest
and most fashionable designs of the season. Hav-
ing visited the largest and most fashionable whole
sale and retail houses to be found in Philadelphia
and New York we feel assured that none are better
posted or prepared to do business upon just and
equitable terms than ourselves.
And having an experience OF twelve years IN the
business we feel convinced that the price, Cash
or strictly months system is the only just and eqult
able mode of conducting the mercantile business at
the present day.
We therefore ask particular attention to the terms
upon which we propose do business for the 1uture
feeling convinced that it is change IN winch the
buyer and the seller are alike concerned.
lst. All goods marked in plain figures and but
one price. -
End. A discount allowed for cash on all bills of
S. and upwards.
srd. 1 credit of six months only to responsible
customers.
4th All bills due to be settled July and January.
BY selling the best goods at avery small advance
upon their first cost, we to make it to the in
crest of all good judges goods to buy of us upon
our terms.
We are well aware in order to adhere to the one
price, short credit system, we will be obliged to
mark our goods at smaller profit than can POSSIBLY
be afforded when long and ..uncertai credits are
given. Under this system the responsible paying
customer is not required to pay for the risk taken
for TIE irresponsible and not paying.
No goods to be returned after two days unle SIS
damaged or not such as represented
We hope by strict attention and desire to do
business upon fair and honorable terms to receive
continuation of that liberal patronage heretofore
extended to us and for which we hereby return our
sincere thanks.
DAVIS A. KAYSER & co.
A,1r
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
PHILIP RAHM,
EAGLE MACHINE WORKS,
Cary, between 18th &c 18th Sts.,

RICHMOND. VA.

RICHMOND, VA,
NTANUFACTU kER of Portable and Stationary
lyl STEAM ENGINES, Of any required power,
with either Locomotive, Flue or Cylinder Boilers !;
Sugar Mills, Circular Saw Mills, Irons for Vertical
Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Draining Machines, Shingle
Fixtures of every description ana all KINDS OF Gas
tings in Iron and Brass.
The subscriber was awarded, by the Virginia
Mechanics Institute, the First Glass Diploma, on
the 18th Of November, 1854, for Steam Grgiie
and Circular Saw Mil, and by the Virginia State
Agricultural Society premium for Saw Mill in 1855
and for the best Steam Engine applicable to agri-
cultural purposes, the premium of titty dollars IN
1857; also 5y the U. S. Agricultural Society held
in Richmond, Va, October, 1858, the Grand Gold
Medal of Honor, for the best Portable Steam En-
CINE for Farm
Wise, Messrs- Warwick & Barksdale, Dunlop, Mon
cure &Co., Haxall Crenshaw Co., and McGru-
der & Sons AS to Mill Gearing, refers to }. Fray
and Gen. Banks, PHILIP RAHM,
Richmond, April %, l859-ly.
PARNAssus, Augusta eos, Dec. 10, 1858.
hereby certify that purchased l2-horse pow
err Portable Steam Engine and Saw Mill of Mr..
Philip .Rahm, Of Richmond, Va, in the fall OF 1857,
and had it brought on and put it up myself, and
have been running it with hands who had no expe-
rence in the business before, with entire success,
and up to this time have not lost single day by
anything getting out OF order; and can honestly
say, that it has surpassed my expectations and Mr..
Rahm's representations in every respect.
have cut with it 4 900 feet a plank, surface
measure, or. $780, feet board measure, per day,
in the winter season when the days were shortest,
with hands only, without any particular effort it
being my ordinary way Of saving, and, to push, |
have cut a foot per second while the saw was run
ming through the log.
Dec 81, 1853. DAN'L f. MOHLER.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
$25 REWARD.
G. ATCH TIL E THE F

WAS STOLEN from the subscriber living on
night, the 4th inst, my horse, saddle, bride and
blanket. (Descripton.) A large Sorre horse
with white face, white hind foot, with Scruf
on the front part Of both hind feet resembling
Scratches, ABOUT 10 years Old. about l6E hands
is quilted Shafter, red saddle blanket. | will
give the above reward for the horse and rigging and
detection of the thief should the theft have left
the horse after getting ride out of him. will pay
a suitable compensation to any who has may
take up the horse and take care of him and give me
information of his whereabouts or bring him to me.
My address is Stanton, Va,
WIN. II. BELL.
Staunton, April Is, ls59-tf-spec Copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
KEEN, BALDWIN & WILLIAMS,
SUCCESSORS TO
KEEN, BALDWIN & CO.,

