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Suicide.—Jobn E. Jones, a son of Dr. Basil M. Jones, of Charlottesvile, Va.. committed sui cide at the Woreham Honse, in Memphis, Term., on the 14th inst., by shooting himself. He was a graduate of tbe University of Virginia, and had recently been engaged as a teacher in a Fe male College near Memphis. The Enquirer of tbat city says: He repaired to bis room yesterday morning a bout 11 o'clock, where he remained until near ly 1 o'clock, having employed himself in the meantime, by tearing into small fragments a large number of letters. Shortly after 1 o'clock, and about the time the guests of the house were taking dinner, a report of a pistol was heard, and nearly five minutes afterwards a second report proceeded from tbe same locality. The officers of the house immediately repaired to the room from whence the report came, but for a time were nnable to gain admittance, the door being securely locked. An entrance, however, was effected by forcing the door, when one of the most horrid sights upon wbich man ever gazed presented itself to view. Mr. Jones was lying on tbe bed, still alive, though be bad shot him self twice, both balls entering bis bead, one through tbe left corner of the right eye, the oth er through the right corner of the left eye, the latter ball having torn off half his nose and al most one side of his head. The unfortunate man writhed in tbe most terrible agony for full bait an hour after being discovered, when death kindly put an end to bis sufferings, and bis soul, unbind n, took its flight into eternity. WESLEYAN FKMALE INSTITUTE. TtiE CO<FE«tENCE SEMIN'AKV. LOCATED AT STAUNTON, VIRGINIA. ''pUEFALL SESSION of this Institute will com -1 mince the second Wednesday in September next, and conclude the last Tnursday in June follow ing. TERMS, PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS : Bourd, Washing. Lights, Furnished Rooms, Fuel, &c, $75 00 Tuition in regular course in Coll'te Dep'nt, in cluding Ancient Languages, 20 00 Tuition in Preparatory Department, 10 00 Music on Piano, with use of Instrument, 25 00 " " Guitar, " " 20 00 " " Melodeon, ■ " 20 00 Modern Languages, each, 10 00 Drawing, kc 10 00 Oil Painting, 15 00 Library Fees, for Collegiate Students, per an num, _i 100 Library Fees, for Preparatory students, per an num 0 50 For Books and Sheet music the cash must be paid on delivery, or deposited beforehand. All bills paya ble semi-annually in advance. Where two sisters come from the same family a handsome deduction is made. No tuition to ministers' daughters in regular course. We return very grateful acknowledgements to our numerous patrons for the large patronage we have received the last year, compared with any previous year. The School is becoming year by year better quali fied to do its work to the satisfaction of all. We have now a full corps of Southern Teachers—all Virgin ians. We advise Eastern Virginians especially to ex amine our rates, and the advantages we offer, feeling assured that if they do so we shall have a large pat ronage from that quarter. To our own Conference people we say, here is your School. Will you make it the best in the State—an institution which the whole Church will be proud of? or will you let it lan guish for the want of the patronage you are sending elsewhere V We call upon you to rally to your church School. We challenge any School ot a similar grade in the land to present a better standard of gradation than the W. F. Institute. We invite special atten tion to the course of study laid down in the Catalogue. For further information apply for a Catalogue to B. ARBOGAST, Principal, July 17, 1860.—7t. Staunton, Va. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA, AT RICHMOND. SESSION OF 1860—'61. THE Annual Course of Lectures will commence on the First Monday in October, and continue until the .st of March. Ch. Bell Gibson, M. D., Prof, of Surgery. David H. Tucker, M. D., Prof, of Theory and Practice of Medicine. Beverly R. Wellford, M. D., Prof, of Materia Medica and Therapeutics. A. E. Peticolas, M. D. Prof, of Anatomy. L. S. Jovkks, M. D., Prof, of Institutes of Medi cine. Jas. H. Conway, M. D. Prof, of Obstetrics, kc Jas. B. McCaw, M. D., Prof, of Chemistry. Marion Howard, M. li., Demonstrator of Anato my. This institution offers to the Student every facility for the acquisition of a thorough medical education. Through the liberality of the Legislature, at its last session, in appropriating the sum of Thirty Thou sand Dollars in ad oi the College, these facilities will be greatly extended. A new Hospital is now in course of erection, in immediate proximity to the College, which will much enlarge the field for Clinical instruc tion. All needful repairs and alterations of the Col lege building will be duly accomplished, and large ana important additions are being made to the appa ratus aod illustrations for the Lectures in every de partment. Ample facilities will be afforded for the prosecution of Practical Anatomy. Instead ot the "Warran Prize," of One Hundred Dollars heretofore ottered to ihe graduating class, Two Prizes, of Fitly dollars, each are now offered — oue for the be.it Essay, on any Surgical subject, am! tne other for the best Essay on any uubject pertaining to the Theory or Practice of Medicine. FEES: Ticket of each Professor $15 Matriculation 5 «iraduation, 25 Demonstrator 8 Ticket, 10 For I'irther information, orfor catalogue containing full particulars, address L. S. JOYCES, M. D.. July iO, 18GO.