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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
XXTILLIAMSON q HARDEN.
w Wholesale GrOcerS
and Commission Merchants.

Nos 1916 and 1878 Cary Street,
RICHMOND, VA,
Offer their services for the sale OF Manufactured
and Leaf Tobacco, Flour, Grain, and all kinds
of Country Produce.
They pledge to their patrons full Market Pri-
ces and prompt Returns Liberal Aduances
made. Grain Bags furnished at Staunton.
Refer by permission to Planters National Bank
of Va, Messrs A. Y; Stokes 4 Co., r. Fl. Maui
Wilson, Son & Co., BALTIMORE G. c. Strayer,
Esq, Cashier First National Bank, Harrisonburg,
Va. First National Bank, A. NJ. Pierce & Co.,
and John B. Hoge Staunton; A. A. Sproul,
Middlebrook r. g. Gikeson, Stribling Springs
John B. Smith, Waynesboro; and Fl. B. Seig
Churchville
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flashing Machine.

w Automatic Clothes Washer can be used
on any Cook Stove, and requires no rubbing of
the clothes. Cook Stoves Tin Ware, &C., for
sale cheap. WI. POINTS.
oct 27-2m,
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MedJcUJ.
TUyO THE PUBLIC.
TO Afflicted Females.

YIyO THE PUBLIC. ~
TO Afflicted Females.
IMPORTANT RELIEF & PERMANENT
CURE OF PROEAPSUS UTERI, OR
FALLING OF THE WOMB.
1 have been allowed by the department at Wash
ington, ID. c., a Patent for an Abdominal Sup
porter, invented by me- to relieve and certainly
cure that annoying and common malady among
the females of our country, known as Protapsus
Uteri, or Falling Of the Womb
This Supporter a0iU giue immediate Relief
This Supporter aoiH effect Permanent Cure.
I have tried this invention upon number of fe-
males suffering from falling of the womb and it
HAS GIVEN RELIEF IN EVERY IN
STANCE WITHOUT A SINGLE FAILURE
Its uniform success in every application has
satisfied the inventor and all who have tried it,
that this supporter is most valuable relief and
remedy
only ask the Suffering to give 1t one trial.
l will furnish limited number of applicants
with this Supporter upon the receipt of So. each.
Arrangements will soon be completed to fur
nish any demand. Address me at Harrisonburg
Va JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
oct6-Stauntoh Spectator copy 3m and send
bill to this office Register.
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j. j. WAGGONER, WM. G. HARVEY,
late of Sumner Waggoner s. Co. Richmond.
"TAGGONER & HARVEY.
w WHOLESALE GROCERS AND
General Commission Merchants,
No. 8 Pearl Block, Fourteenth Street,
RICHMOND, VA.
Strict personal attention given to the sale of
Cotton, Tobacco Grain, and Country Produce.
tOdec "a
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. HNEMELL HOUSE.
r. G. MAYO.

= CHAs. T. OFERRALL r. e. MAYO
ELLINGTON HOTEL.
We have this day formed partnership for the
purpose of conducting the Lexington Hotel and
propose to keep it in first class style.
Va The public are invited to call and judge for
themselves.
. july 28-tf - OFERRALL g. MAYO.
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1t is sold in halfpound bottles Ghe name blown
IN the glass;, by Druggists and Dealers in Fan
cy Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

NO RESTRICTION OF TRAVEL OR RES
IDENCE
in any part of North America north of the south
ern cape of Florida, or in Europe, at any season
of the year.
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NeaU York Advertisement

NeaU York Advertisements.
DEEVES' AMBROSlA
IL FOR THE HAIR,
IMPROVED
1t is an elegant Dressing for the Hair.
1t causes the Hair to Curl beautifully.
1t keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy.
It invigorates the Roots of the Hair
It forces the Hair and Beard to grow luxuriantly
1t Immediately stops Hair Falling Out
1t keeps the Hair from changing Color from age.
1t restores Grey Hair to its Original Color.
1t brings out Hair heads that have been Bald
for years.
1t is composed entirely of simple and purely
vegetable substances.
1t has received over six thousand voluntary tes-
timonials of its excellence, many of which
from, lhx nj in hiob
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE
IN GREAT BAZAAR.

