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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

FTNHE subscribers having made large additions tc
4 their old established Livery by -
building, and purchasing NEW We rmwskTs
NICI4ES. axe prepared to accommo- kH&E9
date ali who may wish to take pleas ~ VI
ant ride. We have also made arrange
ments to FEED HORSES; and our country friends
respectfully solicited to give CALL promising
that they shall have their horses well provided for.
W BUGGlEs, HACKS AND RIDING Hon sEsalwaysor
hand for hire. THOS. j. BURKE Il co.
Stanton Anril 10. 1850.
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STAUNTON FOUNDRY !

SHE subscribers cali the attention of the public to
L their extensive variety of Parlor Box, Ten Plate
and Cooking STOVES of their own manufacture
They have been cast with an especial reference to du
rablty and giving out heat, and will be found equal
in quality if superior, any purchased Of North
ern MAKE. They have also on hand, and will manu-
facture to order any and every description of IRON
RAILING. Also Mill Irons, Machinery, and all
kinds of Castings made to order.
The patronage OF the public is especially solicited
| Nov 20 1870 A. J. CARRIER co.
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NEW CONCERN!
Tin. CODDer & Sheet Iron Mandatory

TINE undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Staunton and surrounding country, that
they have taken the Shop door west of the Tobac
CO Store of J. B. Evans where they are prepared to
manufacture all kinds of
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON WORK,
from Tia Cup to Still. They also prepared for
putting on Roofing and Spouting on as fair terms as
it can be done in this section of country Having
desire to live and let live they ask share of public
patronage JOHN q. GROVE d bRO.
o.
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DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL 4
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staunton for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and the public gene
rally that he still continues to practice Dentstryn all
its various branches with the strctes regard to du
liability and usefulness.
Az Office the south-sde of Main Street opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton Nov. %. 1854.
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VERY VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,
Y NEAR WAYNESB0RO, VA.-The subscri-
bers offer for sale the FARM which they reside,
ing 200 Acres-very productive SOFIA considerable
portion of it bottom land-wate: ed finely. The i'm
provements are new, the dwelling of good sze and
built by northern man, with all the conveniences
for which Yankee houses are famous. Rarely so good
an opportunity offers for securing a 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 Il THOMAS CRITZER.
July a. 186O.-tf.-Rock Reg.
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NEW BOOKS.


TIME Great Preparation, BY Rev. Johr Cumming,
L d. D.; Thoughts on Preaching, by Rev. ). w.
Alexander, D. D.; A Defence OF Armageddon,. by
Rev. f. e. Pitts; The Still Hour, by Austin Phelps
England's Yeomen, by the author of Ministering
Children the Shadow in the House; the Queens OF
Society; The Wits and Beaux Of Society Life in the
Old World, by Fredrika Bremen; Miss Gilberts Ca
reer, by the author of the TItcomb Letters; Elsie
Yenner by Holmes; Mullers Life of Trust Gillian s
Manual for Volunteers and Militia; Tactics for Off
of the Infantry. Cavalry and ARTILLERY, by L. Y.
Buckholtz Infantry Camp Duty, &C., by l.. V: Buck
holtz Life and Correspondence of Jno. A. Qutman
Life of Andrew Jackson by Parton Plantation and
Farm Instruction Regulation, Record, Inventory and
Account Book; The Union Pulpit, Collection OF
with portraits; Father Tom and the Pope.
Stanton april 8, 1861. Il. COWAN.
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HAVlNG made large addition to shop, to
LII suit the Southern trade, we will sell at the
Northern prices of 1859. We have over 1Oo different
designs of Plain and Ornamental Ratings, Ve-
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, Window
Guards, &C., &C., Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron Sash,
done with neatness and despatch.
Cemetery Railing for the country, made SO as to
be put up by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond, April 2, ls6l-ly.
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION!
EYEnIININE lEpA RTMENT