— st. Dean of the Faculty. FEMALE SEMINARY, BROWSSBURG, ROCKBRIDGE CO., VA. Rev. W. W. TRIMBLE, Principal. THIS School will be open for g'rls and young la dies on the 3rd day of September, and will close on the last Thursday in Junk, 1861. The school is under the entire management of the Principal, aided by competent assistants. The mf c struction will be practical and thorough, embracing all the elements of a sound and liberal education, and having reference to the body, the head, and the heart. The location is eminently "favorable to health and morals. The Academy Building is large, neat, and handsomely situated. The discipline ot the school will be conducted on Christian principles. It will be firm, parental, and kind. TERMS: Tuition in the Primary Department $20 00 Tuition in the higher English Branches 30 00 Tuition in the Academic Department, including the Ancient Classics, 40 00 Tuition in Music 40 00 Tuition in French 15 Oo Contingent fee 1 50 Board, including Washing, Lights, and Fuel, from .SIOO to.. 110 00 A few boarders will be received in the family of the Principal. X&W Address the Principal, until the 20th of Aug ust, at Cedar Grove Mills, Rockoridge Co., Va., after that time, at Brownsburg. July 17, 1660. CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL.—The undersigned respectfully inform the citizens of Staunton, that they will open a PRE PARATORY CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL in this place on Monday, the 10th of SEP TEMBER It is their intention to establish them , selves permanently in Staunton and they hope to ob tain the patronage of the citizens of tbe town and county, pledging themselves by strict attention to their duties, to give satisfaction to those who may place their sons under our charge. Terms.—Payable one-half in advance, tbe balance upon the lst of February, 1861. English Preparatory $25 00 English and Mathematics 30 00 English, Latin and Greek 50 00 French and German, each, 10 00 Instruction in Military Tactics, if desired without extra charge. FRANCIS W. HENDERSON, CHAS. D. McCOY, I refer, by permission, to Dr. Jas. A. Leitch, R. T. W. Duke, Esq , John H. Bibb, Esq., Alex. P. Abell, Esq.. John M. Godwin, and John Cochran, Charlottes ville. F. W. HENDERSON, I respectfully refer to the Faculty of the Universi ty of Virginia. C. D. McCOY. Staunion, July 3, IB6o.—tf. LOCH WILLOW SCHOOL, AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA. The next session of this school will commence on the sth of September, 1860, with the same teachers as heretofore. The school is preparatory to the Univer sity, College, or business. For Catalogues, containing full information, apply to the Principal, at Church ville, Augusta county, Va. JED. HOTCHKISS, Principal. July 3, 1560.—4 m MIDWAY ACADEMY.—The third annual sesion will commence on the lst Monday in SEPTEMBER. Three or four small boys wanted as boarders in the family of the Principal. For particu lars, apply to the subscriber, at Steele's Tavern, Au ' gn-.tac».,"Va. WM. PINKERTON, Principal. July :o, iß6o.—tf. t« UITARAND VIOLIN STRINGS.— | 50 doz French Guitar and Violin Strings, 25 " Imperial 50 " Italian " " " " All «'f which were selected for us by a Prof, of Mu sic. (Mr Turner,) therefore we can recommeud them a.- being of the first quality, with confidence. jtaunton. July 17, '60. P. H. TROUT & CO. BRANDY.—DR. YOUNG has \J just received a supply ot an excellent quality of Catawba Hrandy, which is a medicinal agent used in cases <>f summer complaintg. He is the sole agent for th<- -ale of this Brandy for Augusta county. To be had'at DR. YOUtfG'S Staunton, July 17, H6O. Drug Store. ~I fine"4SSQRTMENT ot 8 day and 30 hoar j\ CLOCKS just receivedand for sale low by Staunton, July 17,1860. G. C. YEAKLE. THE FARMERS and PLANTER OF VIRGINIA. FOWLE & COS. