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SUIoIDE.-John E. Jones, a son of Dr. Basil
M. Jones, of Charlottesville, Va. committed sui
eide at the Worsham House, in Memphis Tenn,
on the 18th inst, by shooting himself. He was
graduate of the University of Virginia, and
had recently been engaged as a teacher in q Fee
male College near Memphis. The Enquirer of
that city says:
He repaired to his room yesterday morning a.
bout IL o'clock, where he remained until near
ly l O'Clock, having employed himself in the
meantime, by tearing into small fragments a
large number of letters. Shortly after | o'clock.
and about the time the guests of the house were
taking dinner, report of pistol was heard, and
nearly five minutes afterwards second report
proceeded from the same locality. The officers
of the house Immediately repaired to the room
from whence the report came, but for q time
were unable to gain admittance, the door being
securely locked. An entrance, however, was
effected by forcing the door, when one of the
most horrid sights upon which man ever gazed
presented itself to view. Mr.. Jones was lying
on the bed, still alive, though he had shot him.
self twice, both balls entering his head, one
through the left corner of the right eye the 9TH
er through the right corner of the left eye the
latter ball having torn off half his nose and al
most one side of his head The unfortunate
man writhed in the most terrible agony for full
half an hour after being discovered, when death
kindly put an end to his sufferngs, and his soul,
nnbidd-n, took its flight into eternity.
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ORAIGSYILLE FOR sALE.-The subscr

EVANSVILLE FOR SALE.-The subscri.
~ Der will offer the above desirable property for
sale, a. public auction, Thursday, the 9th day OF
September 1860, if fair if not the next fair day there
after. This FARM is situated in Augusta county,
lying around "Craigsvle Depot" on the Va Central
Railroad, and Immediately on the Free Turnpike
Road leading from Stanton to the Warm Springs,
and about 81 miles from the former. 1t contains 235
Acres about half of which is in good state OF
cultivation-wel watered with running streams and
Springs. There are also Chalybeate and Alum
Springs this place, well as tine Sulphur
Spring within half mile of the dwelling The remain
der of the tract is well tmbered which is very vaua-
BILE for Railroad purposes.
The improvements consist of very comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE, with good Kitchen attached,
an excellent bank Barn with Stabng, Ice house and
all other necessary outbuidings. There are also
three other Dwelling Houses on the farm, besides
Shoemaker Wheelright and Tilt-hammer Shops; all
of which will be found good paying property as there
is other Store within ten miles, and the nelghDor-
hood being thcky settled, makes it one OF the best
and most delightful business places in the county
for mechanics, &c.
There is fine mountain range suitable for stock
of all kinds There Is also fine young Orchard OF
about two hundred select fruit trees, portion OF
which are now bearing
The climate and locality, for health is unsurpassed.
Also Churches School-houses and Mills In the lmme-
dia'e neighborhood
Terms made known on day of SALE
The above property is for sale privately, ana IL
sold, due notice will be given. Persons wishing to
purchase will be shown the property by H. y Craig,
who resides on the premises Any further lnforma-
ton will be given by calling on or addressing the I'M
dersigned at frankfort, Greenbrler CO., Va
July II, 1860. JAS. A. CRAlG.
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LIFE INSURANCE..

TINE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
i is now fully prepared for business, and the at
tenton of the public earnestly called to the import
ance of its Objects This company, under its charter,
among the policy holders, thereby giving the assured
the advantages of the mutual system, with the pledge
of perpetual Capital Stock Of 100000, and the ad
ded security that its Stockholders have permanent
dence and economy.
The Charter requires that one-half of the Capital
Stock and Earnings to be invested In Bond and Mort
gage on unincumbered Real Estate, worth double the
amount.
The chief object of the company is to and in retain
ing at home the immense amount of money which
goes annually from State for Life Premiums to
Northern Companies. That money will be loaned to
for term of years. at legal interest, and
disbursed in our midst
Endowments and Annuities granted. Life and
term Policies issued at low rates other good Com
panes Slaves insured for one year, or for term of
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LOOK AND READ.
OCH WILLOW MILLS AND FARM
II FOR SALE.-This property is located miles
Northwest of Staunton, on the Stage Road from
Staunton to Stribiing Springs. The farm contains
353A Acres of good and productive land. The
Mill is large frame building, running pair burrs
and pair choppers The water wheels are new
ton in the county.
The above property is offered for sale PRIVATELY and
any wishing more particular information will ad
dress the undersigned at Churchve, Augusta CO.,
Va. JOSEPH WILSON, SR.
July 10, 1S60.-6mo.-Rock. Reg.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA,
AT RICHMOND.


