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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 is earnestly called TO the import
of its Objects This company, under its charter,
divides eghhs 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 it's Stockholders have permanent
moneyed interest in conducting its affairs with pru-
dence and economy. .4gr-
The Charter requires that one-haf of the Capital
Stock and Earnings to be invested in Bond and Mort
gage on unincumbered Real Estate, worth double the
amount. .er Z
The chief object of the company is to aid in retain
ing at home the immense amount of money which
goes annually from our State for Life Premiums to
Northern Companies. That money will be loaned to
customers for term of years, at legal interest, and
disbursed in our midst tf--
Endowments and Annuites granted. Life and
term Policies issued at low rates other good Com
panies Slaves insured for year, for term of
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ORIGINATED BITTERS,
COPY OF A LETTER FROM A SCHOOL
TEACHER In DETROIT.
'DETRnIr. Mich Inna If

DETROIT. Mich, June I6, 1857
MEssRs. s. W. FowLE Co. Boston I'm refer.
ence to the Oxygenated Bitters can say, that after
having the Dyspepsia for several months, and almost
dying with pain and heaviness in my stomach, was
prevailed upon by friend, who had been cured by
the same medicine to try bottle of Green's Oxygena
ted Bitters Before using half bottle felt greatly
relieved, and by the time had used two bottles and
a-halt was entirely well and remain So. / know of
several cases, more distressing even than my own,
which have been entirely cured by this invaluable
meoleine and 1T gives me great pleasure to recon-
mend IL to any and all who may be suffering from this
dreadful malady. W. A. BACON
Teacher of Detroit Select School
Prepared by S. W. FOWLE 4 CO., Boston, and for
sale by T. II. Trout Co., Dr. FL. S. Eichelberger l.
Waynesboro'; j. 7. Antrim, Greenville; Randolph
Patton d Co., Middlebrook; Stewart Anderson,
Moffett's Greek; j.. Z. Ross, Mt Sidney; James M
Stout Co., New Hope; p. FL. Wheeler, Mt. Merid-
ian; and by all dealers in medicines
Inu
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Ayers Ague Cure.
STILL THEY COJWE!!!

nAVIS A. KAYSER is now receiving by ex-
IL pres S the following scarce goods:
2 patterns best Black English Grape,
5 best Machine Silks,
8 y best fancy Berege an 'Glous',
- French and English Poplins for travelling
suits,
8 patterns plain Nansook Muslin,
- Swiss !"
- of those nice French Cambricks,
fancy French Printed Berege,
- black dotted Silk Nett,
brown Berege for Wells,
! doz blue Hermann Wells,
doz French Corsets of best style and make.
Scranton Nov 1890
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AUCTION SALES.
A VERY FINE CULPEPER FARM