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE© PERUVIAN GUANO! The best, the cheapest, and most permanent FERTILIZER YET OFFERED TO THE AGRICUL TURALIST. Endorsed by DR. R. H. STABLER, of Alexan dria, Va., and PROF. CAMPBELL MORFIT, • of New York, two of tbe most eminent Chemists of tbe United States, as the only combination ot PHOSPHATIC AND AMMONIATED CStTTjAJSTOS, Yet offered in a REALLY SOLUBLE FORM. It is composed of SO. 1 PERUVIAN ASD SOMBRERO G-UANOS, or our own DIRECT IMPORTATION, PROM THE CHIMJHA AND SOMBRERO ISLAM AND VVAKKANTKD FREE FROM ALL IMPURITIES. It has been severely tested by many of the most successful and intelligent Farmers both in Virginia and Maryland, side by side with Peruvian Guano, and its superiority fullylproved, besides being tag" 16 PER CENT. CHEAPER ! The SOMBRERO GUANO, before being added to the PERUVIAN, is rendered IMMEDIATELY SO LUBLE by a process but recently discovered, and pe culiarly our own. The value of PERUVIAN GUANO, presented in this modified and improved form, can be hardly over estimated. PRICE $50 PER TON OF 2,000 LBS. IN ADDITION To the above, we offer to those who may prefer it, SUPERIOR NO. 1 PERUVIAN GUAIO Per Ships "Conquest," "'Juliette," and "Tartar," ex pected to arrive at this port, during tbe months of July, August, and September, DIRECT JFROJtI THE CHIICHA ISLAIDS. SOMBRERO GUANO, Per "Judge Blaney," "Rachael Jane," "Lewis," "Exchange," DIBEOT FROM THE ISLAND OF SOMBRERO. AND OUR USUAL SUPPLIES OF MEXICAN, COLUMBIAN AND AFRICAN OUANOS. We are prepared to sell the above articles as low as they can be bought in any market in the country. FOWLE & CO., July 10, 1860.—5m0. Alexandria, Va. ti £ nAAWORTIi OF READY-MADE ftOUUU CLOTHING At the Corner Room Virginia Hotel. We respectfully inform the public that we have pos itively determined to sell out our entire stock of Ready Made Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods at Cost, until our entire Stock of Goods is sold out.— Persons in want of such Goods will do well to call soon at our stand, Corner Room Va. Hotel. STEINER. BROS, k CO. P. S.—All persons knowing themselves indebted to us will please come forward and settle up, as our business will positively be closed up on the lst of January next. S., B. k CO. Staunton, July 3, 1860. STRIBLING SPRINGS, AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA. THIS MOUNTAIN RETREAT is now open for the reception of visitors. This place has advantages over any watering place in the Virginia mountains.— Here is a SULPHUR SPRING that has been resorted io for the last half century, and its virtue highly ap preciated all over the State. It is second only to the Greenbrier White Sulphur Water. The ALUM WA TER, is equal, if not superior, to any in the State, and the proprietor recommends it with perfect confidence. Iv cases of Scrofula, Chronic Dianhoea, Dysentery, Dyspepsia, kc, it has been the means of restoring a large number of invalids. The Physicians who lived aud practiced in this neighborhood, certify that they have utedit in their practice with fine effect years a go. The CHALYBEATE waters are of good quality, and what is remarkable, these three different waters come out of the same ridge, all within the grounds, and within *200 yards of each other. There is also fine FREESTONE water piped into the grounds. A naly sis of these waters sent on application. There will be fine Music for the Ball Room, and all the amusements found at suth places. The Proprie tor can only say that he will continue to do all in his power, to please his visitors, both invalids and pleas ure-seekers, and nothing shall be left undone to make their stay pleasant and agreeable. An experienced Physician resides at the Springs. TERMS: —$2 per day; $10 per week. Private con tracts made for tbe season. Stribling Springs is the first watering place reach ed by the line of the Central Railroad, from Rich mond, Baltimore, Washington, and Lynchburg. Vis itors reach this place by 6 o'clock, P. M., same day, by four horse Stages from Staunton, (13 miles.) The road has been much improved, and the Coaches on this line are new. just from the factory, (at Concord, N. H.,) and of the best quality. They leave Staunton daily after the arrival of the Cars from the East. CHESLEY KINNEY, Proprietor. June 26, IB6o.—tf. HORSE STOLEN.— On Sunday night the 15th inst., a Horse was stolen from my stable, on South River,aboutlO miles from Staun- jfa ton, bearing the following description: rrfgj_xmfF± lie was a BLACK HORSE, of medium la&mbSs size, with heavy mane and tail, with f_J both hind feet white as far as the pas- M_______W__m ture joint, the left one having black specks mixed with the white. He is in a lean condition, and has collar marks upon his shoulder. He was live years old last Spring. I will give a reward of $20 for the recovery of the horse and the conviction of the thief. JOHN CANNEDY, Stuart's Draft, Augusta co., Va. July 17,1860—3t5.* Sr REWARD !—Stolen or taken trom the sub *J seriber on Saturday night, the 23rd ot June last, a mans' SADDLE, of the fol &HS& lowing description : A plain Saddle, with * knob or horn in front, a good pad, and blue Saddle Cloth, and Coat Pad on the Cloth. A double girth and a Martingale Strap. Any one finding the above and the thief will please give me information so that I can get them. The finder will be amply rewarded. WM. THOMPSON, July 17, 1860.—3t. Greenville, Augusta co. U. C. ITEAKL.E, DEALRB IN JL WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWEL-*™ ___]£_ TvY, SILVER AND i£.f m * m PLATED ff'.JliE, OPPOSITE VA. HOTEL, STAUNTON, VA. Staunton, July 17,1860. . OTICE To TRESPASSERS.