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SPECIAL NOTICES..
Wonderful, but True.

few DAYS since. Mr.. Jas. H. Beadle, of Hunts
vile, Alabama, called on us and gave us permis-
sion 10 publ b for the benefit of suffering humani-
ty, the astonishing which had been effected in
the case Of his wife by the Of Dr. Hances Vege-
table Epileptic Pills. He informed us, that at the
time his wife commenced using the medicine, her
system entirely Frustrated, by the number
of spasms she had undergone, as to reduce her
weight to 100 lbs. Since she has been taking the
pills. she has entirely got over the spasms and has
gained in weight and bodily health. She now
weighs at least 200 lbs, and declares she is in bet
ter enjoy ment of health than ever before in her e
Mr.. Beadle also related the case of Mr. Harrison
Lighttoot of the same town, who has been entirely
cured of the worst form of Epilepsy by these same
pills. Mr.. Lightfoots case was so bad that he new
er passed week without having attack, often
falling down in the street. He has not had an at
tack for more than year. Mr., Beade thinks that
it the pills fail in curing case, it is for the
want of proper perseverance on the part of the
person in taking theln he feels assured from OBJ
servation in the of his wife, that if they ia
ken for sufficient length of time, they will cure
any Sent to any part of the country by mail
on the receipt of a remittance Address SETH S.
HANcs, l05 Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md
Price one box, So; two, SIS; twelve, S24.
Feb & 1S6O-Im.
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nGeuucil for the Town OF
Stanton, Jan. Z, 1860.

rT,HE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE was passed
AN ORDINA NOE CONCERNING INJURIES
TO TO WV PROPERTY.
l Be it ordained by the Council of the Town OF
Stanton, that it shall be the imperative duty OF
the Chief of Police, in all of injury to the
property of the Town, or to the Lamps, Lamp Posts
and Gas Fixtures under the control of the Town,
to ascertain the amount Of damages resulting from
such injury, and collect the same Immediately from
tie party liable therefor; and if any party liable
for such damages. shall fail or refuse to pay the
same when demanded, it shall be the duty OF the
Chief of Police institute legal proceedings for the
recovery of such damages, in the name of the Town
and prosecute the same with ali diligence to re-
cOvery.
The Mayor, Recorder, or amy alderman, shall
have jurisdiction in all cases arising under this Or
dinance, where the amount does not exceed $50,
over this, amount the proceedings shall be in the
County or Circuit Court of Augusta, in the Hus-
tings Court of Stanton.
2 This ordinance shall be in force from it's pas
sage. Teste,
Ienuarv % 1SeO-3t
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Z of the CORPORATION.
Master Commissioners Once,

STANTON, A., JAN. Il, loOU
TN pursuance of a decree in the case Of H. W.
4 Shefey and A. F. Kinney, Trustees Of N Q.
kinney. vs. N. C. Kinney's creditors rendered by
the Circuit Court of Augusta County on the aofh
day of Nouem5er, 1859, | shall proceed at my OF
fee, in the town Of Stanton. OK the 18th day y
Fe5rmory, 1860, to state and SETTLE the following
accounts;
lst-An account of the trust property and fund
conveyed to the plaintiffs by deed ofN. c. Kinney
an wife, dated Dec. 4th 1888.
2nd-An account Of ali claims of every kind,
upon the trust subject, whether under the trust
deed of superior thereto. In this account will be
embraced a full settlement of all claims against
Nicholas c. Kinney, late receiver Of the Circuit
Court OF Augusta County, and all persons having
claims of any kiad against said receiver. are here
by allied upon to present them for settlera ent.
3rd An account of all the transactions of the
plaintiffs as trustees All parties tsrested in said
accounts required to appear at my Office on
said 79th day OF February ls6o.
JOHN N. HENDREN, Master Corr.
January 81, LEGO.
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Public Sale.

TIME subscriber being DESTROYS OF selling his
L HOUSE AND s4OT, in stanton, vii! Of
fer it for sale on Ifonday, the Ind dog Of Apr,t,
1860. The House is butt of Brick. three stories
high and well laid off and suitable for Tavern -
for which purpose it has been occupied. There is
also STORE HOUSE attached to the main bald
ing and large End convenient Stable, Smoke
house and Magazine the lot.
hS-Fitteau hundred dollars will be re
quired to be paid down, and the balance will be
made in lighter payments of five hundred dollars
a year with interest from date, the title retained
until the last payment is made.
Also another LOT living on the road side will be
offered on the same day, situated on the Turnpike
towards the North end of the town.
1t is deemed unnecessary to give further de.
ecription, as persons DESTROYS Of purchasing will
undoubtedly view the property.
RICHARD RIDGEWAY.
January q, iSe0.-tds.
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DI ED.


