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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-03

ssFOR''
HERRING'S FIRE PROOF SAFES,
LEATHER and RUBBER BETTING,
LACE LEATHER,
STEAM PACKING HOSE, &C.,
COTTON and LINEN TWINES,
AND FOR
INSURANCE on your Life, or the Lives of your
servants at the lowest COST call at Statoners Hall
No 81 Pearl Street, Richmond, Va.
KNOWLES & WALFORD.
Richmond, March Is, l859.-ly
Mr. THOS. J. BAGBY, General Collector, Rich
mond is an authorized Agent for the Staaaton Speca
Jo.
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Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Cures Bronchial Affections and all Diseases OF
.h,I

From the BosroN EvENING TRAVELLER Jan. 6.
at is perhaps but SIMPLE act OF justice to the pro
pretors of Wistars Basam of Wild Cherry for us &c
say that oar personal experience in the use OF tins al
tcle has impressed us tavorably One OF the propri
etors of the Traveller was entirely cured OIL severe
cough of four months continuance by the use OF this
BaIsan and several of our friends and acquaintance
who have tried the article have found it OF great ser
vice in relieving them OF severe coughs and shortnes
of breathing with which they had r 9gen alGted
per
Prepared only by SETH W. FoWLE CO., Bos
ton, Mass, to whom all orders should be addressed
Sold by their agents everywhere For sale IN Staun
ton by p H. Trout & Co., DR.. II. S. Eichelberger &
Bro and DR.. w. B. Young.
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~" Johnson, Yale college, oU.Zi
Thus proving that the value of this Guano is moi
determined by SELECTED CHEMIST, or SELECTED SPEC
IMENs, or even SELECTED cAReoEs, but an average Of
the mportaons just as they arrive, and just as they
are offered to the public for sale.
And for like array of eminent authority, promis
cuously obtained from promiscuous cargoes, in differ
ept parts of the world, we challenge comparison
with any phosphate Guano now for sale:
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staunton April 90, ls5s-vin. Copy p''''' ~
no THE FARMERS OF THE VALLEY,

ITO THE FARMERS OF THE VALLEY.
i We notice that Mr.. Thornton Berry is warning
the farmers to beware of all Hinge and Centredrau ght
machines We would like to know if he counts HIM
self Judge We don't consider a man a Judge of
such machinery as he has reference to at this time a
ter using thrashing machine two seasons and wear
it OUT and he would hardly be capable to put up one
than he is himself And another thing we see that
Mr. Berry is Requesting of men to give certificates
that is no more fifteen than he is himself, and if Mr..
Berry can't get certificates of no other than those
whose judgments are but drop in the ocean, he had
better have none We have no doubt Mr.. Berry with
his profession may get along in this country with his
certificates but he would hardly want these certi6-
Gates to go the world to We think if he can
90 there with such certificates we pity those who
have to follow after, ILL.,.
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APPOINTMENTS.
MARRIED,

On the 2sth ult, by Rev. G. G. Brooke, Mr.. WIN. f.
VINES to Miss SUSAN HOY, of Staunton.
On the 9Th ult., by the same, Mr.. ARMSTRONG K
SrLLINGs 10 Miss CHARITY A. KING, Of Augusta co.
On the 2lst ult, by Rev c. W. Station, Mr.. GEO.
FRANK Smith to Miss MARTHA JANE, eldest daughter
of Capt. Jacob Hoover, all of this county
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coz REwARD.-oATCH THE THEE

