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RICHARD ADAM
LIFE INSURANCE..

TNHE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
l. is now fully prepared for business, and the at.
ention of the public is earnestly called the import
ance of its objects. This company under its charter
divides seven eghths of its profits every three years.
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
moneyed interest in conducting its affairs with pru-
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 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
customers for term of years. at legal interest and
dsbursed in our midst.
Endowments and Annuties granted. Life and
term Policies ssueda low rates other good Com
panies Slaves insured for one year. for term of
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PRIVATE SALES.
Very Fine Farm in Culpeper County,
FOR. SALE r

+ OFFER for sale the Farm on which | reside,
i "Coles Hill, ~ one Of the most valuable estates in
the county. This farm contains about $50 Acres,
- of which about 500 are arabic, and the bal. -.
E$: ance heavily tmbered 1t lies beautifully, i
A.on Mountain Run, which passes through it.
within two and one half to three miles of Brandy Sta
ton, on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, from
which point the cities of Washington, Alexandra and
Richmond, can be reached in about three hours. 1t
is well watered, every .ield having never failing
Springs. The soil Is of the best quality producing
fine crops of wheat and corn, and uxurant crops OF
grass The location is beautiful and pr0verbal for
health. Two Manufacturing, and two Grist Mills are
within few miles. Churches of the various denoml
nations are of easy access.
The Buildings are all new, and of the best kind
In fact it combines all the advantages OF first class
Farm in its fertility of SOIL abundance of fine water
healthfulness, proximity to Railroad, aud new and
commodious buildings. All persons wishing to pur-
chase such an estate respectfully invited to exam
inc COLES HILL in person. Those who may
wish to come by Railroad to Brandy will be furnished
with conveyance to my residence, by giving me a
days notice; For Terms, &C., apply either to me or
to f. +. Nalle, at Raccoon Ford Post Office My Post
Office is Brandy Station, Cuipeper County.
N. B-sCole's Hilp' can be readily divided into two
compact Farms. of about three hundred and fifty and
four hundred acres each having abundance Of tim
Der and water.
Sept. 4. ls6o.-tf B. W. HANSBROUGH.
(yULPEPEk LAND FOR SALE.-The un-
~ derslgned commissioners offer for sale the follow
ing TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate of
the late VIM. l., Ross, decd, to wit:
No l. That part of the Home Tract of the late
VIM. i. Ross, situated the East side of the road
leading from Culpeper C. H. to Wayland's MiIl-6
miles from the former and mile from the latter place
containing 29lI Acres; is well watered. well tim
bered, and well improved, and has on it small
DWELLING.
No. 2. Adjolns No. 1-contains 76L Acres-well
watered, well timbered. and well improved.
No. g. That part of the Shirley tract, which lies
the West side OF the main road leading from Culpeper
G. Fl. to Madison G. HIS miles from the former
place-containing 401 Acres. This tract has good
DWELLING and other out houses in good repair; a
large and thrifty Orchard worth from 800 to $3.50
annually. There is large supply of timber and wa
ter.
No. A. Is small tract of 81 Acres, is we'll 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 JOHN G. GREEN, ro,o,us
z. T. ROSS, ooAn 10
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NIRGINIA.-AtR u les held in the Clerks Office
OF the Circuit Court for Augusta County, the
2sth day OF October, 1860, H. W. Frey Son, Plain
tiffs;
AGAINST
Samuel Humphreys and Howard j. Humphreys late
partners under the style and firm of S. Il 81. A..
humphreys, and John W. Humphreys, Adminlstra-
tor OF Samuel Humphreys, decd.
The object of this suits to attach the interest of the
nonresident defendants, S. Humphreys and II. A.
humphreys IN the estate real and personal and slaves
OF their father Samuel Humphreys decd, in Angus
ia county, and to restrain the Adminisra or and all
others, from paying over or dsposing of the same.
The Defendants s. Humphreys and H. A. Hum
appearing by satisfactory evidence that they are not
residents of this Commonwealth: It is ordered that
they appear here within one month after due publca-
on OF this notice. and do what is necessary to protect
their interest. Copy-Teste,
Oct. Is. 1860. A. F. KINNEY CPk
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SPECIALNOTICES.
To COnsunptives.