At his residence in this county, January 23rd,
DR.. WILLIAM R. BLAIR, in the 55th year of his
age. DR.. Blair was afectionate as husband and
father, kind as a neighbor worthy as citizen and
distinguished as physician. lis loss therefore to
his family and to the community in which he dwelt
is irreparable. To him however, death was lam
He died in the full assurance ola glorious resurrec
ton.
~ Spectator please copy:
In the death of WILLIAM G. PRICE, formerly of
Winchester Va, where he was much esteemed and
beloved, large circle of Relatives and friends,
are called upon to mourn the loss of dutitul son,
a kind affectionate Brother, and warm and gene
rous friend, the NJ. T.. Church quiet Christian,
who had been modestly and quietly travelling zion
ward, of which he was member from his youth
up. Four years ago he made Staunton his home,
during which time he maintained consistent
christian character, and drew around him many
warm adnring friends, to whom he ever kind
and affectionate.
In the wise Providence of God, the hand of deep
affection was laid upon him, and for five mouths
he bore his afflicion with christian resignation
On the morning previous to his death, he calico
dear relation to mis- bed side and said am not
afraid to die-Ths world is not my home-my
home is in veet Paradise, call is well, IAN IS
well And as friend one by one would take the
in Heaven-in this state of mind on the morning OF
the 10th of December, without a struggle, ne .eli
asleep in the arms of his dear Redeemsr,ln the Z3d
wear of his age No more will we meet him around
the family hearth stone; no more will we meet I'm
in the social circle and hear his voice of cheerful
christian church, where he always attended with
interest and delight for he has passed to the church
trumphant-we shall see his face no more, but his
image is impressed upon our hearts, and shall be
cherished long life shall last. We sorrow not
in repining spirit but say the will Of the LORD be
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT.

gzfs-I hereby declare myself candidate to fill
the vacancy in the Circuit Court Clerkship caused
by the death of the late incumbent. 1t is within
fresh recollection that in time past had charge of
the office for several years The duties OF it are
familiar to me. Should it be conferred on me, l
will discharge the duties involved by it with all the
faithfalness and assiduity of which am capabe.
EB-We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
A. BURNETT as a candidate for the Office OF
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
N1~We are authorized to announce JAMES
COCHRAN as a candidate for the Office OF CLERK
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
G.E-W We are authorized to announce ALEX. r.
KINNEY, a candidate for the Clerkshp of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta.
GaD-We are authorized 70 announce JOHN
PARIS a candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county.
January 6, lS60.-tde
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SHERIFF's SALE OF LAND