Largest, Cheapest and most Complete Stock
Ue hare euer purchased SCI
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LADIES DRESS GOODS.

French Merinos, all colors English do,
Chine Serges alpaca, black and colored, 4Oal SO,
Changeable and plain Poplins Plaids for chill
dren "A all wool figured v French c merno Se
l5c; common, 1Oc plain and check Cambrics,
all grades; great variety cambria Edge and In
settings.
Gloves and Hosiery, very cheap;
Velvet and Ribbon Trimmings, cheap.
Ladies' Merino Vests, ladies' Hoods
g Fur Muffs and Capes, very cheap. d
Plaid Linseys from 80 to 4Oc, Red Flannels, at
40 to SOC; white do Canton do
All wool Cassimeres and Satinets, cheap.
GA Factory goods, "a do all wool
Kentucky jeans 1914 Sheetings: Bed Ticking,
Blankets, very cheap; Hoop Skirts, Balmoral
Skirts, l. so to 3.75, good Shawls in great vari-
ety. all prices.
Great variety of those excellent city made mo
rocco and calfskin Shoes, guaranteed to give
satisfaction.
Mems and boys Boots,
Morocco Satchels So
Laurel D Cotton, lie, beached do very cheap.
1t will certainly be to the advantage of persons
wanting goods to give us call,
oct6o GILES s. FORRER,
g GilEocou
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

The Memphis Aualanche declares that ''the
efforts of detectives have developed beyond the
possibility of a doubt that the assassination of
General Hindman was planned in Little Rock
by leading Radicals, and executed by their
orders The assassin was a white man, who
was paid $500 for the transaction. He left
Little Rock stealthily, approached Helena, and
was taken charge of there by Radicals in the
plot, who furnished all needed information a.
bout General Hindman, the most practicable
method of committing the murder, &c. As soon
ed to Little Rock, and thence went to Mexico
ria Texas
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EXTRA CHARGE ON FEMALE LIVE

SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE CHARTER.
Secures amount of insurance to married wo-
man, whether effected by herself, or her husband,
any other person, for her sole and separate use
and benefit, and that of her husbands children,
if any, as may be expressed, free from the control
or claim of her husband or creditors or the per-
son effecting the same, or his creditors
Liberal loan of participating premiums upon
the profits of the company. Life policies after
three years, endowment after two years, nom
forfeitable. All policies after one year have a
surrender value.
Agents desiring to represent the company will
please address the Home Office.
DIREcToRs.-John Enders, VIM F Taylor,
Saml Cottrell, John Purcell, Chas T Wort
ham, VIM Willis Jr Ed A Smith, Thomas J
Evans, James A Scott, NJ Quarles, w 81 Ty-
Ter, Edwards, A Y Stokes, j B Morton, r
III Dibbrel VIM II Palmer Henry K Ellyson,
Asa Snyder I'll E G Baskerville, Samuel Tardy,
George Jacobs, j w Allison, Geo Palmer, A
d Chockley, II Cabell, Hartsool, John G
Williams, VIM G Taylor A P Abel, Wm B
Isaacs, Geo L Bidgood, Saml M Price David
Burr.
j. E. EDWARDS, President.
VIM Isaacs, Vice President.
ID j Hartsook, Secretary.
Chas II Smith, M D., Medical Adviser
JOHN I'll. CLAIBORNE.
General Agent.
| Peck s. Cushing, Agents at Staunton
DR.. VIM S. McChesney, Medical Examiner.
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Glass, Stone Dc E02'the3saUnre
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.

