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FNBRSONAL-
Editors Vlndacdtor j:

DFRSONAL-
Editors indicator:
In looking over your valuable paper I see a
commu nicaton signed "Manv Voters. - request
ing me to indicate my willingness to serve them
in the next House of Delegates. In reply: if the
voters of Augusta county, in their Judgment,
think have tn. ability TO represent their inter-
ests in the Legislature Of Virginia. they may
use my name in such mode of choice as they
may choose, and if elected would not feel at
liberty 10 decline position of such confidence
and trust from my fellow-citizens. Thanking
''Many Voters' for the compliment paid me in
their call. lam,
Yours respectfully,
june29=f A. B. LlGHTNER.
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CITY CoUNCIL.-A special meeting was
held Tuesday night. The contract with
the C. &. Q. r. r. for the use Of water
from Buttermilk spring was presented and
the Water Committee instructed to per-
feet it by their signatures and those of the
Railroad authorizes. The Street Commit
tee recommended the purchase Of d stone
crusher action deferred till next meeting
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SOUTHERN GUIDE.-Bramhall & Co.,
publishers, Washington, send US the ad-
vance sheets OF the above publication. 1t
is well gotten up, nicely Illustrated, and
gives very good notice Of each section Of
the different Southern States. Of our own
Valley it thus speaks:
1.-The Shenandoah Valley, divided for
fifty miles into two by the Massanuttan
Mountains, contains the counties of Fred
eritk, Clarke, Shenandoah, Warren, Page,
Rockingham and Augusta, the TWO latter
very large counties, reaching across the
whole Valley. This is fertile, wealthy
and well-cultivated section, little blighted
by the influences Of slavery, and noted
during the war as the ''granary Of the
Confederacy."
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THE FINEST SIGN IN ToWN.-Dr. n.
Way5 Il Bro. yesterday put up the incest
thing in the way of q sign we have seen in
the city. Step out of your door any where
on Main street, and you can see it.
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augl!

CALE OF VALUABLE
MESSY CREEK LAND.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
Augusta County, entered at this June term,
1871, in the Chancery cause Of Rogers VS.. Rog,
ers Exo'r, al, therein pending, will on
Saturday, the 4th dag of august, 1877,
IN the premises, proceed to sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder, the home farm OF
the late Andrew B. Rogers, decd, containing
238 acres.
This farm is 81 tustpd on Messy c eek in said
County, one mile from Mt. Scion, on the Iron
Works road. 1t has on it good improvements
orchard of excellent fruit, plenty Ct wood and
water, is near to churches, schools, stores'
shops, &C. The land is productive and in fact
very desirable farm.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay costs OF
suit and expenses of sale, the residue to be d.
vided INFO four equal annual payments, bear
ing interest from the day of sale, aud payable
in one, two, three and four years from date,
purchaser to execute bonds with approved Sc
curity and the title to be retained as ultimate
WIN. L. MOWRY, Admir-, d. b. n,
C.T.A of A. B. Rogers decd, Com1'r.
EN-. CUSHING, Auctioneer.
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we give herewith brief extract from the Bos-
ton "Iournal of Commerce, ~ 23d of June 1877:
''The New England Organ Company, al
though far from being the oldest in the BUSH
ness, has grown with such astonishing rapidit!f,
as to occupy the front rank in the profession,
and has spread its name and reputation not on
ly throughout the United States and this CONT
nent, but also to the different countries of the
old world. The establishment commenced bus
mess on Wareham street, Boston, six years ago
next August, and now its factory and grounds
there comprise area of more than two acres
THIS IMMENSE MANDATORY
is completely appointed in every particular and
employs some I25 of the best skilled workmen
that can be found. The works are now runnin O
tull time, despite the business depression thai
prevails the world over; and the demand for
the New England Cabinet Organ is daily in
creasing. To give al idea of the popularity of
these instruments it may be stated that nearly
80, 900 of them have thus far been made. This
young, energetic and progressive house has
built up such business and in 80 brief time,
solely upon the merits its instruments"
Testimonials might be multiplied, but we pre-
fer every one to see these Instruments and we
cordially invite all to come and examine them
carefully.
Prices from $50 $1,000.
rs Catalogues sent application.
HUNTER l. CO., Booksellers, =.
augl7-ly Staunton, Va.
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How IT is DoNE.-The first object in life with
the American people is to ''get ricl:" the Sc
cond, how to regain good health. The first can
b. obtained by energy, honesty and saving; the
second (good hsalth), by using GREEN'S AU-
GUST FLOWER. Should you bea respondent
sufferer from any of the effects of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, Indigestion, &C., such as Sick
Headache, Palpitatiou of the Heart Sour
Stomach, Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness ofthe
Head, Nervous Prostitution, Low Spirits, Sc,
you ieed not suffer another day. Two doses of
AUGUST FLOWER will relieve you at once.
Sample Bottles, 10 csnts. Regular size, rs
cents. Positively sold by all frst-class Drug
gists in the q. S. junez9
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sILvER-PLATED FORKS

NrOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Proposals
IN Fill be received for 10 days Tor widen
ing Lewis creek on the property Of the valley
Railroad. from the East end of Kayser's fence
TO lst trestle under the ''Y'' to an average
width of ten feet Right reserved TO reject any
and all bids. For further particulars call on
the undersigned at the Valley Depot:
SIN. WOODWARD, JR.,
aug3l-lt Supt. V. R, R.
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SALEs.-E. M. Cushining, auctioneer,
on Saturday last sold the McCue farm,
near MI. Scion, to j. II. Todd for s92, so
per acre. On Monday last, the scott tract
(134 acres,) to David Beard at $24,99 per
acre and The Wood tract, (22 acres,) to D.
Wood at SD, so per acre.
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A VETERAN GoNE.-Morris eastman,
who has been living with Mrs. Bridget
Bolen for many years. died on Wednesday
last, aged 81 years. He was in theregular
army during the Mexican war and partici-
pated ii, I. number CT engagements.
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ANOTHER LAWN PARTY.-The ladies
of Bethel church VIII have d lawn party iii
the grove adjoining the church, on the
evening of the 5th OF September.
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CONCERT AT ARBoR HILL.-A concert
will be given on Friday night next, Sept,
It'll, at Arpor Ill., commencing at 7
O'Clock. The public are invited to attend.
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THE PIEDMONT GUAMO
FOR WHEATs

Prepared by the Piedmont Guano and Manu-
featuring Company of Baltimore, Md,
and Culpeper, Va.
This Guano is admitted to be one of THE BEST
Fertilizers for Wheat and Grass known, and in
consequence of the many recent, as well ~ for
mer testimonials as to the value of this already
we'll known and popular article, We can with
increased confidence, recommend it to the farm
ing community of this section.
From all accounts we have, the demand for
this Justly Popular Fertilizer, manufactured by
gentlemen of known integrity and standing,
will be very large this season, and would
therefore request and be obliged r custo--
mers to let Us have their orders as SION as prac-
ticable, that the stock may be on hand when
called for Warranted to be fully up to the old
Standard and in prime condition this season for
drilling. Price as low aud terms as liberal as
can possibly be for any first class Fertilizer.
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A LAZY BED.-Mr. T. W. Lambert OF
Waynesboro is manufacturing an improved
Spring Bed that is an innovation or any thing
of the kind yet in use.
1t is suited to any size bed, is cosy, strong
and elastic and above all cheap. Can be put up
in any bed on few minutes notice, only re-
quires bolts to secure the whole thing Has
been tried by several of Stauntons LATEST men
and pronounced the best lazy bed ever
brought to Staunton.
MrC. G. Henderson, gentleman, is the
agent. The price is only Three Dollars.
Encourage Home Enterprise.
aug6l-1l
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Or BY Cash reed 16 Deer
DR. For this balance

Sol. SMITH RUssELL.-The inimitable
humorst and mimic, wlth:.a talanted Elu-
sical combination will be here on Friday
night, September 18th. Those who would
enjoy a rare treat should not fail to at
tend.
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VIRGINIA, IN VACATION:
in the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, Aug l5th, 1877.
Philip Q. Palmer, Plaintiff,
vs..
J. c. OFT and L. J OFT, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY:
The object of this suit is to enforce the ven
doris lien on a tract of land sold by the plain
tiff to the defendant, J. c. OFT.
The defendant j. G. Off, Lot having entered
his appearance and it appearing by affidavit
filed that he is a nonresident of this State, it
is ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication Of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect his interest
Teste
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
BAYLOR, p. q. augl 7-4t
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REFRIGERATORS REFRIGERATORS! !!
REFRJGERATORS |
WATER COOLERS WATER COOLERS
WATER COOLERS
GUM HOSE GUM HUSEl GUN HOSE
BATH TUBS BATH TUBS BATH TUBS !
Water Closets, Water Coae.s Water Closets.
a FIRsr-CLAss PLUMBER.
Any kind of Plumbing and Gas Fitting done
at short notice and in frst-ciass style.
mayil- I'm LIPsCoMB u SoMERvILLE.
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DOANOKE COLLEGE,

