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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01
A Real Blessing.

PHys1c1AN.-Weil, Mrs. Jones, how is that head
ache?
MRS JoNEs.-Gone Doctor, all gone! The pill
you would send me more SO that can have them
handy.
PHYSICIAN You can get them at any Druggists. :
Call for Uephac Pills, and find they never faii, and
1 recommend them in all cases OF Headache.
MRS JoNEs.-I shall send for box directly, and
shall tell all my suffering friends for they are real
blessing!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01

TWENTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SAvED.-Mr Spal
ding has sold two millions of bottles of his celebrated
Prepared Glue and it is estimated that each bottle
least ten dollars worth of broken furniture
.,.,.s making aggregate oftwenty millions of dol
lars reclaimed from total loss by this valuable nyen
ton. Having made his Glue household word, he
proposes do the world still greater service BY
curing all the aching heads with his Cephalc Pills,
and if they good as his Glue, headaches will
soon vanish away like snow In July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01

~ Over excitement, and the mental care and
anxiety incident to close attention business
dy, among the numerous causes of Nervous
Headache The disOrdered state of mind and body in
dictate this distressing complaint fatal blow
energy and ambition. Sufferers by this disorder
always obtain speedy relief from these distressing at
symptoms appear 1t quiets the overtasked brain
and soothes the strained and Earring nerves, and
lakes the tension of the stomach, which always &C
companies and aggravates the disordered condition
of the brain.
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LOT HIN G.
a n w II OF s "A

IN this department OF business we are now pre-
i pared to show merchants stock OF
FALL CLOTHING
which in extent variety of Styles and superiority OF
workmanship, surpasses any stock ever before shown
in a Southern market. We have taken special pains
in the manufacture of this stock and We Halter our
selves that great advantages in the purchase OF
goods, together with an experience of more than
toety gears in the trade of Virginia, North Carolina
and Tennessee, enables to offer the greatest In
ducements in -
eY- Every garment is of our own manufacture,
and warranted to fit and wear well.
~ We take great pleasure in showing our goods,
and will feel obliged to you for call when you visit
this City.
KEEN, BALDWIN WILLIAMS.
Richmond, Aug. 81, 1860. l02 Main street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01

GREAT Discovery Among the most important of
Pox the Cephahc Pill for relief of Headache and the
of Qunue for the prevention ofFeyers either of
which is sure specific whose benefits will be expe-
rienced by suffering humanity long after their dis
coverers are forgotten.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01

BRIDGET-Missus wants you to send her box of
Cephalle Glue no. a bottle of Prepared Pllls,-but
Pm thinking that's not just it naither; but perhaps
yen be aither knowing what IT is. ye see she's nigh
dead and gone with the Sick Headache, and wants
some more of that same reaived her before.
DRUGGIsT.-You mean Spalding's Cephalic Pills.
BRiDGET-0ch sure now and you've sed it,
Here's the quariher and give me the Pills and don't
be all day about it aither. f
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

+ AIDES CLOTH CLOAKS, SHAWLS,
IL &c, &c.-$l0o0 worth of Ladies' Cloth Cloaks
and Shawls of the newest style, from IS to 1885, just
received by DAVIS A. KAYSER
Staunton, Oct. 2, 1s6O-Vin. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01

you remember the throbbing temples, the fevered
brow, the oathing and disgust at the sight OF food
How totally unfit you for pleasures conversation
study. One of the Cephac Pills would have re
leved you from all the suffering which you then
perienced. For this and other purposes you should
always have box of them on hand to occasion
requires
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01
Ayers Cathartic Pills.
LIFE INSURANCE..