THE Advertiser, having been restored to heaitn III
II a few weeks by very simple remedy, aIlef nav
ing suffered several years wtha severe lung
and that dread disease, Consumption-is ANXIOUS 10
make known to his fellow sufferers the means OF cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF the pre-
scrption used ree of charge with the oirectons ioi
using the same, which they will find sure cure /o'
| Consumption, asthma, Bronchitis, dc. Inc oniy
object of the advertiser in sending the -
to benefit the afflicted and spread information "hion
he conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, 1t will cost them notn
ing and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ao-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Wiamsburgh, Kings county, New YORK
Oct 9, lS60-ly.
IT Is A COMMON OBSERVATION that there are
more sufferers from debility among Americans man maj
can be found among any other civilized naton. Inc
reason is obvious. We take little exercise ana
forget the wants of the body in the absorbing pur
suits OF business In all such cases. ordinary meo-
tonic and invgorator as DR.. J. Hosteter has given
to the world, in his CELEBRATED 'BIITERS.
Ihe weak and nervous denzen of the
the exhausted toller upon the shop-board, ana Inc
FRUSTRATED student of the midnight lamp have found
wonderful Regeneration in the "Btters, and prefer
to more preentious but less eficacious medicines
Built should not be forgotten that the agent which is
so magical in its influence upon a frame which is
merely debllltated, is equally powerful IN assisting
nature TO eXpel the most terrible forms OF disease
Who would not give it trials
Sold by druggists and dealers generally every
where.
20 See advertisement in another column.
z -
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40 ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCFRN

l. 1. John B. Watts attorney in fact for Jno. Moots
guardian of John W. Deafenbaugh, Jacob Deafen.
baug and Benjamin F. Deafenbaugh, only children
and heirs Of John Deafenbaugh jr. decd, will move
18th day of the next term thereof-to wit: the 18th
day of November next-for leave to remove and
transfer from the Central Bank of Virginia. general
Bank, to wit 1857 81 l4th of January 1859, to the
credit of said heirs, (and their mother Phoebe Deaf
enbaugh, relict of said John Deafenbaugh r, Decd,
to the hands of said guardian, John Moos of Mont
gomery county, Oho, being the nett amount belong
Ing to said heirs (nd their mother) derived from the
estate of the late John Deaenbaugh, ST., of Augusta
county, father Of said late John Deafenbaugh, jr who
died in said county of Mont gomery, Ohio
j. B. WATTS
Attorney in fact for said guardian.
no4o
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Rs rs. WENST,OW-

MRS. WINSLOW,
An experienced nurse and female physician, has
Soothing Syrup for children teething, which greatly
facilitates the process of teething, by softening thu
gums reducing all lnfammaton-will aay all pain
and is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon it
mothers it will give rest to yourselves. and relief
health to your infants Perfectly safe in all
| - See advertisement in another column.
June 26, 1860.
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Read! Read Read

CAIRO, ILLINOIS, July 29th, 1860.
Messrs. John Wilcox Il Co.
Your sInpectiue," or PERSIAN Fever Charm"
has done wonders. | was wholly respondent and
wretched when | applied it, and in five hours the
chllls were removed and no fever has ensued IT is
the simplest cure imaginable, and wonder of nature
or art. | would not be without this .sInpeetine"
single hour. By constantly wearing it seem to be
''ague proof" Yours Very Truly,
E. M SToUr.
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TAKE NOTICE

= AA-I- ~ ~ 4 1NAI.
HAVING, some time ago, placed the accounts Of
- McCiung Peyton. Virginia Hotel, in the hands
of collectors for the purpose Of effectng their coec
ton, without stringent measures, and finding that
this reasonable request has not been complied with,
it becomes necessary that if prompt payment set
Elements not Immediately made, that the officers
who have the claims, Messrs. E. M. Cushing and
Thomas Marshal, will be instructed to the utmost
means of the law for that purpose. This course is
necessary in consequence Of the dissolution of the
firm, and the urgent necessity for closing up its bust
ness MCCLUNG Il PEYTON
Staunton Oct g. 19e0-4t
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THE MARK ETS-
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported By p. N. PoaoeW Dc Go.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported fortbe Spectator By ". D. Iompkims Of Bro
RICHMOND. Der. 90 1860.
FLOUR-Sales of Superfne se.75 @ 6M, Extra
$7A@71S.
WHEAT-s1 50@s1.e for Red and White.
C0RN-65@7O, and dull.
HAY-$1.lO0 49,
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LOOK AND READ.