RICHMOND, July 10th. 1861
IN the Requiston for the Militia, called for by the
L President of the Confederate States, and embraced
the Proclamation of the Executive OF the 18th inst,
the following classes of persons will be exempted
First-All Operatives employed in the manufacture
of Arms, Ammunition and other Munitions OF War,
and of Woolen Goods for the Troops and the persons
experimenting such Operatives, whether the manu-
acture be fohe Confederate States or for the State
of Virginia. Employees Of sthe Southern Express
Company. In each case the person or persons en-
ployed must obtain the certificate of the Military Off
or Department employing him or them, before the
exemption will be allowed.
Second-Au Officers OF Banks and their Branches,
who shall be certified by the President thereof to be
tuition
Third-overseers of Farms, who shall produce the
certificate OF their employer other authorized agent
that they employed.
Fourth--All Millers necessarily and personally en-
ployed in any Grist MILL upon the production OF a
certificate of their being so employed by some JUS
tlce of the Peace of their County or Corporation
Fitth-1he Police of the Cities of Richmond, Staun-
ton and Fredericksburg. upon the production of GER
tcate of their Office from tie Mayor of such City or
Corporation.
sixth-Persons necessary to the operation and run
ming of Railroads, and the repair of their rolling
stock aso those necessary TO the operation of Tele
graph Lines upon the production of certificates from
the Presidents Superintendents OF such Railroads,
or the Managers of such Telegraph Lines.
In addition these exemptions persons are author
lied to obtain members of Volunteer Companies for
the War out of the ranks Of the Militia Companies,
under the Proclamation of the Executive calling fO2
three thousand men, until that number obtained
and when such Volunteer Company is organized. the
persons enrolled therein to be exempt from Militia
duty upon producing the certificate OF the Captain OF
such Company.
All officers enrolling the Militia, mastering them
into service, are hereby ordered 10 allow the exemp-
tons herein mentioned, and give written discharge
to those who NAV be enrolled or mustered service
when satisfied that the parties entitled to exemp-
ton. JOHN LEICHER.
80 All papers publishing the Proclamation calling
out the Militia will publish this order.
August 10, 1861 St
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sIEsoIuTi15D
uOInL ARB FEED STABLES.

HOTEL ARB FEED STABLES.
THE undersigned having united their LIVERY
L STABLES, for term OF years, with the
AMERICAN HOTEL STABLES, ena- II
BILE us to accommodate ct least 200 snnwrEl"
Horses. We hope to give entire salts sxHyzHs
factlen to the former patrons Of the A. ~YAIJ
mercan Hotel as well as to all Others faiEH7sezsM
who may give CALL assuring oil attentive hostlers
and plenty Of Provender We will take Horses by the
n1onth or wear, on liberal terms We also keep on
hand Horses, Hacks Stages, Buggles, &C., for hike.
~ Office at the American Hotel Stable Gate,
Stanton, Va,
1oo1atiops for droyeTs Taos. j. BURKE i CO.
EtaunrOp Feb. 12. 1861.
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Fine Photographs and Ambr0types.

IN HE OLD BELL TAVERN, near the Virgin
4 is Hotel, II. j. RANKIN - row taxing the finest
Photographs on an improved STYLE which omit be
beat in the United States. Also Ambrotypes fine
as can be made. Ladies and Gentlemen if you want
to see your beauty itreaY exists come Rankins
Gallery, in the ''0ld Bell and he will take it in all
| its grandeur.
Say@ All styles of Fancy Cases on hand. Pictures
AIKEN at all prices. ~ Instructions given in the
Art IStaunton, Jan. rs. 1853.
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Lynchburg Kose and Fire
INSURANCE. COMPANY.
LYNCHBURG, VA.
l. creased by a subscripnon of
100000,
1888, 10000.
OFFICERS.
J. R. MCDANIEL President j. NJ. CoBBs, Vice Pres
c. B. THURMAN, Chief Eng G. T. WILLIS, Secretary
J. O. WILLIAMS Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
Jno. Otey Taylor. James Payne,
Jno. z. Davis w. I. Anderson,
s. H. Mckinney, VIM. Il. Stratton
Ms. Langhorne, q. Il. Slaughter.
Acting as agent for the company, am prepared to
receive applications and issue policies against loss or
damage by fire, 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 Ag't for the State Of Va.
SLAVE INSURANCE.
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
is nsurng Slaves for four years upon the most
reasonable terms Persons wishing to effect insu-
rance upon the lives of their Servants or Property
Can do so by applying to cr
April II, 1860. Gen. Agt Staunton, Va.
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s<ssA required; but if the quota be not fully and
promptly made up in volunteers, (aking into the cal
culatlon the volunteers already organzed then the
whole Militia in the county in which the deficiency
exists must come into service, and rendezvous at the
nlaces appointed in the Proclamation Of the 18th inst
without delay In that case, companies must be form
ed as the law requires of not less than SO nor more
than 100 men, rank and file, and elect their officers
who will be commissioned as the elections are certl
6ed to their Office All officers without commands
will become supernumerarY, and take their places in
the ranks. Commandments of the several regiments
will report promptly to this Department.
BY Command.
VIM. q. RICHARDSON, a. G.
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Stannton Sptttator*
RICHARD MAUZY, Editor 4 Proprietor
TERMS.