—The wanton L\ injuries that have been done to the trees in my groves South ol Staunton, by shooting into the trunks, hacking and barking them, obliges me to forbid all persons from shooting, hacking, barking, or other wise trespassing on my lands. The law will be en forced with the utmost rigor against all offenders. July 17, 18G0—4t. A. H. H. STUART. SITUATION WANTED as teacher, by ayoung O Man who is qualified to teach Latin, Mathematics and all the English branches usually taught in Acad emies. Can bring certificates of good character. References :—The Faculty ot Roanoke College. Hf" Address "Teacher," Staunton, Va. (Post Ofllce Box 85.) July 17, 1860.—3t. ANTED.—A SCHOOL—by a gentleman who has had four or five years experience in teach ing the Classical and English branches. The best reference can be given. }gj_f Address "O. P." through Lexington, Va., Post Office. July 12, ISCO.—St. WANTED.— 1000 M,uug and likely NE- AjM UKOES, of both sexes, for the Southern *»A market. Tbe highest cash prices will be paid for them. '*' Address WILLIAM TAYLOR, July 17 —tf.—Vin. copy. .Brownsburg, Va. UST RECEIVED.—An extra article of TO BACCO to retail at 12}£ per Dlug, at tbe Tobacco Store of * J/B.EVANS. Staunton, July 17, 1860. IfURNACES AND PRESERVING KET. TLES of Various patterns and sizes, for sale by WOODS k GILKESON. * Staunton, July 3,186& rpo KEEP COOL this hot weather purchase one J. of "the Dr. Kane" Refrigerators, a Water Cooler •r Cr»am Freeaer at WOODS k GILKESON'S. St»«nton, July 3, 1860. STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. y&IYATE SAt& ORANGE LANDS FOR SALE.—Being de sirous of locating my servants in a cotton grow ing State, I offer for sale TWO TRACTS of LAND, near the village of Barboursvilie, Va. The one on which I reside, called "Burlington," contains about 1,150 Acres of good and improved land, well set in grass, and producing fine crops of tobacco, grain and hay. It is situated at the base of the Southwest range of the mountains, the uplands gently undulating, and the lowlands, of which there are about ?U0 acres, well watered by streams running the entire length of the farm. The improvements consist of a new, handsome and commodious DWELLING HOUSE, a school house with four rooms, conveniently situated, two barns, (one having a 27 stall stable under it.) over seers' house, ice house, carriage house with stable in the basement, tobacco houses, servants dwellings, and all other suitable buildings, garden and orchards.— Also, a Saw and Grist Mill, with an unfailing water power. There is an excellent turnpike to Gordons ville, the junction of the Central and Orange k Alex andria Railroads, distant about five miles. Being thus located, within a few hours travel of Richmond. Washington, and other large cities, conveniently sit uated near churches, schools and post-offices, it pos sesses advantages, with regard to locality, fertility, health, and agreeable society, unsurpassed by any portion of the State. The other tract, called "Mineral Hill," adjoining the above, contains above 500 Acres of good farming land, adapted either for grazing or raising crops, well watered and set in grass. The improvements are a plain but comfortable Dwelling House, with all nec essary out buildings. Both tracts are well wooded, and will be sold separately or together, as the pur chaser may desire. My address is "Barboursvilie. Orange co., Va/' July 3, IB6o.—St. J. B. NEWMfcN. ULPEPER LAND FOR SALE.-The un dersigned commissioners offer for sale the follow ing TRACTS OP LAND, belonging to the estate of the late Wm. L. Ross, dec'd., to wit: Nol. That part of the Home Tract of the late Wm. L. Ross, situated on the East side of the road leading from Culpeper C. H. to Wayland's Mill—6 miles from the former and 1 mile from the latter place — Acres; is well watered, well tim bered, and well improved, and has on it a small DwBLLIVG. No. 2. Adjoins No. I—contains 76# Acres—well watered, well timbered, and well improved. No. 3. That part of the Shirley tract, which lies on the West side of the main road leading from Culpeper C. H. to Madison C. H.—B miles from the former place—containing 401 Acres. This tract has a good Dwelling and other outhouses in good repair; a large and thrifty Orchard worth from $100 to $250 annually. There is a large supply of timber and wa ter. No. 4. Is a small tract of 31 Acres, is well watered well timbered and has a good Dwelling and other houses A plat of the above tracts can be seen at the Spectator Office. Terms liberal to suit purchasers. Address JOHN C. GREEN, I Com . rß Z. T, ROSS, I Oom rS * Culpeper C. H., April 17,1860—tf. LOOK AND READ. LOCH WILLOW MILLS AND FARM FOR SALE.—This property is located 8 miles Northwest of Staunton, on the Stage Road from Staunton to Stribling Springs, The farm contains 353% Acres of good and productive land. The Mill is a large frame building, running 2 pair burrs and 1 pair choppers. The water wheels are new, — For flouring purposes it is considered the best loca tion in the county. The above property is offered for sale privately, and any one wishing more particular information will ad dress the undersigned at Churchville, Augusta co., Va. JOSEPH WILSON, Sb. July 10, IB6o.