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For the Spectator. \ t The Judicial Election—-Hon. Judge Lucas jv P. Thompson. ■ t Mesns. Editors:— Tbe able and distinguished i jurist wbo has presided over this Circuit for tbe I last thirty years, is again a candidate for re-e- * lection—not of his own motion, but at the volt notary and earnest solicitation of the whole • Bar of his Circuit, with a solitary exception. Those gentlemen, whom the people know — l whose interest it might have been to depreciate < the presiding Judge, iv order to obtain his posi tion for one of themselves —whose business de pends upon the industry, integrity and ability « of the Judge of their Circuit, (for unless the bu- 1 siness of the Courts is speedily disposed of, it •' languishes, and few new suits are brought, thus ' impoverishing the lawyers)—those gentlemen, ' who certainly know Judge Thompson best, and ' tbe industry, speed and ability witb which he transacts the business ot his office, have, with one accord, recommended him, in the highest terms, to tbeir die-to and fellow-citizens, as the man, of all others in the Circuit, most fit to fill the high and responsible office which he has so long adorned —this office, on the faithful dis charge of the duties of which, the lives, the lib erties, the reputation aud the fortunes of the people depend. Many of the voters of tbis Cir cuit" are not personally familiar with Judge Thompson, though he bas pres-ided over it so long. The only reason is, that he bas been a man of study and hard labor—devoted, more ' than any man I have ever known, to the per ' formance of his heavy duties. In the true spirit i of a good and faithful officer, he has preferred to serve rather than to court the people, and possessing by nature one of the most genial, kind and social dispositions, he has painfully learned to conquer his nature and debar himself of the solaces ot society, that he might labor more assiduously for the welfare ot the people. Jhis is no new thing with him, superinduced by the terrors _of the "term tenure." While che recurrence of election day has not de terred hit_ from a fearless discharge of his du rty, in extending the protection of tbe law to the humblest and most friendless citizens, it has not added on to him any new and bustling industry ; but finds him and leaves him the same earnest, devoted and active laborer in the cause of jus tice and liberty—not that he may be continued in office, but for the sake of his country—the banpiness of bis fellow-men. Judge Thompson is one of those whom the new Constitution found in office, and who, without incentive of sell-in terest, or the hope of re election (for then his was a life tenure,) had so well aud faithfully dis charged the duties of the heaviest Circuit in the State, that at the first election, in 1852, his peo j >le, by a voluntary and universal impulse, greet ed him with that sweet reward of patriotio ex ■ertioi. - the exclamation of "Well done, thou good and f_b_*fa- servant;" and he was elected, as it were by reclamation. Long before these high .estiinonials 0* bis worth had emanated from the people of his Circuit, the Legislature o the State in passing a law to increase his salary had borne the following flattering and well merited testi mony to his extraordinary services, (bee pre amble to an Act coucering the twelfth Judicial Circuit-Acts of Assembly of 1847-8-page 54 :) "Whereas it is represented by Lie citizens,: snitors and members of the Bar, residing :o the counties of Amherst, Nelson, Albemarle, Augus ta .<*nd Rockbridge, comprising the twelfth judi cal t'i-'cuit, in memorials presented to the gen eral as v?mbly. and is satisfactorily established that the business of that circuit greatly exceed in amount that of any other in the State, and is twice or the amount of the general aver age of the circuits in the State ; and that it is impossible for .<my one Judge by any degree ot diligence and exertion to keep down to. docket without devoting the wb<»b or a greater part of the vacations, as well as the regular terms now prescribed by law for the dispatch thereof. And whereas said citizens, suitors and members of the Bar have memorialized the general assembly either to divide the circuit into two, to reduce it by a general re-organization of the circuits of the State, to appoint an additional judge to the circuit, or to iucr--_*e the compensation of the preseut judge, and in consideration thereof to require of him ro devote the whole year, if ne cessary to the despatch of the business of his circuit. And whereas it seeim to the gene, a! assembly most eligible to adopt the last alterna tive as a temporary expedient," &c, &c. Thus it appears that it was then represented by the citizens, suitors and members of the Bar, resident in all the o.niintie-t of his Circuit, and satisfactorily established to the Legislature that the business of that Circuit greatly exceeded that of any other Circuit in the State, and was twice or thrice the general average, and that it was impossible for any Judge, by any diligence to keep it down without devoting the whole or greater part of the vacations to it, as well as the terms prescribed by law. They, therefore, -as the Act shows, added to Judge Thompson's .alary $500 a year for five years, and direct him to hold the necessary extra sessions, which he did, until Le conquered the dockets. With your permission, Messrs. Editors, I will hereafter show you documentary facts, that from that day to the present, Judge Thompson has performed a larger amount of business than any other Judge in the State, except, perhaps, the Richmond Judge, and that the gentlemen of his Bar have only borne truthful testimony to hi. merits, when they so unanimously nrged him to oiFerj his valuable services again to his country. I ask a calm and candid consideration of his claim*, not for his sake (for Judge Thompson's legal abilities and moral worth would purchase success for him in private station) but for the sake of those whom he has served so faithfully. Z. From the Vindicator. Richmond, Jan. 23rd, 1860. Messrs. Editors: —l observed witb profound astonishment the criticism ia your last paper, on a very imperfect report of some remarks wbicb I submitted a few days ago, in the Senate. Ido not impute to you any purpose wilfully to mis represent me, but I assure you, yon have repre sented my cour.e as the very opposite of what it really was; aud therefore 1 trust you will afford me the opportunity of putting myself right before those whose interests I am represented as having betrayed, and whose feelings I am .supposed to have wantonly outraged. Tbe facts of the case were briefly these. The House of Delegates passed a bill authorizing a board of three Commissioners, consisting of the Ist Auditor, the Adjutant General, and the Sec retary of tbe Commonwealth, to audit and pay the expenses incurred in the military operauoii* connect«-d with the Uarper's Ferry affair, and appropriating $200,000 for that purpose. The Senate amended the bill, by striking ont the clause authorizing the Commissioners to pay the claims, —that body conceiving it not to be proper to eDtrust the public treasury, of which the representatives of the people are the appro priate guardians, to the discretion of an irre sponsible commission of three individuals. They •desired the board to audit and report the claims to the Legislature, which could tben allow such as they deemed ju*t, and appropriating the __<>_• •ey to satisfy th.tii. Tbis supervisory power by ihe Legislature, wag deemed necessary to pre sent extravagant waste of the public money. I was ia favor of the Senate's amendment, aud made some remarks to show that the spirit ot the Constitution wouid be violated if the Legis lature should delegate their appropriate functions to Commissioners. Finding that some feeling had arisen u.tweenthe two Houses, I expressed my surprise at it, stating tbat it was a mere honest difference of opinion, which should give no cause of quarrel. I farther urged the necessity of the amend ment because it was represented to be the pur pose of some of the officers, to charge, not only their regular pay, but to claim constructive al lowances for horses which they did