rsNS REWARD.--CATCH THE THIEF
DO Was stolen from the subscriber living on
Smoky Row, Augusta County, on Monday night, 4th
inst large sorrel HORSE with white face, ore
hind foot white, about 1919 hands high. rides WELL
and about 10 years old He also took nearly new
Skater SADDLE, quilted all over good fair leather
bridle-snaile bit, and good saddle blanket-red.-
The horse has scruf on the front part of the hind
feet resembling scratches. will give the above
ward for the apprehension of the thief together with
the horse and rigging should the thief have let the
horse 90 By getting his ride out will give a suitable
compensation to any one who has will take upithe
horse and take good care of him return him to me
or inform me where he is so that get him. Any
one taking up said horse will either return him TO
me inform me by letter at Staunton immediately Of
his whereabouts, for which win pay and thank him
N' Aprii 10, 1s59-tf VIM H. BELL.
ITO THE DEMOCRATS Il OPPOSITION
of AUG USTA.-As the time is fast approaching
when YOU will be called upon to select Governor,
Liant Governor Congressman, &c, and il is highly
mportant that you should not only appear at the polls
in your right mind, but in good clothes, the under
signed respectfully call your attention to their stock
ofCOATS, PANTS, VESTS, HATS, and 10 fact eve
rything needed TO adorn the outer man. We deem II
enumerate our STOCK or even speak In
its praise, as Manufacture our own Goods ana an
examination viii convince all that we sell GooD
GOODS at fair prices.
Remember the Old Stone House, opposite John b.
Scherers, and be sure to call on us il you want bar
gains STEINER & BRO.
Staunton, April 26, ls59.-Sm
NEW MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENTY
IN The undersigned would beg leave to inform
the Ladies of Stauutou and vicinity, that they have
now opened in the room adjoining the Jewelry Store
of Mr.. John Meredith, New Millinery EstaD-
lishment where win be found everything IN the
Millinery line. MARY d. HAGUE,
HARRIET NJ. HAGUE.
Saunton, April 10, lS59-tf t.
OS BBLS. Crushed Coffee and Granulated Sugar,
ZsJ Just received and for sale by
TAYLOR, HOGE & co.
Staunton, April 10, 1889.
TLOUR.-We have on hand aud will keep con-
F stantly large lot of Extra and Superine Flour.
TAYLOR, HOGE co.
Staunton. April 10, 1859.
HATS HATS l!-You can find every variety of
IL Gentlemens Summer Hats very cheap at
PIPER & FUNKH0USER'S.
Staunton, April l6, 1859.
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1859. Spring & Summer Stock. 1859.

Is and Summer Stock of READY-M1DE CLOTH
ING consisting of an entire new and splendid assort
ment of their own manufacture, which the latter en-
abes them to give satisfaction, in style, workmanship
of you the favor of call when next visiting our city.
Country merchants will find it to their advantage By
examining their stock before purchasing elsewherel
E. MORRIS CO.,
100 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
q We would also call your attention to our new
extensive and seasonable stock of gents FURNISHING
GooDs. et
W Clothing made to order, at short notice.
Richmond March o. 1S59-ly ra-
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PRIVATE SALES.
EASTWOOD FOR sALE.-1 offer for S

EASTWOOD FOR SALE.-I offer for sale
u that well known and very desirable property
known as the site of Eastwood SCHOOL," stu
ated half mile from Staunton and adjoining the
grounds of the Institution for the D. D. and Blind
The House is large handsome and commodious, with
10 good rooms above the Easements and there all
necessary out houses and in good condition. There is
also School House with two good rooms in the Sc
cond story The yard is ample and beautifully shaded
with forest trees and adorned with flowers and shrub
berry; the garden large and productive and containing
great variety of fruits aud the pasture lots well
in grass the whole grounds amounting to about NINE
ACRES. AS the site of Boarding School this prop
erty offers peculiar advantages or us the residence of
educate there is desirable attractive place
In all this country.
also offer for sale farm of 25I Acres, "a miles
from Staunton, containing nearly 100 Acres of good
Wood Land as any in the county. The land is most
of it well set in Timothy and Clover sufficiently wa
tered and all very improbable. Possession of either
April e, IS59.-tf PIKE POWERS.
A NO. 1. STOCK FARM IN MARKET.
II Having determined to remove to the South, Of
fer Tor sale privately until the 18th of August, 1852
the Farm which now reside, lying on Smith S
Greek in the County OF Augusta containing $50 A
ores, of which about $50 are cleared and in
good state of cultivation There is 60 acres Of good
MEADOW, and more might be made; the remainder
is heavily tmbered. The improvements consist OF q
comfortable frame DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen,
BARN with all necessary out houses, Orchard, &c.
deem it unnecessary to 60 into detailed description
of my farm, those wishing to purchase will exam
inc for themselves.
18th of AuguSt will sell it publicly on that day Al
all my Personal Property consisting of House
hold and Kitchen furniture. Horses Cows, Stock Cat
tie, Hogs Farming Utensils, and variety of articles
too tedious to mention. Terms made known on the
day of sale. LUKE WOODWARD.
April 10, l859.-tds.
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VIRGINIA MORGAN.-This beautiful young
Y Stallion, years old this spring, is -
a brilliant blood bay black legs, name rr1zvsEN
and tail, not white spot on him. He 9zkS
is full l5% hands high, heavy made, XIII
weighing about 1900 pounds; finely s1EzaeaaessD
mos Se proner1 of Samuel Wev
Canton, St. Lawrence County, N. Y, and sold to
NJ. L. Bennett, VT, 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-bills.
This horse will stand at my stables, at the Virginia
Hotel Stable, Stanton, and at Greenyie, one third
of his time at each place. and will be let to at
81 the leap, Sc the season. if paid before the first Of
july if not paid by that time 81 will be charged, and
$12 insurance-50 cents to be paid to the groom in
all cases. Persons parting with mare put by insu-
rance forfeit the insurance money. Care will be ia
ken to prevent accidents, but will not be liable for
ny that may happen.
Season to commence 1st of April and expire LIST OF
Iulv M0WRY
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HAHEMANN REcoNvERTED TO COMMON sENsE.-At {
meeting of "spiritualists," an invalid was brought
forward dreadtully afflicted with ulcerous scrotult
that all the doctors had failed to cure. 1t was pro
posed to appeal the spirit land for advice, and
Homeopathic physician present INTERCEPTED the de
be taken. Loud and distinct raps, audible to the
whole audience, told Oft A-Sf-e RS C-G-t-h-a-r-t-s'
P-il,I-s--Homer (N " Wig.
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Auction SALES.
nuBLIC SALE OF LAND Inv ROCH