DEG to inform Merchants and Consumers that
ID they are now daily receiving the largest and
most desirable Stock of SPRING CLOTHING ever
exhibited in this City State the whole Of which
has retetly been manufactured by themselves under
great advantages and will be offered at such prices
as defe successful competition. Having devoted
the past twenty years exclusively to this business
in this City, and hating more largely engaged in
themsnutacture and sale of Clothing than any house
in Che State, purchasers will time and money
by calling on us.
Our first floor is devoted to the RETAIL TRADE
and is constantly supplied with complete assort-
meYt of the best and most fashionable goods, got
ten up in the best Merchant Tators STYLE and sold
at twenty five per cent, Tess than their prices.
Our second and third floors are devoted exclusive
ly to the WHOLESALE TRADE, where Merchants
will find choice stock manufactured with direct
reference to THEFT wants, we'll cut and well made,
and offered upon the most reasonable terms.
KEEN, BALDWIN & WILLIAMS.
Richmond, Mar. 26, lS59-fy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
B u KEY REAPER.
TR V,SY SIZE.

DY virtue of deed of Trust executed to me on
I'D the lst day Of February, 1858, by John N and
Calvin Sibert, | will proceed the 3rd day Of
Moy neat, (Tuesday) on the premises, to sell 70
the highest bidder, A VALUABLE HOT in the
town Of Monterey in the County Of Highland, upon
which are large and commodious BRICK HO USE,
lent two story Frame House, heretofore used as a
Store house.
The above property is advantageously situated
in the center of the town, ard would suit any per-
sot wishing to engage in either Tavern keeping
or Merchandising or both
Terms made knewn the day of Sare--perhaps
credit will be given.
JOHN W. MYERS, Trustee.
Mach 10 1870 ids
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
DAN'L F. MOHLER
COM SALE OF
AuEu<ta, Go

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
ID Augusta County, rendered en- the ii th 0! De-
cember, 1858, in the Of Walker 8 Guardian us,
Walkers heirs and ais. viii SELL on the premises,
in Augusta County; on sntasdey, the l4@ day q
tain about so Acres; the quantity to be ascer-
tanned by survey before the day Of sale; Said
Tract is part of the land Of which James Walker
died seized is distant about a mile from Samuel
Ciines Mill, and adjons the lands Of Isaac |. Par
kins, Samuel Weitzel and Others 1t is well water
ed, has some ten acres Of Timber upon it, and a
good two-story LOG HOUSE, with Kitchen at
tached, and Stable.
TERMS.-So much of the purchase money IN
hand as will detray the costs of the suit and of the
sale; the residue in equal 1nstaments Of one, two
and three years from the day Of sale, the purcha-
ser to give bond with good personal security, and
the title reserved ultimate security Possession
given on the day of sale.
ANDREW H. CLINEDINST, Com'r.
April l6. l859.-tdS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
VIM. SEARS WOOD,
Nc. 6 Main Street, Richmond, Va,
AT THE
t,.f s,I

AT THE
SIGN orr BIG COFFEE POT.
TtTOULD inform his customers and the public
w in general, that he has on hand at present, a
large assortment of PLAIN TIN AND JAPANED
TIN WARE, which he feels assured cannot be sur
passed. He calls .he attention of the Country
Trade and all in want Of the above articles, as he
intends to sell cheaper tAan the cheapest He also
invites particular attention to his large lot Of
Stoves
among which can be found his MORNING STAR;
NOBLE COOK, AND MAGIC SHIELD COOK
ING STOVES, which cannot be surpassed by any
others in this City also, Motifs AGRICULTURAL
BOILERS, for Farmers and Tobacconists. Gus
toners in want are invited to call and examine my
goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere. -.
Roofing, Guttering and .Spoutfng done in The
City or Country on the most reasonable terms.
N. B.-Dont forget the Sign of the Large Coffee
Pot.
Richmond, March 26, 1S59.-Iy
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
y. EsAU.sEG AEsTEN,

No. 400, It'll st., opp. Odd Fozlows Hall,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
ENGRAVER on WOOD, STEEL, COPPER
~ AND BRASS, and Designer In General Man
ufacture and inventor of the new improved Seal
Presses. Watch case Engraver, Wood Engraver,
Music Puncher, Copperplate Engraver, Ltho-
Engravings on any metal-on gold, silver, brass.
copper, steel, &C., in as good workmanship as by
any other Establishment in the United States
The subscriber feels confident that all orders en-
trusted to him will give perfect satisfaction, no
charges made
SEAL PRESSES,
OFFICIAL
HAND AND BLOCK
SEALS.
WATCH~CASE ENGRAVER,
WOOD ENGRAVER,
MUSIC PUNCHER,
STENCIL CUTTER,
COPPER-PLATE ENGRAVER,
March rs, lS59.-ly &C., &C., dc.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
JAWS A. KA SER q co
Stanton, April %, 1859.