WHOLESALE & RETAIL,
CHINA, GLASS q WHITE GRANITE WARE
AT CHINA HALL.
The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock of WARE ever seen in Staunton, and they
are now prepared to make the following propo-
sition to merchants, viz:
We can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
We will only name the prices of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at 90 cts
per set the Identical goods you have to pay IS
cents for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore.
Breakfast, Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar, twenty-five, to one, seyenty-fve cents per
dozen. This is the BEST Granite Ware made.
Covered Dishes, Ewers, Basins, Dishes, Pitch
We are willing to take the invoice of any job
bling house, and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent.
advance which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton.
&a-ln retailing we can sell nearly all kinds of
Ware at 40 per cent, lower than before the War,
taking the price of gold as basis.
We have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our stock every week, and are de-
and at wonderfully low prices Our motto is
"Quick Sales and Short Profts.''
ap2l-tf PIPER, DRAKE s. co.
TRENCH CHINA, Nc.-We have just
Il received the largest and prettiest assortment
Of French China Tea Sets.
and TOILET SETS,
in Staunton, and the CHEAPEST lot of the
BEST WHITE GRANITE WARE.
Call and see for yourselves at Whites corner,
Main Street
may12-~ PIPER, DRAKE s. co.
NEERREKEN & WALLER,
'Nl Dealers in
CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
New Street, Staunton, Va. sign of big Pitcher
"may26-tf
culver PLATED CASTORS and ICE
y PITCHERS for sale by,
may 26 MERRIKEN s. WALLER.
II SETS, for sale by -
may26 MERRIKEN & WALLER
MATER COOLERS for.sale by
w t. MERRIKEN & WALLER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
Y Books and Subscriptions to the Capitol Stock
Of this Company are now open at the Banking
House OF w. H. Tams & Co., and at the offices of
the two Banks in Staunton. The attention of
Capitalists is called to the merits of this Stock,
which is recommended to them as probably the
most remaspeTatiue Investment of money now of.
fering. By Order of the
Jan 9Ltf COMMISSIONERS
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Insurance.
VTNHE ARLINGTON MUTUAL LIFE
Il INSURANCE COMPANY OF VA.
Incorporated by Special Charter, 1867.

Home Office, 1914 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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JOET, ETTTNGER AGENT

Institute. Office and Ware-rooms-No North
Liberty Stre4, near BaltiimoreSt, Baltimore, Md.
STIEFF's PIANOS have all the latest improve
ments. including the Agraffe Treble, Ivory
Fronts and the improved French Acton-fully
warranted for five years, with the privilege Of
satisfactory to purchasers.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand from $50 to $500.
REFEREEs-who have our Pianos in use
Gen. r. E. LEE, Va. Gen. Robt. Ransom,
Wilmington, N. c.. John W. Abby, VIM. H.
Tams, M. G. Hartman, B. B. Donaghe, A M.
Bruce, Deaf and Dumb and Blind, and Insane
Institutions, Rev. R. HI. Phillips, Va. Female
Institute, Miss Mary Baldwin, Augusta Female
Seminary, iStaunton. apr2l-tfeb25
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

1t has received over six thousand voluntary tes-
timonials of its excellence, many of which
are from physicians in high standing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

Issues all kinds of non-forfeiting LIFE and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

Guarantee capital. ... S136, 600
Income to LIST of April 1868 fiscal year, 2O7, GOO
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E N. SPELLER,
n. General Commission Merchant

HI NJ
II. General Commission Merchant
For the sale of
FLOUR, GRAIN & COUNTRY PRODUCE
of every description,
No. 27O Pratt Street. near Howard, Baltimore
Refers by Permission to
Messrs. Shipe, Cloud s. Co., VIM. Devries b
Co., Hull, Atkinson s. Co., Woods, Weeks b
Co., Armstrong, Gator s. Co., d. Wade & Co.,
Baltimore
A. B. Trick President, G. G. Strayer Cashie,
Nat. Bank of Harrisonburg Va.
R. Mauzy Esq, Stanton.
And any number of others in Maryland and
Virginia. July TT
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r. T. FOSTER.