TN obedience to decree of the Circuit Court, of
Il Highland county, rendered at it's October term
1859, in a chancery suit of Joseph Jones &C.. vs.
A. Mccoy and others, will proceed to sell at
auction, on the premises, to the highest bidder on
Friday, the 17M Of February 1860, certain tract
of land, containing about 72 ACRES. Said
tract OF land lies in Highland county, about miles
north east of Monterey, it is mostly cleared, and
finely set in grass and well watered it is known as
''McCoy's house tract and adoins the lands of
Thomas Beverage and others, and is the same upon
which said Mccoy lately resided-there is upon e
COMFORTABLE DWELLING, and all necessary
out-houses, and orchard.
TERMS.-Purchase money to be paid in 6. IL
and Is months from day SALE with interest there
from day fsale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved security, and title retained as ultimate
security.
JOHN NJ. REXRODE, S. Il. G..
January 20, 1860-4t.
MIR. JOHN MORRISON. (alias John D. Nor
1sl rson,) Trustee in a deed executed by JosepA
Morrison to you, for the benefit of Harriet Morri-
son. bearing date the l7th day CT November 1919.
and OF record IN the Clerks Office, of the County
Court OF Augusta county, State of Virginia
AS you have removed beyond the limits of the
State OF Virginia therefore take notice, that sh
on Monday, the 9th day of February 1860. snalr
by motion to the said County Court. to asaussA
Addison Dold, Trustee in your place in sasd r. uss
deed. Yours truly,
HARRIET MORRISON
By her next fristM
GEORGE kAYLVN,
January 20, 1sss-s.
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The above is portrait of David McCreary of Ma
pier township, who on the 3st day of August 1858,
made affidavit before Justice Gorley that he was
treated for the of Cancer by three physicians
of Bedford county, and by DR.. Newton of the Ec-
lectic College in CINCINNATI for period of nearly
eight months, notwithstanding which, his lip nose,
and portion of has left cheek entirely eaten
aeoy! He had given up all hope, when he heard OF
the ''Rood Searcher," and was induced to try it.
Four bottles cured him, and although sadly disfg-
ured, there is question but what this invaluable
medicine saved his life. The full particulars of this
remarkable may be seen in circular, which
can be had of any of the Agents.
We also refer to the case of Nancy Bleakney, of
Elderton, Armstrong county, Pa, cured of Scrofu-
la after being unable to get out # bed for three
years.
To the case of lady in Ausonvile, Clearfeld
county, who was also afflicted with ScrOtula in its
wort FORM
70 the of George Meisel, residing in Cnrroll-
| town, Cambria county Pa, who badly af-
ficted with Cancer that it ate his entire nose off
and his case worse if possible, than McCearys.
The particulars of these cases. ever, one of which
was cured by the use of the Blood Searcher-may
also be found in circular to be had of any of the
Agents.
| R. NJ. LEMON, Proprietor.
| Laboratory for the manufacture and sale, nea
the Pa Railroad Depot, Holiday sburg, Pa.
| DR.. George II. Keyser, Wholesale Agent Pitts
burg, Pa, DR.. w. b. Young, Staunton, Va, C.
NJ. King, Waynesboro' Va.
! January, g. l660--ly.
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TN obedience to decree of the Circuit Court o
Il Highland county, rendered at its October term
1859, in chancery suit of John Irvine, plaintiff,
vs.. A. Wesley Buzzard, Twill proceed to sell at
auction, the premises, to the highest bidder,
Saturday,, the 18Th Of February 1860, certain
tract of land containing IS ACRES. Said
tract Of land lies in Highland county, in the Big
Valley of Jackson's River. and is the same, that
was sold by John Irvine, to said Buzzard, and up
on which said BuZzard now resdes-this is a most
excellent grain and grass Farm. large portion
of it is cleared and in high state of cultivation,
the balance we'll timbered There is upon it a good
DWELLING and other out houses, it iswell water
ed and one of the most desirable farms on Jackson
River. will also sell at the same time and place,
an entry of land adjacent thereto, lying on the
west side of Jackson's Mountain
TERMS.-The purchase money to be paid in 6,
II and Is months, from day Of sale. with interest
thereon from day of sale, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security and title retained as
ultimate security
JOHN n. REXRODE, S. II. C.
JANUARY. 20, lS60-4t,
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VIRGINIA Hotel.

FE\HlS well known establishment, now presents
Il largely additional facilities, for the accommo
dation OF the travelling Public. Mr.. VIM. II. Pey-
ton, retains his connection and associates with him.
merly of the Lexington Hotel, and more recently
of the Rockbridge Baths. The style Of the new
firm is
JORDAN PEYrON.
The Proprietors have secured corps of efficient
and accommodating assistants, who will unite with
them IN raging every attention to those stoppng
at the Hotel. Capable and faithful servants are
also provided. to ensure the comfort of guests
Inc table VIII continue, as heretofore, to equal
that of any Hotel in the State.
Inc Proprletors would also call special attention
to the fact, that by the erection of NEW BULL
DINGS, already commenced, they will shortly
have at command
THIRTY ADDITIONAL ROOMS.
by means OF which they will be enabled to afford
greater comfort to transient guests and to accom-
m0d ate famllleS wishing to spend the Summer in
Staunton. Connected with the Hotel. are extern
slve Stables, under the management of Byers & Co..
Wen known tor their experience and efficiency in
this department. Horses will be taken on Livery,
and Horses, Buggys and Hacks, will be afforded to
guests on reasonable terms.
In conclusion, the Proprietors pledge themselves
10 spare no pains to continue an increase the pre-
sent reputation of the House, and to serve an ap-
preciative Public.
VIM VIM JoR pa! , ! prop,rs.
N. B. The office of all the Stage lines, is at this
House, also the Office of Adams & Co.'S Elk
press.
:, JORDAN & PEYToN.
Staunton, JAM 20, ls6O-tf.-Spec. Copy.
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND FARMERS.
~ Under no circumstances will goods be deliver
ed from the depot of the Va. G. Il. r. at Stanton
without written order from the owner.
stanton, ls-tfs VA. BURKE, Ag't.
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lands for Sale.

