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STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADyERT
Dry Goods.
Coo 600 Worth of First Class
DGUsUUU Staple and Fancy Dry

$4,000 Staple Staple an. M Fam Fancy '' Dry
Goods Now Offered at Cost for Cash.
With view to change in business, I propose
now to offer until the 10Th of February, my
large and we'll assorted Stock of Staple and Fan
cy Dry Goods at prime cost for Cash, and Cash
only.
1t consists of handsome variety of Cloths,
Cassimeres, Vestings, Dress Goods, Calicoes,
Ginghams, Flannels, Linseys, Bleached and
Brown Cottons and Shirtings, Irish Linens, Ia
bic Damasks, Cambricks. Muslins, Handker-
chiefs, Laces, Embroideries, Gloves, Shawls,
Cloaks, Furs, Shoes, and host of other goods.
This is a rare opportunity that all would do
well to improve.
No goods sold on credit
DAVIS A. KAYSER,
No. "a, Main Street, Staunton, Va.
Jan. 1st 1871.
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Cd = a ID A A.

THE GREAT AMERICAN HEALTH
RESTORER, purides the blood and cures
q lScrofula, Syphilis Skin Diseases Rheuma-
II Etlsm, Diseases of Women, and all Chronic At
U fections of the Blood, Liver and Kidneys-
Recommended by the Medical Faculty and
many thousands Of our best citizens.
9 Read the testimony of Physicians and Pa
N Itients who have used RosadaIis; send for oul
s Rosadalis Guide to Health Book, or Almanac
tor this year, which we publish for gratuitous
distribution; 1t will give you much valuable
4 information.
DR.. r. w. Carr of Baltimore says:
l take pleasure In recommending your RO>
SADALIs as a very powerful alternative. have
seen 1t used in two cases with happy results
one in case of secondary syphilis, in which
n the patient pronounced himself cured after
II having taken five bottles of your medicine
ID The other is case of scrotua OF long stand
ling, which is rapidly improving under its use
and the indications are that the patient will
soon recover. / have carefully examined the
formula by which your Rosadslis is made, and
4 find it an excellent compound of alternative in
"A gradients.
DR.. Sparks of Nicholasville, KY, says lie
mas used Rosadalis in cases of Scrofula and
Secondary Syphilis with satisfactory results
as cleaner of the Blood 1 know no better
I remedy.
|, Sam'I G. McFadden, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Says:
have used seven bottles of Rosadalis, and
am entirely cured of rheumatism; send me
four bottles as wish it for my brother who
: has scrofulous sore eyes
| Benjamin Bechto of Lima, Ohio, writes-l
l have suffered for twenty years with an invet-
crate eruption over my whole BODY; short
thine since L purchased bottle of ROsadalis
and it effected perfect cure.
:. Rosadalis is sold by all druggists
\ Laboratory, 81 Exchange Place, Baltimore.
pr; GLEMENTS s GO, Proprietors
TROUT, and WAYT s. BRO, Apothecaries
and Chemists, Staunton. ap12-I2m
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Carriage WGHi9aO.
CARRIAGES AND BUGGKEs.-

CARRIAGES AND BUGGKEs.-Iw wish
Z J to inform my friends that have moved my
ARR / A G f S FL O z
to my new building near the Virginia" Hotel,
where will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. BY close attention to
business and fair dealing, expect to give entire
satisfaction. will pay strict attention to RE
PAIRING. Give me 3 call before purchasing.
jan 10 j. ID. WATERS.
NARssEAGE-NfAk zNG.-At the solicita-
u ton of many of my former patrons have
again taken charge at my old stand, where will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MAKI BUS1-
NESS in all its various branches, and am de-
ternlined that my work shall not be surpassed IN
finish, style, durability or price.
Special attention given to repairs
anA-tf JOHN NJ. HARDY.
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TOjIOrGaog.
syAILORING! TA1IORgYG!!

