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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-04

To- We learn thai the government here has
declined to accept portion of the state of Geor-
gas share fine war tax in advance, allowing
interest on the same until the day it shall be
ne. The circumstance is fattering to the fl
nanclai. condition efboths Georgia and the Con-
80 1ederacy, ard affords a pretty good sign that
our government is not pressed for money 8
a.. - u zen Beauregard has been sent TO New
orleans to take command at that point
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81 ii a3lt EsQRG81 s ZsA. R "a xssr7q. aed
IL q GOV ERNoR STREET, IRToHloNDy J.vIRGINIA, 81.
for, sale the, following articles, Of IA.
W his own manufacture, viz: -
lin Ware of ali kinds, 10 ~" 5ts"pit0- @.SE
"a Sheet iron and Copper Ware tGamaioo as9dG
Sheet iron Stoves F5f #Eood, fSs -"
Cast and Sheet iron Stt>ves for coal 10 al 81
The ,Brllian Gas BnrRess adJ 10 saoa sizes,
X P Porta pc nHntefss &E b9hapau G.G Z H.
n9.eanls S a. Mtor GG0iaaa-A5 sdr "a
Factory Stoves, -aA.<~.'1. q = 90 {" .34
Richmond Portable Furnace, A@4ii%s ii.l3'
9asicorice Boilers, for wood and coal, 5 +" go
Portable Ovens, -1s2si.E 80 I" IL
~ Also constantly for sale, the most popular
Stoves, Ranges and Heaters pow made, ard repairing
pieces for the same always on hand. 3,s..s,..T.'7
Richmond. April q, 1S6l.-lY.f
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FOUNDRY !

SIAUN TON EOU n DIX Y i!
TIME subscribers call the attention. of the pubic 10
Il their extensive variety of ParIor, Box Ten late
and Cooking STOVES, of their own manufacture
They have Seen cast with especial reference to d
rabp and giving OF heat, end viii be found equal
in quality, if not SUPERIOR toany purchased of North
They have also On hand, and will manu-
facture to order any and every description of IRON
RAILING. Also Mil irons, Machinery, and all
kinds Of Castings maze to order. = .i,II
The patronage OF the public is especially solicited.
Nov 30 1850. A. ]. CARRIER & co.
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New Goods F! New Goods ! :!

SOME 0F u HIGH RUN The BLOCKADE IN
III THE ss6ERM UDA'' :f. .--
M are now receiving a nice little stock of sea
wv sonable GOODS to which we invite the atten-
ton OF the public As we cannot any longer buy
goods OIL the usual time, but compelled to pay
Cash for all we buy, this fact forces upon the
necessity OF selling for CASH, with the special
derstanding to be paid in very short time. We are
really panied TO be driven to this course but in order
to carry business, nave Uther way left btl o
adopt the Cash system possible. We hope
our FRIENDS viii see the reasoaabIenpss of the
and sasfin us in it, We promise to sell our Goods on
n reas0natie aGyance. -.
- ..~ ~. -. PIPER s. FUNKH0USEB,
Stanton, Nov. IS, '6l. 's.4@@ Opposite Va Hotel
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notice. ~--
VA. CENTRAL RATI,RQAp.
CJiVGE OF SCiIEDTvIR

49, s5ss>-sfS5 sz-ss: 49, ..S sssss-ykrss
gzzz sssaZs = l.s--SS=sse-!
I'm and ater Sunday, December lst, the Nail and
Passenger tram will be run between Richmond
any 0ia9l3'''n cai.Y, leaving h!Gah9bc ~ ~ a. IY
Staunton 81 , A. Al tad atfiTe at i.ichnoad ~
=. Nj. t-..
Between stanton anG Jacksons River the train
Vs. be rsn tri-weekly5 leaylDe salmon tuesdays,
Alrs iay5 ana SATURDAYS at 40 r. IA. s,eay ack.
son RIVER Mondays, Weduesda ana F;ideys n SO
p. "a Iae Freight Train. Win passeneT car at,sch-
cd, leaves 1tapntan MQnGqys Is edaesdays and E,i-
days At l2.2D =. NJ Ketqrn ~ alternate DAYS.
s.ssa- 81 a1s 1865. -ff N d, WHfTCO&B
Dec q. 1881. GeneF4I SApsFirlenlrnt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-04