IN pursuance Of a decree rendered by the Circuit
4 Court of Augusta county, in the cause eff Shu.
of trust executed to me by Thomas Washington,
shall proceed on the premises, on Friday, the 10Th
day of February meet, so sell at public sale to the
highest bidder, the lands held by said Washington,
to VITA tract of about 100 acres. known as
the parcel composed of the Diller. Herdman Estell
and Vie tracts and t act of land purchased by
said Washington of Estelrs heirs and others, con-
tanning about 3 SO Acres.
These lands are of fine quality and will make de-
sirable farms.
TERMS.-One-fourth of the purchase money in
hand or NEG otiabe note well endorsed at 80 days,
and the balance in one, two and three years, in
equal instalments from date OF sale
N. K. TROUT, Com'r and Trustee.
Jan, 49, lS6O-4t
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We also take Horses on Livery. In few weeks
the Stabling will be increased to accommodate 400
Horses capable and attentive Osters have been
employ d-the County custom is solicited Dri-
vers are invited to stop with u.s. In connection
with this Stable we shall keep Hacks, 3uggys ard
saddle Horses, constantly for hre-our Vehicles
being all new, with fine Horses, we may confident
ly solicit public patronage.
j. S. BYERS & co.
N. B. Nicking and Bobbing, done by an expert
enced hand BIERS & co.
Stanton January 20. 1se0-tf-Spec Copy.
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TRACTS FOR THF SOUTH

THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SLAVERY,
Il with an appendix on the etfe of the presence
absence of negro slavery on the condition of the
dominant class. By Edmund Rufiin.
African Colonization Unveiled. BY Edmund Ruff
fin
These pamphlets arc each of 80 pages, large oc-
tavo, and small type.
Two Great Evils of Virginia, and their One Com
mon Remedy. Can argument on the Free Negro
probem,)
These articles were printed in pamphlet form,
with the view to gratutous distribution through
the mail, which mode has been, will be, used for
much the greater number of each. For still far
Their extending the circulation, and to enable other
persons, in remote localities, to aid IN promoting
that end, smaller proportion Of the imp esson of
each work is also offered for sale, on the follow
ing terms: 10 copies of either pamphlet mailed,
postpaid, for go cents, or of either for 10 cents
each.
Orders, enclosing money or postage stamps, Will
receive prompt attention.
j. W. RANDOLPH. Bookseller,
Richmond, Va.
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SHERIFFS SALE OF LAND.

Fl. NJ. BELL, Trustee.
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FOR SHERIFF.

~We are authorized to announce Col. JAS.
MLILLEY. as a candidate for Sheriff of Augusta
county, at the next election.
rs We are authorized to announce JOHN J.
LAREW, as a candidate for Sheriff of Augusta
county at the next election.
NaB~ We are authorized to announce HENRY
Fl. PECK a candidate for the Office of Sheriff OF
Augusta county.
Jan 6, l860.-tde
We are authorized to announce PETER G.
STEELE, candidate for the Office Of Sheriff of
Augusta county.
Jan. 13, $780,
@-We are authorized to announce Capt. P.
o. POLMER a candidate for the office of Sheriff
of Augusta County.
February 8, 1860.
IS~ We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
G.STERRET candidate for tae office Of Shel if
Of Augusta County.
Feb 3, 1860
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III. . LII IL
January 20, 1S6O.-4w

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks Of
' fee of the Circuit Court of Highland County
on Monday the End day of January, 1860
Allen II Nelson,-Plaintift,
AGAINST
Thomas . Sitngton, defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to OBTAIN judgment a.
gainst the Defendant for the sum Of $t3S. 80 with
interest thereon from the Esd March, 1859, and TO
subject certain tract of land wing in Highland
County, being the same conveyed by Thomas . Sit
ngton to Hugh " Shelley, by Trust deed bearing
date 22nd day of April 1859, and duly recorded in
the Clerks Office of Highland County Court; also
the debts and effects of Thomas Sitiington in the
hands of John Snyder, Robert Sterrett, Hugh W
Shelley, John M Rexrode, Felix H Hull, A Ste
phensou George Poage and Samuel Cline, to the
payment Of the above named debt And affidavit
having been made and filed that the Defendant is
not resi- ient of this Commonwealth; On the mo-
ton Of the Plaintiff by Counsel, it is ordered that
the said Defendant do appear here within one
month after due publication of this order and do
what is necessary to protect his interest in this
suit; tina. copy Of this rder be published in the
Staunton indicator, once week, for four sue
cessive weeks, and that another copy be posted at
the front door of the Courthouse of this County,
the first day of the next term Of the COUNTY
Court, of said County.
A Copy-Teste,
A. STEPHENSON, elk.
Tanuarv 90 1861 -1yy
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Rel able orders from the Trade. by Mail OF Tele-
graph, filled, on application to
AUSTENS, Agents,
90 Pearl Street, N. Y.
KEROSENE is also to be obtained at the Manu-
facturers' Prices, of all the New York Wholesale
Mauggists, Grocers, Camphene and Burning Fluid
Drnufacturers and Dealers in Lamps.
N B.-KEROSENE Is the trademark of the
kerosene Oil Co., and all persons are cautioned u
goinst using tie said trade-narb for other oils.
Oct. II, lS59-3m.
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LOST I.o@ts2