III SALEM, VA
TwHNTY-F1FrH SESSION BEGINS SEPFEl-
Der 5th, Collegiate, Elective, and psspara-
tory Courses. Location unsurpassed for hea tn
tulness and mountain scenery. Town and Col
lege noted for good morals. Expenses for 81
months from $3.50 to $24o (includlng tuition,
board, fuel, lights, and wsshing). College
quite prosperous. Students from fifteen States
Indian Territory, and Mexico. For Catalogues,
&C., address
SECRETARY OF FACULTY.
july27-2.m
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~ Association OF CO.
~ PA ETNERSNIP.

~ DISSOLUTION OF CO.
-ME PA sTNERSMEP.
The Firm of LAREW, son h LEWIS has
tins day been dissolved, by mutual consent.
The
Coal and Lum Der Business
will hereafter be conducted by John J. Larew
and James Lewis, under the name Of Larew
& Lewis.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to
the old Firm, will please come forward and
settlea once; and parties having claims against
u.s. will please present them tor payment, Mr..
j. " Waddy will ate 10 the settl ement of
all claims of the old concern.
Thanking our old friends and the public gen.
orally for their very liberal patronage which
they have heretofore extended US, we hope they
will still accord the same to the new Firm.
JOHN j. LAREW,
R. T. LAREW,
JAS. NJ. LEWIS,
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DIANOS FOR SALE have several
Il Pianos. for which have no furthes
use, and which can be bought very low
jy6-u 4. LOUIS LDE>
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vi 4 ERKED ID.

CROFT-ROSS.-On the 30th. inst near Hermitage,
sssAir Samuel Croft, to Miss Betsey Ellen daughter
of VIM. Ross, Esq,
ANDERSUN-C ARSON.-On the Both, inst, near
Sangersve, John F. Andrew to Miss Margaret
Jane. daughter of Jas. Carson.
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ATTENTION FARMERS IL have on hand Il first
class Montgomery Wheat Fan, which will sell
al very low price for grain.
aug24-lm GEO. E. PRICE.
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A FREE FIGHT.-The County Conser
vative Committee met in this city Monday
and by an unanimous vote determined not
to call Nominating Convention, but leave
all aspirants for Legislative positions an
open field. The following is the resolution
adopted:
Resolved THAT in the opinion of this
committee il is advisable that there shall
not be a county convention for the nomi-
nation of county candidates for the Senate
and House of Delegates, unless there shall
be regular Republican ticket in the field,
in which event farther action may be nee
essarv.
JAMES RUMGARDNER, JR., Chairman.
S. Broaon Allen, Secretary.
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New Advertisements.


r OST Between VIM. B. johnson OF otaun-
a. ton and A. D. Wren's, GOLD
BREAST-PIN with hair in The centre, for
which a liberal reward will be paid ifdelivered
to VIM. D. Wren, OF Stanton, or ielt at this
Office. aug3l-tf
r OST.-Betw ecu the Baptist and "a Presby-
Il terrain Churches, half a dozen
SILVER-PLATED FORKS.
The finder will oblige by leaving them at the
store of J. j. POINTS,
aug31-lt MAIN street.
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City Notices.

Promises kept inspire confidence; and DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup never promised relief in the
diseases of childhood without at once effecting
it. Hence the popular reliance upon it. Price
rs cents bottle.
WESTERN Nan lose millions by the hog chole-
ra probably more from want ofthe timely use
of something TO place the system of the animal
in condition t, resist the contageou. We are
told that Foutz's Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders will certainly cure and prevent hog
cholera if uset. according to directions.
thorough trial may save the stock owner much
money.
aug3l-2t
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GRAIN DRILLS.-Farmers in want OF q
first rate Drill, many of which are used IN 1.-The
West should call and examine 'the McSher-
ey Il Co., drill'' before buying.
aug31- BAKER BROS.
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HUGH F. LYLE. VIM. s. HUMPHREYS
HUGH r. LYLE & CO.,
Iron Founders and Manufacturers of Flows and
Plow Irons, specially
l.YLE,S ORIGINAL
PLOW