Cards. Wedding Cards, Asystatsona de-,
%! in the very best style, moderate terms. 81
8 sBLAE KS.-Clerks,- Sheriffs, Lawyers, Consta-
bles, Merchants, and business generally, are re-
specially informed that every kind of Blank they
may need can be had. at the shortest notice, at the
Spectator Office = tet-s..F -s..A A..',sst iEl
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t5ILASIG' E1E<.-The Sta5uaton Steam Hills C0mpa.
j. ny inform the Farmers of augusta and the ad-
joining counties, that they axe DOW ready to furnish
$40 Ior the long ton o 22o0 u.s. Grouad at g2lor the
long ton Of 220e lbs; IN Cask. containing 800 lbs, 81
per Cask. for cash. or in exchange for Corp, Wheat
and Rye, at market prices
i'~l-~s Eft. ALBEaTS0N. Superintendent.
Jan. 20. 1861
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80 TIE GIEZlhSs uF -

q. WE S I ERIN VIRGINIA.
Fg7EE undersigned offers b1s selvlces To bis friends,
K and the citizens gentiahg ot Western Virginia,
FIR The rreoqeTy Of rhe-yallse OF iaFe. OF o1hei rjo
perry THAI may have oeen taken ro;l item OF destroy
I'd by the eremy.
De VII also gave. partjeulaB aud prnlnpt attention
to the Collection Of any CiWGs against tn GopieGn
rate }tates against the State 81 Virginia and wall
MAKE the qnickes possible returns. 4-s.-1
ia DHAIGES MODERATE. e.
Please address me ii Richmond Va. ~
Dec 40. 1SGL-3mOs G. r. BARBEF
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BEoEE JAZZ 2

s01 AN3Sk@a . <A-Akk /.
T>HREE prisoners broke the iaiisof Augusta county
Il sunday night, the 26th inst, of The following
description TO w.t. - = 9 = 80 - =;
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM. aged. about 80 years,
fair complexion and dark hair; fimps when walking
from on the Leg has defect one Of bis eyes,
and was committed ter grand larceny. 800 net 10
plexlOn and dark hair and was committed to Jail
deserter from Bafdwin's sgd Regiment Capt. Wat
kins, Comps N
JOHN ROBINSON, a boy about II years of age,
fair complexion, far hair and blue eyes, was con-
mitted for misdemeanor. :" = = sAi
d The reward allowed by lawwiiI be given for the ap
prehsnson and delivery CT said persons to me- or Sc
cured whsreI can get themagain; andI hereby fore.
worn ali persons from harbarng and aidin said pris.
pners in making tEeir escape 5es.9 ls.y 9s8' gig
4 5f-Iy Il 3rst5uT .5rss ylal.W WIN. MARSHALL, n
1Jan2S, l8s2.-3tc1 Jaiior OF Augusta Comfy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-04

I ooK OUT FORTHE CHEAPEST CiO-
a. THING HOUSE IN STAUNToN 50 call
at he Corner aoom Of W. Hotel occuriedb by the we'll
Known firnl OF STAiNER. BROS, x co. TheT haye
oNe'"laed 20 cr'9s a, business N this town, and
Will to"5 ttS 70 qualities and prices, SCH jeir
goods 81 cess Tor Cash only and we do not int nd to
sest:aaJ 90, credit In few weeks We will also
hold auction.
As our stock oT G0cGs Is very complete vet, an
early cal from al is very advisable - ,--
~ Z nave very large lot OF Negro Clothing on
sead Wfsieh-NBi also be sold on the aboye7tarEas
l 5lEIHEb, BROS & so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-04

