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Il GOOURICH'S ILLUSTRATED
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE
ANIMAL. hINGDOM.

TWO ROYAL OCTAVE VOLUMES. lao FACES. 1870
ENORANiNGS.
Dedicated by Permission. TO Prof AGAsII,
By :. q. OOOOhtJh
tons" Sc-
This work contains engrAvng for the part s1A
portraits Of amin ais, dls~ and engraved oy the
FIRST ARTISTS IN EOhUfb AND AMchlCA,
Ard s0h.rlg eErss variety and eompessues- OF iis'ra
.ogrhs ond Auy Popular natural History ever pao
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,peees relation Agriculture. ConmeTse. MsnafAe-
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iAe worI s6ounds in curious interesting anecdotes,
tkeebes Incidents ard narratives gathered oH great variety
NOADERS AND CUktOSIIIES OF THE ANIMAL
KINGDOM
Ii con prises descriptions OF
NEARLY fINE THOUSAND SPECIES,
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fhes she hsh Insects Of Uned states out those Of
psrls the zn1da AexeO, America
EuIop, Afia, africa and OcealicA
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toes VI the Aastodob Mammoth hcasheTau Diuothegnm,
s odOD lsfosaurs and oheI anciea geological
IePrsenbe these animals they appeared vale living IN
remote long before tue OF
The history Of animals ia sahvcL OF general interest
young and OLD the learned ned A. there not
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6pErlal NOIirts.

First Ward Republican AssociatiOn.-Pursusntt to =
sai the Centis tOaee the above Association VIII neot
- GfeeBwich-st., 1JbsDAI EEEAltU, Dec ~
ssocs eiscg Delegates " the Central Committee
Bsk the Young hen's Commtse, aud Officers Of the
the ensuing rolls open from q! 10 VI
bJ order. 4. +. EDW. LOEDbR, President
iS,sFs iss1 ,o.fsa p BoIer' Secretaries.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, l

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Il FkAkk LESLIE TO TIE PUBclC.
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Finh Ward Republican Aesociation.-Por,uan. to

seventh " ard iEeDubliean AssOciatiOn.-l meeting
e this hsloeson viii be held at Botanic Han No 90 East
bBsSwSy on tsDAY the 2th inst, az Z! oclock m for
e pulpcrr eotng officers OF the Association. Polls open
6eui "a until O'eiO,k. by order OF
}. BANCROFT STEVENS, PRECEDENT
CHARLYs n. Hall, te....,.-i..
hpxiD NJ SKID1ORB, NVN''0''
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Riehth Ward KepubllceH AssociatiOn,--A meeting
ef eighth Msrd kepuolesu Association viii be heid
SpiiLgst hal on TUESDAY, EVENING, Dec. 70, loS5 for
the puIpoe eccug Delegates the Republ Central and
lolns leus nittees 1hs. polls viii be open Ion to "
e'elosk. by order A. bLEAhLEf ftesident
JoRE j. SHAW, ls..,.,.,i..
VIZ. PATTEksoS, ''0
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nbird ard.-Purguaht q oi tbe Central COnDittes
tht EatHbs Third wAkD HBPU BLlCAN ASsUCtA-
fiOE requested 1, meet on uESDAH EVENING Dec 40
seoek the Frsnkn house ,Colsgeplsoe) for the
pose elecDg Deegse 10 tee central heDs lie
pubicsn CeDiial Committees. fois open bOm 14t)9 IA
ROBERT = GOULD, President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
FOR GOVERNOR.
GABRIEL HIRSHi
FOR LIEUT.. GOV,
WILLIAM IONASi

IN Gable to come up to the expectations of some OF
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet
GABRIEL HIRSH, one of the largest stockholders
in the concern for the purpose of cuvating afrater
nal feeling with all mankind, has extended it as far
as the city of Stauutou where it is performing some
of the greatest achievements of the age in the wayof
exhibiting at his old stand, on Main Street, the
largest and most complete STOCK OF GOODS ever
brought to this market. The greatest wonder, how
ever even surprising the operations Of the Cable are
the .sCHINESE JUGGLERS." on exhibition at his
window, where the prettiest man in the country is al
WAYS to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
and Jewelry. ,,,
the hands of responsible gentleman in Stanton ready
10 be handed over to any enc who will bring forward
superior workman in his line G. HlRSH.
Stsuupton Oct 10. lS5S-H
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Marine, Fire and Life Risks at Current Rates.