JNo. B. WILSON. r. T. FOSTER
WILSON & FOSTER,
w Wholesale GrOcers
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 14lO Cary Street, Richmond, Va.
va, Agents for the sale of Saxapahaw, Granite
Refer to VIM. II. Tams, Esq, and 1st Nat,
and Nat. Valley Bank, Staunton.
sep29-3m
p" Nj. SMITH & CO.. MANUFACTU-
Farm Machinery, RICHMOND, VA, have
their NeU Illustrated Catalogue now ready for
delivery. 1t will be sent free of cost to all farm
ers and dealers in Implements application.
Address BOX 8, RICHMOND, VA.
sep 29-3m
DLAIR & MCKINNEY.
ID Commission Merchants,
RICHMOND, VA,
For the sale of Flour Wheat, and other Grain.
Bags will be sent to ali wishing to consign to
u.s. sep29-3m
NJ b. HILL,
Commission Merchant.
No. 10 Fifteenth St., between Main and Cary,
RICHMOND, VA,
will give strict personal attention to all consign-
ments made him of whatever character,
WITH PROMPT RETURNS.
aug25-3m
VIM. j. HENNING, P E. WILSON,
Richmond, Va. Augusta county, Va
HENNING & WILSON,
Ill Commission Merchants,
No. 1900 Franklin Street,
RICHMOND, VA.
Refer to the best men in the counties of Au-
gusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge and Albemarle.
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Number of policies issued, 5O34-insuring $4,-
967, 230, one claim, 5000. Showing the largest
average of policies of any American company,
and success that is unparalleled in the first fiscal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

Wholesale by Demas Barnes s. Co. F. g. Wells
& Co.; Schieffein s. Co., New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17

A celebrated author once wrote that a French
woman will love her husband if he is either
witty or chivalrous; German woman if he is
constant and faithful; a. Dutch woman if he
does not disturb her ease and comfort too
much; Spanish woman if he wreaks terrible
vengeance on all who fall under her dspleasure;
an Italian woman if he is dreamy and poetical !;
Danish woman if he considers her native
country the brightest and most happy OH the
earth; Russian woman if he holds all wes-
terners to be miserable barbarians an English
woman if he is of the nobility; an American
woman if-he has plenty Of money.
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Baltimore Advertisements.
LHau & Winter ImpOrtatiOns, 1865 I.

MILLINERY GOODS.
Ribbons Trimming Ribbons Veluet Ribbons.
SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS,
FANCY BONNET MATERIALS.
Blonds Grapes, Nets, French Flowers Plumes
and Ornaments.
Bonnets, and Ladies' Hats in Straw, Silk, Velvet
and Felt
We offer the largest and best assorted stock in
the U. States comprising all the latest Partisan
Novelties, and unequalled in choice variety and
cheapness.
Armstrong, Gator e. Co.,
237 and 239 Baltimore Street
sep1-3m@ Baltimore
WM. MILLER & CO., Sc South Eutaw
w Street. Camden Station, WHOLESALE
GROCERS and General Commission Merchants,
The style of the old firm of VIM. Miller, SO S.
Gay street, has been changed to VIM MILLER
&..CO., and we have removed to our present To-
cality, where we have splendid Warehouse,
convenient and commodious, with railroad
track in front. Our facilities are all that could
be desired, and possessing as we do, thorough
knowledge of the Baltimore Produce and Gro
Gerry Markets, we hatter ourselves that we can
give satisfaction to any who will give us a
trial.
Grain Bags furnished and liberal advances
made on consgnments.
References given in any section of the South.
Orders for goods, bags, market reports, descrip-
tive circulars, any information may be ad-
dressed either to the House in Baltimore, or to
the undersigned, at Staunton,
AUS HENRY EDISON, JR
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NJ A. BRIGHT 4 CO., have just open
M. ed Opposite Valley National Bankl
large and very superior stock OF BOOTS AND
SHOES of every variety HATS, GAPS, &c,
which they aoiU sell at Gerry too prices, owing to
the advantages claimed in purchasing them.
Their terms are cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-11-17
DREPARE FOR WINTER.-W. j:

ID OOfing. SpOuting and Guttterins
H. HOUSES,
done of the best materials, by
ian14 w J. POINTS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17
DEATHS.

