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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
COMMIssIONER's SALE OF

!. L4khd In CzSt&A GO.
DY virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court Of
County Of sn ~
Walkers heirs and ais, will sell, On thepfemises,
in Augusta County, on Saturday, the l4tA day Of
May nert q TRACT OF. LAND, supposed to con
tain about so Acres: the; Quantity to be aacer..
Tract is part Of the land ef which James walker
died seized, is distant about a mile from Samuel
Cine's Mill, and adjoins the lands Of Isaac I. Par,
kins; Samuel Weitze and Others: It's well waters
good two story LOG HOUSE, with Kitchen at
tached, and Stable. mp
TERMs::-.so much of the purchase money in
hand viii aefray the costs Of the suit and of the
sales the residte in equal instruments Of one, two
and three years FROM tie day of SALE the purcha7
ser to. give bond with good personal security, and
the title reserved ultimate security. Possession
given qn the day of sale.
:sANDREW II. cLINEDINsT, Com'r.
anril IL l25Q.-tds .. I.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
commissioners Sale Of Land,

DY virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court of
~ Augusta County rendered at the June term,
1858, in thc case Of Hottie and Others Is. Horn
Wednesday, Ms isth day Of Mey lsss, at i clock,
if fair if net the next fair day. to sell to the highest
bidder; Four lots Of Land, lying on Freema,
sons Run; in Augusta County, the first ased
DRIED AND THIRTY Four POLES; the second
of Jonathan Horn. containing Sevemy-t,eo Poles !;
the third Of john DaggY. containing Tgo Acres,
and the fQiitth cfA S. Horn, containing One Acre,
Three Roods and Fourteen Poles.
TERMS OF SALE.-So much in hand as will defr ~
the expenses of sale and costs of this suit the bal
ance credit of six, twelve and eighteen months,
the purchaser giving bonds with approved security,
and the title being retained ultimate security.
JOHN G. NICHE, J cor,n,rs
JAS. II. SKINNER, oolnl -
April %, 1859.-4w
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
\. York, Philadelphia & Baltimore.

April l6, '59-tf. KeswicK, Aibemarle. Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

sANFORD's LIVER fNVIGORATOR,
COMPOUNDED ENTIRELY OF GUMS.
LIVER IN VIGERA TOR,
LIVER INVIGERA TOR.
LIVER INFIGERATOR
PURTFTES THE MOOD,
PCrRIFIES THE BLOOD.
"a. , RURIFTES THE BLOOD.
CURES Liver r0NPL4NT's,
CURES DYSP EPSfA,
CUREV COSTIVENESS.
CLERES SICK HEADACHE.
CURES 30 WEI COMPLAINTS,
CURES CHRONIC UIARRHdEA.
g:gs- See advertisement III another column.
April %, 1a59.-lrii
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me, by
ID John Diddle, dated 26th day of July, 1856,
and ofrecord in the County Court of Augusta, |
will, BY direction of one Of tie creditors and the
said Diddle. offer for sale, at public auction,
front of the Court sousc IN stodnton, on
Wednesday, the lst day of June, 1850.
a Tract CT Land, Containing
90. .s42Q Acres,
mere or less, situated the waters of the great
Calf Pasture, in Augusta County, on which said
Diddle now resides. Title believed to be unques-
tionable, but acting Trustee; will convey such
title only as is vested in me-. r.. ri .,.,ul.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Ifhoweyer. the purcha-
ser should desse it, an,arfangemert probably
be made to extend a credit upon part of thespur-
chase money. WIN. H.. HARTMAN, Trustee.
April 80, 1855. -tds.-Prs fee S.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
Gbe Matktts,.
WHOLESALE PRICES,
: sTAUNTON, April %, 1882.
MARRIED..

