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Soaps.
vgvHE VIRGINIA INSTITUTION. fo

TEvHE VIRGINIA INSTITUTION, for
u the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, is now
prepared to offer for sale, in large small guam
titles, superior article of Soap, hitherto known
as the 'ROCKBRlDGE ECONOMICAL SOAP" in
vented by Mr.. George w. Reintzel whose in
terest has been purchased by the Institution and
whose services have been retained as the fore
man of the Soap Factory at the Institution.
n. B.-This Soap will hereafter be known
the ''Va. d. d. B. L Soap
1. We guarantee that one pound of our Com
mon Wash Tub Soap will do as much washing as
one and one-fourth pounds of any other Soap
now manufactured.
2. That it is frstrate Sharing and Toilet Soap,
always, after use, leaving the hands and face
perfectly smooth.
8. That it will wash as well in Hard as Sort
Water, III Cold as we'll as Warm Water.
a. That as a deters1re it is Incompatible.
s. That it will remove all kinds of grease and
stains from clothing fT
6. That it will set the colors of printed goods
liable to fade and render them fast.
T., That it has a bleaching quality, and renders
clothes very white in washing them.
8. That it is sovereign remedy for chapped
hands.
g. That one bar dissolved in two gallons of
ter will clean paint and windows without injury
to the paint.
If desirable to convert the bar into Soft Soap
pounds dissolved in one gallon of water will
yield one gallon and half of good Soft Soap.
A handsome and perfumed Toilet Soap win
soon be ready for market.
@a- Our Wash Tub Soap can be furnished
one-fourth cheaper than any other Soap.
we will exchange, on reasonable terms, s. ,ap
for good rendered Soap Grease or Tallow, deliv-
cred at the Institution.
Va Persons wishing to exchange rendered
grease or buy Soap, will apply to the Steward
of the Institution
This Circular is issued under the Instructions
of the Board of Visitors
- - j; G. COVELL, Principal.
N. B.-Patent to be applied for
FOR SALE BY the Institution D. D. & B., and
the principal Stores in Town. Wilson s. Foster
and Il. w. Powers are agents in Richmond
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Had Him There

a jersey tayern-keeper, who had become
more celebrated for the length of his bills than
tor the abundance Of his table, met with a ra-
Zor as sharp as himself not long since. A van
kee happening to pass through that barbarous
region, stopped at this man s hotel and ordered
dinner When he came to pay the bill, he was
astonlshed to find it stretched out to the round
sum OF SIX dollars. This rather startled the
ankee and he demanded to know what he
ma nao eaten that such bill could be charged =
Inc landlord replied The bill will show YOU. ;"
On consulting 1t he found therein charged
several kinds Of wines and extras CIV
We'll, look here [ didn't have none of
your wlnes--there was none of that ere stnff
Drought on Tor me, and I won't pav the hill "
" we never wait for orders here-we know
our business, replied the landlord: ssthe wine
was on the table, and you could drink If or
not-that was your business " -
The Yankee saw that there was no use in
quarrelng about the matter; so, with a NUT
tered VOW OF vengeance, he paid the bill
Inree months after that, our Eastern friend
again made his appearance at the hotel and
called call tor dinner for himself and friend
ty-dollar bill at the side of his plate and or
dered all the delicacies he could think Of and
all the wines he could stomach. While eating
his dinner, he called the attention Of the land
lord to the bill, as to whether it was genuine or
not. The landlord looked at it-replied that II
was and handed it back As soon as thew had
finished their dinner and cracked an extra bot.
tie OF champagne, the Yankee put the money
in his pocket, walked out of the house and
jumped into his wagon.
1Halloo here, you've not paid your bill p
,.r That's your own fault, said the Yankee
= never wait to have bill presented to me
the money lay on the table, and you should
have taken 1t or not, just as you told me about
the wine three months ago yesterday
The landlord swore to some extent as the
Yankees horse, kicking up the dust'' along
the road, grew small by degrees and beautifully
less. :.
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A T WHOLESALE AND RETAIL


