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BONE DUST.
l. COARSE and FINE MINED.
2-FINE. suitable for Drilling.


l. COARSE and FINE MIXED.
2-FINE, suitable for Drilling.
3-FLOURED BONE.
rs WE WARRANT OUR BONE TO ANALYZE
PURE. Packed in barrels of $50 lbs. EACH For
Winter grain, Double Refined Poudrette and
Fine Bone, mixed in equal proportions and drill
ed in with the seed, have produced most remark
able effects Sold as low as any article of same
purity and fineness in the m arket
NITRO-PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
We offer this Phosphate confidently as being
good, if not superior, to any ever made or sold
in this market, containing larger amount of SOL
uble Phosphate and Ammonia than usual in Su-
perphosphates. For PERMANENT, as well as for
Immediate powerful effect upon land, IT HAS NO
EQUAL.
Price in New York, $500 per ton of 1000 lbs.
For Price Lists, Circulars, &c, apply to
HOOE WEDDERBURN,
or to Alexandria, Va.
ALLISON & ADDISON, Richmond.
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We have been presented by Mr.. hardwood,
the agent for the sale of them, with an Excel
sior Broom patented by Silvers, Dec. 10Th, 1865
These brooms are easily made, and are neat and
substantial.
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There will be meeting of the subscribers to
stock in the new Building Association, at the
town hall. on next Saturday night, for the pur-
pose of organization. A full attendance is de-
sired. ltatie c - $50
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FIREMENS EXCURSION-The Augusta Fire
Company, Capt. j. Ell. WATERS, made an excur-
sion from this place to Goshen depot, so miles
west, on the Va. Central Railroad, on last Satur-
day, accompanied by a large number of gay
lads and merry lassies." After a most pleasant
ride, the party, numbering about two. hundred,
arrived at their point of destination at an early
hour, and spent the day in most joyous and
happy manner. The day passed off most pleas
antly, all apparently delighted with the trip
We hope this company may still prosper and be
permitted to enjoy many more such happy occa-
sions.
Persons in the cities and low countries who
wish to have the benefit of the pure, healthtul
air of this section, and at the same time have
the advantages and convenlences OF town. can
be accommodated with large, wel-furnished
rooms, and excellent fare, as good as city hotels
furnish, and at moderate rates, at the Virginia
hotel of this place, which is now kept in the
best style. The proprietor has made provision
to accommodate such families as may wish
to engage board for a few weeks, month,
or longer time. His hotel being large and hav-
ing a number of good rooms enables him to do
this The Superintendent, Mr.. Booz, is very
attentive and accommodating.
The Charlottesville Chronicle wishes the Cen
trail Train to stop ten minutes longer at Char
lottesville, that the passengers may dine at that
place, and asks eff it would cause great incon-
venience to change the schedule little with
that object - The passengers who know the
good fare they get here might object, if their
wishes were consulted. We would suggest to
the Company to change their schedule going
east so that the passengers could have com
Portable nights rest in the excellent hotels of
this place, after riding the day before from the
Springs Passengers should leave the Springs
in the morning and remain over night in Staun-
ton. This suggestion is worthy the considera-
ton of the Company.
For the Spectator.
STAUNToN, July 80, 1868.
The stockholders of the Valley Railroad
Company met to-day in annual session, at the
office of Echols, Bell & Catlett.
On motion of Gen. Echols, N. K. Trout was
called to the chair, and R. FL. Catlett appoint
ed secretary.
COL NJ G. Hartman, President, submitted
his report of the operations of the Company for
the past year, which was adopted
On motion the President and Directors were
unanimously reelected.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
N. K. TROUT, President
r. III. CATLETT Sec'v
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SDeciNZ Notices.
= UCU1STA COUNTY COURT.

~ July 9th, 1868.
Ordered, that the day heretofore appointed for
taking the vote on the question of authorizing
of $500, 900 by the county of Angus
ta to the stock of the Chesapeake s. Ohio r. r.
Company, be postponed and is hereby fixed for
Thursday, the 9th day of August next.
A copy-teste,
WIN. A. BURNETT, Clerk.
,,orr do and nharna
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There will be masked ball. on Friday next
at the Rockbridge Baths. We learn that there
is good company of select visitors at the Baths
at this time. We regret that we cannot avail
ourselves of the kind invitation to be present, as
at that time we will be in another State of this
"ga-lo-rious' Union, as our Yankeebrethren C)
so periodically pronounce it.
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DrV Goods.
Dry Goods.
!! 1ooH''
TO YOUR INTEREST +!