not have, and for servants who were cot in service. I concluded that such charges were unjust, and hence 1 wished to retain the supervisory power in the bands of the Legislature, to defeat them. I stated that I wanted the accounts reported by items, for that, as then advised, I would vote for no constructive allowances. Rut tbat if I found, on investigation, that there was a legal authority to assert such claims, in opposition to substantial justice, I might be obliged to vote for them, but if I did. I must insist that those who made such charges, should repudiate their - claim to patriotism. That they could not be entitled to ciedit for both —1 stated that those who were disposed to put their arms elbow deep into the treasury, could not be regarded as governed by any great devotion to the service of their country, and that I, for one, regarded such patriotism as a spurious article. In reply to a Senator who spoke of the sol diers as having been "dragged into servicef and "torn from their families,' I &c, I stated that I did uot know how it had been elsewhere, but that I could say that the gallant sons oi Augus- ta had not been dragged into service. It was witb them a labor of love. They had sought the service, eagerly and went to it as to a frol ic. I stated that they were influenced by no sordid consideration, but were impelled by a higher and nobler motive—a desire to Berve their country. I then described the alacrity with which they anticipated the summons of the Governor, in the first instance, and the promptitude with which they obeyed it when it came. In reply to a remark that the poor soldiers were "starving' I for their pay, I stated that I could not say how it was elsewhere, but that the people of Augusta would never allow her sons to suffer, and I then paid a merited tribute to the liberality of our people, in raising, by vol untary contributions, $900, for the benefit of the troops and their families. I stated explicitly my anxiety to have the troops paid—-promtly and liberihy paid; but tbat I was firmly opposed to all constructive al lowances. It is proper to remark that I have been in formed that Gen. Talliaferro had more aids at Charlestown than Napoleon or Wellington at Waterloo! My great object throughout my remarks was to protect the treasury from claims which I deemed unjust and extravagant, and to pay a compliment, which I thought was richly de served, to the zeal, promptness and patriotism of the volunteers of Augusta! My remarks were so understood by every Senator Bnd auditor, and yet, by a strange perversion of a very im perfect report of my remarks, my sincere com mendation is represented by you as a sneer on those whom I sought to applaud! With this explanation, I leave it to your sense of justice to determined bow far you will re pair the wrong which (doubless unintentionly) you hsve done me. Alex. H. H. Stuabt. Senate Chamber, Jan. 24th, 1860. Mr. Coghlan, Reporter in Senate : Sir: I beg to call your attention to the edito rial article in the Staunton Vindicator, which imputes to me, (as the editor says, on the au thority of your report of my remarks,) hostility to the bill for the payment of the volunteers from Augusta county. I do not believe that your report warrants any such imputations; but to remove all doubts as to your purpose, 1 desire you to state whether my remarks did not show that I was in favor of paying the volun teers, and objected only to the payment ot con structive charges; also, whether, instead of as saulting the Augusta companies, I did not avail myself of the occasion to pay them a handsome compliment for their zeal, patriotism and gal antry Yours, &c, Alex. H. H. Stu_kt. In reply to Mr. Stuart, I have to say, that I made but a synopsis ot his remarks in the Sen ate on the 12th in.t., aud in this I do by him exactly as I do by every member of the Senate, except where the remarks are very brief, or are written out and handed to me for publica tion. T.,at synopsis closes with the following words: "He (Mr. Stuart) was not, at the same time, opposed to legitimate and legal claims.' By these words, I intend to convey that Mr. Stuart was in favor ot paying the volunteers all such claims as were, in his view, just—that is, such as were not for "constructive service;" or, in other words (as I understood him to explain it,) such as were not made tor servants and horses not in the actual employment of the State, To Mr. Stuart's second query, I have to reply, that, in addition to what my report contains as said by him concerning the prompt mustering of the Augu*.ta volunteers and tbeis? departure lor Harper's Ferry, he took occasion to pay, daring the course of his speech, a very high compli ment to that body of men. P. G. COOHLAN. "Examiner" 1 Office, Jan. _£. The free negroaj.who have recently left Ar? Kansas to avoid being sold into slavery, have published an appeal to the Christian world to protect them. They cay Indiana shuts her doors npon them. Illinois denies prairie hony?s to them. Oregon will not receive them, and Minnesota is debating whether or not she shall admit them. They complain of being forced into a cold climate suddenly from a warm one, and present a sad picture of the distress that they suffer from a hasty legislation. The reports of negro riots in Canada turned out to be pure fabrications, invented by tbe De troit Free Press. That paper announced that vioi.ijt outrages had occurred in Anderdon, Chatham an 4 Sandwich, and that an aggressive organization of negroes had been formed, under the direction of J. D. Shadd and J. C. Brown, both connected with the "Provisional Govern ment*' of John Brown. The Canadian journals deny the stories in all particulars. Mr. Banks was elected Speaker of the Honse of Representatives on Saturday, February 3, 1856. The plurality rule was adopted by 137 ballots, Mr. Banks bad 105 votes, and Aiken 100, and there were eleven scattering yofes. Dr. S. G. Howe, of Boston, has returned from Canada, and is expected to appear before the Senate's Harper's Ferry Investigating Commit tee this week. LIVEItI Ai\D SALE STABLES. WE have leased for a term of years the commodi ous and convenient Stables attached to the Virginia Hotel, in Staunton, where we _gn, intend to keep constantly on hand for sale the finest MOIISJI-',!* that can be fl j_ . procured. J. S. Byers has experience \% \l _iiti qualifications as a horse dealer, .Inf^fl— l— ■ which _r_ _.ll known to the public. As our business is io be one of y.ars no pains will be spared to obtain and keep the public patronage. We also take Horses on Liv.ry, In a few weeks the Stabling will be increased to accommodate 400 horses. Capable and attentive Ostlers have been em ployed. The County custom is solicited. Drivers are invited to stop with us. In connection with this Stable we shall keep Hacks, Buggies and Saddle Horses, constantly for hire—our Vehicles being all new, with fine Horses, we confi dently solicit public patronage. J. S. BYERS & CO. N. B. Nicking and Bobbing done by an experi enced hand. BYERS & CO. Jan. 21, 1860 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: aSRgBBt ESTRAY—Taken up by Richard H. jjrnfip Dudley, on his land, in the County of Au ——■——■—.gusta, the 10th day of December, 1859, of the lollovung description, to wit; A steer of red color, with white belly and hind legs.rome white on top of the shoulder and end of the tail, marked] with half cropp off the left ear, sup posed to be three years old and appraised at 21 dol lars. An Extract, Teste. Jan. 24, 1860 J. D. IMDODEN, Clk. Augusta County Court Clerk's offlce to wit: ESTRAY.— Taken up by Wm. 8. Sproul, on his land in said county, of the following description to wit; A cow of red color white back, belly and tail, and supposed to be 1. or 15 years old and appraised at twenty dollars. Au Extract Teste, Jan. 24. Wm. A. BURNETT, P. C. LACKSMITH WANT-ID.—-The subscriber wishes to employ by the y.ear a good Blacksmith, to whom he will give liberal ifm**; or he will rent his shop to such a man if he prefers it. W. J. D. BELL. Staunton. Jan. 24, 1850—4ts Rock. Regis, copy. i A TTENTION.