THE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Il 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
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 slOd 800 and the ad-
ded security that its Stockholders havea permanent
moneyed interest in conducting it's 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.
amount.
The chief object of the company is to aid in retain
ing at home the immense amount of money which
goes annually from our Stste 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
Endowments and Annuities granted. Life and
term Pohces issued as low rates other good Com
panies. Slaves insured tor one wear or for term OF
years.
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Ayers Sarsaparilla.

u IL i IL u
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING,
which greatly facilitates the process of teething by
softenlng the gums, reducing inflammation al
lay all pain and spasm odic action, and is TO REGU-
LATE THE 30 WELS
Depend upon it, mothers it will give rest to your
selves, and Reliefand Health to your infants
We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years, and say in confidence and truth of it, what
we have never been able to say of any other medicine
has it failed in single instance to effect
CURE when timely used. Never did we know an in.
stance of dissatisfaction by any who has used it.
On the contrary, all delighted with its operations
and speak in terms of highest commentator of its
magical effects and medical virtues. We speak in
this matter 'wHAT WE KNOW, after ten years ex.
perience and pledge our reputation for the fulment
of what we here declare In almost every instance
where the infant is suffer ing from pain and exhaus-
tlon relief will be found in fifteen twenty minutes
after the syrup is administered.
This valuable preparation is the prescription OF
one of the most Experienced and Skllful Nurses In
New England, and has been used with never-failing
success in thousands of cases. M
1t not only relieves the child from pain but invig
crates the stomach and bowels corrects acidity, and
gives tone and energy to the whole system. 1t will
almost instantly relieve Gripping in the Bowels and
Wind Collie and overmore commissions, which, if not
speedily remedied, end in death We believe it the
best and surest remedy in the world in all cases OF
DYSENTERY and DIARRHEA in Children, arising
from teething, or from any other cause. We would
say to every mother who has child suffering from
any of the foregoing complaints-do not let your
own prejudices nor the prejudces of others, stand
between your suffering child and the relief that will
be sure-yes, absolutely sure-to follow the use OF
this medicine. if timely used
- Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile OF CUR
IT'S PERKINS, New York, is on the outside wrap
per.
Sold by Druggists throughout tho Forld.
Principal Office, No. II Cedar s. T.
Price only % cents per bottle.
For sale by DR. W. B. YOUNG, Staunton.
June 26, 1860 -1yif
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DIR. =. C. AVER 4 co.
LOWELL, MASS.
Price, 81 per Bottle; Six Bottles for s..
Ayers Cherry Pectoral

has won for itself such a renown for the cure of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
it is entirely unnecessary for us to recount the
evidence of its virtues, wherever it has been en-
ployed. AS it has long been in constant use
throughout this section, we need not do more than
assure the people its quality is kept up to the best
it ever has been, and that it may be relied ON to
do for their relief all it has ever been found to do.
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enls soLJTn1o6N5

TNHE Firm heretofore existing under the name and
i style of p. N. POWELL Il co. is this day dis
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 will present them to r N
Powell who will settle them and all persons indebt-1
ed to the concern will make payment to P. N. Powell
who will use the of the in settlement.
Pm. POWELL.
Staunton Oct 49, 1860. A. RICHARDS.
H>HE undersgne viii continue the business of the
j. late concern, and socits the continuance of the
heretofore bestowed upon the same.
Staunton, Oct. Is, 1850.
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Pills are certain cure for Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Nervous Headache, Costiveness and Gene
raj Debility.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01

HAVING made large addition to our shop, to
III suit the Southern trade will sell at the
Northern prices of 1852 We have 100 different
designs of Plain and Ornamental Ratings. We
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, Window
Guards, &C.. &C., Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron Sash,
Shutters aud general Blacksmithing and finishing
done with neatness and despatch.
N-Cemetery Railing for the country, made SO as to
be put up by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond March o. l86O.-1y.
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BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.

vs. a
aalzis7l6
FOUNDED 1852. CHARTERED 1854.
LOCATED
Corner of Baltimore and Charles StS.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
THE LARGEST, MOST ELEGANTLY FURNISH
ED AND POPULAR COMMERCIAL COL
LEGE In THE UNITED STATES.
DESIGNED expressly for Young Men desiring to
~ obtain a thorough Practical Business Education
in the shortest possible time and at the eastexpense
Large and Beautifully Ornamented Circnlar, con-
tanning upwards of six square feet with Specimen of
Penmanship, and large Engraving finest of the
kind ever made in this country-representingt the In
terror View of the College, with catalogue stating
terms, &C., will be sent to every Young Man appli-
cation, FREE OF CHARGE. Write Immediately and yeu
will receive the packageby return mail
Address E. x. LOSIER, Baltimore, Md.
Ju1v 4 II
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THEOLD DOMINION
CLOTHING HOUSE.