I will commence from date, and continue until
further notice, TO SELL OUT AT COST MY
ENTIRE STOCK Of Summer Goods. consisting
of Lawns, Lenos, Bereges, light Alpacas, light
Tamartines, &c. Also large assortment OF
Trimmings and Notions, Balmoral Skirts, Cas-
simeres, Linens, Shoes, Hats &c. Also, just re-
ceived from Baltimore auctions, a large stock OF
auction goods, which can be bought at ~ per
cent. less than their real value. All goods guar
anteed as sold.
Bargains in
Dress Goods!
Bargains in
Notions and Trimmings!
Bargains in
Cassimeres
Bargains in
Kentucky Jeans!
Bargains in
Black Broad Cloths & Doeskins
Bargains in
Brown and Bleached Cottons
Bargains in
Brown and Bleached Sheetings
Bargains in
Ladies' and Misses Shoes
Bargains in
Mems and Boys Shoes!
Bargains in
Wool, Fur and Straw Hats!
Bargains in
Gloves, Hosiery and everything
else that you can call for that | have.
In nv Housekeeping and White Goods De-
partment [ am still enabled to offer to purcha-
sers a full line Of
Jaconets,
Cambrics,
Check Cambrics,
Nainsooks,
Muslin Curtains,
Lace Curtains,
l-24, LA and 1914 Marseilles Counterpanes,
1-24 and 1914 Colored Counterpanes,
Linen Diaper,
Cotton Diaoer for Table Cloths,
Irish Linens of the best brands,
Towels, Damask for Table Cloths,
Balmoral Skirts,
and many other articles too numerous to
mention.
Nv line of Ladies' and Misses Shoes is COM
plete, comprising all the various styles, quail
ties and prices.
ALSO,
Mems and Boys Shoes,
among which is the celebrated
PLOUGH SHOES,
an excellent article for Farmers.
ALSO,
small lot of
CLOTHING!
just received from auction, & will be sold low
B9% Purchasers will find it to their interest
to call and examine my stock, as | will ensure
them bargains in every line Of goods.
c. A. HELLER
corner Main and Augusta sts
july7 Bruce's old stand
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Fertilizers.
BONE FERTILIZERS.


DELIABLE BONE FERTILIZERS.
Baughs Celebrated Commercial Bone Manures.
Baltimore Agency 81 81 los Smiths Wharf
Prices IN Baltimore:
Baughs Raw Bone Phosphate $50 ton (2000ibs)
Chicago Bone Fertilizer, 4S g e
g 6 Blood Manure, 48 g "
Maryland Powder of Bone, AZ "
Calumet Mills Bone Dust 40 q" "
These valuable Fertilizers can be had at regu-
lar market rates, freight added, from dealers at
all accessible points throughout the country.
These articles are offered ad to the agricultural
prompt and permanent in their effect.
They will bring the crops forward at once, and
being made from pure bone their effects will last
for years.
They are used in every part of the country
with entire success, and the sales of each
stantly increasing.
Send for samples and circulars. For sale by
GEORGE DUGDALE,
Manufacturers Agent,
Nos. 81 and 1O5 Smiths Wharf, Baltimore
For sale by GEO. f. PRICE, Staunton.
VIM WITHRow, Jr., Waynesboro.
juy28-3m
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Carriage FNctOry.

% CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER,
(Hardy's Old Stand, Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it a
cheap as any shop in the country; will also pay
special attention to repairing, and hopes by strict
attention to business and fair dealing, to merit
the patronage of the public.
eb4-tojanT69 JAS. Il. WATERS.
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Staunto>1 Spettatur.

We invite attention to Mrs. Tipping's adver-
tisement of her school.
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GREAT BARGAINS.

GREAT BARGAINS.
/ intend making an entire change in my busi-
ness in September next, and have rented the
building, now being fitted up for me, opposite
the Marble Yard. I therefore offer my large and
select stock of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,, CROCKERY g. GLASS WARE
AT COST!
consisting, in part, of
1000 yards Brown Cottons,
1900 yards Bleached Cottons,
5000 yards Calicoes
6O0yards Black and Colored Alpacas,
1900 yards Carpet and Oil Cloth,
1000 pairs Shoes,
Cloths and Cassmeres,
large assortment of
DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS s. TRIMMINGS.
My goods are first class and will compare with
any stock of goods in Staunton, and at prices
that cannot fail to please.
Ng~ Cali and examine goods and prices.
july2l-tf M j. ACKERMAN.
VTNO KEEP FRUIT-TOMATOES, CT
i der, Wine and Milk, without Sealing, for
Winter use. Call and get bottle of Spears
Preserving Solution from Dr. Eichelberger's
Drug Store. Every family should have a bottle.
july2l
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1E1O FARMERS AND PLANTERS.