— -Company C. Va. Militia, will fp_—- parade at Maj, S. Stover's, the usual place of i_ mustering, on Friday the 27th of this month. Per sons failing to attend will be fined according to law. By order of the Captain. J. H. STOVER, 0. S. Jan. 24, 1860—It PLASTER lam now receiving 3<o Tons of the best Windsor Blue Plaster, ever brought to this niarket-which I will sell low for Cash or Country Pro duce. Call at the Freight Depot. Staunton, Jan. 24, 1-60—3 m W. A BURKE. npoBACC O.—I have just added one Hundred Buts JL of Tobacco, of various Brands, to my present tock, which will be sold at a very small advance.— Call and Examine before purchasing elesewhere. Jan. 24, 1860 J. B. EVANS. ITMOR HIRE. — I h&,ve ap active negro boy for hire ' the-present year. He is in his 16th year—a first rate farm hand for his age. Apply to my father, Thornton Berry, or to myself, at New Hope. Jan. 17, IS6o',— 3t WM. BERRY. NOTHER lot of "Photic Coal Oil"—a bright color —warranted not to smoke or smell when burning. For sale by P, H. TROUT & CO., Druggist. Staunton, Jan. 17, 1860. SOMETHING~EXTRA.— JusT received a fine artiale of Lynchburg SMOKING TOBACCO, for sale at the Tobacco House of J. B. EVANS. Staunton, January 17. HORSE SHOES, HORSE SHOE IRON, NAILS and N&il Rod, just received by WOODS & GILKESON. Staunton, Nov. 15, 1-5.. LADIES' CLOAKS —We have just received a new supply of Cloaks of tbe very latest style worth, from $18 to $30. Staunton Dec. 20. PIPER k FUNKHOUSER. STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. SPECIAL NOTICES, MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT. From rich and poor, bond and free, all colors grades and conditions ot life, we hear -he same meed of E raise awarded this wonderful article. Sores are ealed, pains relieved, lives saved, valuable animals made useful, and untold ills assuaged by this great medicine, which is surprising to the judgment of man. What family does not require a standard Liniment.— Who ever heard of the same effects produced by any other article ? For Cuts, Bruises, Sprains, Rheuma tism, Swellings, Strained Horses, &c, it has no e qual. Beware of imitations. The genuine Mustang Linimen* is sold by all respectable Druggists and Livery Men in every town, parish and hamlet throughout the North"and South America, Europe, and the Islands of the Ocean. Buy at once. BARNES & PARK Proprietors, Jan. 17,1860.—1m0. New York. "FOB" HERRING'S FIRE PROOF SAFES, LEATHER and RUBBER BELTING, LACE LEATHER, STEAM PACKING HOSE, COTTON and LINEN TWINE, AND FOR INSURANCE on your Life, or the Lives of your servants, at the lowest cost, call at Stationers' Hall, No 21 Pearl Street, Richmond, Va. KNOWLES & WALFORD. Richmond, March 15,1350—1y ' Mr. THOS. J. BAG BY, General Collector, Rich mond, is an authorized Agent for the Staunton Spec tator. ' ANNOUNCEMENTS. JUDICIAL ELECTION. We are authorized to announce DAVID FULTZ, Esq., a candidate for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court for Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Nelson and Rockbridge counties. Jan. 24, IB6o* Lex. Gaz. and Valley Star copy and charge this office. FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK. TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY :---At the request of a number of you I present myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of your Circuit Court, at the election to be held on the 4th Thursday in May next. 1 tender you my services the more readily, knowing that the deep interest you have in the proper discharge of the duties of the office will cause you to examine closely the qualifications of the various candidates who may present themselves. I invoke a rigid scrutiny into my qualifications for the office, and then whatever may be your decision, I shall most cheerfully acquiesce. Now as in the olden time I trust the enquiry will be "is he honest and ca pable?" "is he industrious and accommodating?" It is by these tests I wish to be tried; and should you think favorably of my qualifications, I shall not be in debted for them to a finished education or to the aid of wealthy or influential connections. These advantages have been denied me, and I am compelled to rest my dependence for the good opinion of my fellow citizens, upon such character as I could build up by pursuing strictly industrious habits and an upright course of conduct. How far I may have succeeded in gaining your confidence, is for you to decide. Since the Spring of 1854 I have been engaged in the business of Clerk. Since tbe summer of 1855 up to the present time I have been engaged in the Circuit Court Office. This opportunity, I flatter myself, has enabled me to be come perfectly familiar with the duties of a Clerk— how I have discharged these duties those who have had business to transact can judge. If you should elect me my whole time, and whatever abilities I may pos sess, 4 shall be devoted to an honest and faithful dis charge of the duties pertaining to the office. I will always be found in my place, and things belonging to the office in their places. Persons having business to transact shall be promptly attended to in a spirit .of accommodation. In short the office will remain yours while I shall be the humble instrunient for the dis charge of its duties. Respectfully, Jan. 3,1860. JOHN PARIS. jgg™ I hereby declare myself a candidate to fill the vacancy in the' Circuit Court Clerkship caused by the death of the late incumbeut. It is within fresh recol lection that in time past I had charge of the office for several yeaTSr-The duties of it are familiar to me. — Should it be conterredon me, I will discharge the du ties involved by it with all the faithfulness and assi duity of which I am capable. Nov. 22, 185.. JOHN B. WATTS. _gr We are authorized _to announce WM. A. BURNETT a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Augusta county. £gT We are authorized to announce ALEX. F. KINNEY, a candidate for the Clerkship of the Circuit Court of August, county. Dec. 20. Kgf" We are authorized to announce JAS. COCH RAN as a candidate for the office of Clerk of tbe Cir cuit Court of Augusta pounty. Dec 13. pr* We are authorized to announce JOHN PARIS a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Augusta county. Dec. 27, :859. FOR SHERIFF, "jg"" We are authorized to announce Col. j AS. M, LILLEY, as a condidate for Sheriff of Augusta coun ty, at the next election. " Dec. 20—tde. ty We r.re authorized to announce JOHN J. LA RE W a candidate for Sheriff of Augusta county. "_g" We are authorized to announce HENRY H. PECK a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Augusta county. Jan. 3, 1860.—* tM" We are authorized to announce PETER G. STEELE a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Au gusta ccunty. Jan. 10, 1860.* JSjp We are authorized to announce CAPT. P. Q. POLMER a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Au gusta county. Jan. 24, 1860. We are authorized to announce WM. G. STERRET, as a candidate for the office ol Sberriff of Augusta county. .1,1860. ::Zf""" FOR TOWN SERGEANT. TO THE VOTERS OF THE CORPORATION OF STAUNTON—I am a candidate for the cffice of Town Sergeant at the next election; and have only to say, if elected that I will devote my whole time to it and will discharge its duties to the best of my ability. Respectfully, JAS. H. WATERS. Jan. 10, 1860.* To the Voters of the Corporation. I offer myself as a candidate for tho office of Town Sergeant, which election takes place on the 4th of A piil. In doing so I feel that it is due to you to assure you that I will endeavor to discharge the duties of the office with promptness and with a;view to render satis faction to all. R. W. STEVENSON. January 17, iß6o.—tde* |y We are authorized to announce WM. CRAIG a candidate for the office of .Sergeant of the town of Staunton. Stannton, Jan. 17. LADD, WEBSTER & CO., 131, BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE. MANUFACTURERS OF IMPROVED TIGHf STITCH SEWING MACHINES, For Families and fljanufacturing Establish ments. LET Manufacturers, Planters, Farmers Housekeep ers, or any other persons in search of an instru ment to execute _ay kind of Sewing now done byina chinery, make sure they secure the best, by examining ours before purchasing. Samples of work sent by mail, WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD SEWING MACHINE V 1. It should be well made, simple in its construc tion, and easily kept in order. 