VsEs. y. AEGUNT, afafn ST., stanntoa,, Va.
NfAGNUS S. CEASE
kN7 OCID respectfully call tie attention Of the citi-
wv OF Stauitei, and vicinity to Is aaexo al SIS.
tileiy ueR stock Of APRIAC GOODS, whchls IL row
receiving aud opening consisting oil " a5, Sugar and
SOFA Orackers, ieoles, Ksisins Figs, l;Grtant. CIT.
ron, Dates, Prupes, English NaAg1s, hiiberts, A.
monds, Ground NuGs. Fecan Nuts, Lemons. Oranges
5afl'pesy and Candies Of every sSsseEip9soss.--
Aifa SAScT f9oons, FKENcH CANNKs, CAKfs, AND
2 ~ Weddngpsrties furnished a. fhe shortest no.
tice, .a4d on Tbs, most reasouabte terms.
Also Fresh iescheas lClejers, ficsies C,atcbrrs
&c, &e. i- & IeGp f.1.-
) He Will sell on reasonable terms, and respectfully
soclts q share of patronage.
.gg-s554 Candy SOLD at Fholesa1s and Retail 10.
atapnlon, Nay 20, 1862
.{.,,.gg MURE NEW GOODS
AND TIE LAST UNTIL TIE WAR rs OVER
.s-i4- @44 DAVIS a. KAN SER -.-4
III AS justreoei we'd addition TO bis largesiock Of
IL STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS.
loco yards best "A Brown GottonS; - 80 ~
1 GOO yards best fine ColtpE "A. ID. ls ...l.
lf0 yards heavy Brown Drilings;
go $50 yards fire book-fofd Drflllngs; ..i- T
lni. 24N0 ydsl best Eng, and Amer. Prints,
$50 yards fine Jaconet Cambria;
"a . $50 yards Black and OH Cambria;
-. a5sa a~.5 zoo yards Rice ditto ditto ditto.
p 20 ''.' 'i+.'-d @ 50 yards Red Padding;
..-4 ..~...- u - so YARDS Linen Canvass;
Toe Yards Irish Linen;
+ 40 yards Vest Padding; -@2 Aa&
.4-.s., 10 gross large black Velvet Duttons;
8 doz, best Hoop Skirts, from 20 to 40 hoops;
- 21s doz. best Buck Gloves; ''." - 1913 q"
TO which which invite .s. s-.-gv.I110
the particular attention
If CASH buy ers. May %, 1861 Win. copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-04

adt 10 131THOMAS j. iBAGBY,s IL co2
3Iu AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. g. Wall ST, fundsrlStI Charles Hotel, iit4
30 has ssGidlolo oaaqinPo GfRICHNOND,,a VI,
HIRES out Negroes Rents out Houses, and sells
Il Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Flour and other Country
Produce, IA 39-A1 81 31lj N5atGl:IS4 50 lIiH y "
~ Pays strictattention to business, and prompt
selnlttauces made yI.a9Iia 24..l - .naoa
y REFER TO .Messrs. C.. T, Workman Co.. r. Fl.
Maury Il Co. Dickinson, Hill Co, and II. K. Ely
son, RIcnAoND; James A exander, CHARLorrEsviLLE
r Mauzy, srAuNToN; and J. Fl. Wartman Co., AR
RIseNBuRG. DG42H yit1Riohmond, Maroh 2e, lS6l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-04