THE LODI MANUFACTURING Comply,
the oldest and largest concern of the kind in the
United States, possessing extraordinary facilities
for the manufacture if Fertilizers controlling
clatsively the night-sol, ofal, bones and dead
finals of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey cities,
as also the great Communipaw abbatoirs, offer
for sale, in lots to suit customers 5000 tons Of
Double Refined POudrette
Made from night-soil, blood, bones and offal,
ground to powder
Its effects have been most astonishing, doub
ling the crops and maturing them ten days or two
weeks earlier. Equal to the best brands of Su-
perphosphate for present crop, although sold on
of $50 pounds each.
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The Editors of the Lexington Gazette and
Banner pray their patrons to remember them
mot in their prayers but in their pockets
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Richmond, June Y, 1868.
III. CREDITORS OF THE BANK

N of the Valley in Virginia are hereby noti-
fed to file their claims with the undersigned, Re-
ceiver or with j. S. Carson, Master, at Win
chester; or John Echols, Master. at Staunton;
and prove the same, according to law, before the
first day of October, 1868.
And notice is further given, by order of the
Circuit Court of the United States, for the Dis
trict of Virginia, in Equity, in the cause of the
Merchants National Band, ct a., VS.. the Bank of
will, on the first day of November, A. D., 1868,
direct the whole fund then in the hands of the
Receiver, in money, to be fully and finally dvid-
ed among such creditors as shall file and prove
October 1868 and that all who fail to do So shall
be allowed to participate only in the remaining
assets which may thereafter be collected and dis
tributed III. G. FAINT
ie30-1aw3m Receiver.
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. OCKBRIDGE BATHS, VA.
Open July list. 1868.

w. Evidences OF more permanent cures than
from any other water on the continent, can be
furnished
TERMS:
So per Day; $lS per Week; $50 per Month.
HARTMAN & MAYO.
%
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Books.
BOOKS AND stationery
ID Letters and Posthumous Works of Fred
rka Bremen, edited by her sister.
Man-Where, Whence, and Whittier
Bibles and Testaments. large assortment.
Bill paper; Legal Cap; variety of Initial Pa
per and Envelopes Glass Ink Stands; Red Tape
on Spools; Sand Boxes Black Sand, Mahogany
and Rubber Rulers; Double States: Wrapping
Paper 5000 Paper Bags. ~
NAIRFAX, by j. Esten Cook
II Ante Bellum, Southern Life as it was, by
Mary Lennox;
Sunday School Books, Sunday Schools Reward
Cards and Tickets r. COWAN
NOTICE.-Ou accounts to 1st of July are
" now ready, and our engagements are such
that we must require prompt settlement with
all indebted to us.
july28 KAYSER & YOUNG.
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Groceries and Produce.
A. g. POINTS
Grocer and Dealer
IN FLOUR, GRAIN, SEEDS,
BACON, LARD, sc.
Main Street, opposite 1st National Bank,
STANTON, VA.
Marshalrs Prime
Liverpool Salt,
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
A prime lot of
Green and Black Tea.
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
Union A Seamless Grain Bags.
for sale cheap, by
A. G. POINTS
All qualities
Sugars,
Coffee,
Syrups
and Molasses.
for sale by A. G. POINTS.
Grain of all kinds Wanted by
A. G. POINTS.
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NOT1CE.-My accounts ready up
~ to the first of May, and ALL indebted to
me requested to make prompt payment. |
MUST have money and trust that this call will
be sufficient. Il. G. LOGAN.
Fishersville, May 26th, 1868-tf
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auction DE- Commission Houses.
ON ESTARI,ISHED

Auction House.
We have removed our Auction House to the
Wharf Row, doors north of the bridge, on Au-
gusta street, where we propose conducting on an
enlarged scale, the
AUCTION and Commission Business,
in all its branches
Consignments of all kinds are respectfully So
licted We will attend to the sale of all kinds
of property in the town and country
Regular sales at auction every "Wednesday and
Saturday morning in front of the Court House
We refer, by permission, to any Gentleman in
Augusta county PECK & CUSHING,
ian 14-tf Auctioneers
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For Rent.