—6mo.—Rock. Reg. MRS. WINSLOW, AN Experienced Nurse and Female Physician, pre sents to the attention of mothers her SOOTHING STROP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING, which greatly facilitates the process of teething, by softening the gums, reducing inflammation—will al lay all pain and spasmodic action, and is TO REGU LA TE THE B O WELS. Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to your selves, and Relief and Health to your infants. We have put up and sold this article for over ten years, and can say, in confidence and truth of it, what we have never been able to say of any other medicine —never has it failed in one single instance to effect a CURE when timely used. Never did we know an in stance of dissatisfaction by any one who has used it. On the contrary, all are delighted with its operations, and speak in terms of highest commendation of its magical effects and medical virtues. We speak in this matter "what we no know," after ten years' ex perience., and pledge our reputation for the fulfilment of what we here declare. In almost every instance where the infant is suffering from pain and exhaus tion, relief will be found in fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup is administered. This valuable preparation is the prescription of one of the most Experienced and Skillful Nurses in New England, and has been used with never-failing success in thousands of cases. It not only relieves the child from pain, but invig orates the stomach and brwels, corrects acidity, and gives tone and energy to the whole system. It will almost instantly relieve Griping in the Bowels and Wind Colic, and overmore convulsions, which, if not speedily remedied, end in death. We believe it the best and surest remedy in tbe world in all cases of DYSENTERY and DIARRHCEA iv Children, arising from teething, or from any other cause. We would say to every mother who has a child suffering from any of tne foregoing complaints—do not let your own prejudices, nor the prejudices of others, stand between your suffering child and the relief that will be sure—jes, absolutely sure—to follow the use of this medicine, if timely used. |sgr Full directions for using will accompany each bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile of CUR TIS k PERKINS, New York, is on the outside wrap per. Sold by Druggists throughout the world. Principal Office, No. 12 Cedar St., N. Y. Price only 25 cents per bottle. June 26, 1860 — lyif. iff Mf MMII V HOOFLAOT'S 1/ V GREAT " STANDARD REMEDIES of tbe present age, bave acquired their great popularity only through years of trial. Unbounded satisfaction is rendered by them in all cases. 1 HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS will positively cube Ziiver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Nervous De bility, Diseases of the Kidneys, and all diseases arising from a disordered liver, or weak* ness of the Stomach and Digestive Organs, AND WILL POSITIVELY PREVENT YELLOW FEVER, BILIOUS FEVEI, AND FEVER AND ABUL See our Almanac for proof. Price, 75 cents per Bottle. Hooflands Balsamic Cordial will positively cues Coughs, Colds, or Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Influenza, Croup, Pneumonia, Incipient Consumption, and has performed the most astonishing cures ever known of CONFIRMED CONSUMPTION. As a Diarrhoea Cordial it is unequalled. Price, 75 cents per bottle, HOOFLAND'S GERMAN PILL, feeing well known throughout Europe and America, needs no commendation here. They are purely vegetable, are prepared with great exactness, and are sugar-coated. No better Cathartic Pill can be found. Price, 25 cts. per box. These medicines are prepared by Dr. C. M. Jackson & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and St. Louis, Mo., and are sold by druggists and dealers in medicines everywhere. The sig nature of C. M. Jackson will be on the outside of each bottle or box. In our " Everybody's Mmanac" published annually, you will And testimony and commendatory notices from all parts of the country. These Almanacs are given away by all our agents. Foe Sale bt DR. W. B. YOUNG, Sept. 13,1859.—if Staunton, Va. OTICE.—MOSBY & TaYLOR have associated with them in their mercantile business commen cing lst July, 1860, Mb. F. L. FULTZ. The business will be conducted at their old stand under the firm of MOSRY, TAYLOR & FULTZ. They have still on hand a large stock of goods which they are anxious to reduce betore fall, and will offer inducements to those who may favor them with a call. %_JT The accounts of the old concern will be ready in a few days, and they wish to close up their old business as speedily as possible. MOSBY & TAYLOR. Staunton, July 10, 1860.—6ts OMMISSIONER'S NO! ICE.