A S executors of John Cooke Green, we shall. nm
~ Monday the 10th day of September, 1860, if fair,
il not the next fair day, SELL at public auction at
Greenwood, the following tracts of land:
LIST. The tract known as Greenwood" (the late
residence of Mr.. Green containing 800 Acres
This tract has been for years regarded as one of the
finest in this region of country. lies within one
mile of Culpeper Court House, Immediately on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad. About go acres
are in timber, the residue cleared and in high state
OF Improvement, improved by its late owner with a
of selling it. 1t is divided into seven fields with new
er failing water in EACH flowing to the South, giving
to nearly the whole of the land Eastern Southern
and Southwestern exposure 1t is thoroughly drain
ed by open and bitches, the latter laid with
stone The soil is of the gravelly, red-vein of Pied
mont-Virginia finely adapted to the growth of corn
wheat and the various grasses. The improvements
are large and commodious DWELLING and out
houses of the most substantial character For ferti
ty of SOIL facilities to MARKET heathiness and beauty
Of location advantages of society," of schools church
es, &C., there is rarely offered for sale desirable
estate. 1t could be conveniently divided into three
tracts to give abundant supply of never-fail
ing water to EACH The purchaser will have the cleo
ton to take another tract wood land situated in the
"Flat Grounds" about one mile distant containing
l76 Acres; and SO much of larger tract of 5O7 A.
of wood land also in the Flat Grounds" about
mile further off, as he may choose, at prices to be
made known by US before the sale of Greenwood"
End Should the purchaser of Greenwood elect
not to take the hundred and seventy six tract
that will be sold Immediately after the sale of "Green
wood"
3rd. Should the purchaser of Greenwood, elect
not to take the FIVE hundred and seven acre tract
only part thereof it, much thereof as the pur
chaser Of Greenwood shall not take will be sold
Immediately after the sale of the one hundred and
seventy six acre tract. The five hundred and seven
acre tract is covered with fine growth Of Timber,
consisting of white oak, post -oak hckary, ash, &c.
TERMS :-One-fourth Of the purchase money In
cash, the residue in three annual instaments with in
terest from the day of sale to be secured by bonds
with security to be approved by US and deed Of
trust upon the premises
Possession given for the purpose of seeding wheat
so soon as the purchaser complies with the terms Of
sale and full possession soon the crop is
gathered and the Slaves and Perishable Property Sold
Either of us, or Mr.. Edwards, the overseer, will
take pleasure in showing the property.
JAMES w. GREEN,
Culpeper Court House. Va,
GEORGE MORTON,
Raccoon Ford, Culpeper co., Va.
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rendered in the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
depending between Rodes, plaintiff. and A. Markli,
&C., defendants shall proceed, on the premises, on
Saturday. the ll of august, 1860, to sell at public
sale, to the highest bidder, certain TRACT OF
LAND, containing about Is Acres, adjoining the
lands Of Cyrus Ramsey, Peter Hanger, &c, on the
waters of Fauber's Run. 1t has on it DWELLING
HOUSE and Stable About one half is in cultivation
and now in the possession of Henry Wood
TERMS In six, twelve and eighteen months, in
equal nstalments, the purchaser to give bonds with
sufficient personal security and the title to be retain
ed as further security. j. d. HANGER, C0m'r.
July TO- 1s60.-tds.
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LOOK AND READ.
OCH WILLIAM MILLS AND FAR MI

IL FOR SALE.-This property is located miles
Staunton to Stribng Springs. The farm contains
1884 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, SR.
July TO- 6o.-6mo.-Rock. Reg.
OOK HERE.-The undersigned wishes to sell
IL his HOUSE AND LOT in Germantown near the
Warm Springs, Va. The Lot contains ~ Acres
First rate Dwelling House and Outbuildings. He also
wishes to sell his entire Stock of Goods at cost and
carriage A good Store House can be rented
Address, MARK BOON,
June, 10, 1S6O.-3mo.* Bath G. H., Va.
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AUCTION SALES.
ROCKINGHAM LAND A

VALUABLE ROCKINGHAM LAND Al
Y PUBLIC AUCTION by virtue of decree OF
the Rockingham Circuit Court, rendered at it's May
term, 1861 in the name of VIM. Patterson, Guardian,
&C., Mary A. Devier and others, shall proceed to
SELL at public auction, the farm lately occupied by
gust next the valuable TRACT OF LAND, lately own
ed by said decd, lying Spring Creek in Rocking
ham county, containing 2O7 Acres. About l25 A
of the farm is cleared and in good state OF cu-
tivation; the balance is well timbered with hn u
growth of Pine and Oak. The farm is conveniently
situated to Mills Churches of different denominations
Schools, &C., there being saw mill within few
hundred yards, and Touring mill within nall ma mile
good and susceptible ofa high state OF cultivation
It is nearly all sown in grass, and every acre can
be cultivated.
BARN, Stable and other buildings. There is q good
ORCHARD of excellent fruit that seldom fails to
The farm is watered by Spring Greek running through
it-always afording water enough to turn machinery,
with lane running to it that furnishes water TOR all
the farm. There we'll of excellent water that new
fails, the yard and the creek close by the
house. It is deemed unnecessary to say more as per-
wishing to purchase will examine for themselves
The land will be shown to any person desiring TO
view it, by Henry Heatwole or solomon H. Patterson
living close by.
TERMS :-0ne-fourth of the purchase money to be
paid in six months from the day of sale with interest
from date; the balance in one, two and three years
though, if desired, the purchaser have longer in
diligence, by the prompt payment of the Interest,"
4ue W UOnO anu 8OOQ personal SecuIl-
ty, and the title to be retained ultimate security
VIM PATTERSON, Com'r.
June 10, '6o-tds.-p. +. $500.
TRUSTEE'S SALE.-As trustees Of Nicholas
i G. Kinney, the undersigned will sell, Satur-
day. the It'll dag of July, 1850, at the late residence OF
the said Nicholas G. Kinney in the town of Staunton
large amount of HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE, consisting IN part Of Beds, Bedding
and Chamber Furniture, Chairs, Tables, Carpets, Blu
reaus Wardrobes Table Furniture, Siverplate, Chi
navarro, Bookcase Books Piano. Clock Sofa, Lounges,
&C., &C. Also, variety of furniture for Pantry,
Storeroom, Cellar and Kitchen cutting box, two
Saddles and Brides, &C., &c. Also, one Pew in
Trinity Church, Stanton
We will also SELL Monday, the 2srd day of July,
1850 in front OF the Sheris Office in Staunton, 100
Shares of the Stock of the Jacksons River Turnpike
Company-the par value of which is $50 per share.
TERMS All sums under IS cash; on all sums of
IS and more credit of six months will be given,
gotiabe notes well endorsed. with interest added, to
be given by the purchaser.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, r,,stoos
A. F. KINNEY, Ai"o'eeS'
June %, 1S6o.-tds.
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PRIVATE SALE.