In Snithfald, the iIh instant, George
Landon. inlan, son OF Louis aud Mary l..
JOllsy, aged | year and months.
On Friday morning last after proifact-
ed disease, Mrs. ChaIa e., wife Of
Charles w. TrusseIl, OF Chareslown.
and daughter OF Nimrod and Ann +.
Trussell, of Frederick county. Va.
Died, at the residence OF her son. DR..
williamson. Sislersville, Tyler county,
W. Va, on the Cd inst, Mrs. finn Nu5-
gara Williamson. relici Of the late Basil
Williamson. formerly OF llarper's Ferry,
sgsd nearly SO years.
On the llih inst, near HalnesYille,
Jason Philips, 81 years OF age.
On the OH inst, in Berkeley, Samuel
Slyer, in The 66th year Of his age.
On Sunday morning last, at his resi-
dence in Bolivar, this county. Mr.. Jbhn
{. ShueJieT, sged about 20 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17

Z AIDES Merino Vests. for sale by
"a RickGrd d UeiShans.
Z FULL stock OF Black and Colored
"A Velvet Ribbons, for sale by
octl7 Richard &. WeishmS.
EMBROIDERED and II S. Hsndker-
II chiefs, FOR sale by
oct II Rick0rd & UeishdnS.
z lNSEED Oil. al
"A Billings Drug Store.
ILAGERSTOWN klmanscks. for 1869,
"a for .ale by David Biiimyer.
z AIDES and Gents Paper Collars and
~ Cuffs, ST RickGrd f UtishdnS
UOOP Skirts, large stock. oil The new
"a styles, very cheap. for sale by
oct IL Riekard f. UeishaHs
JACOBS Patent Sci,sor's Shsrpener'
y something new. Every lady shoCId
have one-price 25 cents. Tor ssls by
octl7 Riekard & UelshGns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17
Atarria9es.

Ai"Fruit Hill Place near this town,
on Wednesday evening last, October Ii,
by Rev. Mr.. Randolph, Of Baltimore,
Col. LeweRyn Horion, of Alexandris.
and Miss Fannie Robinson, of this COM
ty. ."
In Emanuel Church, Baltimore, Ocio-
Der ID, by Rev. Mr.. Randolph. Captain
Buck Randolph. of Virginia, and Miss
Nary Horion. OF Alexandra.
At Keedysville, Wash. co.. Nd. on
The Isl instant. by Rev. Mr.. sIearn, Mr.
Jones EuerSOle OF JeG. CO., Va, 10 Mrs.
IA. S. EkeT, of Wash. co., Nd.
On tie Glib inst, BY Rev. W. T. Low
err, Mr.. John ~, Teter, TO Miss .3nna
c. Crane, both Of Berkeley. t"3L
At the residence Of the BRIDES father,
on the l2tA- inst. BY the Rev. Mr. 0w-
ems. Mr.. Henry S. Nnlnie.of Baltimore.
10 Miss Maggie Eyster. Of HsrIiosburg.
On he 29lh nit, by Rev. W. r. Low
er, Mr. Boyd Ciendsnins to ME. Sar.
ali c. Jones. both Of Msrunsbutg.
At Harper's Ferry, OIL the LIST inst. By
Rev. N. c. Brsni. Mr.. ". G. oyer. Of
Martinsburg, to Mics .Annie c. Custard,
OF Frederick. Md.
At the Presbyterian Parsonage. 10
ChsrIestown, on the 9Th inst. by Rev. A.
G.. Hopkins, HarmGn Gray, TO Miss
Biarv E. Frederick, all Of this county.
On The morning of The I4th inst, by
the Rev. w. s. Penick, Mr.. Thomas w.
Sphinx, OF LoUdoun county, Va, toRNiss
Mary E. EGrreR Of Charlestown.
At the residence Of the brides father,
on the 9th inst, by Rev. J. s. Heiig.
Mr.. Samuel Z. Hdwbecker, OF Franklin
county. Pa, to Mis- Mary E. UiHiamson
Of Opequon Township, Berkeley county,
W. Va,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17