i BRIDGE COUNTY, Val will offer at Pubic
Auction on the premises, on Monday tie 18Th ddy o.
May nert my,tract OF land lying in the upper END
Rockbridge county, Va, IA miles southwest OF Lex
ington and q miles from the James River Canal
This tract contains 39l Acres, about 25O OF wnicI
are cleared and the balance in timber OF Original
growth and adjoins the Natural Bridge tract;
There is comfortable DWELLING HouoE'
good BARN, Stable, and all other necessary OUT
buildings on this land
| The greater part OF the open land has Southern
exposure and is well adapted to the growth OF Wheat
Corn Oats and all the other crops usually produced
| in this region; there is q small WATERED MEAD
OW and about 70 acres we'll set In grass OF different
kinds-mostly timothy and clover.
There is good Apple Orchard-25 trees OF which
are choice grated fruit, just beginning to bear-to
gether with Peaches Cherries, &C., IN abundance on
the place.
There is also number of never failing SPRINGS OF
pure limestone water, which might be so arranged
as to have water in every field.
If desired this land will be divided into two par
cells and sold one of these parcels contains about
1850 acres one hundred and thirty five of which are
cleared and the balance in timber, and has on 1t
small Dwelling House, Stable, good Springs, and
several acres could be easily converted into watered
meadow. There is also some fruit trees on this part
! of the land
The other parcel contains abca 23l acres, and has
on it good Dwelling House, Barn, Stables Meadow
Orchards, and house rented to q tenant.
The subscriber is anxious to SELL and invites those
wishing to purchase to call and view his land
The growing crop will be reserved.
This land lies adjoining the Natural Bridge where
there is generally pleasant company, and Woulo
make most desirable Summer residence Tor gen.
tleman doing business in q city.
TERMS made known on the day OF sale.
March TX 1s5e-tds JOHN SCHMIDT.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

GALES MADE RECENTLY BY JAMES
= THOMAS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, Cary
Street, opposite Columbian Hotel. Richmond. Va:
Flour, Super. for Mr.. j. r. Sterrett Rockbridge $7N
90 bbls for Mr. j. Kelso, Rockbridge.: ;...E
IA Mrs. N. E. Poague, Rockbridge 81
Pack. Butter for Messrs B. F. j. N. Lewis,
Augusta. .25@2sSD
Pack. Butter for 3. Sterrett. ...24BD
Il Dbl. III. A. Goodlow, Goshen. .25SD
l Firkin J. Alexander, Augusta, .22sD
Keg u. NJ King, Craigsville, .25Sb
Dried Fruit for Messrs. B. F. 4 j. Lews..... .S1.7
! Keg Lard for H. G.. Guthrie, Augusta. .l21S2 b
6Bags Flax Seed for A. s. Lara, Goshen: N.8
2 Glover Seed for ]. N. Bratton, Bath. SO
Flour $@7.25, slow at latter price. Dried Fruit
declined to SI.5O@1,75,
Rchmnnd. Anril IQRa
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VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY FOX

VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY FOR
Y SALE-The subscriber offers for sale the Mill
Property belonging to the estate of VIM Ewin, dec d.
This property is situated on Middle River, near Mt
Meridian, in Augusta county. The property contains
AL the machinery of the most approved character ne,
cessary for the manufacture of -four and is capable OF
packing eighteen or twenty barrels of flour per day
Also Chopper Plaster and Saw Mill with Lathe-Saw
attached. There are in three OF Werts submerg-
ed cast Waterwhees believed to be the best river
wheels now in use, and q new dam and foreoay-tne
dam believed to be the best on the river.
| A lot of ACRES of LAND, on which the Mill is
situated, with u neat, new DWELLING HOUSE, and
Young ORCHARD of choice fruit trees and Tract OF
Twenty acres of tmbered Land about mile from the
Mill are offered with the mill property This proper
ty is located in one of the best wheat and timber
neghborhoods in the State of Virginia.
TERMS :-S66 one-third in cash and the re-
mander in five yearly payments. For further partc-
ulars call on myself or Dr. VIM. Ewing, near the prop
erty.
before the lS dug of My, 1859, it will be offered at
public sale on that day.
BENZ. B. EWING,
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A. A. d. A. MEXICAN GUANO in bbls.
BONE DUST of best quality i'll barrels,
SUP, PHOSPHATE OF LIME,

MANUFACTURED by POTTS & KLETT, and CUE q
CO., warranted equal TO any ever offered to the
Farming community.
Analysis by DR.. K. II. Staber;
Soluble Phosphate Of Lime. .......,........87.OO
Sulphuric Acids .....................ll. 6o
Organic matter .29 10
Water 80 80
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HI0WN LOTS EOR SALE.-Deemine II

TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.-Deeming it to be
Il to the interest of both purchasers, place and COM
munty that should sell lots l, therefore, will offer
for sae privately, at Craigsville, Augusta Co.. Va,
the Va. c. r. h., which is a very desirable place
for health, and good situation for merchant and
mechanics of all kinds. Upon one lot there is large
Stone House, another large Shoe Shop another has
a Dwelling House, another Dwelling House, q
Blacksmith and Wagon-maker shop, with Tilt Ham
mer. will sell as many unimproved lots as may be
wanted For further particulars address me at Frank
ford, Greenbrier Co., Va p S. Craig, Craigsville,
who will show tie property and bargain for the same
for me- JAS. A. CRAIG.
April 10, l659-tf.
EXECUTOR's SALE.-We will sell privately
u very valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying with
miles of Midway, in Augusta county, adjoining
the lands of John Ware, VIM. Stoner and others, and
containing 200 Acres more or less. The land lies
South. is in excellent cultivation, and is naturally
land of good quality. About 10 acres are in Meadow,
well watered and from so TO rs of timber. The
Improvements consist of large BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE, good BARN, aud other necessary out-hou-
ses. The farm is convenient to the High School at
Midway Churches, Mills &c. Possession given at a.
ny time. JOHN G. ECHARD,
WIN. K. ECHARD,
March 20, 1859. Ex'ors of q. Echard, decd.
Address the Executors at Mofetfs Creek, Augusta
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EXECUTORS SALE.-Wil be sold at public
T. sale on Thursday, the 5th Of Nay, at the late res
idence of Henry Hawpe, decd, the PROPERTY be-
longing to the estate, consisting of HORSES, CAT
Hay, and the growing crop of Wheat. Also several
NEGROES, of both sexes, for sale privately.
TERMS made known the dav OF sale.
DAVID BLACKW0OD, Executor.
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THO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
i Take notice, that having been appointed Guar
dian in the State of Texas for louisiana Bywaters
infant daughter of Joseph Bywaters decd shall APP
py to the rcuit Court of Augusta County on the first
day of the June Term next to permit me to remove
from Virginia the proceed of real and personal estate
belonging to my ward to the State of Texas.
THOMAS G. McGLASSON, Guardian, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-03
FINEST FAMILY GROCERIES
FOR 1859.
AGKEH MERR ALL, & CO.,

No. 1872 Chamber Street,
Corner of College Place, Opposite Hudson River
Railroad Station,) NEW YORK.
DEALERS IN
FINEST WINES,
FINEST BRANDIES.
FINEST sEGARS,
FINEST TEAS,
FINEST COFFEES,
..r FINEST SUGARS,
FINEST BUTTER,
FINEST TONGUES, &
FINEST
FAMILY
GROCERIES,
of every description put up for Shipment to all parts
of the World.
Catalogues will be furnished upon application
March 20 ------
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nEsIRABLE FARM FOB sALE.-I shall