EVAILOR1HG! TAfLORHNG!!--- The
Il co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually, dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
P. B. Graves alone
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring busi-
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures so
ow that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by DIR. B B. Donaghe as an office, and invites
ali his fl lends and the public generally to give
him q call.
yaO, P. B. GRAVES
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PUv Op!

y ASST NOTECE.-Al persons indebted to
IA the late firm of j. a. Logan u co. are
hereby notified that unless they make satISfacto-
ry settlement by the lst Of February, 1871. their
accounts and notes will be placed IN the nsnds
of the law for collection. =
s jan3-lm T. A. LOGAN u %.
TEyHzE1 ACCOUNTS Of j. A. y Y. NJ Bick-
Persons knowing themselves indebted to this
firm will please call and settle without furth Or
trouble, as all must be settle': promptly
de6-2m Il ~ af5f..s5
4 Asst NOTICE. -All persons indebted TO
IA the late firm Of Hendrys Lushoaugns
factory settlement by, February lst ls1l, their
accounts and notes due will be placed In the
hands of the law for collection.
de2O-7t
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CLOTHING! CLOTHING!!

J. A ADVENTUROUS
New Clothing House, No. 123 Augusta street.
take this opportunity of informing my friends
and the public generally that have just opened
a large stock of superior READY-MADE
CLOTHING which has been selected with great
care from the best manufactures of New York
and Baltimore. Also good stock of city made
boots and Shoes a large stock of cheap heavy
boots and brogans for winter; splendid stock
OF hats and caps, all the latest styles magnif-
cent stock of cravats, ties bows, &C., and COM
plete line of gents furnishing goods trunks,
valises, umbrellas &c. Do not fail to look in at
my establishment before making your purchases.
goods received every few days. Goods delivered
to any part of the city free.
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.iEEs2teT'Y.
OF FASHION.

IMPORTANT TO the EadEes.
will sell my entire stock of millinery and
fancy articles at greatly reduced prices for cash
Those in want of anything IN my line will do
we'll to call and examine have an elegant
stock of Jet sets, Crosses. Charms. Necklaces,
&c, and many other handsome articles suitable
for Christmas presents, such as real and imta-
ton lace handkerchiets, collars. &c.
Mrs. K. NJ KELLEY, faf Z
No. 70 Main street. 8 3
no29-Town papers copy l53,
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SxNwE AWE Ennu, ~

A EGAE AND LOOK 1.-THE most imnor.
" tant case which has ever been under con-
s ST al mas at last been decided that s. H.
HILB'S store is one ofthe cheapest that ever Of
tered goods for sale in this market His goods
have been bought within the last ten davsEsinca
the recent heavy decline in all foreign goods and
ne conndentiy asserts can be sold as cheap as
similar goods were ever offered in Staunton
In addition to his large and well selected stoek
now on hand, he is receiving daily fresh supplies
from the North. In dress goods he Is PREPARED
TO oner black and fancy silks, Irish poplins, iron
0ereges, grenadines, plain and embroidered L.
nos, Japanese cloths. bareges, orgsndies. lawns
Jaconets, merinOs, white and black berpges eI
wide white black and colored alpaces. FROM 81,
TO l; oo per yard complete line of mourri1,
goods, the best fast colors, American prinas sf
I2c, bleached cottons from 9 to 20 cents !: New
York mills do 24c; Wamasetta do. %: brown
cotton from 10 to 15c; Laurel d do. Isa: f7O-4
sneetng, best quality, 50 to 65 cents; Irish lin
ems, from 40 to l.5O; shirt bosoms from d to *
cents; bleached and brown table daraask. towels
napkins, and the cheapest LOT of ladies and gem
tlemen's handkerchief silk do Eonnetribbon
satln 60 ioT trimmings Swiss and Jaconet en-
oroldery. dimity bands hosiery. gloves. all kinds
heavy tWilled brown linens for pants at 20 cents
me twllled linens for gentlemen and BOYS.
summer shaWis. silk and llama lace points. re-
a. ana Imitation lace collars, thread and irnita-
ton laces. cambria Swiss edgings and inserting
linen collars and sets; splendid stock of nars'
Scls: shoWerets and umbrellas. A full assort-
ment OF ladies and misses shoes and CATERS fron
tne pest Baltimore makers; gentemen's DO also
Cloth in patterns and PEI rugs, saoI E Oh
fish, black, brown :. yard. Frencn, b Eng
and fancy oas-' and blue broad cloth. bfack
sinets y .,meres. q full stock; tweeds, cas-
- ont,,ckv leans, gambroons cheaper IMAM
cotaon bats 40 cents per full pound cot
'oT + is impossible to enumerate all items on hand
I invite the public to inspect my stock, knowing
I can and will give satisfaction 10 all VINO may
favor me with their patronage.
p. ST. will not follow that rotten Yankee &c
habit of binding my customers to the pledge OF
not buying elsewhere before they come back to
10y brod S. III HILB.
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Insurance.