E OCH WILLOW MILLS AND FARM
II FOR SALE.-This property is located miles
Northwest of Staunton on the Stage Road from
staunton to Stribling Springs The farm contains
353M Acres of good and productive land. The
Mill is large frame building, running pair burrs
and pair choppers. The water wheels are new
For Touring purposes it is considered the best loca
ton in the county.
The above property is offered for sale privately and
any wishing more particular information will ad-
dress the undersigned at Churchville, Augusta CO.,.
Va. JOSEPH WILSON, ST.
July 10, S60.-6mo.-Roek. Reg.
DARN FOR SALE NEAR CRAIGSVILLE.
l. i am authorized to sell the farm belonging to
F. M. Henderson, Esq. containing SS3 Acres, near
ly half of which is cleared and lying both sides
of the Virginia Central Railroad, two miles beyond
Craigsvile, in the county Of Augusta. The improve
ments this farm comfortable. A Lime Kiln
has just been built on it, and it is generally under
good fencing.
bargain may be had in this farm, the owner
lives too far OIL to give it proper attention.
For terms apply to me at Staunton, Va
Sept Is, l860-tf. POWELL HARRISON.
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THE STANTON BOOT, SHOE
COMP ANY

L E A TIL E r COMP ANY
A RE now ready to receive orders for Mems, Wo-
~ mems, Boys. Misses and Children's BOOTS,
SHOES, AND BROdANS. of Calf, Kip. Goat, Grain,
Bun, Enameled and Patent Leather. Retail dealers
are specially invited to examine the finer qualities of
Mems French Calf Sewed and Pegged Boots;
Mems and Boys Double Soled Water Proof Calf and
Kip Pegged Boots;
Calf and Patent Calf Opera Boots, Congress CATERS
Oxford and French Ties, &c,
All manufactured from the best stock, and unsurpass
ed by any in the market Attention is also called to
the Companys better grades of Servants Heavy
Boots BrOgans, &C., Mems and Womens made
entirely OF Country Stock, and with special view to
service. They have also for sale to MANUFACTU-
RkRS, Leather, Findings, Lasts, Machinery, Tools,
&C., at the lowest prices; and every description of
Boot and Shoe Uppers. ready fitted, by the
or single pair, at prices that will defy competition
Apply to VIM FL. CARRIER, Superintendent.
HuGH w. sHErFEY. President; NJ. G. Harmsn,
Benz. Crawford, R. Turk, VIM. ]. D. Bell, j. d. I'm
boden, Directors
Staunton, Sept. 81, ls6o.-sm.
LADIES' NEW AND ELEGANT DRESS
GOODS.
DAVIS A. KAYSER has just received an extern
IL sive assortment of DRESS GOODS of the new
est designs and fabrics-among which may be found
Rich embroidered and Black and Colored Silks;
&c &C French Popfin
Z" Irish g
90 French Merino;
&c Printed Ottoman Velvet;
Plain Brown, Blue and Black Velvet;
Rich Printed De- Lane and Merino's;
Plaid Mer1no and POplln;
Valencias Lavellas, French and English Prints Al
pachas Bombaznes French and English Merinos,
with many other new and desirable goods, to which
he asks the early attention of his friends.
Staunton Oct 2, 1860-Vin. copy.
r OCH WILLOW SCHOOL,
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
The next session of this school viii. commence on
the 9th of September 1861 with the teachers
heretofore The school is preparatory to the Univer
siy College, business. For Catalogues, containing
full information apply to the Principal at Church
vile, Augusta county, Va.
JED. HOTCHKISS, Principal.
July 3, 1860--4m
TNO THE PUBLIC.-The undersigned is still
i carving on the PUMP-MAKING AND PIPE
BORING AND LAYING business, and most respect
fully solclts public patronage ] have employed my
father John VanfOssen, as nv agent, and from MS
experience am sure can please all employers.
All orders promptly attended to-
Oct. 2, 1S60-4t. JACOb b. EANFOooEN.
CEWTNG MACHIN ES.-Persoos wishing to
- buy the excellent Sewing Machine, manufactured
by LADD, WEBSTER i CO., Philadelphia, can see
the machine at work at Mrs. Woods Dress Making
Rooms, next door to the P 0. In StaGnton. Samples
of work sent by mail HENRY WOOD,
Sept is, l860-3mo. Ag't for Augusta CO.
GOOD AND SAFE INVESTMENT AT
N TEN PER CENT.-S2000 worth of very desira-
guarantee from the present owner for FIVE years. that
It will rent for 5000 year. For particulars apply
to lMBODEN BRO.
Staunton, Sept. IS, 1SsO--tds.
T INsEY.-so pieces Linsey,
IL TAYLOR HOGE.
Staunton, Oct. 9, 1860,
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VA. CENTRAL RAILROAD.
o. , S0LUTiON5