~ offer at private sale that desirable FARM in the
upper end of Rockbridge, known as the Galbralth
Property. The tract is twelve miles from Lexington
and two from the Natural Bridge, and contains 437
Acres, twenty five of which are meadow. The i'm
provements are large two story BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, with ten rooms and cellar and has
long been used Tavern Stand; there are also all
the necessar; outhouses This tract will be sold pr
yately and possession given in the Fall.
~ Address Jas. P. Christian and Spotswood
Christian, Natural Bridge p. o..
Anrll 10. lS59-tf.
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ITO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.-
i Take Notice, that having been appointed Guar;
dian in the State of Iowa. for Mary E; Kennedy and
decd, shall apply to the Circuit Court of Augusta
County on the first day of the June Term next to per-
init me to remove from Virginia the proceeds of real
and personal estate belonging to my wards to the said
State of Iowa. JoHN oIZ, Guardian.
Anril 2G l0hn.-4t
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR sALE.-The sub
Ill scrber will sell at auction, on the premises on
Thursday the 26h Of Nay nsrt his House and Lot in
Mt Sidney The house is built of brick two stories
high and has four rooms. There is attached to it
tailorss shop-a good we'll in the yard The lot
contains half an acre Possession will be given next
Fall. Terms made known ON application to the adj
vertser. B. F, HARDWOOD.
Mt. Sidney, April 10, 1852
"a" Rock. Reg. copy 5ts and charge this office.
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THRUSH SALE UF VALUABLE ~
HONTAS LANDS.-By virtue of a deed OF trust
executed to Inc by John H. Ruckman ct atr dated the
LIST day of April l85Sand oirecord In the oerA soee
will on Wednesday, the 18th day Of June next on
the premises proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, a valuable GRAZING FARM, IN the
Comfy of Pocahontas, on the waters Of Beaverdam
Creek. containing about 1900 Acres, composed OF
several different tracts well watered and adapted to
grass, quantity of improved land thereon now IN
fine sod
TERMS OF SALE The land will be sold on a
credit of months from the day of sae the purchaser
TO give bond and sufficient personal security, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
The title to the above tract OF land believed to be
unreasonable, but acting as trustee will only con-
vey such title as have under the trust deed afore
said. VIM. CURk1, Irus.
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FXTENSI0N SKIRTS of the best makes for Miss
e. es and Ladies from to 80 Springs warranted
Mol.
Goods marked in plain figures.
But one price
discount for Cash.
D. A. KAYSER & CO.
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SMALL FARM For SALE.-I offer for sale

A SMALL FARM For SALE.-I offer for sale
II privately SIN IL FARM, containing So ACRES,
lying on the Va. c. r. r. within half mile of Crags-
vile depot There are 30 cleared the balance
well tmbered and tillabe. About 20 acres river bot
tom. There is on 1t good CHOPPING AND SAW
MILL, in good order, and log Dwelling House.
will also offer for rent my DWELLING l. STORE
HOUSE, in Craigsville The Store House is close to
the Depot Possession will be given at any time
Persons in want of the above named property will do
we'll to call upon me soon For further particulars
address me at Cralgsville P. O. Augusta CO., Va.
Sent 81 lS5S-tf JAMES A. CRAIG.
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BENZ. B. EWING,
Anril 12 '59-St. Admir- of VIM. Ewing, dec d.

NOR SALE.-A beautiful and desirable FARM,
L containing about 200 Acres: About seventy a.
cres of which are finely timbered the balance in grass
with all the necessary improvements for farm OF
residence containing good rooms and basement
There are all necessary outhouses, including sur
wants house, smoke house, ice house. spring house.
BAsx, stables, &c, &c. with young Orchard OF Sc
miles west of Waynesboro, on the Turn Pike lead
ing from Staunton to Scotsvie and within less than
half mile of Fishersville Depot. 1t was formerly
owned by s. B. Brown, Esq, present proprietor OF
the American Hotel, Staunton. The property will be
for sale privately until Wednesday, the l1M day of
Nay next and ii not sold privately before that time
it will be then offered at public sale on such terms as
nav he desirable. S. i. TAYLOR,
10y ]. D. BROWN,
Anril1 10 ,50-tds. j. BAYLOR.
90 Poo Rapister copy st,