SESSION OF 1S6O-'6l.
Il the First Monday in October, and continue until
the st of March.
ca BELL GIBSON, M. D., Prof of Surgery.
DAVID Ii. TUCKER, M. d., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
BEVERLY R. WEXFORD, M. D., Prof. of Materia
Medca and Therapeutics.
A. E. PErICoLAs, M. d. Prof of Anatomy
L. S. JoYNEs, M. d. Prof. of Institutes of Medi-
cine.
JAS r. CONWAY, NJ D. Prof. of Obstetrics, &C.
JAS. b. McCAw M. D., Prof of Chemistry.
MARION HOWARD, nj. D., Demonstration of Anato-
my.
This institution offers to the Student every facility
for the acquisition of thorough medical education.
Through the liberality of the Legislature, at its
last session, approprlatlng the Of Thirty Thou
sand Dollars in aid of the College, these facilities will
be greatly extended. A Hospital is now in course
which will much enlarge the field for Clinical insruc
ton. all needful repairs and alterations of the Col
lege building will be duly accomplished, and large
important additions being made to the appa.
raJus and Illustrations for the Lectures in every de-
partment.
Of Practical Anatomy.
Instead of the Warren Prize" of One Hundred
Dollars heretofore offered to the graduating class,
Two Prizes, of Fifty dollars each now offered
for the best Essay, any Surgical subject, and
the other for The best Essay any subject pertaining
to The Theory or Practice of Medicine.
FEE
Ticket of each Professor $15
una.a.:a ''''''''''''.'''.' oe
UrdOuatlOn,. 70
Demonstrators Ticket. 10
For further information or for catalogue containing
full particulars, address l.. S. JOYNES, M. D..
July TO- lS60-St. Dean of the Faculty.
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sALEOF TOWNPA

r OMMISSIONER'SS SALE OF TOWN PAS
cult Court of Augusta county, pronounced at the Jnne
term. 1860 in the case of Edwa ard Dooey's Admir- VS..
Dooleys widow, &C., will proceed, on the 2Oh6 day
Of august next, in front of the Court House OF said
county, to sell TWO PASTURE LOTS belonging to
the estate of the said Dooley, containing 3 Acres
each.
These Lots are situated on the Petersburg road,
sirous of purchasing pasture lots, fine opportunity
is here afforded.
TERMS One fourth of the purchase money In
hand, and the balance upon credit OF g. IL and IL
months from the day of SALE For the deferred pay
ments bonds with approved security will be required
and the title retained as ultimate security.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ
M. McALEAR, Com'r.
TupR r. GusHNC AM
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FINE TRACT OF FAU0UIER LAND