..---7--,as.o.. 49,,
T
fli9of'e Pr, W :, az, 20 ~ a.. ~ q 80 - , =.
ed at the oqth for taf Of s2Htesr5 inter,
EIpESInt h.. nroTod - - ~ !; n,il;sha5 srer,
sasurday al On. BY aynes Gardner; at the
10 y prise.of So Its coiuuas ARE devoted
10 Literature lgrieultureeu nd Hoy fcuitnre-each de-
partment under the supeTviSioa of editors OF talent
ana experience mr.. James N Els OF inc Literary
Taste. Of the Horti5pffnFs departments, present a
SGa the oath
It is large paper, qusgto form, containing forty
columns printed on fine material It'll clear type and
naGes}a beautiful book when bonhd:9lGb a !
Is. Nor 4l2si lE6I. 1c ,GoaQm9d4 loo o3 b32eslJ
vTTO9,TNI1. a !, q No., n; tho 5!larL, Of,3co
" - r. 60. ~ ~ Co... of Mnnroa oa
l.Maa ond az III sh dsy Of Iannary 1ses
NJ p.ssidaat n;rsotors and Comnsry Il IL Farm
+ sers Bank Of Virginia Plaintiffs,
sT,, AGAINST LII, .s5cl,t,5 s.g,,ee,., ae5,n
henry = Anpp, llus N.Y. - y asa
IIqffSltsG lily IL t9sHoI1.I
x.Lop .e.t ~ ~.
ne ~ hn 81 ~ ,s DaenS Ms Rossa
Lanlus belonging 20 AnpP or any iron
snh;ec :. =, ha M of the
80 dshts t. :. - * = ~ f'
~ = ~ =. l3f4J 9S,,t,' Ia &; tho
n IA fbs ftasfa5n Hanry Knnn Ana Sew
sSS' - III ayys s+s IL ~ i,onv
our ~ az o Ia f.sa S
u L..
peai e,e W. ~
ets anu A 20 -. 70 ca
inSe' ISL 49, as Nv Hi1rcHINsaN fiorl
Iocs 80 ~ = :. ~ S44- Nt -
Jan. z, leeZ.zE4M: coli u aLnI Iii LII
n IBGINIA:-AtKu Rules held IN lhe Clerks Office
Y OF the Circuit Court ofjthe County Of Monroe on
Monday, the ttn Gay OF January ilooa ..-.s9..g -.
Rufus Pack Executor OF Samuel w Fhlilips deceas'
b. ed PialntiH,
Il AGAINST. .gsi, cu.rLa.,;.or ea ,t2..,,;s
JONI r. fnhlps, oamuei =, hpiiips ana imam
TS. i .,,;t !; * hs1e ssf.lsnaaa If Tho
onlectof tnlS SUI u 20 nave 81 the
POI so,ts oi DeiehoahtS III 'he estate
of Samuel w. Phillips, deceased. 81 lia NaI
Defendants John K. Phillips and William Phillips.
are residents of this Commonwealth: 1t is order
ed that they doappear hera within one month after
due Ct THIS ana az " pal u necessa
ry TO protect thelr n n 1erests elisxaz} (na9T4
a9dI9n ind ~ as SEpy w ssaf i f,s,
II ,oa, &C., tal1I,lS.1N -. 49,,
80 = - - n \ n, :, =
I ~ 4KGIN la AT Rules neid In tne CLERK 8 1once
OF mo Circuit court OF monroe county on Non
Gay, the 0th ~ nay VI oauuaIy y tooA' y,...cr
William M Harvey o.. -. ..! .....f iantiH,
49,. AGAEsFutt@ = 80 - '@t. -
nlelam Eilson anu otusfs -. -. - ueenoahIs'
Fl M .i~pla, !lN CHANCAf NJ! IeI,3 II
= % epjses - siis 9ui. - ~ -. si cor, - n W.
w.. hhts;n assa tor 10 1and barsbv
800 II 70 - M s,i'TsIjs ~ ~
sS'te 60 81 ~ ~ - 80 btiS ~ :. sIad *, derce
~. hno 49, - 49, o,, ts 60 De-.
we wy ~ atsaaI - ~, 80 ,h sis M.
her, ithin me man ,.sr due
h;s ;u o, rs ~ y
I
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RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

fTHE subscriber respectfully invites
Oh the attention OF the Merchants Nirgmia, North
Carolina and Tennessee to the extensive stock of ais
own and Foreign Man ufactured Hats. Goods sold in
this house will be- warranted to compare faTorablY:
IN qualit and price with goods esqlng from anYoth
WoUL,2FUls ard oTAW X ITS from the loves,
price negro Hat to the finest qna;ty for gentlemen
Also, Boys and Chldrens Hatsand Gaps of all grades
and styles Ladies' Riding Hats Of all The various
and Capslld aIoiod a3cJ ilat ~ 12I-5SlI q
am now supplying great part of Virginia, North
Carolina and Tennessee with Military Goods, orders
TOR when are solicited and prm appHN h'isd
April2 2, 1851. .o- 81 Main ST., Richmond, Va.
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one door from Becs Esstauye1t, and paarly opposi'e
the Virgi3ia Hotei, here he has TAI &c stock Of all
brand lie can supply tobacco and scsars of all tbe
different qualities at corresponding prices. lie will
aiso keep or hand Smoking Tobacco, Pipes and Stems
catches, B!aeking, ard everything kept in ToOacco
stores. He is prepared 10 sell BY wholesale well
retail p sure to cail9a II New Tobacco Store OF
SeptNoy 1h5l.1-tf. Il -'-i.' J. H. D. JOHNSON.
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a SALE OF q. AND q

a GREEABL to the VIII of John Armstrong rer de-
IA ceased, and as Agent for Mrs, Everett and ARA
strong, will offer for sale, on 5sl yofsJsrg hk
Friday, the 9Th day of February, 1852.
Tract OF Land, situate en- Walkers Greek, adioni
jofaing the land Of John Price, containing neal 200
acres. SaId land has southern exposure and is of
liberty sell privately, and bids will be received up
to the day Of sale. JAS. H. CALLISONt
. Jan 81, = 862-3t az ~"sA - Ha@ all
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Il Very Isiae k'arAi IN suEeeger e,oanfy,
t'4 a. Es(sFe q At 81