formerly known IS the BRADLEY PLow, and the
only genuine Livingston Ploa0 made in Virginia
from the original Patterns.
Earmers if you desire the best and cheapest,
buy this Pillow, and if you want repairs that
wear well, always fit and give no trouble, be
sure you get Lyle's Points, Slides. Sides, &C.
For sale in Stanton by Price & Miller, Burk-
holder 4 Hanger, and Baker Bros. at Waynes-
boro, by VIM. Caldwell, and by Country Mar-
chants generally. Parties desiring to buy at
wholesale or obtain information, will please
address HUGH F. LYLE Il CO.,
july6=3m Staunton, Va.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, VA, Aug. 18th, 1877.
Raymond h Campbell
VS.,
Elizabeth Iron Co.;
All parties interested in the foregoing cause
are hereby notified that have fixed upon the
18th day Of September meat,
at my Office, to execute the order of recommittal
made in said cause at the March term, 1877, and
all persons having claims against the 'Eliza-
beth Iron Co." are warned, that unless they
present and prove them on or before that day
they will be debarred from asserting them here
after. JOHN M. KINNEY,
augl7-4t Comm'r in Chancery.
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DlL ed. Outfit and terms free. TRUE h
Co., Augusta, Maine. Julyl4-1y
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CIDER MILLS. = OF Various makes, and
sizes, at moderate prices. at
aug3l- BAKER BROS.
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4 jssfIsEisSrCf.sS.
STAUNTON, August 31st,

STAUNToN, August 31st, 1877.
Flour-Extra. S5.40l@$5 Superfne,
$500; Family, $500. W lleat-white. 81. 10
(0Sl1 Is. Gem, 53c. Oats, 20c(G25c; Ba-
con, 10 cents (hog round); Lard-1oc !;
Salt 80; Sugar-1lc(@15c Meal-bolt-
ed, 60c; Molasses-50c(G$l.0 90; Butter
19(020c; Eggs-l0 cents; Seeds nominal.
Potatoes, 400.
REMARKS.
We have no change to not in prices. The
advance in prices a few days since has been
lost and prices are tending lower still.
--Go-s.<1pse--o-
Unremitting application will induce disease
unless the blood be kept constantly pure and
rich. For all hard workers the remedy to keep
the blood ia TIE best condition is DR.. Bull S
Blood Mixture.
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EDOM FLOUR.-Best Family Flour, guar
antee to give satisfaction. Just received by
aug3l- BAKER BhO'S
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4 MISSIONER'S OFFICE,
" SrAUNToN, AL gust 23d, 1871.
VIM. H. Steele's Creditors
vs.
". H. Steele.
All parties interested in this cause are hereby
notified, that have fixed upon the
18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT,
at my office, to take. state aud settle the &C.
counts required by decree in said cause, enter
ed on the 4th day of June. 1877 And ell par
ties holding liens against the real estate of VIM.
Il. Steele, the Defendant are required to come
forward and prove them on or before the date
mentioned for taking these accounts. and all
other parties to the suit are required to attend
on that day.
JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
Comm'r in Ch'c'y
PRESTON BA oR,p.q.
aug24 At
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ETDPEDAEE NOME SCHOOL
FOR GIRLS,

1t is my desire to have, at the lowest charge
practicable, the BEST SCHOOL for instruction
and training, with pleasant surroundings 1t
is for those who prefer country school Of lin
tied numbers. The Session begins OCTOBER
lst and ends the last of June.
CHARGES $50 for BOARD and TUITION
in ENGLISH, FRENCH and MUSIC; LATIN
or GERMAN So q month.
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Nss- One ofmy daughters with the best yef-
erences as to success desires situation as
teacher.
E. BOYDEN, Rector Grace Church,
near Gotham Station, AlbemarIe, Va.
aug3l3t
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&. OBER 4 STN'S,
Soluble .f3asns02aiNteA Sagpe2'
Phosphate of Lime,
This standard manure has met with great
success, and has been in use for number of
years, both North and South, with constantly
increasing sales
Call and examine certificates from many of
the best farmers in Augusta and ROCKINGHAM
counties, who have been using it for years.
THE CHANT PHOSPHATE.
This is the first season this article has been
sold by us under this brand.
1t is highly recommended, and is sold at low
rates, and on liberal terms.
TINE BRITISH e7HzYTURE
Was sold by us last season and gave entire
satisfaction IN every case, so far as we have been
able to learn.
We offer it with confidence, believing there
is better fertilizer on the market for the price
which is very low--cash or time.
Pure Bone Dust, or
MISSOURI BONE MEAL
Equal to any Bone sold in the United States,
and far superior to most of it. As good as can
be made, being perfectly pure, ground as fine
as meal. and of uniform quality. Price low
for cash or short time. Warranted strictly
pure
AS every Fertilizer made manages to procure
certificates Of the astonishing effects Of its applis
cation, though many of hem have been found
by the farmers to be far below the stan dard and
in many instances almost worthless, w do not
adopt the usual plan of gathering in certificates
from every person who will give one, as Good
Certificates will not make Fertilizer good
As these Fertilizers, however, have been largely
nsed, and are now widely known in this com
munity, we refer to any of the numerous farmers
who have used them, and will take pleasure in
giving their names to parties wishing to make
inquiries.
Special rates to Clubs on all the above named
Fertilizers.
For further information call on
POWELL & BLACKLEY, Agents,
augl7-6t Staunton, Va.
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STANDRAD FERTILIZERS /!
Powell & Black|ey !!
-lS77-