JAMES A. PIPER & SON
are now receiving, at their new store-room, ad-
joining the Virginia Hotel, direct from the facto-
ries IN liverpool the largest stock of Queensware
ever seen in the Valley. We can therefore,
fact, can sell at
BALTIMORE WHOLESALE PRICES.
and intend doing So if dealers in ware will only
give US the opportunity.
To all retailers we propose to protect them in a
reasonable profit and at the same time sell them
anything we have at what they usually pay in
Baltimore for the same class of goods.
We will only name few leading kinds sof
goods, viz:
300 dozen plates of different sizes,
300 sets Cups and Sancers,
200 covered Dishes,
Wash-bowls and Pitchers, Dishes, Pitchers,
Mugs, covered Chambers, Sugars and
Teapots, French China Teasets, gold
band do, Chamber Sets, Stone
ware-the best make in
the State-made by
D. PARR 6 SoN,
Richmond,
Va
Glassware
THE LARGEST STOCK
we have ever had. Call and examine it, at
JAMES A. PIPER s. SONS,
oct26 near the Virginia Hotel
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Dry Goods.

Dry Goods.
rE~HE GREAT ERTILIzER Most
favorable arrangements can be made for supply
Baugh's Super Phosphate, e
which produced such fine results, ON the late
WHEAT CROP, and is working such wonders
with the CORN this Season, at
MOUNT VERNON IRON WORKS STORE.
Mount Vernon Iron Works Store.
egl FURNITUREl
CHAMBER SETS, EXTENSION TABLES,
CHAIRS, BEDsTEADS AND
0cA ROCKERS. T
Particular attention is invited to our Hard Wood
Patent Rail Bedsteads, Of which we have sold
over 125 in the last eight months.
MATTRESSES.
Hair Top, Husk and cheap Mattresses at great
bargains. 90 l9ve
BOOTS & SHOES,
BOOTS s. SHOES,
Ladies' Lasting Caters, Ladies' Morocco Caters
and Gents sewed calf shoes, do. pegged, with a
general assortment of heavy boots and shoes-al
for sale very low.
9Ee 4 full Stock of Groceries, 90
| Sugars adapted to preserving; all sizes earther
and stone crooks, jelly glasses, self-sealing jars
| SADDLES! SADDLESf SADDLESI
Produce taken at cash prices, in exchange for al
et4.g ,.r kinds of goods at
Mount Vernon Iron Works Store.
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MYSTERY. = - -
l that mystic path was treading
When the sun his rays was shedding,
Beamlng, cleaning, fairly streaming thro' the
trees; ra sii4l 1c5
And | watched the streamlet glistening
As entranced l there was listening
To the melting, merry music of the breeze:
When beneath a tree reclining, ll'i
w here no ray Of sun was shining anrra-l
Lo! l saw fellow-being on the ground;
Though no other feature shifted, D*
Quickly, soon his eyes uplifted, nE
Upward lifted as he wildly looked around
Good friend, said l, approaching,
Do not charge me with encroaching, 81
=, Are you waiting for some messenger of news !?
But no other word he uttered IH
And no other sentence muttered,
Save go to Simon Hilbs for dry goods, boots
and Shoes"
That's strange expression surely,
Said l, looking down den1urely
trust good sir, the question you'll excuse.
But he only looked the prouder
As he spoke the words the louder,
Go to Hilb's for all the goods you use.
Why bless me- mani | shouted s
As his sanity doubted
lis surely naught to me what merchants goods
you buy.
But he only cried the higher
With enthusiastic fire,
You'll save half your cash if Simon Hilb you
So left him there reclining,
Where no ray of sun was shining, rs
And frequently l wondered at what the man
spoke in the woods; s-a
Thinking surely it was mystery,
And that some hidden history
Was weaving round myself and Simon's goods,
So then [ resolved.to try them,
Then couldn't help but buy them,
And, behold! I've cause for gladness. 5-
That the words I deemed were madness
Induced me thus to purchase my goods from
Simon Hilb.
So all will find the same cause for gladness
Who call IN time to secure some of
The late bargains lately received direct
From New York.
They will find splendid assortment of Ladies'
Cloaks, at prices ranging from 81 so to S25; 200
sets ladies' Fqrs from 81 so to $40; elegant blan-
large variety Of black and colored cloakings.
The Dress Goods Stock consists, in part. of the
fashionable shades of
Empress Cloths,
Chane Poplins,
Mohair Satin,
Poplin Plaids,
Black and Colored Silks,
Black and Colored Alpaca
Atwood Delaines-all colors
a large assortment of mousln delaine, large
stock OF prints in handsome styles Canton
cloth, beautiful article for mourning suits.
complete assortment of the newest styles of
collars and cuffs '--
real lace collars,
real lace handkerchiefs,
real laces and edges,
Notions Of all kinds and descrip-
tons, dress buttons and trimming fringes, Eng
lish and German Hosiery.
Ladies and gentlemen gloves in full assort-
ment. Also a very fine stock Of French cloth.
black and colored Doeskin cashmere, fancy
cashmere and the Charlottesville Factory Goods.
rious qualities. Oil CLOTH A and GA, rugs and
mats, boots and shoes, fall assortment of Hats
for men and boys.
Nay- lei. L. Powell, j. A. Tempeton and d.
B. o. Rork are with me and will be glad to serve
their friends in any manner.
noV9-tf s H. HTTR
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E1'asSt E Ornamental Trees.
GTAUNTON NURSERIES,
~ Stanton augusta Countv. Va.