TO MY OLD FRIENDS AND PATRONS.
TINE object of this communication is to inform you
j. that have opened new Clothing and Furnish
ing Store, next door to the Express Office, Va Hotel
where will be pleased to you. and especially will
be pleased to have the pleasure of furnishing you
with any thing in my line that you may want MY
stock is entirely new and made of the very best ma
tera6, and all that ask is liberal patronage to en-
sure me success. Respect'ly Yours. -
JAMES A. ARMENTROUT.
Staunton. Oct 30. l866--tf-Yin. copy.
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HIDES, OIL AND LEATHER.
G. l.. HOFFMAN l. co..

G.. L. HOFFMAN y co.,
saw LOMBARD ST, BALTIMORE. MD.
II EEP constantly on hand all kinds of SHOE
n And SADDLERY LEATHER, consisting of
American and French Kip, American and French
Calf Skins of all weight. Wad Upper Innings Bind
ings, &C., Oak and Hemlock Spanish and Slaughter
Sole, Shoe Skirtng, City and Country Harness
Leather. Best Fair and No. 2 Skirtng; Fair and
Black Bride, Breeding Fair Bag. Pad Skins, &C.
Best Cod Liver and Neat Foot Oil.
% Consignnents of Rough and Sole Leather So
licited.
N. rB.-We sell low for Cash or approved paper.
Oct. is, 1860-ly.
BALTIMORE SAFE MANDATORY.
MILLERS' IMPROVED
SALAMA lander SAFESilf
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in all kinds of prop
Il erty saved in these Safes, that never failed to
preserve their contents.
Factory DOrance ST., Providence, r.. l.,
And l59, North ST., Baltimore, Md.
SaiesrOOm Is, South Charles st.
"a For sizes and prices send for Circular.
10y All Safes WARRANTED TO GIVE SATISFACTION.
l.. q. MILLER,
No. Is, South Charles Street.
" Oct. Is, 1859. Baltimore Md.
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Southern Hat AIanufaCt0ry! VN
ESTABLISHED 1888. S@@

THE subscriber respectfully invites
i the attention of the Merchants of Virginia and
North Carolina to his extensive stock of his and
Foreign Manufactured Hats. Purchasers will find it
to their interest call at his house. previous to going
further North as he is leaving nothing undone, spa
ring no expense or pans keep the Southern Trade
at the South Goods sold in this house will be war
ranted to compare favorably, in quality and price
with goods coming from any other market. There
HATS from the lowest price negro Hat to the finest
quality for gentlemen. Also, Boys and Chidrens
Hats and Caps of all grades and styles. Ladies' Ri
ding Hats and Ladies Furs, of all the various quail
ties.
Purchasers will do we'll to call and examine.
JOHN DOOLEY, Richmond, Va
Sen II 1871.
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. SPKING TRADEe
GEORGE STARRETT.

GOVERNOR STREET. RIOHMoND, VIRGINIA,
OFFERS for sale the following articles, of -
~ his own manufacture, viz: -
Tin Ware of all kinds, ~
Sheet Iron and Copper Ware,
Cast and Sheet Iron Stoves for wood, ~ varieties
Sheet Iron Stoves for wood IL Z"
Cast and Sheet Iron Stoves for coal, 10 I"
The Brilliant Gas Burner, sizes,
Portable Hunters,
Portable Crate,
Diamond Radiator,
Factory Stoves. 3
Richmond Portable Furnace,
Licorice Boilers, for wood and coal,
Portable Ovens, 6
~ Also, constantly for sale, the most popular
Stoves, Ranges and Heaters made, and repairing
pieces for the same always on hand.
Richmond, March 81, 1s60-1y.
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IN 3 "A NOE COM FAN Y
OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,
CHARTERED MARCH IL, 1852.
Round Capital SSOO.OOO.
DISSOLUTION {!