EIRE INSURANCE effected in the South
IL ern Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Rich
mOnd, Va, and other solvent Southern Compa-
MES, on Buildings Furniture, Stocks of Goods,
&C., either In town or country, at low rates.
Losses promptly adjusted; Apply to
jan3-tf n. H. PECK, agent.
TOW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD
LOAF buried with the Household Head, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vlded for, left destitute by the want of proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
The Virginia Insurance Company,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Offers to every head of family perfect secu-
rity against this melancholy condition.
FOR LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
ITS CHARTER is PERPETUAL.
1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life of New York, and its successful expert
ence.
THE PREMIUMS ARE PAID IN CASH.
IT'S DIVIDENDS ARE PAID IN CASH.
ITS POLICIES ARE PAID IN CASH
WITHOUT DEDUCTIONS.
There are no premium notes, and hence its
assets are all cash, which presents the only solid,
substantial basis of business for individuals or
corporations.
IT INSURES ON ALL PROPER, SAFE
TABLES.
lTPUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL.
IT lNSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE
LIVES.
The Company is combination of the pro-
prietary and mutual systems, securing the ad-
vantages of both.
It's Policies are nou-forfeitable after two years,
and incontestible after five years for all mis-
statements and errors in application except as
to the age of the applicant.
THIS Is A SUBSTANTIAL HOME
COMPANY.
The Assets will be invested in Virginia, and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia
1t commends itself for its safety, management
and organization, to every Virginian and other
Southerner in search of safe Home
Life Insurance Institution.
Live agents wanted in every precinct OF ev-
cry county in the State. Send for circulars.
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NEyy GOODS at f. 81. YOUNGS cash
IN store, almost every day, something new
and desirable. Dress goods of all grades and
styles, mems wear. Staple goods in cotton and
and wool. just received nice stock of Shawls,
furs lace collars, gloves, Irish linens and many
desirable goods Come and see how low first
class goods can be had, where they are sold only
at cash prices. h. III. YOUNG.
no9Q-2ro 1Cf al -..tJ
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Chloral Hydrate,
&c, &c, &c
Together with large assortment of beautiful
lamps, of the latest STYLE to which we invite the
attention of the public.
no22 Dr. B. P. REESE s. co.
ID HI. TROUT, F. T. Stribling, Jr.,
=. and FRANK B. BERKELEY having
formed a partnership, will conduct the drug bus
style of
TROUT, STRIBLING s. BERKELEY,
who will carry the business in all its branches
with renewed energy and with increased facili-
ties. They offer inducements to all who may
need Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Coal Oil
and Lamps, Fancy Articles, &c s.1 -1..
Special attention given to compromising Ply
sicians' Prescriptions, which department is under
the control of F. B. BERKELEY
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A TTENTEsbN 1.-THE subscriber having
IA built new storeroom, Water street, in
the town of Staunton, a short distance North Of
Beverly street near his residence and the Mar
Gs Sas n eEeay p new stRGF 81
MOUSLINS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
and variety of other things. Also general as.
sortment of
~ GROCERIES,; LIQUORS, &C., ~
all Of which he will sell at a small advance OF
Cost. He respectfully solicits 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 u FAMILY SUPPLIES
On hand at all times. o. G. NORRIS.
Nov M-tf srss4. &. SKA
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A TRIUMPH OF INVENTIVE GENIUS Two
lads, the other day, went riding after their IA
Tiers Dobbln. sound aud we'll bottomed, but
provokingiy SLOW. No whipping or yelling
could increase his speed beyond the trot of
COW. Ii was q ride altogether TOO protracted,
and the inventive genius was called into devise
some method for slightly acceleratiug the speed
of the home trip. Various plans were propo
sed and voted down, when the younger brother
suggested that long, crooked switch be fas-
tened to the rim of the forward wheel; at each
revolution OF the wheel it would hit the horse
and relieve them st least of the labor of con
stantly urging him. 'The very thing said the
other aad he Immediately applied the i'm
provenent. For while the thing went we'll
until Dobbin becoming waked up, Started off at
a run. 'Ricke:y spat rickety spat! p went
the long, crooked suck, and faster flew the in
furlated Dohbin. John Giipin's ride was
stroll, compared to the flight of our great in
ventors. The roadsides TOOK on the appear
ance of rlbbon-g lass--caual- boats looked ike
weavers shuttles-the telegraph poles resem
bled the teeth OF fne- tooth-comb. There
va. vas no who" TO the concern. There is noth
ing now OF the wagon. Doctors have
the wounds OF the two boys : -,
away with. who hep ma dressed
names. wno were run
lot to mention their
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1S7 4. IMMENSE 1877 1,
BARGAINS FOB 80 DAYS.