-In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta co.. entered June 13, in the case of James Berry vs. Alexander C. Mellon in his own right and as adminis trator of Patrick Mellon, deo'<<., k al,, I shall proceed, at my office in Staunton, on Thursday, the 9th day of August next, to take, state and settle the account of the said Alexander C. Mellon as administrator of Pat rick Mellon, dec'd., at which time and place the par ties interested are notified to attend. JOS. A. WADDELL, July 10, 1860.—4t. Com'r of Circuit Court. Receiving From Boston this Day, Of\ SOFAS, from cheapest to the best quality) also £\J 30 dozen Cane Seat Chairs, and alot of Rocking Chairs, cheap for Cash. A. D. CHANDLER. Staunton, July 17,1860. AUCnOQALES. ' COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.—By virtue of a de cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered in the case of Simms, Trustee, vs. Simms, kc, 1 will proceed, on the premises, on Thursday, the 9th day of August, next, to sell the FARM upon which Wm. M. Simms lately resided, lyiDg upon both sidy of Christian's Creek, about 5 miles South East of Staun ton, adjoining Wm. McComb, James McComb and others. This Farm contains about 300 Acres, a bout one-half of which is cleared, and the other half well timbered and a fair proportion of Creek Bottoms. Th«re is a SA W AND GRIST MILL npon the place, with a good head of water. The DWELLING HOUSE is large and well built, of Brick, and is in good repair. The Out Houses are built of wood, and also in good condition. About 25 Acres of the land are in corn, and with that exception possession of the whole premises will be given on the day of sale. Per sons desiring to see the premises will please call upon the undersigned, or any of the neighbors, who will show tbem. At the same time I will sell the Household and Kitchen Furniture, some Oats, Wheat, and the growing crop of corn. Also, the Farming Imple ments, 2 work Horses, 2 Colts, some young Cattle, Hogs, and 2 Milch Cow j with their calves. Also a NEGRO MAN about 30 years of age, who is a very valuable farm hand. TERMS:—For the Laud one-fourth in hand, or ne gotiable note well endorsed at 90 days, with interest added, and the balance in 1, 2, and 3 years, for which bond, with good security, will be required, and the title retained until all the purchase money is paid. For the Personal Property a credit af 5 months will be given upon all sums of $10 and over for negotiable notes, well endorsed, and for sums under $10 the cash will be required. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. DA.VID S. BELL, Comm'r. iSP 1 AT the same tim • and place and upon the same terms of the land, I will sell, as agent tor Mrs. Margaret A. Crawford, about 100 Acres of Land, lying on the road next to Staunton, the a bove land. About 40 acres of this tract is cleared and set in grass, and the balance is well timbered. This laud has no buildings upon it, but would make a com fortable settlement lor a small farmer. Mr. Taliaierro Crawford, who lives with his mother, will show these premises to any one wishing to buy. DAVID S. BELL, July 10, IB6o.— tds.— Vin. copy. OMMISSIONERS' SALE OF LAND.— THREE VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND —In pursuance of a decree made by the Circuit Court of Augusta County, in tbe case of Rondabush, &c, vs. McNair, &c, the undersigned Commissioners, ap pointed for that purpose, will, on Tuesday, the'\4th day of August next, on the premises, at public auc tion, proceed to sell two very valuable TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate of Emanuel Rouda busb, dec'd. One tract contains 252 Acres of ex cellent land, about 170 acres of which are cleared, 10 or 12 acres of Good Meadow, and the balance well timbered. The improvements oonsistof a New Frame DWELLING HOUSE, a good Bim, and all other ne cessary out-houses. This tract has an excellent Spring on it, and is situated on Jennings' Branch, a bout one mile below the village of Churchville, in Augusta county. The other (2nd) tract, lies about one-and-a-half miles below Churchville, at the Junction of Jennings' Branch and Middle River, and contains 188 Acres, 100 of which are cleared, and in part first-rate Bottom Land, and the balance in timber. And on the 2Zrd of August, next, we will, on the premises, proceed to sell a tract (3rd) of land, lying in Bath County, on the road leading trom Williamsville to the Warm Springs, about four miles from the for mer and 15 miles from the latter plaoe, containing 229 Acres of arable Land, 150 of which are cleared, and 418 acres of Mountain Range. The improvements on this tract consist of a com fortable LOG HOUSE, Barn, &c. There is an excel lent Spring near the house. TERMS: —So much money in hand as will be nec essary to pay the cost of suit and sale, and the bal ance in three equal annual payments from the day of sale; the purchaser giviDg bond and approved secu rity and the title retainea as ultimate security. The corn crop on said lands will be reserved to the tenants, who will have the privilege ot remaining on the land until they can gather the same, ..fter which time full possession will be given to the purchaser, and so much possession as will be necessary to put in a fall crop will be given immediately. GEORGE BAYLOR, \ f _ m _ N _ WM. S. 11. BAYLOR, S M>m rß ' N. B.