NOR RENT.-A set of ROOMS suitable for
IL small family, situated in the most pleasant
portion of the town. For terms apply to
TAYLOR u KINNEY,
Wholesale and Retail Confectioners.
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On Friday night last, some burglar attempted
to enter Mandelbaum's clothing store in this
place. He bored 26 holes around one of the pam
els in the front door. He did not succeed, how
ever, from some cause and left q piece of saw
and piece of broken knife-blade.
The night before some one entered Mr.. Scher-
er's store and stole pistol, some sardnes and
the small change left in the money drawer.
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The immortal 81. NJ the philosopher with
the hyperion locks and flashing eye who alone can
stand erect upon the apex of truth and view, I'M
obscured by the "veil' of prejudice, the exact
situation of affairs, passed through here a few
days since on his way to the metropolis where he
will ''ift the veil and remove the pressure"
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L1G2llNRr.

{L1t22lOET.
T UMBEK.-U further notice We will re-
4 ceive and fill promptly, at reasonable prices,
orders for all kinds or elbow Pine boards, plank,
scantling or joist, which we will deliver on the
cars at Clifton Forge or at Staunton, may be
desired. CLAY & JOHNSON.
Saltwater Steam Saw-mill
je23-6ts Clifton Forge, Va.
(HEAP FOR CASH.-Granulated, COT
~ fee and Brown Sugars; Rio and Java Cotfees;
Porto Rico and Refined Moasses; Salt Plaster
and Pacific Guano; "a" No Green and Japan
Teas; Mushroom and Soda Crackers, Flour, Ba-
can and meal; wooden-ware, brooms, wrapping
twine &c. II. kER & BRO,
je23 Burwel Building.
YELLOW PINE BUILDING LUMBER.
L We are now saving daily all kinds Of Lum-
Der for building Flooring, Scantling, Weather
Boarding, Joists and Stills. Orders not less than
a car load, $40 per thousand on the cars in Staun
ton. Smaller orders $50 per thousand. Orders
filed at once and satisfactorily.
july2l-6t CLAY & JOHNSON,
Clifton Forge, Va. G. r. r.
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FU7.7,ai7aQ I77a1)Ie21ae7ats.
yTyO the Farmers of

VTNO the Farmers Oh
AUGUSTA s. ROCKBRIDGE!
We are now prepared to furnish the celebrated
Willoughby's Gum Spring Drill, with CrowilPs
Guano Attachment and Grass Seed Sewer.
This is the original Gum Spring Drill and can
not be surpassed by any one now in use.
Parties wishing to purchase Drill will please
call and examine sample now in our store.
WOODS & GILKESON,
july2l-4t Agents for A. and r. counties
WHEAT DRILLS--Latest Improve
w MENT.-I am again offering the Bick-
ford and Huffman Celebrated Wheat, Fertilizer.
and Seed Drill. An important improvement has
been made since last season, dispensing with the
brushes used in former drills and discharging
the wheat in continuous stream. This drill,
upon its introduction, took precedence of all 9TH
ers, which it has maintained to the present time
and is regarded by those who used it as having no
rival. Persons in want of n drill are referred to
those who have this Drill in use
PRICES.
tube grain drill ........... $500
tube grain drill 1OO.OO
s tube drill with guano and grass seed at
tachment, I4oUO
9 tube drill with guano and grass seed at
tachment, l5U.OO
delivered in Staunton. Should the grass seed
sower not be wanted deduction of $40 will be
made. Early orders solicited.
iulv14- GEO. E. PRICE
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.ffice Augusta County Fair,

" july 11TH, 1863
There will be a FAIR held on the Grounds of
the Augusta County Fair, near Staunton, Va,
on the 9th, 28th 18th days of October 1863
The Premium Lists will be ready in few days.
A spirited competition for the honors of excel
lency in every branch of industry is earnestly
invited. By order of the Board of Directors,
JED. HOTCHKISS,
july14-td-town papers copy Secretary.
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blows! PLOWS!!-IN