TANNEHILL & WHEAT, Proprietors.
We have now growing in our Nurseries
100000 Fruit Trees of varieties that have been
tested as suited to soil and climate. We have
Apple, Peach Pear, Cherry, APRICOT Ounce re.
Grape Vines Small Fruits DC,
and we hope to be able to fill satisfactorily all
orders that may be sent to u.s.
Our apple are two and three years old from the
graft, and our peach one year old from the bud
each $4,000 per 100. 20. '.s -
N. B-Send in your orders at once Send for
descriptive Catalogue, containing account of va
rieties and prices ~
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EALL AND WINTER GOODS.

NALL AND WINTER GOODS.
Guy GG Drake
large and well selected supply of FALL AND
WINTER Dress Goods, Notions and Domestics,
consisting in part of the following: ars-'
Empress Cloths, Poplins,
French and English Merinos.
Alpacas-black and colored,
Plaids, De LANES, Hosiery,
Gloves, &c.
Jubilee-Paris and Invisible, -
Silk Nets, japanese Switches ae I'd Is
Dress trimmings-all colors, s.- =
to Cloaks and Shawls, Satinets
Cassimeres for suits, bleached
and heavy brown Cottons
W Call and examine. No trouble to show
goods. f.r. sep28-tf
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Dru Goods.
A NE" ASSORTMENT OF BEAU
TIFUL AND USEFUL GOODS RECEIVED
DURING THE PAST WEEK AT
j. w. NewtOn'S


Ladies' and Gents FURNISHING STORE,
New street. opposite Robt. Cowan's, Staunton.
keep constantly on hand cloths cashmere,
dry goods, dress goods, fannels white goods,
Scotch plaid alpaca, 85c to 81; very best quality
of calico only 15c; shawls from 81 to SO; cloaks
from 81. so to SIS.
Ladies and children's furs, gloves, corsets, lin
en- and paper collars and cuffs, linen collars (fu-
ted only, 25c; merino vests, shirts and drawers,
linen and cotton do; merino hose ribbed, plain,
and fancy cotton do, feeced lined gloves, silk
kid, heavy buck, cotton and mixed Berlin lined,
&c. A good assortment of ladies and children S
hoods, varying in price from SOC to $1.75.
Switches ladies' shoes, city make, every pair
warranted; twilling and ladies' and children's
hats, roc to $4.50-aso trimmed to order in the
latest style. Coats and Clark's machine thread.
Remember, CRIPPLED CoNFEDERATEs, am
the only person in all this county, who has offer
ed you goods at a LIBERAL DISCOUNT Come
yourselves and send your friends Gf you have
any to see me-
Remember the cheap cash store, where goods
are sold low. Call and examine my goods and
see for yourselves. We love to show goods
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VHVHE BEST WHEAT FAN.