We will commence, on Monday, January End,
1871, to sell off our entire stock at Cost for
Cash. Great Bargains can now be had as we
are determined to reduce the stock on hand
Our assortment is full and complete in every de-
partment. We offer
1890 yards Dress Goods,
1.675 Alpacas,
$40 Plaid,
500 Empress,
$40 Irish Poplins,
300 Black Silks,
225 velveteens,
600 Flannels,
1900 oalicoes,
10 Table Linen,
65 " Wine Cloth,
1850 :. Bleached Muslins,
1900 Pant Stuff,
100 SHAWLS.
ALSO
1000 yards Carpets and Oil Cloths,
400 pairs Ladies Shoes,
$50 yards Sash Ribbons,
sc sets Furs,
&c. &C. &c.
We mean what we say; our stock is too large
ana 1T must be reduced to make room for our
Spring purchases.
ACKERMAN & co.
Staunton Va Ian 2-1p
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FOMnd2'ies.

I'd UzsKE'S ERON WORRIES,
AI STANTON, VA.
WM. A BURKE, Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines
Reapers. Mowers, Drills, SC, needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
work manship, at Burkes Iron Works at short
notice. | keep constantly on hand repairs for all
he leading machines in the country at manufac-
lrer's prices. have a supply of sections foI
he following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick '' g :"
Wood -
IInfcn e.. tt 50
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lust RECEIVED-Fresh Crackers of all
Oh kinds at the Store on the wharf.
r. d. SEARS, Agent
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Made of Poor Is1z1, Whiskey, Proof Spir]
it's, and Refuse Liquors, doctored, spieed,
andsweetenel to please the taste called TONES,
tiopier on to drunka nd ruin, but are atrue
Medicine, made from tho Native Roots and
Herbs OF Ca.iIornia, FREQ from oil Alcoholic
PURIFIER an LIFE GIVING PRIN-
CIPLE, q perfect decorator end Invigorator
OF The System, carrying oil Gl poisonous matter,
:1d restoring the blood 10 Q healthy condition
10 person can take these Bitters, according to-
:.cctions, and remain long uavell.
500 viii be given for an incurable case, prof.
,iding the bones are not destroyed by mineral
,,o:sons or other means, and tie vital organsI
For Infia11un tory and Chronic Rheu-,,
raatisIn, end Gout. Dyspepsia, or Ind1-]
COTTON, Bilious, .Renlittent, and Inter
Iaittent Fevers, Dissases Of the Blood,
Liver, Kidneys, and Bladder, these Bit
ters have been most successful Such Dis,
cases are caused by Initiated Blood, which
il generally produced By arrangement OF the
DigeStiEe Organs.
Iney invigorate the stomach, and stimulate;
ttH torpid liver and bowels, which render them
ofnnequalled efficacy in cleansing the bloo1 of
a!timpurities, and iInDart.nc, new Lie and vgor
to the whole system.
Dyspepsia or indigestion, Headache,
Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Thy Illness of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, Bad Taste In
the Mouth. Billions Attacks, Palpitation of the
Heart, Copiou5 Discharges OF Urine, Pam In
the regions of the Kidneys, an1 O hundred other
painful symptoms which are tAe olsprings OF
Dyspepsia, are cured by these Bittcrs.
Cleanse the Initiated Bloc whenever you find
its impurities bursting through the skin in PIN
Mes Eruptions, or Sores; cleanse it when it Is
foIll and your feelings viii tell you when. Keep,
Che blood pure and the health OF the system will
follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking IN.
the system of so many thousands, are etectually
destroyed and removed.
For full directions, read carefully the circular
around each bottle, printed in four languages,
English, German, French, and Spanish.
j. WALKER, 80 81 81 Commerce Street, N. Y.
Proprietor. r. H MCDONALD & CO., 1
az Druggists and General Agents.
San francisco, California, and 80 ands4 Com.
~ SOLD BY. ALL DRUGGISTS AND
49, DEAF ELS. seq, ID. -a #,-s-+-e ~
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NEW CASH STORE,