A PPOINTME Mt for Training the Of
"A ficers of Regiments composing the 18th
Brigade of Va. Militia, 32nd 93rd and l6oth Rcgi-
ments at Staunton, Augusta, will commence on
Monday. April 25th,
9Th and l44th Regiments at Lexington, Rock
bridge, will commence on Tuesday, May 3rd.
Regiment at Covington, Allegheny, Will com
mence Wednesday, May 18th.
slst Regiment at Bath Court House will com
mence Wednesday, May 18th.
The general Musters will take place as follows:
s2nd Regiment on Thursday April 18th
93rd y Friday 29th
l6Oth u" ~ Saturday S0th
At the muster grounds to be designated respect
lively by the commandants of Regiments in the
County of Augusta. Sth Regiment Friday;
May the 9th, the l44th Regiment on SATURDAY, May
the It'll at the Muster grounds to be desgna ted re-
spectively by the commandants of Regiments in the
County of Rockbridge.
Regiment Saturday May the oath at the
Muster grounds al Covington, Alleg hany Co.
Slst Regiment on Saturday May 2lst at the Nus
ter grounds at Bath Court House.
Bv command of
GEN. WIN. H. HARTMAN,
JOHN l.. PEYTON, Aid de- Camp.
Ap'l %, 80 18th brigade of Va. Militia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
N II w FIR w

THE subscribers have entered into partnership
i for the purpose Of carrying on the
Thinning Business
in all its branches, in the house the corner of
Main and Augusta Streets, lately occupied by Mr..
Adam Bickle. general supply Of TIN AND
SHEET IRON WARE will be kept on hand, and
jobs executed on short notice. ROOFING AND
TPOUTING will also be attended to promptly and
on reasonable terms. All work warranted. A
portion OF the public patron age is respectfully So
licited.
PEMBERrON & WHISMEN.
Stannfon Feb 26 IS5e-.fv
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
The Cheapest and Best,
Nieest and Latest style
CATERS,
BOOTS,
AND

SHOES,
nor Ladies' and Gentemen's wear, to be found
u and can be made at Henry Faust's Boot and
Shoe Factory, Stanton, Va.
All orders promptly attended.
al Persons respectfully requested to call and ex-
anime my Stock before purchasing elsewhere.
A new arrival of Spring and Summer Shoes and
Boots, Ladies', Misses and ChIldren's, Heeled Gal
tiers and Boots, all of which will be sold very cheap
for Cash at the we'll known old Boot and Shoe Store
of HENRY FAUST.
ElStaunton, April I6, lS59-3m.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
To the Voters Of the 18th District.

Mr. John J. Larew contemplates resgning the
office Of Constable in the 4th District, at the April
Court. and in that event take this method of an
nouncing myself candidate for the said office, and
respectfully solicit the votes Of NV friends and fell
low citizens. Should be ELECTED, ! pledge my;
self to discharge the duties of the office to the best
of nv ability. GEO. n. APPLE.
February H. l850-tde*
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

MSss Nor1cE 10 OUR FkfEsOs, CUSTOMERS AND THE
PuBL1c GEaERALLY-We are now in receipt of our
SPRING SUPPLY of Ladies', Gentlemens Boys,
Misses, Childrens and Servants Boots, Shoes,
Caters and Slippers of every description, either
with or without heels. Also, materials OF the best
quality that can be imported from Europe; and
having in our employment the best of workmen
that can be had, we have no hesitation in saying
that we can turn ont work FAR superior to any man.
ufactutea at the North by any one. We also keep
constantly on hand large assortment of ladies'
and yentlemen's imported work, made expressly
,r as in Paris. ALEX. HILL CO.,
Importers and Manufacturers of all kinds of
Boots and Shoes, I27 Main Street.
Richmond March rs, 1959.-ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

FREE LITERARY 1EcrunE AND READING RooM.-
The Iron City College, of Pittsburgh, Pa, employs
the most distinguished speakers for its course Of
Lectures held in College Hall every Friday evening
and several hundred papers and magazines are ia
ken each week for the Public Reading ROOM
These are some Of the advantages yonng gain
in attending this, the largest most popular and
efficient Commercial College Of Che country, having
now 357 students.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
For Eierring's Fire Proof Safes.