GS- TRooPs IN WEST VA.-From The
following paragraph taken from Wash.
ington correspondence 10 the Baltimore
Sun OF Tuesday last, it would seem that
Gov. Boremsn intends having troops sta
TONED in this Stale on Thursday next,
the day OF election:
"Gov. Boreman, of Yves, Virginia. ar
rived here this morning, accompanied by
General Thomas. His mission is 10 have
troops stationed in his State. as he says,
10 prevent "rebels" voting at the ensu-
ing election. Both gentleman to-day
had an interview with Secretary Schofeld
upon the subject. Governor Foreman
does no, anticipate conflict, but is Of the
opinion ,ba, the moral effec, OF the pres
ence OF troops will be TO deter the dis
franchised class from voting"
A Washington correspondent, on Wed.
nesday to the New York Herald ssys:-
In compliance with the request Of COY.
Boremsn. of West Virginia, The President
has instructed Gen. Hancock 10 furnish
such troops from This department as can
be spared for duty in that Stale. Col.
Wallace, commanding the garrison Of
Washington, ordered company H.,
twelfth United States infantry, to pro-
coed as soon as practicable 10 Philippi,
w. Va. These troops will probably
leave here Immediately.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17

A correspondent OF the CulPePer, Va,
Observer says: "a few days sso whilst
! was fishing in the Hazel River, near the
Rixey vile Ford, caught Cat Fish,
" hich weighed four pounds FIVE ounces.
1t was the Iarges. Of the kind | have ever
known to be caught in these waters. In
side Of the FISH was found gold tadge
about the size OF an old fashioned silver
dollar. which had inscribed beautifully on
it "Mejor r. B. Stanley, let ReRi.. 2nd
Brigade, SIKH Army Corps U. s." |
suppose the Major must have been
drowned and the Cat Fish feasied on him
until he grew large enough to take down
the gold badge. Mr., c. w. Rixey now
has the badge nhis possession, where i,
can &c SEEN"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17

At The last session Of the U. S. Dis
,ricI Courl in Richmond, the assets Of the
Bank Of the Valley at Winchester were
placed in the hands oil II. G. FAINT, as re-
ceiver. More than million Of dollars OF
the bank notes were fonnd. This money
was ordered by the cour, 10 be destroyed.
It was brought 10 Richmond, and Messrs.
Mann R. Quarles. Richie Qusres aud
B. H Hunter appointed 10 coun, and de-
s,roy it. There was found to be one mil.
lion one hundred thousand dollars. On
Monday afternoon il was taken 10 fur
mace in the lower par, Of the city and
burnt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17

&C. PoLlTIcAL MKBTlNes,-On Mon.
day last the Democratic and Conservative
meeting came of in this place. Hon. A.
X. Syester, Of Hagers.own, spoke in the
afternoon. and a. night speeches were
made by Msjor Andrews. candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney; E. w. Wilson.
candidate for the Legislature, and Capt.
S. A. Cox.
On Thursday nigh! the Republicans
held meeting and speeches were deliv-
cred by Gov. Stanton and H, H. Black
burn, Esq.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17

&C. VIRGINIA LAHDs.-The New York
Mercantile Journal says that "Virginia
lands are looming up in the market. The
party Of Pennsylvania capitalists. who
wen, through the Old dominion, las.
year made known 10 the country some OF
the advantages 10 be derived from colo
nization there. and,now company Of Ger
man gentlemen have returned from still
longer and more thoroughly investigating
tour, delighted with the soil, climate,
scenery and agricultural aud mineral re.
sources of Virginia. This has Sc, in
quiry agoing, and holders of old land war
rants are in haste 10 locate Them in unoc-
cuped hooks and corners OF the grand
old Commonwealth. And what mag
nifcent country lies open for denser SET
llemen, and better cultivation all the way
South from Baltimore through Maryland
and Virginia TO The mounlalns OF North
Carolina. When our Northern soldiers
passed along in the vicinity OF Baltimore
and Harper's Ferry in the Spring Of 1861
at The outbreak Of the usr, they called it
the Promised Land, so impressed were
they by its maicbless beauty and fertility.
Would tina, the opening Of 1869. might.
see another 5O0,O0O marching on South
ward With the implements OF peace in
their hands. relieving our overcrowded
cities, and rsplenshiug those unoccupied
plains and vsleys!"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-17

New CoNcERN.-Messrs. jacob VIM
,ermoyer and B. II. Pendleton have open
cd Grocery and Provision store in the
old Council room in lhe Market House
building. They will keep on hand every
hing appertaining TO their business, and
will be glad TO have lheir friends and &C.
auain,ances 10 give them a csil-,hey
propose 10 sell cheaper than elsewhere.