The season for using Fertilizers being now
near would respectfully call the attention
OF our friends to the fact that we have compile
ted our arrangements for supp lying them with
some OF the best articles in this line that we
know of Oh the market, and at lower prices and
better terms than the same articles have been
sold at IN Staunton before
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TRUSTEES'S SALE OF VALUABLE
GRASS FARM IN BATH COUNTY, VA.
By virtue of deed of trust execu ted by Rob-
ert j. Glendy, bearing date on the Bird day of
January, 1876, the Undersigned, the trustee,
named in said deed will proceed, on
Saturday, the 18th dog of September, 1877,
on the premises promptly at IL O'Clock A. NJ,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
that large and valuable farm ip Bath county,
Familiarity Known as 'Cloverdale," adjoining
the lands of Cyrus e. McCutchen and others,
containing about Tweoty-nine Hundred Acres,
more or less-the actual quantity of land as
shown by the records of said county being 29l7
acres. The title to which is believed to be in
disputabe but the undersigned will sell and
convey OILY such estate ss is vested in him
both as to quantity and title. This property is
we'll improved and is very valuable, and espec-
tally adapted to stock raising.
TERMS :-CA$H.
For further information apply to abe under
sign ned at Warm Springs Bath County, Va.
VIM. NJ. McALLISTER,
augl7.4t Trustee.
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TINE undersigned will have large supply Of
COAL AND LUMBER

TINE undersigned will have large supply Of
CDAE AND IUM B Il II
constantly on hahd, and will be pleased to &C
commoda,e our old friends, aud the public gen.
orally.
aug24-tf LAREW B. LEWIS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STANTON, VA, August 22d, 1877.
Samuel Stercett's admir-.
vs.. In Chancery.
Samuel Sterre.t' heirs.
Pursuant to q decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered in the above cause on
the Attn day of June, 1877, will proceed at my
office, on the
Goth DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT,
to take state and settle the following accounts:
l. A further account of the administration
of F. f Sterrett upon tee estate of Samuel Ster-
rett, decd, and
2. An account of the proper distribu ton oil
the real fund in the cause, and to make certain
special statements; at which time and place all
parties interested are equred 10 attend. Civ
en- under my hand this day and date first above
written.
WI. PATRICK,
aug24-4t. Commissioner.
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PERsONAL.--Mrs. Commodore Porter,
mother of Mrs. Gen. J. d. Imboden, is
i'm the city, on visit to Mrs. Capt. w. L..
Bumgardner.
Geo. Haines, Esq.,, Editor of the Esprit
Of Jefferson, - was in the city on Wednes-
day last.
u. S. Collector J. L. Thomas, Of Balti-
more, passed through the city during the
past week.
Col. Beverley Tucker passed through the
city during the week on his return from a
visit to his son, J. R. Tucker, Jr.s at Lex
ington, who has been ill.
John E. Mason, Esq, dealer in vegeta-
tles, fish, &C., Staunton, is seriously i'll at
his home near Mt. Sidney.
ALMOST OUT OF DATE.-We have been
handed the following bill, which, tho out
of date, is somewhat Of a curiosity. The
paper on which it is written is only slight
ly colored by time, and the writing is ex-
,cellent and as distipct as tho written yes
terday.
MI. David Jackson
To Alexander st. Claire, Dr..
July Is For m 90 Nails 81. 2. G
Dec II g II yd cloth (9 11-6 II. 8
l. 10. 8
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80 GROSS Of FRUIT JARS, at
mel LIPSCOMb + SOMERVILLE'S.

The attention OF those wanting pianos is
called to the fine opportunity offered by Prof.
Tde in another column.