m0TTse, PTo UnU Av6 htSES dt current fcGteS.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $500, oool
OFFICERS.
4 ROPS1 President reside So,.s Vice Pres
j. o. WLLIAMs, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
Jno. Otey Taylor James Payne,
Jno. T. Davis, Dexter 0tey,
s. II. Mckinney, VIM. Il. Stratton,
D. y ER #. e simssr Owen Medical Examiners.
Having been appointed an Agent in Western and
Southern Virginia. for the above Company, am pre-
pared TO receive applications and take Risks on Build
ngs and Lives both white and saves at current rates.
Persons wishing information in the premises, will
apply to A. E. HUFF,
Agent for L. II. & F. /. Co.
SLAVE INSURANCE
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
is insurng Slaves for four years. upon the most
reasonable terms. Persons wishing to effect insu-
rance upon the lives of their Servants, do so by
Agent, Salem, Roanoke county, Va
In the absence Of the Agent persons wishing insu-
rance win please call upon DR.. A. WADDELL, Staun
ton, the Eraming Physician to the Company, with
whom they can arrange TTa 1N tSr p tNGn
Now is the time to provide for your family. II
should be attended to now first because it is less
pensive than it will be when you get older second,
because, if in health, you Will pass medical exami-
nation and be accepted; third because life is uncer.
tain and delays dangerous characterization is the
thief of time" Disease may come upon you, death
may overtake you, and in hour when you think not
you may be suddenly cut off and that without RENE
dy to your family. Wait not then, for more conve.
nient season, accept the boon while 1t is near and at
the earliest possible convenience provide for your
household the means of ON honest livelihood, when
time shall be no more. That opportunity is afforded
you now. Call, then, at once upon the Agent, who
may be seen for few days at the Virginia Hotel or
upon DR.. j. A. WADDELL, who will in the absence OF
the Agent afford facilities for getting out Policies Of
Insurance. A. E. HUFF, Agent.
Anil
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
KEEN, BALDWIN, & WILLIAMS.
KEEN. BALDWIN Il CO.

KEEN, BALDWIN IL CO.,
DEG to inform Merchants and Consumers that they
ID are now daily receiving the largest and most de-
sirabie Stock of SPRING CLOTHING ever e1-
hibited in this City State the whole of which has
been recently manufactured by themselves under
great advantages, and will be offered at such prices
as defy successful competition Having devoted the
past twenty wears exclusively to this business in this
City, and having more largely engaged in the manu-
facture and sale of Clothing than any house in the
State, purchasers will time and money by calling
on us.
and is constantly supplied with complete assort-
ment of the best and most fashionable goods gotten
up in the best Merchant Tailors style, and sold at
twenty-five per cent, less than their prices.
Our second and third floors are devoted exclusively
to the WHOLESALE TRADE, where Merchants will
find choice stock manufactured with direct refer
ence to their wants, well cut and well made, and of
fered upon the most reasonable terms.
KEEN, BALDWIN Il WILLIAMS.
Pichnonpd Fob 1870
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VIRGINIA MORGAN.-Th beautiful young

VIRGINIA MORGAN.-Thls beautiful young
Stallion, years old this spring, is 90
brilliant blood bay. black legs, name rTx~fdN
and tail, not white spot on him. He xS
is full 152( hands high, heavy made, Y&-IJ
weighing about 1890 pounds; finely EteeaAsa&sEp
mont Morgan the property of Samuel Wiley OF
Canton, st. Lawrence County, n. Y, and sold to
NJ. L. Bennett, Yt in 1858. This colt received the
first premium last fall at the United States Fair and
first premium at the Virginia State Agricultural Fair
at Petersburg.
For full Pedigree refer to hand-blls.
This horse will stand at my stables at the Virginia
Hotel Stable Staunton, and at Greenvlle, one third
of his time at each place. and will be let to mares at
81 the leap SO the season. if paid before the first Of
July if not paid by that time 81 will be charged and
Sl2 insurance-50 cents to be paid to the groom in
all cases. Persons parting with mare put by nsu-
rance forfeit the insurance money. Care will be ia
ken to prevent accidents, but will not be liable for a.
ny that may happen. .l.l.
Season to commence LIST of April and expire LIST Of
July G. w. M0WRY.
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SPRING TRADE, 1859.
CRENSHAW, QUARLES q CO.,
WHOLESALE ANE RETAIL pEALERs II
European and American Dry Goods,
800 Broad Street.
r UST received
81 Elegant Dress Goods, Shawls, Mantlas,
Em6roideries, Skirts, Parasols, Prints,
Ginghams, Cloths, Cassimeres, Yestings,
5amasks, Irish Linens Table Cloths, Marseilles
Spreads,
Bleached and brown sheetlngs and Shlrtings,
Cottonades, Heavy Linen Ducks,
Penitentary Plaids, Colored and White ozna'
burgs,
And all the various styles usually kept in first class
Dry Goods House.
We shall continue to receive throughout the season
all the new designs that manufactured in Europe
and country in order to present to the trade
at all times the most desirable goods in market.
CRENSHAW, QUARtES 4 CO..
Richmond, March s, 1853. 22a Broad Street.
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HATS, CAPS& STRAW GOODS,
FOR SPRING, 1859.