—Persons desiriDg to know more of these farms can make inquiry of either of the Messrs. Roud abush, who reside upon them respectively. July 17,1860.-tds. G. B. k W. S. H. B. CRAIGSVILLE FOR SALE.-The subscri ber will offer the above desirable property for sale, at, public auction, on Ihursday, the 6th day of September, iB6O, if fair, if not, the next fair day there after. This FARM is situated in Augusta county, lying around "Craigsville Depot," on the Va. Central Railroad, and inimedittely on the Free Turnpike Road leading from Staunton to the Warm Springs, and about 21 miles from the former. It contains 235 Acres ; about one half of which is in a good state of cultivation—well watered with running streams, and Springs. There are also Chalybeate and Alum Springs on this place, as well as a fine Sulphur Sprintr within half a mile of the dwelling. The remain der of the tract is well timbered, which is very valua ble for Railroad purposes. The improvements consist of a very comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, with a good Kitchen attached, an excellent bank Barn wiih Stabling, Ice house and all other necessary out-buildings. There are also three other Dwelling Houses on the farm, besides a large Store House, which is convenient to the Depot; Shoemaker, Wheelright and Tilt-hammer Shops; all of which will be found good paying property, as there is no other Store within ten miles, and the neighbor hood being thickly settled, makes it one of the best and most delightful business places in the county for mechanics, kc There is a fine mountain range suitable for stock of all kinds. There is also a fine young Orchard of about two hundred select fruit trees, a portion of which are now bearing. The climate and locality, for health, is unsurpassed. Also Churches, School-houses and Mills in the imme diae neighborhood. Terms made known on day of sale. The above property is for sale privately, and if sold, due notice will be given. Persons wishing to purchase will be shown tbe property by R. S. Craig, who resides on the premises. Any further informa tion will be given by calling on or addressing the un dersigned at Frankford, Greenbrier co., Va. July i 7, 1860. JAS. A. CRAIG. COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF TOWN PAS TURE LOTS.—By virtue of a decree of the Cir cuit Court of Augusta county, pronounced at the Jnne term, 1860, in the case of Edward Dooley's Adm'r vs. Dooley's widow, &c, I will proceed, on the 20lh day of August next, in front of the Court House of said county, to sell TWO PASTURE LOTS belonging to the estate of the said Dooley, containing 3 Acres each. These Lots are situated on the Parkersburg road, about 1 mile from the Court House. To persons de sirous of purchasing pasture lots, a fine opportunity is here afforded. TERMS :—One fourth of the purchase money in hand, and the balance upon a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months from the day of sale. For the deferred pay ments bonds with approved security will be required, and tbe title retained as ultimate.security. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. M. M. McALEAR, Com'r. Turk k Cushng, Auc'rs. July 17, IB6o.—tds. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE—On Tuesday, the 21st day of August, next, I shall proceed to sell, at public auction, at the late residence of Elijah Carson, dec'd., a large amount of PERSONAL PROP ERTY" belonging to the estate of said Carson, consist ing of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Farming U tensils of all kinds ; Household and Kitchen Furniture ; a quantity of Wheat and Oats, 50.000 BRICK in the kiln. ' In short this sale will em brace a large amount of property of all kinds usually found upon a farm in this part of the country. TERMS :—slo and under cash, over that sum nine months credit, with bond and good security. SAML F. CARSON, Adm'r of Elijah Carson, dec'd. ly P. S.—AN arrangement will probably be made Dy the heirs to sell, at the same time and place, about 60 Acres op Land near Old Providence Church —and also 12 Negroes, of different ages and sexes. July 17, 1660.—tds* jpgr Lexington Gazette copy and send account to this office. 