LEN NIX
% Tie SPECTATOR" IS published once a aoeee, a
IOo Dc1lars and Fifty Cents gear sc5ch mag be das
charged By the payment of 1o0 Dollars at any tam
sOitbia the gear.
No substitution aoiU Be discontinued but at the opto
of the Editor, until ell aarearages are PAID
ID YER TTSBNENTS Of ten lines Tor tess) a'Serte9
once for one dor and tageny 0e cents for each suose
qet continuance. larger advertisements snser1e0 IN
the same proportion.
liberal discount made to those cho ad0ertsse oy t@e
gear.
s annual advertisers viii be limited to their ana-
mediate business the advertisements charged T0r 0t
transient rates. ~
PROFESSIONAL CARDS. nat eCceedag SeUef ttaes o1tt
be inserted gear for 81 00-6 months for 81 co.
One SQUARE, Qossnes) i gear, ........sle w w
." " .... % Dt0fttDS.. ........ w
..3 .......... 90
Two SoUAREs ueGr . Is 90
I" 6 months .. 10 90
..,.. 6 90
THREE SQUARES L gear ............. Is 90
.... 6 months. .......... IL 90
S ........... 90
ONE-THIRD COLUMN. 1 Uear .......... % 90
-. 6 months .. Is 90
10 +" ,.......... IL 90
ONE COLUMN. / gear ......... so 90
9" G. .6nG0nteS. 4O w
HI Advertising for less time than three months, soi
be charged for at the usual rtes$1 90 per square for
the first ansertio and taOety cents for each sabse-
0ent issue.
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4 GOOD AND SAFE INVESTMENT AT
n TEN PER CENT.-$20o0 worth of very desira-
ole REAL ESTATE in Stanton viii be sold, with
guarantee from the present owner, ior i've years. that
It will rent for 5000 year. For particulars apply
to lMBCDEN BRO.
Stanntnn Sant LIZ. 1S6N-tds.
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DI4ASTER.-The Stanton Steam Mills Compa
i ny inform the Farmers of Augusta and the ad-
joining counties, that they ready to furnish
the best soft WINDSOR PLASTER, IN the Lump at
$40 for the long ton of 2200 bs Ground at $l2 for the
long ton OF 22O0 tbs in Cask containing 800 lbs, 81
per Cask, for Cash. or in exchange for Corn, Wheat
and Rye at market prices
e. T. ALBERTSON, Superintendent.
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az Newspapers in Staunton, Lexington. Char
lottesville and fredericksburg please publish three
times August IL, 1851.
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TNSTJR NOE COMPANY
OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGIN Ia
CHARTERED MARCH II, 1852.
Round Capital S3oO,00O.
FESHIS Company, having been duly oTganizedls now
i ready receive applications and i, issue Policies
and offers TO the citizens OF Virginia the lnducemen
of PnopERrY MERCHANDISE, &C., at fair.and equitable
rates The Directors the public that this Com
pany will be conducted with view to permanency, and
or the srictest principles equity justice close
regard to economy and the safety ofthe insured.
PRESIDENT,
JOSEPH S. CARSON.
G. S. FUNK, Secretary 0. +. BRESEE, ActnaTy
DIRECTORs,
JOSEPH 8 CARSON, JOB KERR,
JAMES P. RELY, AL"iS Z. hAhrAsN,
LLOYD LOGAN, hobhhi SiHh-H,
HUGH SIDWELL.
ss- Office ON Loudoaa Street, near The PGItey B1sI.
~ GEoRer E. PRICE, Local Agent, Staunton.
mil
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Tobacco & Segars.