ORANGE LANDS FOR SALE.-Beng de-
" sIrous OF locating my servants In cotton grow
ing State, offer for sale TWO TRACTS OF LAND.
near the village of Barboursville, Va The one on
which l reside, called Burlington" contains about
l,l5O Acres of good snd improved land, well set IN
grass and producing fne 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 $50 acres well
watered by streams running the entire length of the
farm. The Improvements consist of new, handsome
and commodious DWELLING HOUSE, school
house with four rooms, conveniently situated, two
barns, Gone having 81 stall stable under IT'D over
seers house, ice house. carriage house with stable
the basement tobacco houses servants dwellings, and
all other suitable buildings, garden and orchards
Also, Saw and Grist Mill, with unfailing water
power. There is an excellent turnpike to Gordons-
ville 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-oces. 1t pos
sesses advantages with regard to locality fertility,
health, and agreeable society, unsurpassed by any
portion of the State.
The other tract, called s.Mineral Hill," adjoining
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 we'll wooded,
and will be sold separately together, the pur-
chaser may desire.
My address is Charlottesville. Orange CO., Va"
July 3, ls6o.-5t. j. B. NEWMAN.
TULPEPER LAND FOR SALE.-The I'M
~ dersgned commissioners offer for sale the follow.
ing TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate OF
the late VIM L. Ross, decd, to wit:
No |. 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
containing 2sl d Acres; is well watered. well tim.
bered, and well improved, and has on it small
DWELLING.
Nos. Adjolns No. contains 76A Acres
watered, well tmbered. 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. Fl. to Madison G.. HIS miles from the former
place-containing 401 Acres. This tract has good
DWELLING and other outhouses in good repair; 9
large and thrifty Orchard worth from 800 to $3.50
annually. There is large supply of timber and wa
ter.
No. 4. Is small tract of 81 Acres, is well watered
well timbered and has good DWELLING and other
houses plat of the above tracts be at the
Spectator Office.
Terms liberal to suit purchasers.
Address JOHN c.. GREEN, ro,,,rs
q. T. ROSS, o To-
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AUCTION SALES.
VALUABLE TAVERN PROPERTY
In LEWISBURG, 8
n ET - II


WE will publicly offer for sale, in the town Of
wv Lewisburg, at the Greenbrer August Court, II
not sold privately before that time, the TAVERN
PROPERTY, in Lewisburg, known as the
ssGREENBRIER HOUSE,"
This valuable property is elgiby situated on mann
Street containing THIRTYoDD ROOMS, all IN COCA CON
dition. Tnere are three buildings covering q front
of i5O feet If this property is not sold as Whole
the August Court, it will be offered on the End day
of the Greenbrier Agricultural Fair in three separate
parcels.
This property is unoecuped, and, if sold, pos
session can be given Immediately.
Persons wishing to buy can see the property at any
time by calling S. A. B. Gilmer, who resides in
Lewisburg. and who will take pleasure IN showing
the property to those who desire to see it,
OF course persons intending to purchase will exam
inc the property and judge for themselves OF the pros
poets of making money out of it; but we feel con-
strained to say from the many applications to US to
have the House opened, that we believe more IA
vorable time to open Hotel in Lewisburg never
before presented itself. There is positive demand
that this House shall be opened.
Terms :-One half down, and the balance in equal
instalments of one, two, and three years.
R. MAUZY,
JnIv Oh 1sen-Aw "A B. GILMER.
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Culpeper G. H., April II, 1860-tf.
FARM FOR SAIE-T will