THE partnership heretofore existing under the
l. style of p. H. Trout Co., this Gay dissolved
by mutual consent, DR.. L. III. Kinney having with
drawn from the firm. The business will hereafter be
conducted under the name of P. II. TROUT alone,
who respectfully asks continuance OF the patronage
heretofore so literally bestowed on them.
P. Fl. TROUT,
Druggist and Chemist. Beverly St.
Staunton, Oct 16, 1860.
Having disposed of my entire interest in the stock
of Drugs, together with the Books Bonds &C., of the
firm of p. H. Trout Co.. all persons knowing them
selves indebted to the late firm will come forward and
make immediate settlement with P. II. Trout. All
claims against the firm will be paid by him.
Stanton. Nov. 20, 1860 7. II. KINNEY.
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TNHE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
i THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-01

MISCELLANEOUS.

NOVELTY TNsTHE ART WORLD.
UPON PORCELAJNYl
SECURED BY LETTERS PATENT IN THE UNIrED,,
STATES, ENGLAND, FRANCE AND ~
BELGIUM.
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DISSERTATION

TNHE partnership heretofore existing in the Tan
Il ming business between Fl. L. Gallaher, under the
style and firm of Fl. L. Gallaher Son, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent, W. B. Gallaher
having purchased the entire establishment
All persons indebted to the firm hereby request
ed to forward and settle up Immediately as the
business of the parties mperatively demands it. w.
B. Gallaher is authorized to make all settlements.
The senior partner, FL. l.. Galaher, feels grateful
for the liberal encouragement extended TO the firm,
and hereby returns his thanks therefor, and socits
continuance of public favor for his successor.
II. l.. GALLAHER,
w. B. GALLAHER.
NTOTICE.-W. B. GALLAHER, having pur-
IN chased the interest of 81. L.. Gaaher in the
Waynesboro' Tannery, takes this method of announc
ing the public that he will continue the business
all it's various branches the scale and terms
under the old firm, and every effort will be made
to meet public expectation and business demands.
He is also largely engaged In the manufacture of
BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, from the
finest and most fashionable Ladies' Shoes to any
quality of Gentemen's wear. Having secured the
services of Col. Evans as foreman, the ladies of
Waynesboro' and vicinity will be waited at their
homes by the Colonel to take their measures for
Shoes when desired
Having employed every facility for carrying on the
business in the most approved STYLE he respectfully
asks the patronage of the public, giving the assu
that pains will be spared his part to merit
it. W. B. GALLAHER.
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LynChburg Hose and Fire

LyuCMDuTS 6OSt dnO FHC
INSURANCE COMPANY,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
THE capital of this company has recently bee in
i creased by subscription of
100000,
making the present Capital and Surplus of over
$685. 10000.
OFFICERS.
G. B. THURMAN Chief Eng 6. 7. WILLIS, Secretary.
]. o. WILLIAMS, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
Jno. Otey Taylor, James Payne,
Jno. 7. Davis, W. T. Anderson,
s: 4. Mckinney, VIM. q. stratton,
NJ S. Langhorne, c. r. Slaughter,
Acting as agent for the company, am prepared to
receive applications and issue policies against loss
damage by fire. on terms as favorable as the nature
of the Risk and the real security of the insured and
of the company will warrant. VIM. M GUY,
Gen. Agt for the State of Va.
SLAVE INSURANCE.
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
insurng Slaves for four years. upon the most
reasonable terms. Persons wishing to effect insu-
rance upon the lives of their Servants or Property,
WILLIAM NJ GUY,
April II, 1860. Gen. Ag't, Staunton, Va.
INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,
CHARTERED MARCH IL, 1852.
Round Capital $30O,OOO.
T>HIS Company, having been duly organizedis
i ready to receive applications and issue Policies,
and offers to the citizens of Virginia the inducement
of home Company for the safe Insurance of all kinds
of PROPERTY, MERCHANDISE, &C., at fair and equitable
rates. The Directors the public that this Com
pany will be conducted with view to permanency, and
the strctest principles of equity justice and close
regard to economy and the safety of the insured.
PRESIDENT,
JOSEPH S. CARSON.
G. 8. FUNK, Secretary. o. F. BRESEE, ActuGry.
DIRECTORS,
JOSEPH 8. CARSON, JOHN KERR,
JAMES RELY, LEWIS p. HARTMAN,
LLOYD LOGAN, ROBERT STEELE,
HUGH SIDWELL
~ Office on Lowdon Street, near the Valley Bunk.
a. GEORGE E. PRICE, Local Agent, StauntOn.
ril q 1854
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POINTED YOKE