ri OTKCE.-The subscriber having associated
~ with him him in his business, from the 18th Of
Sept. last, VIM. T. SUMMERSON. the busi-
ness will be conducted hereafter under the stvIe
OF A. III. Taylor & Go.
They are now receiving q large stock of STA
PIE AND FANCY DRY GOODS. ROOFS
SHOES, HATS, GROCERIES, &c,
making their stock very complete, which they
are determined to sell at the lowest possible rates
to cash buyers, or short time to punctual Gus
toners. All kinds of Lumber and marketable
produce taken in exchange for goods.
A. 81. TAYLOR & 90
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FENkUSSES.
TRUSSES!
TRUSSESl
We have received a new and superior assort-
ment OF Trusses with the latest improvements,
the same Truss can be worn on right or left side,
and be set at any angle to meet the indications,
and suit comfort o patient
We have also, received Shoulder Braces, Alb
dominal supporters of the most approved kind
Pessaries of different patent; Teamans self ad-
juster; Bivalve, Sims duck bill and Cylindrical
Specuums OF different sizes, Bougies. Syringes
for womb, nose and ear, Male and Female, Me-
talic, Glass and Gutta Percha Nursing bottles,
Rubber nipples and Sheaths, besides always a
well selected stock Of medicines comprising the
most approved remedies viz
Podophylin,
Leptandrin,
Hydrastin,
Baptism,
Iodoform,
IodOfOrm and Iron
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q n. GILES has reduced, the tariff on al
3. of his goods. Now is the time to get bar
gains TWENTY PER CENT LESS than they can bt
bought for ANYWHERE. Come and save YOU
money. deO
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also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
sass and
Bickford and Huffman's Grain and Guano Drill.
TERMS CASH. W. A. BURKE.
zzg~ am still putting up the best LIVINGS-
TON PLOWS made in the State.
June I6-tf VIM &. BURKE.
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81 0n0 VIZ IffEWE tAGl :a..I p \,

K1 UIU VIA FUGA cures ali Liver,
Kidney and Bladder Diseases, Organic Weakness
Female Affections, Generc .Ds5iLitg and all com
plants OF the Urinary Org ., use and fe
male.
$lO00 will also be paid for any case of Blind
Bleeding or Itching PILES that DEFINES PILE
REMEDY fails to cure.
Defines MAGIC LINIMENT cures Rheumatic
Pains, Sprains, Bruises and Swelled Joints, in
Man and Beast
Sold everywhere. Send for pamphlet.
LABoRAToRY-l42 Franklin street Baltimore
Md apl19-ly
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ESAE.L AND gVENTER SUPPLY Oh
~ LATEST STYLE
STApLE AND FANCY DRY GOODSI

STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODSI
I. WIZ s. BRO, Main street, opposite the
Marble yard, havej just received their new goods
and are selling them at remarkably low figures.
Their stock is large and consists of all the la
test STYLES of Ladies and Gentlemen's Dress
Goods, Boots, Shoes, DC.
Their goods have been selected with great care
and with special reference to Uhe wants of the
ladies and gentlemen of this comm unity.
Do not make your purchases anywhere else
before examining their splendid stock. They
guarantee satisfaction both in quality and price
Of goods. oc.o
TyTEsST GLASS GOODS AT REDUCED
| u PRICES.-Davis A. Kayser is now Of
faring great inducements to cash buyers in want
of cheap goods. He will not be undersold.
Those having accounts due the LIST of January
are very earnestly requested to make prompt
payment. 1t is wanted badly.
febS
~ eTEEN @VyARE, GLASSSY ARE,
~ STONEWARE, &C,
at N.duced prces.--The largest and prettiest as
sortment in the Valley; also table cutlery, look
ing glasses, walters, and baskets of ell kinds
Self-sealing fruit cans, &c.
(roceries.-A nice and full assortment OF
family groceries, Buys and sells country pro-
duce for cash or trade. Prime butter, eggs, &C.,
always on hand. Il. III; Al hho,
opposite d. A. Kayser's, Main street.
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