2. It should make a tight lock-stitch, alike on both sides of the material. 3. It sh mid sew an}' and all materials that can be sewed. 4. It should be able to use Cotton, Thread or Silk directly from the spool. 5. It should be able to sew from coarse to fjne, and from thick to thin, with rapidity, and without changing the tension. 6. It should be able to make the tension greater or less, op both the uuder and upper threads, and with uniformity. 7. It should have a straight needle, curved ones are liable to break. 8. The needle should have perpendicular motion. This is'absolutely necessary for heavy work. 9. It should be capable of taking in the largest pieces of work. 10. It should be able to bind with a binder, hem with a heinmer; should stitch, fell, run and gather. 11. It should be always ready to work. 12. It should be capable of using the same size of thread on both sides of the work, and of using differ ent colored thread or silk, above or below, to corres pond with any two colors of cloth to be united. 13. It should be able to make a long or short stitch. 14. It should be able to fasten off the seam, and commence sewing tightly at the first stitch. 15. It should run easily and make but little noise. 16. It should have a wheel feed; none others are in constant contact with the work. 17. It should not be liable to get out of order. 18. It should not be liable to breast the thread nor skip stitches. 19. It should not be necessary to use a screw-dri ver or wrench to set the needle. 20. It should not be liable to soil the operators dress. 21. It should not form a ridge on the under side, nor ravel out, nor be wasteful of thread, as is the case with all chain stich machines. 22. It should not be 'more trouble than it is worth,' 23. All of these advantages are possessed in our machine. LADD. WEBSTER k CO. Dec. 6,1859.—1y. GREAT INDUCEMENTS.— From this date" uatil the Ist day of April 1860, I will offer great inducements to those who wish to supply themselves with Hats and Caps, having determined in order to reduce my stock to sell them at Cost fo; Cash. Call before the stock is diminished, at the store room nea ly opposite the Va. Hotel. Staunton, Jan. 24,1860. WM. SHRY, Agt._ for M. G. H_rman. LADIES' Morocco Bags, from $1 t(Ts3>£ at Staunton, Nov. 15. S. H. HILB'S. AUCTION SALES, „ A LARGE and VALUABLE FARM FOR SALK—We will offer our valuable Farm lyingon Moffets Branch, 11 miles from Staunton, near Parnas sus, for sale, on Thursday the Hh of March, 1800. It contains 600 Acres—about 300 of which are cleared, well fences, and in good state of cultivation. The balance is welt timbered. The improvements consist of a large BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, a good Barn and other out-houses. There is near the house a large spring ot as good water as is to be found in the county. Also a large tine meadow, and 150 or 2uo acres of timbered land fenced in, which makes a fine outlet for hogs. These and many other advanta ges make this a desirable farm. We will sell 400 a cres, with the improvements, or tbe entire tract, just as the pur>.Kuser may det-he. The Terms will be very accommodating. As the tract of iand is large, the purchaser will be re quired to puy $3000 down ; the balance in six equal payments, the title given when the third payment is made. Possession will be given immediately. Persons wishing to buy land would do well to call and see for themselves, lor we will sell the greatest bargain that has been sod in the county for 20 years. San. 10,1860. JOHN F. SILLING k BROS. rTmUSTEE'S SALE OF TOWN PROPER JL TV.—By virlue of a deed of trust executed to me on the 24th day of March, 1854, by M. W. Craw ford and recorded in the Hustings Court of the town of Stauntou, for purposes therein mentioned, I will proceed, in front of Craw ford & Cochran's Store, on Saturday, the 7th of January, 1860, to sell, at public auction, that valuable LOT. in the town of Staunton, on the corner of New and Frederick Sis., known as tbe "Old Market House Lot." TERMS:—One-fourth iv hand or by negotiable note at 4 months, interest added, well endorsed ; the bal ance payable in 6, 12 18, and 24 months, with inter est fiom date, for which bonds with approved securi ty will be required, and tbe title retained as ultimate security. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock, A. M. U. M. BELL, Trustee. Turk _ Cushino, Auctioneers. Dec. 6.—-tds.—V. copy. POSTPONEMENT.—The above sale is postponed to Saturday the Uh of February next. Jan. 10,1860. H. M. BELL, Trustee. ÜBLIC SALE OF LAND AND PER SONAL PROPERTY NEAR DEERFIELD.— Owing to my age and infirmity I shall, on the 2Mh of Janunry, iB6O, at mv residence, on the big Calf Pas ture River, Augusta" co., offer for sale my FARMS, containing 285 Acres, situated ou both sides of the Great Calf Pasture river. The improvements are good. There are good MEADOWS, and a good deal more can be made and put under water. There is an excellent Mill Site near my residence. There is an old Mill on it and SA W MILL, with a little expense might be put in operation. I have most of the timber for building a nerv Mill, well seasoned. On the place are excellent fruit and never failing springs of good water near the dwellings. The farm will suit very well to be divided, and will be sold in that way if de sired. On the same day I will offer for sale my Far ming Utensils, Waggon, Horses, Cattle, a good Threshing Machine, Corn Sheller, both nearly new, Hogs, Sheep. Corn, Fodder, Hay, &c. If the above named day is not lair the sale will take place the next fair day. If not sold it will be for rent. _ Dec. 27-tds. JOHN BUSH. OCKBRIDfcJE LAND FOR SALE—The subscriber offers for sale his FARM on South River, Rockbridge County, 2% miles East of Fairfield. It contains 204 Acres, and the soil is naturally of good quality, being well adapted to all the grains and grasses raised in the Valley, especially wheat. It is of Southern exposure, and lias on it an abundance of fruit of various kinds, ab mt seven Acres in a solid Orchard, besides a great many other trees. About two-thirds of the land is cleared andin cultivation, the balance heavily timbered. To persons wishing to view the land it will be shown them by Mr. John Pat terson, who lives on the place, or by the subscriber, living near Newport, Augusta County. If not sold privately before the Ist day of March, 1860, it will be offered on that day at public sale. TERMS accommodating and a bargain can be had as it is too far from me to attend to personally. Tue improvements are as ample and as good _.s usually found. WM. SMILEY. Aug. 23, 1859—Lex. Gaz. and Rock. Reg, copy. PKBLIC SA_E.— The subscriber desirous of selling his HOUSE AND LOT, in Staunton, will otter it tor sale on Monday, the 'And day of April IBiio. The house is built of Brick, 3 stories high, and well laid off, and suitable for a Tavern—for which purpose it has been occupied. There is also a Store House attached to the main building, and a large and convenient Stable, Smoke House and Magazine ou the lot. TERMS:—Fifteen hundred dollars will be required to be paid down, and the b dance will be made in lighter payments of five hundred dollars a year with interest from date, the title retained until the last pay ment is made. Also another lot lying on the run side will be offer ed on the same day, situaied ou the Turnpike to wards the North end of the town, It is deemed unnecessary to give further descrip tion, as per?ous desirous of purchasing will undoubt edly view tiie property. RICHARD RIDGWAY. Jan. 24, iB6O O ALE OF VALUABLE NEGROES.— In IO pursuance of a decree oi the Circuit Court of Bath county, prcno;;ncyd at the October term, 1859, in a cause therein dependin., in which Joseph N. Jollitt' and Achilles Pugh, executors of John Pugh, dec'd., are Plaintiffs and Leroy P. Duingerlield, sr., and oth ers a; c Defendants, the undersigned, as Commission ers therei'' mcd, will proceed, on the lith day of February ;«-.: in frontof the Warm. Springs Hotel, in the said county of Bath, to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, on a credit of six months, with inter est from the day of sale, the following named slaves now in the possession of the said Leroy P. Dainger lield, sr., to wit: CHARLES, HENRY, DAW, BET SY, LOUISA, ALBERT and CHARLOTTE. Bonds with good security will be required for the payment of the purchase mouev and interest thereon as aforesaid. WM. H TERRILL, I - , VvM. _i.EE>., i Jan. 3, 1860,—4t ANDS FOR SALE.