TINE subscriber invites the attention OF those who
4 use the weed, to the stock of TOBACCO, Sc
CARS, SNUFF, and other articles pertaining to the
Tobacco business which he has opened at the store
room adjoining j. W. Merediths Jewelry Establish
ment His stock embraces a variety Of fayorite
brands suitable to varied tastes, and he hopes By
constant attention business and endeavor to
commodate his customers, to secure share OF public
patronage. W. II. WADDEAL.
Staunfnn March l @. 1S61-tf
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A PROCLAMATION.
EIAYING positively determined to close up busi--
IL mess in Staunton in the first day of July next,
will from this day until then. sell entire stock
of READY MADE CLOTHING and GENTS FUR
NISHING GOODS AT COST. Our stock of Goods is
very complete yel and ell those il need Of such would
do well to call soon all those Goods must and will
be Sold All persons knowing themselves indebted TO
US will please up aud settle.
We also have the lease upon the Store Room for
some time. Amy one wishing to rent the same will
call at our Room, Corner of Virginia Hotel.
NAV 81, 1861. STEINER, BROS. & co.
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PRIVATE SALES.
A Very Fine Farm in Culpeper County,
EnP q

4 OFFER for sale the Farm on which l reside
"Coles Hill" one of the most valuable estates in
the county. This farm contains about $50 Acres.
- OIL winch about 500 are arabic, and the bal.
E%S ance heavily tmbered 1t lies beautifully -
on Mountain Run, which, passes through it, -An
within two and half three miles of Brandy Sta
lon on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, from
which point the cities of Washington Alexandria and
Richmond, can be reached in about three hours 1t
IS well watered, every field having never-failing
Springs The soil is Of the best quality, producing
nne crops OF wheat ana corn and luxuriant crops OF
grass The location Is beautiful and proverbial for
health. Two Manufacturing and two G:ist Mills are
within few miles, Churches of the various denomi-
nations are of easy access
The Buildings are all new. and of the best kind
In fact 1t combines all the advantages of first class
in It's fertility of soi abundance of fine water,
healthulness, proximity to Railroad aud new and
commodious buildings All persons wishing to pur-
cAase such an estate are respectfully invited to exam
me "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
day notice. For Terms, &C., apply either to me Or
to F. P Male, at Raccoon Ford Post Office. My Post
Office is Brandy Station, CuIpeper County.
N.B.-"Coles HiP' can be readily divided into two
compact Farms. of about three hundred and fifty and
four hundred acres, each having an abundance of tim
Der and water.
Sept. 4. lseo.--tf B. W. HANsBROUGH.
NO PH YSlCIANS.-A Physician, in full prac-
i tee, who resides near of the Watering Places
OF western virginia and is DESTROYS of removing to
the South will sell his property with the good will of
his position. His property which he proposes sell,
consists of large and comfortable Dwelling with all
necessary out houses stables and negro houses and
about 30 Acres of good land About one-half of the
land is well timbered and the balance is meadow and
pasture land, and furnishes the proprietor album
dainty with his firewood, hay and pasture His prac-
tice has been worth to him. for many years, from
$4,000 to $4,000 per annum and consists, in part of
practice among the visitors at the Springs during the
Summer season, and throughout the neighborhood
during the year.
He will remain and practice with the purchaser
til the next Fall, and Introduce him, as far he can,
into his practice. He will exhibit his books to Ply
stefan desiring to purchase.
His price for this property with the good will of his
practice, is $780, payable as follows $4,000 in
hand and the balance in one and two years with in
terest
Applications addressed to Messrs. Hartman & Bell,
Attorneys at Law Stanton, Va. will receive prompt
attention. April, 2, 186l.-tf.
Richmond Weekly Wing copy till forbid and send
account to this office.
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NOTTCE!