On the 2Sth uit, by Rev G. G Brooke, Mr. WV F.
VINES, to Miss SUSAN HoY. of this place.
On the 9Th ult. by the. same. Mr. AnHsrRosa,R.
SnL1sas, to Miss CHARITY A Kisai'all oftkie CO.
In Staunton, on the END ult. by Rev Geo B..
Taylor, Mr. George Il Fur, to MISS Ketareh Eau
Der, all of this co., ~, = =. ~
At Mtcrawford, on tie seth ult, eya.le lams,
Rev Y z Settle, to Miss Carrie L Turley, OF Rock
ingham.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

HAVING just returned from the Northern CT
II ties, am able to show the PUBLIC very supe77
rior stock. Of MILLINERY GOODS. I think a
greater variety than usual. Lace mantles. from
5000 to s35 90. Raglands for Spring. very cheap !;
Bonnets Of endless styles; Shakers, Hats, Ladies'
Riding Hats, Dress Caps, Head Dresses, Bandeaux,
Beautiful French Flowers, new Hoop Skirts with
IS hoops also sp Of the new invented U95se
the Ladies will like.
will have riy Spring opening next IlESDA =;
and will have Summer opening in Nay.
County orders promptly attended to.
Staunton, April &c. 1859. .~. K. KELLY.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
VIRGINIA TO whit 4 Court Of -Au-
gusta County, held at the Court house on


gusta County, held at the Court house on
Monday, the 18th day Of April, 1859: 49,.
The Court doth appoint the following freehold
ers of the County as Commissioners to Superihtend
day in May next, for tie Election Of member of
Congress, and the se.er$l State Officers that may
DE to elect. and tie Court also appoint the officer
hereinafter named, to conduct the said election, to
ed by the Curt, to wit; BENJAMIN F. Lewis. Will
liam Grass, Miles K, Marley. Samuel A. Hunter
and Daniel Shaw, Commissioners; and Daniel j.
Link, Officer.
Ordered, That an election lie held on the fourth
Thursday in May next, In District No 6, for the
election Of Justice Of tie Peace, in the place of
Alexander Walker, resigned, under tn. Superin-
tendance Of the. commissioners and Officer Hereto
ton TO be held ON said fourth Thursday in May
next, in said district. ~
Copes-Teste.F
JOHN ID. IMBODEN, elk.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

GARDEN, TOOLS-Ames' Spades. Common
VI Spades Rakes, Hoes, Garden Forks, Potstoe
Hooks, Planting [Trowelsy Garden Lines. Pruning
Knives, and a.genersf assortment of toos for; the
season, Just receivedapdfo for sale By :.
Ssaunson,' Mar. 10, 1882. : GEO. b. PRlgE.;
DoeREr 6u,mERY.4-WeF ask K; n n organization
i of our stock Of .'Wostenholm's' Pocket Cutie
ry, which win Sc found very superior.
March 20, 1859. WOODS \ GftK ESON. >;
C1EES!s SILKS II we bave@tlst received.
- second supply .,of Silks, viz Blk. Gro. De
Rhine, Gro. De. Epsem, ;anda great variety ofFan-
cy Plaids; Bayadere, ,&e.
PIPER &c FUNKHOUSER.
Stanton, April l6, 1859. W.:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
Fer HerriIg's Fire Proof Safes,
IEITlfER AND RUBBER Betting

IEAI iElH.AND lKUI5Bi5K BETTING,
,a f'..-tu, LACE LEATHER.
Stem Packing Hose, de-, Cotton and Linen Trines,
AND
INSURANCE on your Life, or the Lives of your
Servants, at the lowest cost call at Stationer's
Hall, No. Il Pearl Street. Richmond. Ea.+ s.,.t.
KNOWLES & WALFCR1.
: March IL, ls59.-lyif
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
February S, 1s5o.-tde*
Tb the Voters of the 18th District.

NHo WI 01 t "F N 2
Mr.. John J. Larew contemplates .resigning the
Office of Constable in the 4th District at the April
Court. and IN that event take this method Of an
nouncing +yse!f candidate for the said office, and
respectfully solicit the votes Of my 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. NJ. APPLE.
February IL, ls5s.-;de*
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
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MISCELLANEOUS.
WHEELER g. WILSON'S
s EWING M.ACH,l.NE e.