— In pursuance of a de cree rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta connty in the cause of Shumate against Washing ton and others, and of a deed of tiust executed to me by Thomas Washington, I proceed on the prem ises, on Friday the h)th day of February next, to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, the lands held by said Washington, to wit:—A tract of about 150 a cres. known as the parcel composed of the Diller, Herdman, Eslell and Kyle tracts, and a tract of land purchased by said Washington of Esteli's heirs and others, containing about 350 acres. These lands are of tine quality and will make desira ble farms. TERMS:—One fourth of purchase money in hand or by negotiable note well endorsed at 90 days, and the balance in one, two and three years in equal in stalments from date of sole. N. K. TROUT. Com'r and Trustee. - Jan. 10, 1860. O ALE OF LAND.— Pursuant to a decree of the IO Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered at the November term, 1858,1 will sell at public auction, on Friday, the Zrd of February next, a valuable Tract of Land contaiding about 107 Acres. This tract of land is known as the "Heiskeil Farm," and lately owned by Catharine Fauber, dec'd. It lies about 5 miles north of Staunton and adjoins the lands of John Bumbgarpuer and Ge M rge Wnlck. Tbe tract is in good condition, well watered, and with a sufficiency of timber It has on it a comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, a good Switzer Barn, and an Orchard of ex cellent Fruit Trees. TERMS :—So much in hand as will defray the ex penses of sale, and balance in one, two and three years, secured by bond with good personal security, and the title retained as ultimate security. Jap 10, 1860. ALEX. ANDERSON, Com'r. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. By vfrtue of a Deed of Ti ust executed to me on the 15th day of January, 1842, by James Shultz, and recorded in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta, I will sell, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Friday, ike 17tti d(.y of Febru ary next, the Tract of Land in said Deed conveyed. The Tract contains SO Acres, situated on the Junc tion Valley Turnpike, about three and a half miles South of Greenville, in the County of Augusta, and adjoining the lauds of Ballard Smith. There is on the land a comfortable Dwelling House and Barn The title is believed to be unquestionable, but selling as Trustee, I will convey with special warranty.— Sale at 12 o'clock M. Jan. 24, 1859 tds JOHN NEWTON, Trus. T~ TUSTESi'S SALE 0> HifciAL By virtue of a deed of trust' executed to me by Anderson Sober— 08, dated the 17th of May, 1651, and of record ir. the Clerk's Oiliceofthe county Court of Augusta, I will sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Saturday, theith day of February, 1860, op the premises, the TRACT ot LAND in said deed mentu.u'eq, containing lsj§ Acres, situated a bout three mile* south of Greenville, in the county of Augusta. The title is believed good, but selling as trustee I wil; convey with special warranty. Jan. 10, 1 boo.— tds. JOHN NEWTON, Trus. blaster Commissioner's Office, I Stau.nton, Va., Jax. _4, iB6O. I IN pursuance ot a derreein the case of H.W.Sheffev and A. F. Kinney, Trustees of N. C. Kinney, vs. N. C. Kinney's creditors rendered by "the Circuit Conrt of of Augusta County on the oOlh day of Novem ber, 1859, I shall proceed at my office, in the town of Staunton, on the 2 l .)th day of February, 1.60, to state and settle t 1 c following accounts : First. —Ah l ?ount of the trust property and fund conveyed u> 9 plaintiffs by deed of N.C.'Kinneyand wife,'dated o*3. 4th. 185,3, Second.— Au acconnt of all claims of every kind, upon the trust subject, whether under the trust deed or superior thereto. In this account will be embraced a full settlement of all claims against. Nicholas C. Kinney, late receiver of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, and all persons having claims of any kind a gainst said receiver, are hereby called upon to present them for settlement. 'Third.— An accpunt of all the traqsacttons of tbe plaintiffs as trustees. All parties interested in said accounts are required to appear at my office on said 29th day of February 1860. JOHN N. HENDREN, Master Com. Jan. 24 ISi'.o— Vm. copy 4t FTvTIfEGROES WANTED.—I wish to pur- D\)\J chase 500 likely young Negroes, of both sex es, for the Southern market, for which 1 will pay tbe highest market prices in cash. My address is Staun ton, or Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Va. _Jan. 24, | J. E. CARSON. r~~URS"! FURS!!—Another supply just received at PIPER & FUNKUOUSER'S Staunton, Dec. 20. FANCY and Plain Baskets of all sizes at ■"•^ Staunton, Nov. 15. S. H. HILB'S^ PltlTATfiSAim VALUABLE LANDS MILL, AND OTHER PROPERTY FOR SALE In Raleigh and Fayette Co's, Va, ONE TRACT OF LAND, containing, by re-sur vey, 63*3_ Acres, upon Big Beaver Creek waters of Great Kanawha River, 6 miles from Raleigh C. H., and 3 miles from the junction of the Kanawha Turn pike, with the Grayson and North Carolina Turnpike. From 75 to 100 acres of 'his Tract are under fence, and in a good state of cultivation. 200 acre 3 are bot tom land, tbe growth Wild Cherry, Crab Apple, Thorn, White Oak, aud some Sugar trees. The upland is prime white oak and dogwood land, well watered. — Besides the creek and branches there are four or five never-failing springs and plenty of stone coal. Eve ry acreof this choice tiact is easily cultivated. Also a tract of level land of 286 Acres, (the sub scriber's home place,) three quarters of a mile from Raleigh C. H., the Turnpike from Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe co., to Charleston, Kanawha C. H., passing through the tract. 100 acres is under dura ble fence and in good cultivation. The buildings are large and commodious, consisting of a double two story FRAME HOUSE, with a new L of 4 rooms, an office 18 feet square, and other neccessary outbuild ings. There is also a two story manager's or over seer's house, 24 by 20 feet, and about 150 yards from the house; a large Barn with Stable and Sheds; a good well and pump and several springs. This is a very suitable location for a tavern. Its vicinity to the County seat, as well as being within a mile and a quarter from a fine Merchant Mill, render it a desi rable property. Also, a Mill Tract, 6ontaining about 200 Acres of land, and a large OVERSHUTE GRIST MILL, constructed in the latest and most approved style, its gearing being almost entirely of cast iron. The ar rangements for making Flour are complete, embra cing one pair of superior French Burrs, a large Bolt ing Chest, a superior Screen and conveys, all moved by machinery. It is situated on Piney River, a never failing stream, snd is easy of access, being only two miles from tbe town, with the whole custom of Ral eigh and part of Fayette during the summer season, with a good, newly repaired Miller's house, Smoke house, _c, and the tract contains one of the best veins of Stone Coal in Western Virginia, or in any other State, being eight feet in thickness, and the best splint coal. The town is supplied from this vein. Also, a Tract of above 300 Acres, in the county of Fayette, situated on New River, tbe main stream of the great Kanawha, at the month of the Big Laurel Creek, the location of the Covington k Ohio R. R. passing through it near the River bank, 24 miles be low the mouth of the Greenbrier River. A Tunnel of 1600 yards through Stretcher's Neck will commence on this tract. This tract embraces rich bottom aud bench land, and producing Corn, Wheat and Grass as luxuriantly as anywhere. There is a large double hewed LOG HOUSE, of two stories, and the best bear ing, thriftiest Orchard in the county, and there js a Country Mill on Laurel Creek, which, with some re pair, will do good work. As there must be the Depot here for Raleigh county and lor a large part of Fay ette, as soon as this section of the Railroad is let out for construction, this Tract will be very valuable as a stand for a Store, Post Office, &c, &c Also, several smaller improved Tracts adjacent to town, several Town Lots, with buildings, besides a bove 10,000 Acres of heavily timbered (chiefly white oak) laud, scattered through the county. The attention of capitalists and others wishing to invest money in Western Virginia lands, and in the most salubrious region in the world, is respect fully called to this property, of which the title is in disputable and has never in one instance been ques tioned. A general warranty will be given. . Being determined to sell, ihose wishing ir"good home or simply to make a safe investment cannot do belter than calling, ia person, or by letter, upon the subscriber, three-quarters of a mile South of Becklev, Raleigh C. H. ALFRED BECKLEY." Jan. 17.