ROBEEI i, DlChIN SUN,
SUCCESSOR TO BINFoRE, DICKINSON d WElsIGER,
NO. rs MAIN STREET,
DEGS leave to inform merchants and the pub
ID lie generally that he has now opened, and ~
ready for sale, one of the most complete and ex-
tensive stocks of Hats, Caps and Straw Goods,
ever offered in this market, which has been selected
with care from the largest manufactures, and espe
cially adapted to the Virginia, North Carolina and
Tennessee trade
Merchants are respectfully solicited to give him a
call before purchasing knowing that they will find
his stock complete in every respect.
He has secured the services ofG. W. DUESBERRY,
so long known to the trade, JOSEPH B. STEGAL, of
Richmond, and JAMES E. BRINKLEY, ofBath coun-
ty who will be pleased to their friends atany time
Richmond, March 10, 1S59.-ly.
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Exchange and Ranking House of
g. w. PURCELL u co.,

hlchmonu, va.
WE offer our services to Presidents and Contrac-
wv tors on the different lines OF Internal Improve
ments throughout the State for the collection of debts
due by the State and for its conversion into and sale
of Virginia State Stock. Having every facility for
selling we are prepared to make liberal advances on
Stock till sold. Our charges will be moderate. we
also offer our services to our friends in the country
for the purchase of Virginia State, Bank, and every
description of Stocks at the current market rate with
out any charge of Commission.
Orders by mail either for the purchase or sale otany
security will meet prompt attention. and will be
attended to on as good terms though the parties
sending were present. G. w. PURCELL co.
Richmond, Oct. 10, 185S.-1y
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q. w. MINNIS
PHOTOGRAPH and Fine Art Galleries,

No. l97, Naia St, Richmond, OppO. Custom House,
and Sycamore Street, Petersburg, va:
JJAvING furnished myself with every facility tor
Ill getting up pictures of all kinds, in the most ar
tistic Style feel assured that can satisfy the most
critical taste wish the people of Virginia to be sd.
vsed of the fact-which IS not generally known-that
at either of nv Galleries they can procure any style of
picture that can be gotten in New York or any other
Northern city. am taking life-size Photographs
which are cofored in OIL by which means perfect
likeness and most beautiful picture is secured The
same effect can be produced from small paguerreo-
types or Miniatures, which, for effect and durability,
equal the best Portraits small size Photographic, col.
ored in water colors, making sofDess and delicacy
of finish, highly pleasing and in Ambrotyping l
think can exhibit specimens which are the very per-
lection of the Art
Richmond Sent Of. 1858-1y
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TO THE CITIZENS OF sTAUNTON.
DENNIS & BROTHER,
DVERSt

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.,
DEG to inform the citizens ofStaunton vicinity,
d that they are now prepared to execute every de-
scription of Silk, Cotton or Woollen DYEING or
CLEANSING as well as can be done in New York, or
elsewhere. We heye new Machinery and the very best
of Workmen and guarantee to give satisfaction to our
patrons. Merino Silk and Delain Dresses dyed into
fashionable colors, to suit the taste of the owners;
Shaws of every description dyed and cleansed Grape
Sbawls Owed Scarlet, Crimson or other colors equal
to imported; Velvet dyed nearly equal to new; Silk
Dresses cleaned and grease or wine Gtains removed.
We intend to do our Wek equal to any establishment
in the United States, and respectfully solicit the pat
ronage Of the citizens Of Staunton and vicinity.
N.B,-Gentlenaen's Garments cleaned and dyed to
look like new, DENNIS BRO,
Successors to j. W. HINES,
Franklin St., opposite Metropolitan Hall,
Richmond MAY 8, 1858. Richmond, va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
1880. SDring & Summer Stock. 1859.

1859. Spring u Summer St0ck' 1909.
" MORRIS & co. are now receiving their Spring
Es and Summer Stock ofREADY-MADE CLOTH
ING consisting of an entire, and splenddassort-
ment of their own manufacture which (the latter en-
ables them to give satisfaction in style, workmanship
and cheapness. Through this medium, they only ask
of you the favor of cali when next visiting our city
Country merchants viii find il to their advantage By
examining their stock before purchasing elsewhereI
Z. NORRIS / CO.,
100 Main Street. Richmond, Va.
cg- We would also call your attention to our new
extensive and seasonabe stock of GENTS FURNISHING
GooDs
~ Clothing made to order, at short notice.
Richmond March % lS59-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
AMERICAN HOTEL,
Main 81. Opposite the Custom House,
RICHMOND; VA

ALEX. DuVAE, PRoPRIEToR;
respectfully solcits the patronage OF his friends
and the public generally. =,
The House is located in the most desirable part Of
the City, on Main Street, opposite the new Custom
House, only half square IRON lne Farmer .
walk of the Capitol Its accommodations are OF the
first order and not surpassed by that OF any other
House. -, ,,.. f.ho
His tables supplied with oil the deiicaeles Oh tne
season and will always be furnished with the best OF
everything that the market can supply ,.a
Omnibusses Will always be found at the different
depots to convey passengers and baggage 70 the no
tel. ALEAANDhn Do'AH
Richmond. March 90, 1S59-ly* 49, !