VEvHE BEST WHEAT FAN.
Il We call the special attention of every farmer
that may be in want of a Wheat Fan to the m
Morning Star Fan,
and most substantial Fan ever offered on this
market. Call and examine it at our store. -
JUG P. B. HOGE & BRO.
VATE have in store and for sale cheap, COM
w plete stock of
Groceries, 1obaccos, Cotton Domestics, Yarn,
and in fact, all acticles desired by farmers, which
will be exchanged for all kinds of country pro-
duce. MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER
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yNvHE CHEAP DRY GOODS STORE,

Il adjoining the Virginia Hotel.
The subscribers, having permanently located
themselves in their new store-room, adjoining
the Virginia hotel propose doing business on the
Short Profit System
for cash, and pledge ourselves to sell goods as
low as any other house in Staunton. Our ex-
penses being greatly reduced, we can and will,
sell at a small advance for cash, and pledge all
our friends that we will protect them in prices
We have fine stock of -1.l
Black Silk, Irish Poplins, Empress Cloths, black
Alpacas, Shawls Cloaks, Handkerchief, Gloves,
Bleached and Brown Cottons, Satinets Cloths,
Notions, &c. Don't forget our business stand.
JAMES A. PIPER & SON.
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Clothing.
CtOtbdasg.
1869. FA dno = MINER 1890

,. MANDELBAUM
Respectfully announces to the people of Augusta
and adjoining counties, that he is receiving and
will receive daily his supply of NJ
Fall and Winter Clothing.
manufactured expressly for the Valley trade,
consisting Of
Over Goats and Capes of all kinds,
Business Suits at all prices,
Dress Suits to suit everybody,
Boys Clothing of all kinds, q
Also lot of Clothing made of material manu-
featured in this State, suitable for farmers Also
large supply of Hats, Boots Shoes, and Gents
System he is satisfied he can sell much cheaper
than formerly. -
Goods sold only for cash and at small ad-
vance above cost 49,
AS he always announced he still recommends
every garment that is sold. -
Clothing made to order if desired.
No trouble to show goods
call is solicited at the Emporium of Fashion
under Virginia Hotel, otaunton Va.
n. B.-Agent for the celebrated Pinot Action
Brace, superior suspender for skirts and pants
an unequalled Brace for the shoulders.
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FOaGuUa'ieS.


NOTECE.-Having increased my facilities
~ for the manufacture of heavy castings, |
desire to call the attention of Iron Masters to
Players Patent HOT BLAST STOVES, for
Blast Furnaces, which are giving such general
satisfaction in all the Iron producing districts,
both in this country and Europe also to West
mans Patent ROASTING KILN, for calcining
Iron Ores. I have secured the exclusive rights
of both these great improvements in the Southern
States. @'a% la<
am still manufacturing mill and other ma
chinery, both heavy and light, of the very best
material and workmanship and at short notice.
1 am still making the best Livingston Plows
ever put up in the State. A large lot made for
the Fall trade.
Particular attention paid to repairing all kinds
of old machinery $50 hak-
Agents for Judsons Patent Governors for
Steam Engines, the best Governors in the mar
ket. $685."
w. From this time forward my terms are cash
or its equivalent, and will not be departed from
under any circumstances, as it is impossible for
me to conduct my business on the credit system.
au24-3m w. A. BURKE
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Hotels.
-iaa 5E Hotels.
CPOTSWOOD HOTEL, RICHMOND,
y VIRGINIA.