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-I will
Y offer for sale, privately, the FARM on which |
reside, lying in Augusta county, 21a miles south of
Greenville on the Junction Valley Turnpike. 1t
contains $50 Acres of land, of which about 200 acres
cleared and in high state of cultivation, and the
balance heavily timbered. There is about IS acres of
No. / MEADOW on the farm. The land is we'll water
ed. The buildings consist of large, two story
BRICK DWELLING, with large rooms above
and below, and good cellar under the entire build
ing There is on it one among the best Barns In the
county, and also all other necessary out houses, such
as Creamery, Smoke House, Ice House, &c. There is
on the farm large Orchard of the best fruit
Being determined to SELL bargain may be had by
applying soon.
Address-Greenvlle, Augusta Co., Va.
JAS. B. SMITH.
July "a, -2mo-Rock. Reg. copy.
VERY VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,
v NEAR WAYNESBORO', VA.-The subscrl-
bers offer for sale the FARM which they reside,
the town Of Waynesooro', Augusta CO., contain
ing 200 Acres-very productive sofa considerable
portion of it bottom land-wate. ed finely. The i'm
provements are new the dwelling of good size, and
built by northern man, with all the conveniences
for which Yankee houses are famous. Rarelyso good
opportunity offers for securing nice home; and
not the least among its claims is its convenience to
Railroad, Churches, Mills, Schools, &C., and all in
sight of it.
In connection with this farm is Mountain Tract,
the title to which is possession. For timber it has
long supplied the wants of the farm, and will do SO
for many years to come.
The terms may be learned from the undersigned, on
the premises. JAMES u THOMAS CRITZER.
: July "a, 1860-tf.-Rock. Reg.
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COMMISSIONERS NoTICE.-Bv . decree

" of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered
June q, 1860, in the cause of Thomas Shumate vs
Thomas Washington and ais. and Julia A. Washing
tom by John Diller her next friend, N. K. Trout
and as it is order ed that of the Commissioners
said Court convene before him all persons asserting
liens on the lands of the said Thomas Washington,
whether as vendors, or byjudgments trusts other
and dgnities OF such liens pursuance Whereof all
persons interested hereby notified to appear before
me, at my office in Staunton, Monday, the Srd day
OF September next which time and place said order
will be executed. JOS A. WADDEII Com
.ulv "a
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MRS. WINSLOW,

AN experienced nurse and female physician, has a
Soothing Syrup for children teething which greatly
facilitates the process of teething by softening the
gums reducing all lnfammaton-will allay ali pain.
ana Is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon it,
oners IL VIII give rest to yourselves. and relief and
health to your infants Perfectly safe in all cases.
See advertisement in another column.
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HOOFLAND'S
GERMAN BITTERS
HooFLANp's GERMAN PILL,

being we'll known throughout Europe and America, neeos
commentator here They are purely vegetable, are
prepared with great exactness and NO
better Cahartc Pill be found PRICE, 20 cts per Dox
These medicines are prepared by Dr. G. NJ. JACKSON
Co., Philadelphia Pa and ST. Louis, No. and are sold W
druggists and dealers in medicines everywhere Inc s
nature of c. NJ JACKSON will be on the outside OF each
bottle or box. A&&s Esa =
In our Ererybodyes Almanac" published annually you
will find testimony and commendatory notices rom al
parts of the country These Amanacs are gwen away ~
all our agents. 4
FoR SALE BY Dh. W. D. AOoNU,
Sent 49, 1859.-if otaunton, D.
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AGENTS WANTED.
D = u MONTH AND ALI. EXPENSES

eDOV PAID.-An active Agent is wanted in every
County in the United States and Canadas to solicit
orders and Introduce New National Double Thread
$204Sewng Machine Warranted equal to any high
priced machine. Practical for every family which
makes it the cheapest and most popular machine in
existence. A limited number of responsible Agents
are wanted, to travel and solicit orders by sample at
salary of $50 per month and expenses. Business
permanent. Address, with stamp, for conditions and
instructions, j. W. HARRIS & CO.
SHOE AND LEATHER EXCHANGE Boston, Mass
July "a lSe0-9w
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STRIBLING SPRINGS.
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA. -