- z wv ] ~ ~ nj ~ u" n / IN z
rs the best in use for all the general purposes of
i sewing, for the following reasons:
1t runs easier,
1t runs faster j:
= :: 5, Thai any ozhsr.
It is neater'ih appearance,
1t is more quiet in operation,
Than any other.
It requires less oil,
It requires less care,
E Than any ether.
It is better designed,
1t Is better constructed
Than any ether.
1t does its work better
1t does its work neater,
Than any other.
It is adjusted easier,
1t is managed easier.
Than any other.
1t is more simple,
1t is more certain
Tlan any other.
It is more durable, !.
81. Than any other.
1t is cheapet;
1t is more satisfactory -.
+ &, I. Than arg ether good machine
Twenty nine thousand have been sold.
Each one is warranted in every RESPECT, j
Purchasers are fully instructed in their use and
opefators 60 with machines, when necessary.
They are carefully packed for transportation.
Sold only for cash or its equivalent.
Office 227 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
E. FL. CRAIGE. Agt.
April %, ls5s.-eot4t
VIRGINIA TO WIT:-At Court of Angus
VITA County, held at the Court-h house of said
County oh Monday the 25th day Of April. 1859:
Whereas the great increase in County .e4penses
has become subject of inst complaint On the part
of the people, and whereas the manner Of auditing
claims against the County heretofore is liable to
great objection, if is with view to remedy these
evils ..
Ordered, That omm.ttee of three members of
the Court be appointed whose duty ie shah be an
nually in the month of June, previous to the June
term of this Court, to examine and report upon to
the Court all claims against the County. And the
Clerk of this Conrt is required to attend said Com
mittee as its Clerk and renter any cid and assist
ance to the Committee that they may require t
his hands. ~
It is further ordered that all claims 30 be levied
for at the jane term shall be deposited in the
Clerks Office on before the LIST day OF June in
each year to be acted on by aforesaid Committee,
and no claim will be allowed or levied for by the
the Clerk On or before the LIST day of June. 1t is
further ordered that the Committee aforesaid pre-
pare and publish forms for claims against the
County, together with the pTdper Certificates of au-
thenticatiSn which forms shall be adopted by claims
ants in making out their demand against the C6un
ty and the, Clerk shall ha them printed for the
County and furnish them to parties who apply
therefor. The Clerk Of this Court is directed to
publish the foregoing orders in the newspapers of
the town from this time until the lst of June next
Ordered, That kenton Harper, VIM. A. Bell and
Robert e. Bic&le be and they are hereby appoint
ed Committee to audit County claims in the
month of June, 1859 and report thereon to the Juno
term next. A Copy Teste
W. A. BURNETT, D. c.
Anril 40 19So-tlJ
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
VIM. SEARS WCOD, -
Nc. 6 Main strees, Richmond, Va,

AT TI.E = :. +;
SIGN OF BIC UcFFEE POT
VXTOUHD inform his customers and the publ
wv irgereral, that he has on hand at present.
barge assortment of PLAIN TIN .ANDiJ APANEn
TIN WARE, which he feels assured cannot sur
passed. He calls he attention of the Country
Tradeand all in want of the above articles, as he
intends to sell cheaper than the cheapest. He also
invites Particular attention to bis large lot Of
Stoves, -:
among which can be found his MORNING STAR,
NOBLE COOK, AND, MAGIC SHIELD COOK
ING STOVES, which cannot be supposedly any
others in thas Citv also, Motifs AGRICULTURAL
BOILERS, for Farmers and Tobacconists. Gus
toners in want are invited call and examine my
goods aud prices before purchasing elsewhere
Roofing, iGuttering and Spoatins done IN the
City or Country on the most reasonable terms.
N. B.-Don't forget the Signof the Large Coffee
Pot ~ Si'
Richmond, March &c, .ls5a.--1y ~ =
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