-taeI re Hotels.
CPOTSWOOD HOTEL. RICHMOND,
y VIRGINIA.
BOAkD. PEk DAI.
The undersigned having leased this, the only
FIRST GLASS HOTEL located on Main street,
and within one square of the Capitol, Postofice,
Custom House. Theatre, and the great Northern
and Southern railroad depots, respectfully in
form the public that 1T Is NOW OPEN. 1t
will be thoroughly renovated and refurnished TO
some extent. i9@'ti-
This hotel is world-renowned as the headquar-
ters of the President and Cabinet officers Of the
late Confederacy; it also contains the historic
suit of rooms occupied by Presidents Davis
johnson and Grant, and Chief Justice Chase.
The travelling public are cordially invited to
make the Spots,Oood their home,
where they will find every comfort and delicacy
that this and other markets can afford.
the building. 80 piess JAMES n. SUBLE LEFT II
t-a zt@1o VIM B. BISHOP,
nov2-tf Proprietors.
KIRKWOOD HOUSE. ia
- W. II. GURNEY SON, Proprietors.
Corner Pennsylvania Avenue and 18th street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
+. DURKEE. Agent. 3
nov2-tf
y STAUNToN, VA.
WIN. FRAZIER, Capt. VIM. Fl. SALE,
late acting partner late general Supt.
Rockbr. Alum Springs Rockbr. Alum Springs.
The undersigned have taken lease of the
mV Virginia Hotel, sa5
and propose to open it in their partnership name
ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER, 1859. i
Their aim will be so to keep the Hotel as to at
tract the public patronage and make it the favor
| tie resting-pace of all visitors to Staunton.
It's location and interior arrangements will
| greatly contribute to this end-being quite re-
moved from the hustle of the Depot. and the
noise of shifting trains.and yet central and con
venient to business The house is aeaoly furnish
ed throughout in the very best style of modern
1 art. --F @F 81.
| Hot, Cold and Shower Baths for ladies and
| gentlemen Bar and Billiard Saloons, and Liv.
| cry Stables connected with the House.
| rs The Proprietors having worked together
| for many years at the Rockbridge Alum Springs
to the satisfaction of the public respectfully ask
a call from any of their former friends and pa
irons who may visit Staunton, confidently prom.
Using them that they will find in their Hotel the
comforts of a well appointed home
! They especially solicit home support an6
| therefore ask liberal patronage at the hands Of
| their own county people, who are not without in.
terest in the maintenance of irst-class Hotel Al
their county seat The Proprietors, ii properly
supported by the business men of Staunton, ane
the farmers of Augusta county, will be able ano
| are determined to make their house second tt
none IN Virginia. gsa
And to this end their charges shall be moderate
/ Omnibus to and from the depot free of charge
All stages set down and take up passengers a
| this Hotel.
Mr.. G. W. KENNEDY, Qate of the Boiling
brook. Petersburg, Va is in charge Of the Di
| ming Room and will be pleased TO see his friends
| sep29-tf FRAZIER s. SALE.
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DrasgS d Medicines.

EtARBOLKC DISINFECTHNG SOAP.
" For washing Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Dogs and
other domestic animals; frees them from insects
and is invaluable for healing sores of all kinds.
For sale by f. Fl. LINK, druggist,
sep2l-tf Main street. Staunton. Va.
Coal OLA genuine
~ article of non-explosive coal oil, lamps
lamp shades, chimneys. &C., at
EICHELBEGER & FULTZS,
marl6 Drug store.
A YEk'S celebrated Hair Vigor, Halls Chev-
"A alier, Woods and Aliens hair restorers,
Rlves and Sterlings Ambrosia, with numerous
other preparations for restoring, identifying and
cleansing the hair. for sale at p6/nfT's -.
EICHELBERGER s. FULTZS
mari6. ZLIGY aIl Drug store
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ACMERHIAN Il co.'s.
sep2S
TT ARGE STOCK OF NEW STAPLE
AND
Fancy Dry Goods
D. A. KAYSER,