NORN SHELLERS.-6 Pennock's Celebrated
~ Corn Shelters on hand, which will be sold at a
reduced price to close the lot. This Shelter is
doubtedly the best in use, and may be in In
ali parts Of the county. Those in want should now
supply themselves. GEO. +. PRICE.
s.tenrfo,, Fob 1871
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THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST stock
of CHINA and GLASS WARE ever offered for
sale in Staunton, can be found at
L. B. WALKERS
Stanton, April Is, 1850. III Cash Store.
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TAs STOW ES.-We have received from the
(I Patsntees d sample OF Gas Stoves, which we
viii be pleased 10 show to the people OF Staunton-
By the use of this little affair any one can, on ms
breakfast table cook his breakfast, toast his bread
and bo,l his coffee at cost of d cents for gas. 1t
is also used as Laundry Stove, and is yery vaiua-
BILE article in every household. Cali and examine 1t,
and if desired you have the privilege of testing
it at home. WOUDS GlLkEScN.
| Oct Is, 1860.
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EVANSVILLE AND A FARM FOR
" SALE PRIVATELY-Co Containing 235 Acres
well improved-lying in Augusta CO., on the Va. O.
r. Road, and lying around Craigsvie Depot-being
good situation for Store and Mechanics Persons
wishing to purchase will examine the property. For
further particulars address the subscriber at Frank
ford, Greenbrler Co., Va. JAS. A. CRAIG.
Nov & 1p6O-tf
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| NOTECE.-From and after this date, the charge
IN for boarding HORSES by The day will be 60 cts.
1 per head. BYERS CO.,
May Z, 186l-4t. THOS j. BURKE &.CO.
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NOTICE THE accounts Of CRAWFORD d
IN COCHRAN made off to the lst OF January,
1861. The partnership expires by limitation, On the
lsI of April AS change in the concern is about BE-
ing made, no longer indulgence can be given. We
hope our friends will understand we are in sdr"es1
CRAWFORD s COCHRAN
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ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, July 25, 1861.
The following Quotas of Militia and

II Volunteers are required from the counties nam
81 ed being ten per cent. of the white population
y of each If any county has already sent into
service the amount of its quota in volunteers, or
y if not, will now make up that quota. for imme-
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SPRING STOCK OF CHINA, GLASS AN
QUEESWARE

OOH OUT FOR TIE CHEAPEST CLO-
L. THING HOUSE IN STAUNTON.-If 50 call
at the Corner Room e Va Hoel occupied y the well
known firm OF STEINER, Bros, q 20. They have
Will Without regard qualities and prices, sell their
goods at cost fer Cash only and do not intend to
sell any on credit In few weeks we will also
hold auction.
As our Stock OF Goods is very complete yet an
early call from ell is very advisable.
NgrWe have very large lot of Negro Clothing on
baud which VIII also be sold On the above terms
STEINER BROS. & co.
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OF BATH LANDS.

GALE OF BATH LANDS.-In pursuance of
y decree of Circuit Court of Augusta made in the
cause Of Vincent E. Geiger and others, against Franz
yate sale, separate parcels. may be judicious
and suit purchasers, body tract Of land situa
ted in Bath Co., opposite Cloverdale and adjoining the
Coverdsle and Wilderness estates, and contains about
$500 Acres, and formerly the property of George
Geiger decd The land is we'll timbered and as the
lumber business is getting profitable it is recon-
mended as admirably suited for that purpose. The
land is ali desirable grazing ranges.
am authurized to sell such terms as l may
think best, taking from the purchasers bonds with
good personal security, ahd retaining the title ut
mate security. may be consulted by letter OF per-
sonally at my home Staunton, and expect to be
or the lands during the present month.
Feb 49, 1851. JOHN CHURCHMAN.
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w assortrnentof Ames Spades, common do, Garden
Forks, Wedding and Cultivating Hoes, Rakes &C. &c.
March I2-Vlnd copy. GEO. b. PRICE.
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VIRGINIA GLASS; B. WALLER would
' call particular attention to his large stock of
Virginia made Glass Ware.
Staunton, April 16, 1861.
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g7fNE CUT CHEWING TOBACCO.-We
II have just received an assortment of Fine Gut
Chewing Tobacco. including Goodwin q Bros Plan
tation; Anderson Il Co.'S Amulet; Anderson 20 S
Solace; the las Of which is the best article OF the
kind in the country. Z. J. GLENDI,
Stanton, Oct 2, 1850. per G. L. COCHRAN,
The Shasta courier., 1861-06-15

SEVERE SEA SIcKNEss.-On late trip of
the steamer Salinas, from San Francisco to
Salinas, lady passenger was SO sea sick
that she g heaved' overheard one hundred
and fifty dollars worth of teeth.