A FINE TRACT OF FAUQUIER LAND
IA FOR SALE will offer for sale on the premi-
ses on Tuesday, the 2StA August next at the late resi-
dence OF George Nelson. f fair, if not on the next
fair day. his FARM containing about 1000 Acres.
This farm lies on the road from Warrenton to Real
ton Station miles from the former and from the
latter named station the Orange & Alexandria
Railroad, and miles from the FauquIer White Sui
phur Springs, adjoining the lands of Lewis Shumate
well timbered-all is well watered and fenced and is
very productive in all kinds OF grain and grasses
The buildings are comfortable.
This farm is susceptible of easy division in two or
three farms of almost equal size with plenty of wood
AID water on each.
PEKMS;-About one-fourth in cash, the residue
IN three annual payments. Possession given on the
day OF SALE Hpreferred by the purchaser portion
OF the money will not be wanting for several years
The manager of the farm will show it to any one
wishing to look att L.. P. NELSON
june ~ lo6O.-tds Ex'or of George Nelson.
A MHERST LAND FOR SALE. HAVING
"A determined to move west this Fall, l offer nv
LAND for sale, on Cedar Creek, three miles from
the James River Canal at Waugh Ferry, with good
road to said place The tract contains 394 Acres.
about 81 of which fiat lands of the first QUALITY
and mostly well set in Grass and Clover The upland
Is OF the 1rst quality, being well adapted to the
growth of Tobacco and the various kinds of rains
well as Grass and Clover The land is we'll watered
and can be divided into two tracts with Buildings on
each tract. W
VIII offer the above place privately until the 18th
Of 4~gust next, it not sold by that time, it will be
solo, without reserve Public Auction on that day
If sold privately due notice will be given.
Address D. G. BLANKS,
Pedlar Mills, Amherst Co., Va.
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PRIVATE SALE.
ORANGE LANDS FOR SALE.-Being de
Y srnus of lncatino my servants in a cotton grow

ORANGE LANDS FOR SALE.-Belng de-
ing State, offer for sale TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
near the village of Barboursvlie, Va. The one on
which reside called Burlington, contains about
$50 Acres of good and improved land, well set IN
grass and producing ne crops of tobacco, grain and
hay 1t is situated at the base of the Southwest range
of the mountains, the upands gently undulating and
the lowlands of which there about 260 acres well
watered by streams running the entire length OF the
farm. The improvements consist of a new, handsome
and commodious DWELLING HOUSE, a school
house with four rooms, conveniently situated, two
barns Gone having 81 stall stable under it, over
seers house, ice house. carriage house with stable In
the basement tobacco houses servants dwellings, and
all other suitable buildings, garden and orchards
Also, Saw and Grist MILL with an unfailing water
power. There is an excellent turnpike to Gordons-
Vile the junction of the Central and Orange Alex
andria Railroads, distant about five miles, Being
thus located, within few hours travel of Richmond.
Washington and other large cities, conveniently sit
uated churches schools and post-oices 1t pos
sesses advantages with regard to locality, fertility
health, and agreeable society, unsurpassed by any
portion of the State.
the above contains above 500 Acres of good farming
land adapted either for grazing raising crops well
watered and set in grass. The Improvements are a
plain but comfortable Dwelling House. with all nee
essary out buildings Both tracts are well wooded,
and will be sold separately or together, as the pur-
chaser may desire.
NV address is Charlottesville. Orange CO., Va"
July 8, lS60.-5t. ). B. NEW MIN.
NULPEPER LAND FOR SALE.-The un-
" dersigned commissioners offer for sale the follow
ing TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate of
the late VIM. L. Ross decd, to wit:
Mol. That part of the Home Tract of the late
VIM. L. Ross, situated on the East side of the road
leading from Culpeper G. H. to Wayland's MILF
miles from the former and mile from the latter place
I-containing2s1I Acres; is wei! watered. well tim
bered, and well improved, and has on 1t small
DWELLING.
No. 2. Adjolns No. CONTAINS 76I Acres-well
watered, well timbered. and well improved.
No. g. That part of the Shirley tract which lies on
the West side of the main road leading from Culpeper
G. 81. to Madison G. HIS miles from the former
place-containing 4Ol Acres This tract has good
DWELLING and other out houses in good repair; q
large and thrifty Orchard worth from 500 to- $3.50
annually. There is large supply of timber and wa
ter.
Mo- Is small tract of 81 Acres, is well watered
| well timbered and has good DWELLING and other
houses plat of the above tracts be seen at the
Spectator Office.
Terms liberal to suit purchasers.
Address z Z! + R e; SCREEN com'rs.
Culpeper C. H.. April II, ls6o-tf.
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d REWARD !-Stolen or taken from the SUBJ
epC scriber on Saturday night, the 23rd ca
OF June last. mans SADDLE, of the fol H. N
lowing description: A plain Saddle, with
knob or horn in 'front.' good pad, and blue Saddle
and Martingale Strap. Any one finding the above
and the thief will please give information SO that
[ can get them. The finder will be amply rewarded.
WIN. THOMPSON,
July II, 1S60.-3t. Greenville, Augusta co.
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EORGED IRON.-We have on hand and have
Il made arrangements to be constantly supplied
With Hammered Iron from the best FORCES in this and
Shenandoah counties. WOODS & GILKESON
Staunton, July 8, $780, atsa
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DUBLIC SALE.-We will offer for SALE at pub
l. lie auction, on Saturday, the l4M of .Julg, in
front of the Court House. the LOT opposite the resi-
dence OF the late Thos j. Stuart and now rented by
Davy Lewis as garden. 1t contains between Il and
n an Acre with a small house upon it,
TERMs-Z in hand, and the balance in six, twelve
and eighteen months-bond and SECURITY for the last
payments required. B. A. STUART
June rs, 1S6Q-Vin, copy. WIN. D. STUART.
POSTPONEMENT
The above sale is postponed until Saturduv. the
2sth of July. B. A. STUART "''
July II, '6o-V. copy. WIN. d. STUART.
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Receiving From Boston this Day,