y. BAUMGAlsT'H1N,

y. ES "A vi IL "A KITTEN,
No. 400, til ST., opp. Odd FoNo.cs Hall,
- Il. WASHINGTON, d. G, Is
T7NeRAyER! 81 WOOD, STEEL, COPPER
ufacture and invensor Of the new. improved Seal
Presses. Watch case Engrayer, " God Engraver,
Music Prncher,.: Copperpate Epgrayer, 1.-the
grapher and Stehei CUTTER, is prepared to execute
Engrayings or any metal-on. gold, silver. brass,
any other Establishment in the United States
The subscriber feels confident that all orders en-
trusted to him will give perfect satisfaction
charges made.
SEAL PRESSES, -
OFFICIAL
HAND AND BLOCK.
SEALS, .e:sss az
WATCH-CASE ENGRAVER,
WOOD ENGRAVER,
MUSIC PUNCHER,
STENCIL CUTTER.
COPPER-PLATE ENGRAYER,
March rs, lS5s.-ly &C., &C., DC.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
FOR CONSTABLE.

. am credibly informed that Mr.. J. J. Larew in
tends resgnng the office of Constable in the fourth
District, at the next April Court l announce my.
self a candidate to fiji the vacancy in the above
mentioned District and respectfully solicit the vote:
Of my fellow citizens. Should be elected, will
endeavor to the best of my ability to discharge the
duties Of the office.
Very Respectfully, a..
February S, 1s5o.-tde*
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

We arc authorized to announce WM. W. FLEM-
ING, Esq, a candidate to represent the county of
Highland in the next Legislature of Virginia.
Monterey, Feb: II, 1S59.-tde*-Spec copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

.FnEE IirrEnARY .IEtrUnE AND READING RooM.-
Tie 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 magazlnes are ia
ken EACH week for the Public Reading Room
These are ;s6.na Of Tie advantages yonng met gain
efcieat Gonfmersi&l Uolcge Of tie ooantry having
now 357 stuccr Is.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
New Boot and Shoe Store,

- NE'Do0R EAST OF UNION HALL.
THE undersigned have just received and are now
u opening at the above. stand formerly occupied
by Turk T. Gushing Auctioneers. large Stock Of
BOOTS AND SHOES Of every description, Men s
Ladies, Children and Misses, purchased for cash
in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, to Sh;ch
they respectfully invite the attention Of the public
Having purchased for cash teey propose to sell for
CASH at such prices as will prove sarisfactory.-
Their work is city made and Of the best material
the latest styles. "Quick sales and short ppofts'
will be their motto and all they ask is an examina-
ton OF their goods before purchasing elsewhere:
ID. w. KENNEDY co.
Staunton, March 226, l859-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
SPRING TRADE, 1859!
-. MCPHERSON,
a.. EE hOgesesIe Drug gJsf,

.155 NIain street, Gomez of 18th,
OFFERS tn .lse trade f41rost complete stock q
~ all articles il lis line consisting in part Of
Superior indigo varnishes..
Afadder, :f.f Window Glass,
Extract Logwood. Paints. Oils, -.
Copperas, Pure White Leac.
Alum, Brushes Of all KINDS,
Bicaro Soda Perfumery, ,.i,4 = p,
Dye Woods, = Patent Medioiaes,' &c!
Also fine assortment of Combs, Tooth Brushes,
Coognes, Fancy and Toilet Soaps; Finest Chew
ing and Smoking Tobocco, &C.. SC. Prices low,
and particular attention paid to packing and for
warding. az
@sg~Orders respectfully solicited and promptly
attended to. Il : w. PETERSON.
Richmond, March II, 1859. 4 ~.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

MRS. KATE NJ. KELLEY,
HAS just received the largest and handsomest
Il i assortment of
BLACK LACE AND SILK MANTLES,
ever brought to this market. Also new supply
of SKIRTS, of the latest invention.
Stanton, April 49, lS59.-3t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

, In Augusta County Court, April the 4th, SO.
yINHE Court deeming the services of two Consta-
i bles necessary for Distpict No. 4 in this county
for which one Constable is elected doth order that
An election for an additional Constable for the same
be held at the general election on tho 4th Thursday
in May next, to be superintendent By the Commits
sio,ers and officer, heretofore appointed for the
general election to be held the said 4th Thursday
in May next. A Copy-Teste,
Ap'l 3O,,b9 VIM. A. BURNETT, d. G.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR THE SENATE