LEATHER AND RUBBER BETTING,
LACE LEATHER,
Stem Packing Hose, &c., Cotton and Linen T'cines,
AND Fer
INSURANCE on your Life, or the Lives of your
Servants, at Che lowest cost, call at Stationer'
Hall, No. 81 Pearl Street. Richmond. Va.
KNOWLES Il WALFORD.
March u, lS59.-1yff
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
SPRING TRADE, 1859!
w. PETERSON,
hOgesNge Druggist,

NFFERS to the Trade most complete stock Of
" all articles iI his line, consisting in part of
Superior Indigo, varnshes.
Nader, Window Glass,
Extract LogwoOG, Paints. Oils
Copperas, Pure White Lead.
Alum Brushes of all kinds,
Bicaro Soda Perfumery,
Dive Woods Patent Medicines, &C..
Also a fine assortment of Combs, Tooth Brushes;
Colognes, Fancy and Toilet Soaps, Finest Chew
ing and Smoking Tobocco, &c., &C.! Prices low;
and particular attention paid to packing and for
warding.
Nsr Orders respectfully solicited and promptly
attended to- W. PETERSON.
Richmond, March IL, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
THE GOLDEN PRIZE


The New Weekly GOLDEN PRIZE is one of the lar
gest and best literary papers Of the day-an I'm
perial Quarto, containing eight pages forty col
atmns OF the most interesting and fascinating read
ing matter, from the pens Of the very first writer's
OF the day,
ELEGANTLY ILLUSTRATED EVERY WEEK.
A PRESENT.
WORTH FROM SO CENTS TG $4,000.
Will be given to each subscriber Immediately on
receipt of the subscription money. This is presen-
ted as a Memento of Friendship, and not as an in
dueement to obtain subscribers.
TERMS:
One Copy one year So 90 and l Present,
One copy for two years 8 so and 2 Presents,
One copy for three years 90 and &C
One Copy for FIVE years 90 and 5 g
AND TO CLUBS,
Three copies one year S. 90 and
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The articles to be given ay are comprised in the
2Fackages Of Gold containing $500 90 each
10 DO DO do do DO DO 100 90 90 e each
10 Patti Lev. Hunting Cas'd Watches 100 90 each
20 Gold Watches rs 90 each
so do go 90 each
100 do so 90 each
800 Ladies' Gold Watches IS 90 each
200 Silver Hunting Cased Watches 80 90 each
500 Silver Watches $40 90 to Is 90 each
1000 Cola CD Vest Fob Chains 10 90 to 80 90 each
Geld Lockets, Bracelets, Brooches, Ear Drops,
Breast Pins, Cuff Pins, Sleeve Buttons, Rings,
Shirt Studs. Watch Keys, Gold and Silver Thin
bles, and variety Of other articles, worth from so
cents to SIS each.
We will present to every person sending us so
subscribers, at So, each Gold Watch, worth $40
to any one sending US 100 subscribers, at So each
Gold Watch, worth 500 Every subscriber will
also receive present.
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name will be entered upon our book and the pres
ent will bs forwarded within one week BY mail
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~ All Communications shonld be addressed to-
NJ. B. DEAN, Publisher,
Nov. Is, 1S5S.-lamifly 1856 Broadway, N. Y.
Blu CK-E REAPER.
4 CITING as Agent for C. Aultman Co., for
IA their combined Reaper and Mower, to which
was awarded the first premium, Gold Medal and
Diploma, at the Grand National Trial at Syracuse,
New York, July 1885, also the first premium at
Richmond, Petersburg, and Norfolk last fall of
sixty dollars each; now offer this machine to the
Farmers the best and only adapted to all
kinds Of land, it having many decided advantages
over the Nanny or Mccormick machine. All in
want of the above machine will please call or adj
dress at Waynesbor0', Va. / offer certf-
Gates to induce persons to buy. The machine must
stand its merits or fall after fair trial by the
far ming community who are the proper persons to
judge Gifts excellence.
WILLIAM Ne. BUSH, Ag't.
Feb rs, lS50.-3m for C. Aultman Co
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
New Boot and Shoe Store,

THE undersigned have just received and are now
Il opening at the above stand formerly occupied
BY Turk & Gushing Auctioneers. a large Stock Of
BOOTS AND SHOES Of every description, Mems
in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, to which
they respectfully invite the attention of the public
Having purchased for cash teey propose to sell for
Their work is ciiy-made and Of the best material
the latest styles. 'Quick sales and short ppofts
will be their motto and all they ask is examna-
ton Of their goods before purchasing elsewhere.
ID. W. KENNEDY & co.
Staunton, March 26, lS59-tf