On SOFAS, from cheapest to the best quality also
~ 30 dozen Cane Seat Chairs, and alot of Rocking
Chairs. cheap for Cash. A. D. CHANDLER.
Staunton, July II, 1860.
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DUBLIC SALE.-Will be sold, at public sale,
J. at the late residence Of Jno. S. Thompson, decd
1O1a miles from Staunton the Valley Road leading
to Lexington. and IN miles from Greenville, on
Thursday, the 23rd day of August 1860, all his PER-
soNAL PROPERTY, consisting Of good work Hor-
SEES, Is head of Fat Cattle mich Cows of fine quail
ty, yearlng Bull of improved stock, number of
young Cattle Hogs Sheep. Farming Utensils of every
character, Wagons, Household and Kitchen Fur
niture set of Blacksmiths' Tools. Wheat Rye, Oats
Hay, Is Shares of Central Bank Stock, 2 Shares of
Virginia Central Rail Road Stock. Also at the same
time the homestead FARM containing near $50 A.
eres. Said farm is of good quality with good Build
ngs of every character plenty of Meadow water and
timber, good Orchards and most of the land is In
grass. Another small FARM, adjoining, containing
about l2U Acres, with HOUSE and Barn, Fruit
Trees, Meadow, with spring near the house-a sufi
cent quantity of timber The whole of this land is
well set in grass.
Privilege will be given to put in a crop this fall
on both of the farms with full possession in short
time after SALE
Said property will be shown at any time by the SUBJ
scriber, who lives within miles of the land or by
my son 5. f. Prison, who is on the Premises
TERMS Accommodating and made known on the
day OF sale, MATTHEW PILSON,
Ex'or of John S. Thompson.
II nj
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For Books and Sheet music the cash must be paid
delivery, or deposited beforehand ALI bills paya-
BILE semi annually in advance. Where two sisters
come from the family handsome deduction is
made No tuition to ministers daughters in regular
course.
We return very grateful acknowledgements to our
numerous patrons for the large patronage have
received the last year, compared with any previous
year.
The School is becoming year by year better quail
fed to do its work to the satisfaction of ALL We have
full corps of Southern Teachers-all Virgin
ians. We advise Eastern Virginians especially
anime our rates. and the advantages offer, feeling
assured that if they do so we shall have large pat
ronage from that quarter. To Conference
people we say, here is your School, Will you make
it the best in the State--an institution which the
whole Church will be proud of or will you let Ian
guish for the want of the patronage you sending
elsewhere? We call upon goa to rally your church
School. We challenge any School OF a similar grade
in the land to present better standard of graduation
than the W. F. Institute. We invite special atten-
ton to the of study laid down in the Catalogue
For further information apply for Catalogue to
B. ARBOGAST, Principal,
July II, lS60.-7t. Staunton, Va
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STRIBLING SPRINGS,
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
THIS MOUNTAIN RETREAT is now open for the
l. reception of visitors. This place has advantages
over any watering place in the Virginia mountains
Here is SULPHUR SPRING that has been resorted
for the last half century, and its virtue highly ap
preciated all the State 1t is second only to the
Greenbrer White Sulphur Water. The ALUM Wa
TER, is equal if not superior to in the State and
the proprietor recommends it with perfect confidence
In of Scrofula, Chronic DiarIhea, Dysentery,
Dyspepsia, &C., it has been the means of restoring
large number of invallds. The Physicians who lived
practced in this neighborhood certify that they
have used it in their practice with fine effect years
go. The CHALYBEATE waters are of good quality,
and what is remarkable, these three different waters
out of the same ridge, all within the grounds,
and within 200 yards Of each other. There is also
fine FREESTONE water piped into the grounds. A
nayss of these waters sent on application.
There will be fine Music for the Ball Room. and all
the amusements found at such places. The Proprie-
tor can only say that he will continue to do all in his
power to please his visitors both invads and pleas
seekers and nothing shall be left undone to make
their stay pleasant and agreeable
sW An experienced PHYSICIAN resides at the
Springs.
TERMS so per day; $40 per week. Private con-
Stribling Springs is the first watering place reach
ed by the line of the Central Railroad, from Rich
mond, Baltimore, Was aington, and Lynchburg. Wis
ltors reach this place by O'Clock, p M, same day,
by four horse Stages from Staunton, 13 miles) The
road has been much improved and the Coaches on this
line new just from the factory lat Concord, N.
H., and of the best quality. They leave Staunton
daily after the arrival of the Cars from the East.
CHESLEY KINNEY, Proprietor.
June 26, 1s60.-tf.
HORSE STOLEN.-On Sunday night the 18th
Ii inst, Horse was stolen from my stable, on
South River, about o miles from Staun- -
ton bearing the following description: rHMuvmkN
He was BLACK HORSE, of medium !
size, with heavy and tail, with "Y%D
both hind feet white as far the pas SNEzzAn
ture joint the left having black specks mixed with
the white He is in lean condition, and has collar
marks upon his shoulder. He was five years old last
Spring. will give reward of $40 for the recovery
of the horse and the conviction of the thief.
JOHN CANNEDY,
Stuarts Draft, Augusta CO., Va.
July II, 186O-3ts*
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~ATE Of PERSONAL PROPERTY