On Saturday l4th inst, in the reception room at
Gordo nsvillt Va, black leather Satchel-not la
beed having two locks. 1t contained a few clothes
several memorandum Books, bundles of papers etc.
1t presumed that in the hurry of changing ears,
come passenger through mistake took the Satchel.
ANY Information respecting it,, will be thankfully
received, and all expenses paid by me.
Ifhowever the Satchcl was taken by any perse n
supposing the contents to be valuable, the 80
doing, will hope return the Books and Papers, ia
me at Gordonsvie Louisa G. H., as they are
of value to me only.
January Of 1S60-3t
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ANOTHER CONCERT.

TT IS with pleasure that the Musical Association
1 Of Stanton. consisting of
TURNER'S silver Cornet Band; Orches-
ira and Glce Cub.
Announce to their friends and the public general
In that they give the second of their series of Con
certs, on Thursday the 9Th day of Februor- 1850.
on which occasion they will have number of new
and excellent pieces of Music, that will be perform
ed in thei, respective departments The Assoca-
ton having been highly gratifed with their large
and intelligent audineces in time past; they hope
to greet many happy hearts, and smiling faces on
February 9Th.
Staunton, JAN u, 1s6O-tc-Spec Copy.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF YOEVesN EDxgeDwERTT.

ny virtue ola deed of trust executed to me on
ID tt Oath day of March, 1854, by NJ. W. Craw-
ford and recorded in the Hastings Court of the
town Of Stanton, for purposes therein mentioned,
will proceed, in front of Crawford & Cochrans
Store, on Saturday, the 7M day Of January, 1860,
to sell. at public auction, that valuable LOT in
the town of Stanton, on the corner of New and
Frederick Streets, known as the
"OLD MARKET HOUSE LOTT"
TERMS.-One- fourth in hand, or by negotiable
note at months, interest added we'll endorsed !;
the balance payable in 6, u, IS and "a months,
with interest from date, for which bonds with APP
proved security will be equired, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
Sale to commence at ii O'Clock. A. NJ.
H. NJ BELL, Trustee.
TURK & CUSHING, Auctlonee1s.
Dec. 9, 1S59--tds
POSITION EMENT.-Th above sale is postpon-
ed to Saturday, the 4th of Fe~uaFy ns1t.
Jan. Is, lS60.-tds.
Fl. NJ BELL Trustee
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CA IJTION.

CAUTION.
Persons living at distance should be extremely
cautious of whom they order Lottery Tie kets or
Certificates of Pack ages of Tickets. The country
is flooded with bogus and swindling Lotteries. -
Every nducement is held out to get persons to in
vest money in m.--Capital Prizes of from $780,
900 to $4,000 head their schemes-with Tickets at
One Dollar 500 900 Capital Prizes are offered.
Tickets SIS. All SUCH in every instance, are frauds;
and if mouey is sent to them for Tickets, it is so
much thrown away, without the shadow of chance
of gettn3 prize. Beware Of all Lotteries where
the Ca ,itai Prize is unusually large in comparison
to the price of Tickets. In every instance where
large Prizes are offered fol- small cost Of Tickets
put it down for certain fraud
W. All orders addressed to FRANCE, BROAD
BENTS & CO., Wilmington, Del, will meet with
prompt attention, and the printed official draw
fngs sent as soon IS over
FRANCE, BROADBENTS & CO.,
Wilmington, Del.
January ~, lsG0-tc.
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Tribute of Respect.

At meeting Of the Union Debating Society, in
telligence of the death Of Mr. James Conner having
been communicated, the following Preamble and
Resolutions were adopted:
Whereas it has pleased God in his infinite wisdom,
to take from US fellow-member in his youth
and usefulness, though we bow in unmurmuring
resignation to this dispensation, we will give ex-
talent for usefulness had not been permitted to
main blessing to his day and generation.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympa-
thy to the parents and relatives of the deceased.
Resolved, That we badge of mourning
upon the left for 80 days.
Resolved, That copy OF these proceedings be
sent to the Spectator and indicator for publica-
ton.
JOHN c. PATRICK, Secy.
W. A. FREED Secretary.