wish to call the attention of NY
farmers and the public to my ees1ss'
LIVING STON PLOWS-Nos. l, 8, A, 5, and
6; all of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings in every way, made at or near Midway,
Rockbridge county. [ also make very superb
or hillside for two horses, and will have very
good one-horse in time for fall plowing-single
and double shovel plows of superior style.
Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia, for 16 successive years, and a
part of the time very extensively, (my sales be-
ing three thousand plows per year, but having
met with misfortune, my operations at present
will be somewhat limited. But if 1 cannot re-
gain my fortune, am determined to secure a
reputation for making the best plows, and of deal
ing honestly with my customers. l have made
the pillow my study, and can make and fit up any
kind of patterns, and would refer to Mr.. w. A.
Burkes as specimens having fitted up all his pat
terms and stocked all his plows which have given
general satisfaction; and by close attention to my
business, hope to merit portion of your patron
age. Shop-adj Looming Staunton nursery imme-
diately on Va. c. r. r. Allsrepairing done in
the very best manner and with dispatch Cast
ings, Lumber and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to w. j. KELLER, Staun-
ton, will receive prompt attention.
You will find all of these Plows for sale at
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot.
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N ing purchased large farm, 1 desire to sell
the land on which lately resided. 1t contains
16S Acres Of first rate quality of blue slate
land The improvements are comfortable and
adequate About forty five acres are set in first
quality timber; the rest in fine state of cultva-
tion we'll watered and convenient to schools,
churches, and market, being miles from Staun-
ton 1t adjons Abncy, Moffett, Towberma"'
Lavell, and my father.
will make my terms reasonable.
My address is Staunton, and my residence near
the premises
feb 4-tf JOHN S. CHURCHMAN.
TENHE Undersigned offers at private sale
Il his house and lot on Market street, in the
Eastern part of Staunton, nearly opposite the
residence of Samuel NJ Woodward.
aug27-tf d. r. BLACKBURN.
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Greatest Improvement of the Age
vT MONTGOMERY,S

IMPROVED LOCOMOTIVE GRAIN FAN.
We would call the attention of farmers and
mllers to the above superior Grain Fan. 1t has
motion. The Fan feeds itself; runs easy will
clean twice as fast lasts longer; takes up less
room, and is more simple than any other fan.
We will also have, in a few days, supply of
the Doyle Fans for SALE
iulv14-1m WOODS & GILK ESON.
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these old and well established machines, with
many improvements for 1868. 1t is useless to
speak of their merits world wide fame will
suffice Their sales amounted, in 1867, to nearly
for furnishing largely increased number, with
many Improvements for 1868. Call ON us for
Terms, Circulars and Testimonials before pur-
chasing other Machines.
iune2-3m McCTTJRE & RJTMGARDNER
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= LeOOL Notices.


NOTICE.-The undersigned, administrators
~ of the estate of Joseph Harshberger, decd,
respectfully request those owing bonds to the es
tate to pay them promptly at maturity-the 1Oth
day Of august 91ert-and request those having
claims against the estate to present them for set
tlement to the undersigned.
JOHN HARSHBERGER,
july29-2t JACOB LANDES, adm rs of
Joseph Harshberger, decd.
nISSO LUTION .-The Co-partnership
IL heretofore existing between A. j. Friou and
A. S. CraW ford was dissolved on the 18th day of
July 1868.
CO-PartnerShip.-T business formerly
conducted by Friou u Crawford will hereafter
be carried on under the style and firm of Friou
& Moon. We will keep constantly on hand
fresh supply of Confectioneries, Fruits, Oysters,
Cheese, Crackers, Sardines Tobacco, Segars, &c,
which we will sell cheap for cash. Our Candies
are made by the best manufacturers IN the cOun-
try and are warranted free from poisonous adul-
teratons. respectfully invite call from the
public at our store on New street, opposite Va.
Hotel. A. j. FRIOU,
July 21-1m ED. R. MOON.
VALLEY BANK.-By an advertisement
v in another column, it will be seen that L
have been appointed commissioner to report up
on all CLAIMS against the old Valley Bank. This
report must be made before last of September
All claims, not then reported upon, will probably
be lost [ would therefore give notice to all par
ties who are creditors of said Bank, either as de-
positOrs or otherwise, to present their claims to
me properly authenticated without delay.
july2l-4t JOHN ECHOLS, Com'r.
A III PERSONS having claims against the
IN estate of Robt. Guy, deceased, will report
them without delay to the undersigned for ad-
justment. X. M. gu
c. T. COCHRAN,
july7-tf administrators.
dissolution of COpartnership.-
~ concern of Hoge s. Mason was dissolved by
mutual consent, taking effect July lst, 1868. All
who are indebted to the concern will please come
forward and settle at once. p. b. HOGE.
iulv n H P MASON.