will. on Saturday the 2lst day of July, 1850, COM
mencing at 10 o'clock, A. M proceed at the late resi-
dence Of Thomas Orchard, decd proceed to sell all
Of his Personal Property, consisting of Horses Cows
Hogs u Farming Utensils, Blacksmith Tools and
Household Furniture
TrnMs OF SALE.-Sums of ten dollars and under
cash for sums ten dollars upon credit of four
months for negotiable notes well endorsed:
Julv g. 1860.-tds. II. M. BELL.
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AND FOR SALE.-In pursuance OF decree
randered in the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
da-onJno between Rodes, plaintiff. and A. Markli,
Sc, Defendants, shall proceed on the premises, on
oIs"' ~ Ivy The highest bidder certain TRACT OF
San IAND containing about rs Acres, adjoining the
lands Of C,rus Ramsey, Peter Hanger, &c, on the
waters of Faubers Run 1t has on Il Dwelling
"a o nou, in the possession of Henry Wood.
Terms in SIX, twelve and eighteen months, in
eonal instruments the purchaser to give bonds with
sufficient personal security ana ne l,e to be retain
ed as further security. ~ " HANuEh' Comr.
July TO- iS60.--tds.
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~ UiTAR AND VIOLIN STRINGS
IL so doz French Guitar and Violin Strings,
% Imperial

so - Italian
All of which were selected for us by Prof of Mu-
sic Mr. Turrer,) therefore we can recommend them
As being of the first quality, with confidence.
Staunton July II, go. p. 81. TROUT co.
OATAWBA BRANDY.-DR. YOUNG has
I Just received supply of an excellent quality OF
Catawba Brandy, which is medicinal agent used in
cases of summer complaints. He is the sole agent
for the sale of this Brandy for Augusta county
no he bad'at DR.. YOUNG'S
stanton. July II, 1860 Drug Store.