—St.— pf.3.00 EAR THE COY. __ OHIO R. R.-l have in the Counties of Favette aud Raleigh a large quantity of UNIMPROVED LAND, well adapted to Corn, Wheat, Tobacco, and the grasses, which I will sell low for cash or prompt pay. That in Fayette is within a mile or more of the Court-House, lies well, well watered by good springs and numerous streams, has a good Mill Site on it. and is near to a grist and saw-mill, is penetrated in all directions by good roads, and some of it near the route of this to be the great est of Railroads. That in Raleigh is on Pine River, is very rich and timbered with the prettiest Pine and other timber in the State, well adapted to Corn and other Crops. I will sell in from 100 Acres to any quantity to suit any one. TERMS cheap. "Address at Fayetteville, Fayette C. H., Va. JACOB SANGER. Sept. 13,1359.—R0k. Reg. copy 0 mos. liniO WANTS AN EXCELLENT FARM W AT A LOW PRICE V—Five miles from Staun ton—2 south of the R. R.— 300 Acres—lßo cleared and productive, and well set in grass —within IJ_ miles of a good female school —near to Churches— new BRICK DWELLING HOUSE neatly furnished —all necessary out-houses new. Terms very easy.— A great bargain is ofiered in this tract, which is very desirable on many accounts. Apply to GUY-A WADDELL, Real Estate Agents, Staunton, Va. Nov. 29, 1859. 1~ pOR SALE.— The neat and comfortable COT -1 TAGE RESIDENCE, with 2 acres of Ground at tached, near the Staunton Nurseries, now occupied Franklin Davis. A great bargain is ottered in this snug and tasteful suburban residence. Apply to GUY k WADDELL. Staunton, Nov. 22. Real Estate Agents. In Council for the Town of) Staunton, Jan. ?th, 1860. ■, npHE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE was X passed, to wit: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING INJURIES TO TOWN PROPERTY. 1 Be it ordained by the Council of the Town of Staunton, that it shall be the imperative duty of the Chief of Police, in all cases of injury to the property of the Town or to the Lamps, Lamp Posts and Gas Fixtures under the control of the Town, to ascertain the amount of damages resulting from such injury, and collect the same immediately from the party liable therefor; and if any party liable for such damages sball fail or refuse to pay the same when demanded, it shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to institute legal proceedings for the recovery of such damages, in the name of the Town and prosecute the same with all diligence to a recovery. The Mayor, Recorder, or any alderman shall have jurisdiction in ail cases arising under this ordinance, where the amount does not exceed $50, over this a mount the proceedings shall be in the County or Circuit Court of Augusta, in the Hustings Court of Staunton. 2 This ordinance shall be in force from its passage. Teste, J. F. PATTERSON, Cl'k. Jan. 17—3t—V Copy. JAMES F. DAVIS WITH A. E. & J. P. BLEDSOE. WOULD respectfully inform his old friends who so kindlyencuuraged him in other brauehes of business, and the public generally, to call and exam ine their large stock of DRY GOODS AND GROCE RIES, and other goods calculated to alleviate the suf ferings of the human race, which can be had at prices lower down than expectation reaches, for it is their avowed determination to astonish the natives. Staunton, J_n. 17. Augusta county Court Clerk's office, to wit: _________ T?STRAY.— Taken up by Henry Ott, .yj tb<! 22nd day of November, 18-39, on his land, in the county of Augusta of the following description to wit: A steer about four years old, marked with white and red spots exceut the head aud neck which is nearly all red, split dewlap, crop off the leltear, underkeel in same, and cropped horns, appraised at $27. An Extract Teste. Jan. 17, 1960. WM. A. BURNETT, P. C. STORE STAND FOR - RENT AT HER MITAGE. AUGUSTA CO.—The Store House is a large, new and commodious building, situated in a wealthy and thickly settled neighborhood. A good business has generally been done here. A married man can be accommodated with a, dwelling house, or a single man can get boarding if desired Possession given on the Ist ot March. For further information address January 17—tf. SAM'L KENNERLY, Jr. WANTED.— A MAN that can make good farm Harness and Collars, and make or repair old saddles, to whom I will pay a liberal salary by tie year. A single man or a man of small family prefer red, with sober industrious habits. Apply at tUis Of fice. Jan. 10, 1860.—1 m. I/ANCV" DRESS SILKS AT COST —We 1? have reduced the price of our Fancy Dress Silks to prime cost from this date to the Ist of March.— Our stock of Silks is still quite good. We advise those who may wish to purchase, to give us an early call. PIPER k FUNKHOUSER. Staunton, Dec. 20. Vf_SW YORKf LEDGER.-T DRILLING JJN Tales in the New York Ledger. Hereafter I will not sell the Ledger or Harper's Weekly on credit.— No money—no papers. Don't ask for credit on pa pers. ROBT. COWAN. Staunton, Jan. 3, 1860. NEW GOOD.S.— FRENCH MARINOES, _c — We have also a large lot of French Marinoes, all Wool Delaines, Poplins, Alpaccas, Poil De Cherres, Fnglish Valencias, Coburgs. We are also receiving some new goods suited to the season. Stauuton, Dec. 20. PIPER k FUNKHOUSER. Aft BXPS-UEKCI-D x>HLLER WANTED —Who can come well recommended for honesty, industry and sobriety. Liberal wages will be given. A single man is wanted. Apply immediately to WM. J. FONTAINE, Diana Mills, January 17, 18G0.—3t Buckingham, Va. OW PRICED OVERCOATS— We have an hand a few Common Over Coats which we will dispose of at a low figure Also a lot of Trunks, to gether with a fine assortment of Clothing, alt of which will be sold cheap for cash. ROAN <_ ALUY, North Wing of Va. Hotel. Staunton, January 17,18.0.—Vind copy ATTENTION ARTILLERY !—There will A be a meeting f the Company at their Aimoryp on Saturday, January 21st, at 6>£ P. M., for theTy purpose of electing a 2nd Lieutenant. A full at- **■ tendance is desired, Rv order of the Captain, Jan. 17, '__ G. W. IMBODEN, O. S. O~LD~D~QMINION COFFEE POTS—A fresh supply on hand and for sale by WOODS k GILKESON. Staunton, Nov. 15,1859. IN CHAMBER SETS, a very beautiful article for sale by WOODS k GILKESON. Staunton, Nov. 22. .f)Q RAGLANS and Cloaks witbTsieeves, at £0 Staunton, Nov. 15, 8, B- HILB'S. MiBCELLANFX)PB. BIACXKWOOim M-_ei__tNE: —AND — BRITISH REVIEWS. L SCOTT k CO., NEW YORK, continue to pob • lish the following Jeading British Periodicals, viz: 1. THE LONDON QUARTERLY (Conservative.) 2. THE EDINBURGH REVIEW (Whig,) 3. THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW (Free Church.) 4. THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Liberal.) 5. BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE (Tory.) These periodicals ably represent the three great political parties of Great Britain—Whig, Tory and Radical—but politics form only one feature of their character. As Organs of the most profound writers on Science, Literature, Morality and Religion, they stand as they ever have stood, unrivalled in the world of letters, being considered indispensable to the scholar and the professional man, while to the intel ligent reader of every class they furnish a more correct aud satisfactory record of the current literature of the day, throughout the world, than can be possibly ob tained from any othei source. EARLY COPIES. The receipt of the Advance Sheets from the Brit ish publishers gives additional value to these Re prints, inasmuch as they can now be placed in the hands of subscribers about as soon as the original e ditions. TERMS: Per arm. For any one of the four reviews, $3.00 For any two of the four Reyiews, 5.00 For any three of the four Reviews, 7.00 Hor all four of the Reviews, 8.00 For Blackwood's Magazine, 3.00 For Blackwood and one Review, 5.00 For Blackwood and two Reviews, 7.00 For Blackwood and three Reviews I). 