We are authorized to announce JAMES G. PAX:
TON. Esq, as candidate to representthe counties
Rockbridge, Bath and Highland, in the Senate OF
Virginia
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

aFs~ NOTICE nc our FRIENDS, GrsToMERs AMP THK
PuBLIc GENERALLY.--Wc are new in receipt Of our
SUPPLY Of Ladies', Gentemen's Boys,
Misses Children s.; and Servsnt's Boots, SHOES,
Caters and Slippers of every description. either
with Or without heels, .Ac materials Of the best
quality that can be imported from Europe;, and
having in our employment the best of workmer
that can be had, we have no hesitation in saying
that we can turn ont work far superior to any man
ufacturei at the North by any one. We also KEEP
constantly on hand large assortment of ladies'
and sentemens imported work. made EXPRESS
;r al ia Paris ALIEN. HILL & CO..,
importers and Manufacturers of all kinds,
Boots and Shoes. III Main Stree
Richmond, March %, lg59.-lY : -
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
). STATING! SLATING!!

THE undersigned having secured the service of
L good workman is at oil times ready 10 exc
cute work id bislje Of business in all its branches
with more satisfaction to himself and patrons thar
heretofore: Vii Stating Roof in sny part Of the
State, likewise lie is prepored to receive orders for
Heartks for houses. Head and Tonhbstones fer Mon
uments; Slab pretaces and Squares .ear tagging
sidewalks. &c. He has leased ..ne Everettsvile
Quarries, Albemarle. Originally .openci-.nd work
extensively an getting oat superior States, aud
will always have supply on hand to fulfil any
der at home or abroad. Address, X: :,
ANTHONY R.: GARY.
April l6, '59-tf. KeswicK, Aibemarle. Va
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
For SALE,

A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT AND FARM
n OF 365 ACRES, within a mile and half
of Stanton.
The NIanstoxa,
is large BRICK BUILDING, with Brick Out
houses, including DAIRY, CHEESE ESTAB-
LISHMENT and BATH HOUSE, and all the con-
veniences and appurterances Of gentleman's res
idence. . -.
The Bcrns, Stables and Farm Houses for over
seer und Negroes, Gre extensive, substantial and
in good repair., .,
4 FINE SPRING has Teen conveyed to the
Manaioa,' Dairy, Bath House and Stables, IN three
inch Iron Pipes, and the grotnds may be HAND
somely ornamcnted With FousrAtSs, at small ex
penSei III, - >,
There:sre on the premises. 5RcHlnDS IF Sc
lected Apples and Peaches. manly Grape Vines
and almost every variety of Fruit adapted to the
climate. = ~
The land is limestone, in fine tiIth and condi-
ton, and much ofitwell set in grass.
i 395 Acres *'
are cleared, and the residue heavily tmbered
Woodland; and the whole under good enclosure
1t Will be sold upon easy terms Amply to
:. y. ~ i. JOHN T.. PEYT0N,
april 50, ls5e.-tf Staunton, Virginia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
GAS Ff'XTUR ES.

VTfATERHOUSE & RoWES are now receiving
w sdaily, from n. York-and Philadelphia GAS
FIXTURES of all descriptions, such as CHAM
DALLERS PENDAMTg AND sBRACKETiS,
5xhich, they win sell at NORTHERN PRICES, and
as low as they can be bought in the State. The
public are invited to call at the opposite Bran
deburg Old Stand, and see for themselves.
Staunton, April 80, 1859 .-6m*
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
The Ladies Will Remember