S HI Il r e S
MADE TO ORDER IN SUPERIOR STYLE.
WARRANTED TO FIT.
Call and have your measure taken or send
it to US.
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISH GOODS of the newest
styles. Ties, Gloves, Half Hose, UNDERsHIRrs AND
DRAWERS THE BEST QUALITIES Shirts IN STOCK Of
all Quill les. M Prices Moderate and Uni
form. CONSTABLE, WALKER Il CO.,
Shirt Manufacturers, 155 Baltimore ST.,
October 49, lS6O-1y. Baltimore. Md.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
SAM'I w. HARDWOOD.
srr-, Governor ST., Richmond,
- MANUFACTURE AND DEALER, IN
EURNITURE AND MATTRESSES.

[THE Farmers and Planters, and all others IN want
II of Furniture and Mattresses, manufactured by
the most experienced workmen and Of the best mate
rails, will find it to their interest to examine my stock
before buying, as have recently reduced my prices.
e
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}. FNlL Trade.
DIRECT IMPORTATION.

CLARKSUN, ANDEROUN q CU.,
No. LOG, Main Street, Richmond, Va,
IMPORTERS of Hardware; Cutery,<-A
i Guns. and Anchor Boltlng Cloths,
have received. per ship ''Susan Hlcks,''
direct to this port their Fall Importa
ton of fine and heavy Hardware and from the man.
ufacturers of the Eastern States their goods of Amer
lean Make to which they invite the attention of the
merchants of Virginia, Tennessee and North Carroll
ma, guaranteeing to sell cheap can be bought in
any ctv, North East They are also Agents for
Fairbanks very celebrated Scales, which they sell
at manufacturers prices.
N. Borders shall receive their prompt and care
full attention, TRicbmOnd Sen IL 1860.
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NOTICE.-Th notes and accounts due to Jacob
IN POLITE having been transferred to Messrs Strauss
Hartman, Hoflin Co., by assignment of record, are
in our hands for collection All persons indebted to
him by note account hereby notified to call
upon us and settle at once, shall place all such
claims which remain unsett ed on the lst of January
next in the hands of the officers of the law for col
lection without regard to persons.
HARTMAN & BELL, Atty's.
Nov. 20, 1s6O-tlj. -
NEW GOODS.-PIPER FUNKHOUSER,
IN opposite the Va. Hotel, are now receivinga lot
of NEW GOODS at 'panic prices" to which they In
vite early CALL They also now offering french
Printed all wool Deaines at from 81 to % cents per
80 per cent lower than the first of the season.
Stannfon Dec OF 126O-Yin copy.
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= Central Bank OF virginia,
Dec. 10, 1850.
TIME animal meeting of the Stockholders of this
Rank will be held at it's Banking House the
och Of January 1851, at IL o'clock A. M.
IT Dec IA. 1s6o-4t. W. H. TAMS, Cashier.
NrOTIC E.-DRS.. CRAWFORD l. WALKER,
~ having associated themselves on the 1st of De-
cember 1860, in the practice of Medicine offer their
professional services to the public. Their Office is in
MT. SIDNEY, where they will be found when not
engaged. Dec. Is, 1760.-st*