( OFFER for sa!- tie Farm on which reside,
i 'Coles Hill, oi!> u tie most valuable esrates IA
the county. This :ssa ,eon@e4us about 100 Acfesa
IA Of which abpn 5gp ere ar.-J;e. aud tue bai 49,.
En- ance heavily tin5efsd. ii lies beautifully, fAEe
Mouataa hse which passes through 1t @'<se'
within two and ehe''a 20 three tGies Of Brandy S,ag
tor. the orsige t..J Alekaa1sis Esailroad from
which point the eitlaS Aashing ton, Alexandra and
Richmond, can be- rsashe! ID asSout three hours II
is wei watered. every, field having never failing
Springs. The soil Is OF he best quality, producing
fine crops of wheat ana corn aud uxuriant crops OF
grass. The location is beautiful and proverbial for
health. Two Manufacturing, and two Grist Mills
within few miles. Churches of the various denont
nations are OF easy access. gni
The Buildings are I'll new, and Of the best kind
In fact it cemblnes Ell the advantages of first class
Farm; its Ter titay Of so abundance of inc water
healthtulness praxlinlty to Railroad, aud new and
commodious buildings. All persons wishing to pnr-
cAase such estate are respectfully invited exam
me COLES HILL" in person. Those who NAV
wish by Railroad to Brandy will be furnished
with conveyance to my residence, by giving me
days notice For Terms, &C., apply either to me or
to P. P. Nae, at Raccoon Ford Post Office. nv Post
Office is Brandy Station, Gnipeper County. :. -.
N. B.-"Coles Hilps 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 go
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-04

LIVERY, AND FEED STABLES. lAl
THE und ersgned have removed theirold establish
Lied Livery to- the Stables of 1.-The American Hotel
where are prepared to furnish the travelling public
with Horses, Hacks Bugges and Stages at reasonable
prices We are also prepared, with attentive esers
and plenty of good pEevender TO feed any number Of
horses that may be- Brought to our stables AS we
are compelled to pay cash for grain and hay,
not credit any one. .eoesst - =. flot /.
- Office opposite Jno. O'Hare's, 49,
iI.1l ga s2-2F' s'sae-T Ho5. j. BURKE & co. 7
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SlssIGEECTtONEaSY 8I'SyEs b -.

=. Hs j- CHOICE VARIETIES $3.50
. FOR4 I'll b SEASON 5 I THE STAND
FORMERLY OCCUPIED II
We. r. HGUNY, dfafn ST., stauntoa.y Va.
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) 10 IaaL4o aBEYOHD 4LIESgiDNG yGsE
XXIE are new receiving supply of FOB Geo taal
w for qua.ity and variety cannot pc surpassed in
the State, comprising al the different grades running
uprom very low price to the choicest chew that
be had, Merchants VIII please examine our stock
before laying IN their fan SUPPLY '9@-- 9ls4
g39D ,larho Cool sid 9ba1l =; Il. 1J.3G LENDY,
80 Stannton Sept. 25; 1872 5lper. O. T. GocHRAN.
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1 UST - EEEIFING A large assortment of va
~ rfoas grades OF CHEWING TOBACCO which
VIII sell from 10000 cents per ib Call and x
anime before purchasing else here. t5A cas- 49,
iiss9 a..5 j Eaz. lss4@ J.iBa EVANS d
lStauaian Aug ~ Issl.. gtas 81 aa H
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PAY UP PROMPTLY.o i1ia
A THE subscriber wishes TO 60 down South in
AasDixieH or lbel pun pose Of laying an good sup
ply of @ AtICO ADD all otiaef ara clesIp the Rerchau
DIE iue aud as the goods can only be purchased for
CASH he earnestly fedda5ts ali persons indetted
him TO PAY UPPRoMPTLYsa etaU he mas get sach ari-
cle, as the community most need. - l. -
: Sept "a, 1851, .,|',.afi GABRIEL EIRSH.
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SPOTSWOOD HOTEL,
@1@ 20 2fof@- RICHMOND. VA. ,'1D %"
This new Hotel, at the CarneF efaMain and 9th
i Sts., just finished and elegantly furnished, Ia
open for the accommodation OF guests. The location
is the best in the City, and every effort will be made
to please toe patrons ofthe house. - go"
i have secured the services of Mr. T. W. HoRx-
NIGER, lac of the Everett House N. Y ll IGb3@3
+. Nov. 6, 1850. -ttt fe5 Joseph H.. CRENS HAW.sa
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NEW TORAoCo sToRE.
" TolsAcco sa'oRE IN s'TAuNToN,