THAT we have just received a. large assortment
L of black and fancy SILKS, (which we are de-
termined to sell Oh fair terms, You rasy find it to
your interest to give us call and see wi at we mean
by ssfair terms" 81: - T..
We have also 5.st received second supply OF all
kirds Of Dress Goods itch as
Paris printed Robe Ondine Bougc.
Robe Volant$.
Robe Lunique.
Double Lupe Orgsndics
Robe Less Fouard Silks.
Black Iarmertine.
Black Bar gadere Norwich Bouge.
Organdies. Lawns, Brilliantcs.
French Lace Hoint wrappings.
Collars and Sleeves in sets and separate.
And last though not least third supply, Of those.
graceful watch spring skeleton SKIRTS of the
most approved make-no imitation or outside
makes Also skirt supporters. !. =.
We promise all who may favor us with call to
sell all our goods at very small advance.
We-are certainly very grateful for the liberal
patronage thus far received, and will promise to do
our best il the future 80 retain it,. -
-, upper Il FUNKHOUSER,
Stanton Kpl30, SO near National Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
To the Democrats and Opposition
OF AUGUSTA

OF AUGUSTA
4 S the time is fast approaching when you vii
II be called upon to select Governor, Lieut..
Governor, Congressman, dc , end is highly i'm
portant that yoY should not Only appear at the.
Polls in your right mind but in good clothes, the
undersigned would respectfully call your attention
to their large stock Of.
Coats, Pants, Vests, Hats,
and IN fact everything needed to adbrn The OUTER
NAN, We,deeln it UNNECESSARY to ednmerate our
stock, or even speak in its praise,,a as we MANU-
FACTURE OUR OWN GOODS and an exam
ination will convince all that we sell GOOD GOODS
at fair prices. I
Seherer's, and be sure to call u.s. if you want
bargains STEINER 4 BRO.
Stanton, April %, lS59.-3m-Spec copy 3m.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
~~c~o- ~~1-~~-~-~~-~-~~----~~-
PHILIP .RAHM, - >.
EAaT,E MACHINE WORKS,
C,rv. between 18th & 18th Sts..
-rrxrM0ND VA; !


nFANtfFAcTtJRER Of Portable and Stationary
Nl STEAM ENGINES, Of any required, power.
with either Locomotive, Flue or Cyllnuef Doiiers
Sugar Mills Circular Saw Mills, irons ZOE ertlcs
Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Draining Machines Shlngie
hattie and Planning Machines, Tobacco factory
Fixtures of every description. and all xmas OF oA'
tingB in:Iron and Brass.
The; subscriber was awarded, by the Virginia
Mechanics instituted the First Glass Diploma, on
the 18th of November, 1854, for Steam Engine
and Circular Saw Min, and by the Virginia State
Agricultural Society.a premiun for Saw Mill IN 100"
and for the best Steam. Engine. applicable to agrl-
cultural purposes, the premium nifty dollars IN
1857, also, by the U. s. Agricultural Society held
in Richmond, Va, October, 1858, the Grand Gote
Medal Of Honor, for the best Portable Steam En-
CINE for Farm use. !, ''''s i.'s;.t!
He refers by permission; to Goverrhr' Henry A.
Wise, Messrs- W arwick Barksdale, Dunlop, Mon
cure &c.,, Haxall, Crenshaw Coz: and 5 Mcur''-
der q sona As to Mfl Gearing ; refe1s 70 RsnM ray
Richmond, April 20, le5a-ly. ~. # ~
PAnHAssus, Augusta co., Dec. ~, 1893.
hereby ceit.fy;that purchased a IL horse pow
err Portable Steam Engine and Saw MIL OF Mr.
Philip Rahm, Of Richmond, Va, In the fall of ISoI
and had it brought on and put it up. myssH, and
have been running it with hands whrhad nc eSpe-
rence in the business before, with entire success
and up to this time have not lost single day by
any thing getting out of order; and can honestly
say, that it has surpassed my expectations and Mr.
Rahms representations in every respect.
Ihave cut with it 500 feet IA plank, surface
measure, or. $50, teet board measure, per day,
in the winter season when The daysewere shortest
being my ordinary way of saving. and, to push, L
have cut a foot per second while the saw was run
ming through the log. ,.. =
Dec II, 1853. DAN'L f. MolLEK.