TINE Firm heretofore existing under the name and
solved by mutual consent. A. Richards one of the
partners of the firm, selling his entire interest to P
N. Powell, the other partner. All persons having
claims against the concern will present them to P n
Powell who will settle them and all persons indebt-
ed to the concern will make payment to P. N Powell
who will use the name of the concern in settlement
P. N. POWELL.
Stanton, Oct. 16, 1860. A. RICHARDS
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MOBILE, ALABAMA, July 23d, 1860.

GentIemen:
have been snatched from the grave by the APP
plcation of your wonderful "lnpectlne" ''Persan
Fever Charm" For several years have suffered
cry season from fever and ague. Last Spring my life
was threatened but your remedy has destroyed the
disease, and am rapidly gaining appetite and
strength. Respectfully yours
n N RAppoN
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Geo, j. Sumner

as. 7 In CHANCERY.r
Robt A. Hogsett's trustees als.)
THXTRACT OF DECREE entered at June term
u 1860, of Circuit Court of Augusta county: at
adudged ordered and decreed that one of the Com
of this Court do take and report upon the
accounts of the defendants, Nicholas K. Trout and
David Fuz, as trustees in deeds from Robert Hog
set ascertain and report upon the prlorites of liens
and their respective amounts ana state any other
tiers deemed pertinent by himself required by the
parties to be stated.
: NOTICE.-In pursuance of the above decree, I
have fixed FRIDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF MONTH, for
tgkipg at nv office in Staunton the accounts alluded
to, on or before which day parties having claims a.
gainst Robert A. Hogsett will make them known to
me. jus. a. WADOElAL, Commr.
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20 THE LADIES
treat REDUCTION IN PRICES


MRS. X. M. KELLY
HAS just returned from the Eastern Cities, where
Ii she purchased for cash, at greatly reduced pri-
ces, the largest and most complete assort- Essn
ment of FALL AND WINTER MIL
LIVERY ever brought to Staunton, consist Va
ing in part, of Polka Dotted, Black, Brown
and Mixed Straw Bonnets; Fancy Rustic, Tup Tus-
can and Pedal Braid Bonnets. large assortment of
Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children of every des-
cription and quality; supply of the finest French
Flowers offered in this market. Also Gill Flow
ers. Pins. Buckles and Ribins of every variety and
style, and beautiful assortment of Nets and Head
dresses. Without, however, enumerating further,
she begs leave merely to state that her stock is
the most complete opened in Staunton, and hav-
ing purchased exclusively for cash. at the lowest fig
ures, she is thus enabled tn sell little 0e than any
establishment in the Valley of Virginia. She res
pecfuly socis call from the ladies before purcha-
sing elsewhere.
Staunton, Oct. is, ls60.-tf.
VA. CENTRAL RAILROAD.
TINE Board of Directors of this Company have di.
rected that all stock other artises intended for
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS, to commence in this city
on the 22nd inst shall be charged the regular rate of
transportation their way to the Fair bat If return
ed Deer tie RoaG the property of the osoners,
they will be carried ~ FREE 81 and the a.
mount paid for their transportation to the Fair will
be refunded. All persons who may pass over this
Road to attend the Fair viii have the privilege of
turning FREE, the exhibition of Certificate of
mbershp for the present year 20 either Society,"
Certificate of Life Membership to either Society,
the Conductor of the train at any time between the
22nd of October and the lst day of November.
THOS. DODAMEAD, Gen. Svpt
Oct. 49, 1S60-2w,
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1HIJFPCFT NOTICE.-The last instalment fell
I due on the LIST of Sept, $780, from persons who
kindly subscribed to the building of the Central E.
v. Lutheran Church at Staunton. 1t is therefore
hoped that all who know themselves in arrears will
cali on the undersigned, in Stanton, and make paw
ment. GEORGE BA II OR, Treasurer,
Oct. Q, 1860-tf.
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SPRING LAME INSTITUTED.
MISS HARRIET M STRIBLING AND MISS
UI M. b. BERKELEY have commenced their
school at Mr. Stuart's School house in Spring Lane
and as the number they have limitod themselves to
has not yet been filled they will be pleased to receive
the patronage of the citizens of Staunton
TERMS $50 per session, payable one half in ad
and the other at the expiration of the first five
months No deduction except in cases of protracted
sickness.
Staunton, Oct. 8. 1860-3t.
A TTENTiON COMPANY b. STAUNTON
n MIL1TIA.-Parade IN front eff Union Hall. on
Friday, the 26th day Of October, at II o'clock, A. M
for the purpose Of elecsng Captain and LIST and End
Lieutenan.s. By order of the Col
G. w: IMBoDEN, Ad-'t. l6oth Reg mt
Oct. l6.-2w.-Vin. copy.
Doors AND SHOES.-We have Just received
- a large variety of BOOTS AND SHOES Also
a new supply Of HATS AND CAPS which will be
sold on small advance ON cost by
MOSBY, TAYLOR j. FULTZ.
Staunton, Sept. %, 1860.
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DIRECTORS:

DIRECTORs:}
VIM. II. Macfarland, John Purcell,
Joseph Allen, Samuel 7. Bayly,
Roscoe B. Heath, JOS r. Anderson,
Thos. w McCance, G.. G.. Barney,
John Ell. Montague Robert H. Maury
David 1. Burr, JAS. A. Cowardin, ID,
Lewis Ginter, Benz. III. Nash,
John Jones, p. T.. Moore,
Jas. l.. Apperson, John Fl. Claiborne
Lewis ID. Crenshaw, B. @. Wherry,
VIM. g. Paine, VIM H CHRISTIAN is -
ID. e. G. Baskerville, Wyndham Robertson, z r.
Samuel j. Harrison, John G. Shafer
VIM. Haxall, Peter G. Warwick,
Robert i. Brooke, r. O. Haskius
George ID. She'll Edward NOrvef
Wellington Goddin, George J. Sumner, ..
John Dooley D. g. Woodbridge
Upon the adjournment of the meeting of Stockholm
the Board of Directors convened and elected the
PREsIBEsT-sAM'L ). HARRISON, -s
VICE ParsIDEET-WE. Ii. HAXALL,
PHYsIcIAN-Dn. BLAIR BURWELL,
ATrogNEY-R0SCOE B. HEATH, ESQ.
J. ADAIR PLEASANTS. SEc'Y.
~ Office corner Main and lth streets, Richmond.
May 90, ls6o.-1yif
Sat A MEETING OF THE DIREC-
TORS OF THE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, held at the Company's Office on Mon
day, the LIST of October, 1861 the following letter of
resignation received from Mr. VIM. H. Macfar.
land the President:
"R1cHMoND, October lst, 1860.
"GENTLEMEN You will please accept the resgna-
ton OF the office OF President, which have the honor
to hold in your company. 1t is possible for to
give to the office the attention due its Importance
and have the satisfaction to know that you sup
ply place to the advantage of our constituents and
the public.
81 congratulate you the high position our Com
pauy rapidly attalned-a result eminently deserved
by the and wisdom observed in its organization
1t cannot fail to grow in public confidence, which it
well deserves by the indemnity it offers, and The
liberality and fairness of its terms.
Il am, with high respect, your obi sery't,
"WM. FL. MCFARLAND.
''To the Directors of the Virginia Life Insurance
Company"
Thereupon it was
Resol0e6, That the thanks of the Board be rendered
Mr.. mcfarland for the efficient and important
ces rendered by him to the Company during his con-
tinuance in office.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. HARRISON was then unanimously e.
lected President, and Mr.. VIM FL. HAxALL Vice Pres
ident to fill the vacancy occasroned by the promotion
OF Mr. Harrison. j. ADAIR PI.EASANTS, Secy.
Richmond Oct IS, 1860-1mo.