00 For Blackwood and the four Reviews, 10.00 Current in the State where issued will be received at CLUBBING. A dicount of twenty-five per cent, from the above prices will be allowed to Clubs ordering four or more copies of fgay one or more of the above works. Thus: Four copies of Blackwood, or one Review, will be sent to one address for $9; four copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for $30; and so on. POSTAGE. In all the principal Cities and Towns these works will be delivered FREE OF POSTAGE. When sent bp mail the postage to any part of the United States will be but Twenty-four Cents a year for "Black wood," and but Fourteen Cents a year for each of the Reviews. N. B.—The price in Great Britain of the five Peri odicals above named is $31 per annum. THE FARMER'S GUIDE TO SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE. By Henry Stephens, F. R. S., of Edinburgh, and the late J. P. Norton, Professor of Scientific Agricul ture in Yale College, New Haven. 2 Vols. Ro; al Octavo. 1600 pages, and numerous Engravings. This is, confessedly, the most complete work on Agriculture ever published, and in order to give it a wider circulation the publishers have resolved to re duce the price to $5 For the Two Volumes! When sent by mail (post-paid) to California an" Oregon the price will be $7- To every other part of the Union and to Canada (postpaid), $0. This work is not the old "Book of the Farm." Remittances for any of the above publications should always be addressed, post-paid, to the publish ers, LEONARD SCOTT & CO. Dec. 27. No. 51 Gold St., New York. VIRGINIA HOTEL. THIS well known establishment, now presents largely additional facilities, for the accommoda tion of the travelling Public. Mr. Wm fl. Peyton retains his connection and associates with him, as Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Wm. Jordan, formerly of the Lexington Hotel, and more recently of the Rock bridge Baths. The style of the new firm is JORDAN & PEYTON. The proprietors have secured a corps of efficient and accommodating assistants, who will unite with them in payiug every attention to those stopping at the Hotel. Capable and faithful servants are also provided, to ensure the comfort of guests. The table will continue, as heretofore, to equal that of any Ho tel in the State. The proprietors would also call special attention to the fact that by the erection of NEW BUILDINGS, already commenced, they will have at command 30 Additional Rooms, by means of which they will be enabled to afford greater comfort to transient guests, and to accommodate families wishing to spend the summmer in Staunton. Connected with the Ho tel are,Jextensive Stables, under the management of Byers _ Co., well known for their experience and efficiency in this department. Horses will be taken on Livery, aud Horses, Buggies and Hacks, will be afforded to guests ou reasonable terms. ia conclusion , the Proprietors pledge themselves to spare no pains to contiuue and increase the present reputation of the House and to serve an appreciative public, WM. JORDAN, ) Pb - p ,__ F WM. H. PEYTON, f Frop es ' N. B.—The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this House, also the office of ADA MS dt COS EXPRESS. JORDAN & PEYTON. Staunton, Jan. 20.J860.— tf. VIRGINIA CENTRAL R. ROAD. Mail aud Passenger Train t»oing East, LEAVES Stauntou Daily at 6.35 a. m. Leaves Waynesboro' Daily at 7.09 " 'Going- \J~est. Leaves Stauntou Tri-weekly, viz:—Mondays, Wed nesdays and Fridays at 3 45 p. m. Leaves Jackson's River for Staunton on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays _t 3.15 p. m. FREIGHT TRAIN, WITH PASSENGER CAR ATTACHED, Going lYest. Leaves Waynesboro' Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7.20 a. m. Leaves Stauntou same days at 9.00 " Going East. Leaves Jackson's River on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays at., ~8.45 a.m. Leaves Staunton for Waynesboro', 5.30 p. m. Mail Trap going Ea*st connects at Gordonsville with train on Orange and Alexandria Railroad for Wash ington, Baltimore, &c, and at Richmond with trains for Petersburg, Lynchburg, _.c, same day. Trains going West connect at Goshen with Stages to Lexing ton, at Millboro' with Stages for Warm Springs, and at Jackson's River with Stages for White Sulphur, Lewisburg, Ac. THOS. DOQAMEAD, Gen'l Supt. Oct. 18, 1859.—Yin. copy. FIRE AND OFEINSFRANCE. IN th.ALBEMARLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Charlottesville. The Capital of the Company is large and well secured, and its business conducted on the most prudent principles. Lives of Slaves insur ed ai the lowest rates. Apply to HUGH W. SHEFFEY, Agent. I am also Agent of the CHARTER OAK LIFE IN SURANCE COMPANY, one of the most substantial and prudently conducted Compa's in the United States. The widow of the late John 11. Brown received through me $2,500 the amount of the policy on her husband's life. HUGH" W. SHEFFEY, Dec. 13-—3 m. _ "JjOOTSAND SHOES. WE have commenced receiving our fall supply of BOOTs AND SHOES of every dy3-«ft| cription, which have been purchased in delphia of the manufacturers for CASH, ana» will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Our goods are all warranted to us by the manu facturers and if any of them prove defective, return them and ihev shall be mended without any charge. Call and examine our stock before purchasing else where. D. W. KENNEDY k CO. Staunton, Oct. 18. f~ STAUNTON ACADEMY. HE Ist term of the session closes last of January, 1880, and the 2nd commences on the Ist of Feb. This school is preparatory to the Uxiversity of Va. The Principal has diplomas, from that institu tion, and letters of recommendation from some of its most distinguished professors. For particulars in re gard to tuition, board, text-books, &c, apply to Dec. 27—tt. JAS. A. WADDELL, M. D. I^l^rOLS.— We have just received by Express, direct from the manufacturers, a supply of "Colt's Revolver's ;" also Pistols of other patterns. We wiM also receive by Express to-morrow, the regular Armo ry and Navy Revolver with belts attached. Those in want of such articles will please call aud examine our stock WOODS & GILKESON. Staunton, Nov. 22.1859. IRON.— I have just received a large lot of the best English refined Iron, comprising all sorts of Rods, Band, Tire, Oval, Strap, *§-, *-c, to which die atten tion of Smith's is requested. GEO. E. PRICE. Staunton, Nov. 22, 1859. ' H~ ARNESIToTL, for greasing leather. Also MA CHINE OIL, for sale by DR. H. S. EICHELBERGER. Staunton, March 8,1859. AXES &c—B doz. Superior Axes, 1 doz. Boy's do Also a very superior lot of axe helves just received and for sale by WOODS k GILKESON. Staunton, Oct. 25. f_ P A SACKS Ashton and Marshall's tine Salt,iust 251) received by TAYLOR & HOGE. Staunton, Oct. 11, 1859. ___ IRONS—for sale by WOODS _ GILKESON. Staunton, Nov. 15,1859. __ OA BBLS. Crushed, Powdered, Granulated and Cof •f)U fee Sugars, iust received and for sale low by Staunton, Oct. 11, 1859- TAYLOR k HOGE. WANTED —I wish to hire or purchase a good COOK, WASHER and IRONER. Staunton, Dec. 18. L. WADDELL, Jr. t>OR Hats, Caps, and every style of Gents' Furnish ing Goods, call at J. POLLUZS Staunton, Oct. 11.1359. Clothing Ho-asn CLOTHS.