D. A. KAYSER,
Main Street. Staunton, Va,
is now receiving from the Eastern cities, large
and elegant stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, of latest impOrtatons
His stock has been selected with unusual care,
and purchased upon such terms as enables him
to offer GREAT INDUCEME NTS to those
purchasing for cash. All would do well to ex-
anime his stock before making their purchases.
MEssRs. VIM. H. WELLER and VIM. N. BUM
PUs, Jr., are with him, and would be glad to serve
their friends in any way. ap13-tf
A TTENTION 1.-THE subscriber having
"A built new storeroom, on Water street, in
the town of Staunton, a short distance North of
Beverly street, near his residence and the Mar
ket house. has opened an entirely new stock of
STAPLE & DOMESTIC GOODS, PRINTS,
MOUSLINS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
and variety of other things. Also general as
sortment of ~
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &C.,
all of which he will sell at small advance on
Cost. He respectfully solicts a call from his
friends and former customers, who, IN days past,
so literally patronized him, for which he now
tenders them his thanks and asks them to call and
see him at his new place of business.
FLOUR, BACON 81 FAMILY SUPPLIES
On hand at all times. sO .. &. MOKklS.s 4
Nov. A-tf a "a
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URKE'S zRON WORKS,
Id 'ts4SAaA e % STAUNToN, VA.
W NJ. A. BURKE, Proprietor,
NOT1CE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers. Mowers, Drills, &c. needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burkes Iron Works at short
notice, l Keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices. have a supply of sections for
the following machines: 'a-z1 .aa
Buckeye Reaper and Mower, 99
Mccormick g &c 50 'ta8s- .seas-a
. Wood g g g
Union l.fa ''li" ssa4.uJ sa-H OIL
also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
jCrur C and s9llj sJlGa
Bickford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill
TERMS CASH. a9 His w. "A. BURKE.
rs | am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State soe
June 16-tf VIM. A. BURKE ,s
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MORE NEW GOODS

More NEW GOODS - .
- d. A. KAYSER'S NEW STAND.
He is in daily, receipt of new fresh goods Has
all-wool Delaines, French Reps, Fine Mohair
Alpaca, Robe Prints, Brown and Bleached Can
ton Flannels Bleached and Brown Muslins, and
many other new things to which he invites at
tentiOn.
He keeps first class goods and pledges himself
to sell them cheap as they can be Sold Of like
quality, in any market in Virginia. aq
Call and see.
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PLANOS!

The Gold Medal
-.e Has just been awarded to
CHARLE Els NJ STIEFF,
For the BEST Piano now made, over Baltimore,
e Philadelphia and New York Pianos.
...s. OFFICE s. wARERoOMs:
No. 9, North Liberty Street, Baltimore st,
BALTIMORE, MD. e1
SfieG's Pianos have all the latest improve
ments, including the Agraffe Treble, Ivory
Fronts, and the improved French Action, fully
warranted for five years with the privilege of ex-
change within twelve months if not entirely sat-
sfactory to purchasers. -- d.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand from $50 to $500. oltl
References aoho have oar Pianos IN asse:-Gen.
R. E: LEE, Lexington, Va; Gen. d. FL. Hill,
Charlotte N. c.; Gen. Robt. Ransom, Whining
ton, N. c.; Gov. John Letcher Lexington, Va
STAUNIoN, VA.-:Dr. Stribing, Rev. R. 81.
Phillips, Miss Mary Julia Baldwin, j. G. Covell
and j. W. Abby.
-sli2, JOEL ETTINGER, Agent
au1O-1y for the above celebrated Pianos.