T,HIS MOUNTAIN RETREAT is now open for the
reception of visitors. This place has advantages
over any watering place in the Virginia mountains
Here is SULPHUR SPRING that has been resorted
to for the last half century, and its virtue highly ap-
preciaed all the State 1t is second only to tie
Greenbrier White Sulphur Water. The ALUM WA
TER is equal if not SUPERIOR to any in the State and
the proprietor recommends it with perfect confidence
In cases of Scrofula, Chronic DiarrhGa Dysentery
Dyspepsia &C., it has been the means of restoring a
large number of inyalids. The Physicians who lived
and practced in this neghborhood certify that they
have used it in their practice with fne effect wears a.
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
nalysis OF these waters sent on application. 81
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 l-eses ~ .,,ug
% An experienced PHYSICIAN resides at the
Springs. i ~ 4ts4-5 - y
TERMS:-S2 per day; $40 per week. Private con-
tracts made for the season. $3.50 lTIs
Stribling Springs is the first watering place reach
ed by the line of the Central Railroad, from Rich
mond, Baltimore, Washington, andLynchburg Wis.,
ltors reach this place by o'clock, P. NJ. same day.
by four horse Stages from Staunton (13 miles) The
road has been much improved and the Coaches ON this
line are new just from the factory, lat Concord, NJ
H. and of the best quality They leave Staunton
daily after the arrival of the Cars from the East
CHESLEY KINNEY, Proprietor
June 26, 1860.-tf. es,,ft
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P0stDOnemenf.

POStpOnemenf.
The above sale of Personal Property is postr oned
till august 4hb, 1860. The Turnpike Stock will be
sold on Court Day, July 23rd On the 4tA of August,
Ia $780, will also sell, the premises, that val
E% liable House and Lot fronting on Augusta street,
his DEATH Possession to be given ut early day to
be named on the day of sale.
TERMS One third Of the purchase money in six
months, third in eighteen months and one-third
in thirty months, with interest from the day of sale,
bonds with good security to be given for the payments
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, lr,...oo.
A. F. KINNEY, AiuS'eeS'
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SAVE YOUR HORSES.

I'VE take great pleasure In recommending the
Mexican Mustang Liniment as a valuable and indis-
pensabe article for Sprans Sores Scratches or Gads
on Horses Our men have used it flor severe Burns
Bruises, Sores, Stiff Joints and Rheumatic Pains and
all say it acts like magic. We use no other Lnment.
J. W HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Rarden's and
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express"
GENTLEMEN 81 had negro man worth 81 200
who took cold from bad hurt, and was useless for
one year; had used everything could hear of with
out benefit until 1 tried the Mustang Liniment. 1t
has perfectly cured him, and can now take the a.
bove price for him. Respectfully yours.
JAS. DORRANCE
Every Planter Teamster and Family should have
this invaluable article.
Sold by all respectable dealers everywhere
BARNES & PARK,
July ., lo60-lmo Proprietors, N. Y.
EVERY SUMNER the demand for Hostetter's eel
ebrated Stomach Bitters increases It is found to be
the only certain preservation of bodily strength du
ring period when the atmosphere is calculated to in
duce feeling OF assitude and Indigestion The worst
cases OF Darrhda and Dysentery give way its po-
tent influence. lnnumerable persons, W ho are now
live and WELL must thank the discoverer of th prep
aratlon that they have not been swept away in the
harvest of death. The Bitters is recommen ded bv
the best physicians in the land This Is the best evil
dence of its real value because, as general thing
they will not speak word in favor advertised prep
arations. They have been compelled to acknowledge
the claims OF the Bltters upon the community Sold
by all druggists.
july 8. lS60.-1mO.