—A few pieces of Black J Corded Cloaking Cioth, just «<*-£«-«_,_ Staunton, Nov. 22,1859. D. A. KA.SER S. RICHMOND ADVERTISEMEMTS. GEORGE R. BAGBY, NO. 31, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. HAS constantly on hand a large assortment of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, consist ing in part of— LADIES DRESS GOODS, Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings; Bleached and Brown Cottons; Cotton Oznaburgs, Flannels and Linseys ; Irish L'nens, Collars, and Sleeves ; Hosiery, Gloves and Handkerchiefs. Also Bed and Servants BLANKETS. Together with a large supply of KERSEYS, SATI NETS and FULL CLOTHS and many other articles too numerous to mention to which he would respect fully call the attention of customers friends and the public generally. f__T" Orders faithfully executed. Oct. 11, 1859—1y. O. H. CHALKLEY, DEALER IK LEATHER, SHOE FINDINGS, OIL, TANNER'S TOOLS, Ac., AND IMPORTER OP FRENCH CALF SKIInS, 13th Street, between Main and Cary, RICHMOND, VA., IS now in reGeipt of a large and excellent stock of goods appertaining to his business, to which he in vites the attention of all in want, as they will be sold VERY LOW FOR CASH, or to punctual customers O. H. CHALKLEY. Richmond, Mar. 15,1859.—1y SALES MADE RECENTLY BY JAMES THOMAS, Commission Merchant, Cary St.. near 12th. 10 bbls Sup Flour for Jas. Clark, Rockbridge,. .$5.37 37 bbls Extra Flour for J. Michie, 6.50 5 bbls Apples for Rev. Sam'l Brown, Bath, S.dO % bbl. Roll for J. Alexander, Augusta, (>.__ Venison, Gross, for J. E. Fritz, Bath, 0.07% Red Wheat for Alex. Hamilton. Rockbridge, 1.22 24 bbls Flour for Alex. Hamilton " 5.50 1 pack Butter for Moses A. McComb, Augusta,. .0.25 1 bbl " for Robert Sterret Rbck'e 022 Venison for Mr. Boon, Bath, 0.15 1 JBox butter for John S. Hodge, Augusta, 0.25 Richmond, Jan. 17, 1860. MAKE DAILY MEMORANDUMS of inT portant events, engagements, 4c. A very con venient book for the purpose is the POCKET DIARY, which has a space for every day in the year, cash, and expense accounts, almanac, Ac, besides answer ing the purpose of a pocket book. The sizes are smalt, medium and large, and the prices vary lrom 25 cents to .2.00 each. Also extra large sizes for Counting House use, fam ily expenses auddaily journals at 75 cents and $1 25. Also the Physician's Pocket Day Book, visiting list and diary, $1.00. All the above are for sale at RANDOLPH'S Bookstore Jan 10, 1860. and Bindery, Richmond. BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS.— Berrian's Extra and Warranted Bellows, Wright's Solid Box Vices, Wright's Patent Anvils, King's Stock and Dies, Sledge and Hand Hammers, Smith's Tong's, Farrier's Knives, Butrasses, Shoeing Hammers, Pincer Rasps, Files, Ac, In store and for sale cheap by CLARKSON A ANDERSON, Dec. 13. No. lo(5, Main St. Richmond, Va. if! I E. ifTfTF HATS AND CAPS! I WOULD inform my friends aud tne public pn generally, that 1 am now prepared to fur- _H nish MILITARY HATS AND CAPS of style and grade at the shortest notice, and on the ve ry best terms. R. L. DICKINSON. Dec. 13, 78, Main St.. Richmond, Va. MITCHELL & TYLBR~ DEALERS IN CLOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRI , Silver and Plated JYare, MILITARY AND FANCY GOOD* RICHMOND, VA. Richmond. March 22.1859—-ly* OAL SCUTTLES, CINDER SHOVEL? Shovels and Tongs, Fire Dogs, Fenders, She . and Tong Stands, Blower Holders, Pokers andF'.. Carriers —In store and for sale cheap by CLARKSON A ANDERSON, No. 106, Main Street, Richmond, Va. Nov. 15, 1359. P. A. WOODS, South Side Cary Street, RICHMOND, VA., DOES a General COMMISSION BUSINESS, w h special attention to the safe of Wheat, Flour i Tobacco. [Richmond, Jan. 3, 1360.—-I" IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RARE A> Valuable Book send to RANDOLPH, Richmond. The largest variety of New and Old Works in Southern States, is at 121 Main Street. Richmond, July 19,1559. '^PATENT DOOR SPRINGS, - ± Sale by t CLARKSON A ANDERSON, No. 106, Main Street, Richmond, Vr. CONFECTIONERY ESTABLISHMENT!'. CHOICE VARIETIES FOR THE SEASON AT THE STAN! FORMERLY OCCUPIED BT WM. T, MOUNT, Main St., Staunton,! 1.. MAGNUS S. CEASE WOULD respectfully call the attention of the i.. izens of Staunton and vicinity to hi 3 large a en irely new stock of FALL GOODS, which he is n receiving and opening, consisting of Watev, Sugar; Soda Crackers, Picnics, Raisins, Figs, Currants, ( ron, Dates, Prunes, English Walnuts, Filberts, monds, Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Lemons, Oranji , Sardines, and Candies of every description. Also Fancy Goods, French Candies, Cakes a Toys. £__*"* Wedding parties furnished at the shortest lu tice, and on the most reasonable terms. Also Fresh Peaches,' Lobsters, Pickles, Catchu Ac, &c. He will sell ou reasonable terms, and respectfu.. solicits a share of patronage. Kg?" Candy sold at Wholesale and Retail. Staunton, Nov. 8, 18f>9. ECLECTIC MEDICAL INFIRMARY, NEAR SCOTTS VILLE, ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA. DR. HENRY M. PRICE, (formerly Professor a S. B. Medical College of Georgia,) is prepar I to receive and treat patients afflicted with the folk ing chronic and supposed incurable forms of disease. He uses concentrated vegetable remedies, baths, k' Cancer, Neuralgic Affections, Scrofula, Diseases of Kidneys, Ac, Ulcers, Liver Complaint, Fistula, Dropsical Affections, Piles, Gravel, Rheumatism, Bronchitis, Sciatica, Asthma, Dyspepsia, Epilepsy, "Chronic Female Complaints. |_y A fair value will be paid tor all negroes afHi "- cd when not too old. A few young men will be taken a3 Office Studei. . at $2*lo per annum for Board and Instruction, piy ble in advance. Terms:—Medical a tendance, Board, Medicines, %\l per week, payable in advance. Extra charge for Cancer. Oct. 11, ISs9—ly. FOR GOVERNOR. GAEKIEL HIRSH ! FOR LIEUT. GOV. WILLIAM JONAS! NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the Atlantic Cable to come up to the expectations of some of the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet GABRIEL HIRSH, one of the largest stockholders in the concern, for the purpose of cultivating a frater nal feeling with all mankind, has extended it as tar as the city of Staunton, where it is performing some of the greatest achievements of the age, in the way ot exhibiting at his old stand, on Main Street, "the largest and most complete STOCK OF GOODS cv brought to this market. The greatest wonder, how ever, even surpassing the operations of the Cable, ar. the "CHINESE JUGGLERS," on exhibition at hr window, where the prettiest man in the country is a ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watche: and Jewelry. |_i° The $1,000 offered some time since, is still r the hands ofa responsible gentleman in Staunton,reaC to be handed over to any cne who will bring forwai a superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH. Stsuunton, Oct. 19,1858—tf A FLEAS ANT SUM^ERTrESORTT BUFFALO GAP HOUSE. THIS well known Mountain Retreat, lo miles we. c of Stauntou, on tbe Central Railroad, is open t the accommodation of travellers and visitors. Per sons wishing to spend the heat of Summer in a co. quiet way cannot rind a more suitable place in all Vir ginia. It is easy of access—the Cars of the Centn' Railroad passing by it every day. The house is larg. and convenient, surrounded by the most beautiln. mountain scenety. Fine Springs of Freestone, Sulphur, Chalybeate and Alumn Water con venient. Elliots Knob, the highest mountain in Virginia, is visited by hundreds from this place. A good TEN PIN ALLEY, with good order («. whiskey) and every attention to the comfort of visit ors. Board per week, $7 ; per month $25; children and servants half price. Post Office, Swoope's Depot, Augusta Co., Va. June 14, 1859. P. HERRING. Proprietor. H. HILB HAS, AFTER ONE MONTH'S • absence, returned from the North with as _W*z_ and handsome a stock of DRY (JOODS, as was oi -_ before exhibited in this county, aud offers the _.i,t ou such terms, regarding juice and quality, as will compare favorably with any Northern Retail l_Ou_c. The time he spent in selecting his goods to advanta". will tell for itself, to all who will honor hi._ wit. 4 call. He has no partner to divide his profit., . having bought the greater part of his stock at tr-o the most extensive Auction Houses ir the United States, Myers, Claghoru <_ Co., and Fun. js*-, & Brinlev, of Philadelphia, from 20 to 25 per cent lower thin they can be bought at any Wholesale House ~M euable him to sell at usioui.shing low pric.* — Call and see for yourselves at the CAEAP f?ASU SIORE, opposite the Virginia Hotel. l-W All articles warranted sound or no pale Staunton, Nov. 15, 1559. OOFAS-A new lot Sofa*, just to hand, _______ O Staunton, July 19, '59. A. D. GW'Mh