he subscriber wOud inform the public generally,
L ,tnd the consumefS Of the delicious weed par
ticrlsFlV thai he has fpsne6
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yKyE have made largo addition to our stock of
w CLOTHING, among which are some good Over
Goats, large lot Of Flannel Shirts and good assort
ment of Hats; few Wool Hats forservant's wear.
sStaunton, Dec. 24, 1851 R0dNE & abby.
cMAi1. L0f OF gOA s stIt IS 81 }ont
u Dee. 10. l~ii q FGA.Ts AfHY.
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Tobacco * Se.gars.

DR.. JOHN M. HAN GER "
OFFERS his Professional services 10 The peoB 10 Of
Stauntoh and vicfnity. When not professionally
engaged lie be found st Mrs Thomas Haa mans
or at his .ofico, formerly occupied By J. Marshall
Hanger, in reof OF the Court House.
Dec. II. IS6l,--tf. ID
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= Jan. "A, ISBZ:-4W = =
NIRGINIA:- Sat Rules held In the Clerk s -Otic
" of ths Circuit Court of Monroe County on Mon
day, the 9th day of january, 1862. e,9- 2i1o 2.
William M Harg iaantl1,
AGAINST ill.,. DE III 51ll-! t'1fii 80
N;Il;sn EiI;snn nd others Dafeu6arts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-06-25
CONGRESSIONAL.
xxxvII,h CoNGR Ess-secend se,sios.
wEprEsnAY. June IS.


SENATg-Tbe House bill for the appointment
Of an Indian agent for COLORADO Territory was
passed
The bill to increase the revenue, by the reser-
walton and sale Of town sites the public lands,
was reported back from the Public Lands Com
Hlittee by Mr.. Harlan, aud committed.
Mr.. Fenenden offered a resolution, providing
that the several Departments publish In the daily
papers Of w sshing ton, on Tuesday OF esch week,
list OF contracts which shall have been solicited
or proposed through thei week preceding; which
shall state briefly the subject matter Of the con-
tract, the terms aud names Of the proposed con-
tractor, and all persons known 10 be Interested
directly or indirectly, who make, request, or re-
commend making any such contracts this provf-
| sion not to be applicable to bids made 10 PuFsu-
ance 81 advertisement or purchase made Ia ae-
cordance with law, but shall apply TO proposed
notifications OF existing contracts; laid over.
Mr.. Lane, Of Indiana, gave notice Of his iuten-
ton to Introduce bill TO repeal the act creating
an agricultural department.
Mr.. Trumbull reported back from the Judiciary
Committee, The bill establishing general bank
rupt law, with recommendation that 10 be post
poned until December next laid over until to-
morrow.
The DILL to repeal the act Furnishing frauds,
making contracts, &c was taken up and dis
L cussed by Messrs Hale, CowsH, Ten Eyck,
Grimes and Trumbull, ere being laid aside.
Mr.. Trumbull reported back from the Judi
ciory Committee the bill to prevent Senators and
Members Of Congress- from receiving comPensa-
ton for obtaiping Government contracts Tor Gill;
Zsns, &c; cd4mtted.
The confscation bill was next taken up, and
Mr.. Browning addressed the Senate at length
against IL.
HoUsE.-A communication was rece ved en-
closing a resolution II the State Con vsntiol Of
Missouri, In response TO a resolution OF the House
on the subject OF emancipation. Referred.
Mr. Brown, OF Va, introduced bill providing
for the admission Of Western Virginia into the
Union. Referred.
Mr.. Loveioy asked leave to introduce resolu-
ton instructfnp the Committee Of Ways and
Means to inquire into the eXpediency Cf taxing
the circulation Of banks. Objected 20.
Also, to introduce his blu explanatory OF the
District emancipation act. Objected 90.
The bill to adjust claims Cor damages and de-
srucliOu to property of loyal ciszens by troops OF
the United States, was taken NJ.