1~X)R SALE-LAND, SLAVES, STOCK, 1 & C- i n pursuance of several deeds of trust exe cuted to me by James W. Gibson and Overton Gib son, I shall proceed, at the residence of said Gibsons, on Saturday, the 2Hth of July, 1860, to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, a tract of Land containing 110 Acres, owned by said James W. Gibson, an un divided interest of one-half of 150 Acres, purchased by said James W. of G. B. Stuart, 10 VALUABLE SLAVES 11 head of Horses, 20 bead of Cattle, 60 head of hogs, 40 head of Sheep, 1 four horse Wagon, 1 Cart 1 riding Carriage and harness for same, 6 set ol Harness, 5 large Plows, 8 Shovel do., and a large lot of Farming Utensils, and other personal property enumerated in said deeds. . TERMS - —Costs of sale in nana—real estate on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months with per sonal security and the title retained Personal prop erty all sums of and under $5 cash, all sums over thaYamount on a credit of ninety days, secured by well endorsed negotiable paper June 26, 1860. N- K. TROUT, Trus. T AND FOR SALE. —In pursuance of a decree JL rendered in the Circuit Court of Augusia county, depending between Rodes, plaintiff, and A. Markh, kc defendants, I shall proceed, on the premises, on %aturdav the 11th of August, 1860, to sell, at public faleTfthe highest bidder acertain TRACT OF LAND containing about 75 Acres, adjoining the i a ..Vn.pua Ramsev, Peter Hanger, &c , ou the Stts°of C Fau S be?:Run.' It has on it a DWBDLING HOUSE and Stable. About we half is in cultivation and now in the possesion of Henry Wood. TERMS —lv six, twelve and eighteen months, in equal instalments, the purchaser to give bonds with sufficient personal security, and the title to be retain ed as further s.Qurity. J. D. HANGER, Com'r. Jnly 10, iS6<>- —tds. —ALE OF __ PFRS° NAL ' PROPERTY.—I will, on Saturday the 21st day of July, 1860, com mencing at 10 o'clock, A. M . proceed nt the resi dence of Thomas Crickard. dec'd., proceed to sell all of his Personal Property, consisting of Horses, Cows. Hogs, Farming Utensils, Blacksmith Tools and Household Furniture. Terms of Sale.—Sums ot ten dollars and under, cash • for sums over ten dollars, upon a credit of four months for negotiable notes well endorsed. July 8, IB6o.—tds. H. M. BELL. AUCTION SALES. VALUABLE ROCKINGHAM LAND AT PUBLIC AUCTION !—By virtue of a decree of the Rockingham Circuit Couit, rendered at its May term, 1860, in the name of Wm. Patterson, Guardian, kc, vs. Mary A. Devier and others, I shall proceed to sell, at public auction, on the farm lately occupied by Jas. H. Devier, dec'd., on Monday, the 6th day of Au gust next, the valuable.TßACT OF LAND, lately own ed by said dec'd., lying on Spring Creek, in Rocking ham county, containing 207 Acres. About 125 A cres of the farm is cleared, and in a good state of cul tivation; the balance is well timbered with a fine growth of Pine and Oak. The farm is conveniently situated to Mills, Churches of different denominations, Schools, kc. there being a saw mill within a few hundred yards, and a flouring mill within half a mile, and Mossy Creek Academy three miles off. The farm is good and susceptible of a high state of cultivation. It is now nearly all sown in grass, and every acre can be cultivated. The improvements are a BRICK HOUSE, Loo Barn, Stable and other buildings. There is a good Orchard of excellent fruit that seldom fails to bear.— The farm is watered by Spring Creek running through it—always affording water enough to turn machinery, with a lane running to it that furnishes water tor all the farm. There is a well of excellent water that nev er fails, in the yard, and the creek runs close by the house. It is deemed unnecessary to say more, as per sons wishing to purchase will examine for themselves. The land will be shown to any person desiring to view it, by Henry Heatwole or Solomon H. Patterson living close by. TERMS: —One-fourth of the purchase money to be paid in six months from the day of sale, with interest from date; the balance in one, two and three years; though, if desired, the purchaser oan have longer in dulgence, by the prompt payment of the interest. — The purchaser to give bond and good personal securi ty, and the title to be retained as ultimate security. WM. PATTERSON, Com'r. June 19, '60.—tds.—p. f. $s.oo. 'IMtUSTEE'S SALfc.—As trustees of Nicholas I C. Kinney, the undersigned will sell, on Satur day, the Ith day of July, 1860, at the late residence of the said Nicholas C. Kinney, in the town of Staunton, a large amount of HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting in part of Beds, Bedding and Chamber Furniture, Chairs, Tables, Carpets, Bu reaus, Wardrobes, Table Furniture, Silverplate, Chi naware, Bookcase, Books, Piano, Clock, Sofa, Lounges. Ac, kc Also, a variety of furniture for Pantry, Store-room, Cellar aod Kitchen; one cutting-box, two Saddles and Bridles, kc, kc Also, one Pew in Trinity Church, Staunton. We will also sell, on Monday, the 23rd day of July, 1860. in front of the Sheriff's Office, in Staunton, 120 Shares of the Stock of tbe Jackson's River Turnpike Company—the par value of which is $50 per share. TERMS:—AII sums under $5 cash; on all sums of $5 and more a credit of six months will be given, ne gotiable notes well endorsed, with interest added, to be given by the purchaser. HUGH W. SHEFFEY, t Trustees A. F. KINNEY, i irustees. June 22, IB6o.—tds. Postponement. The above sale of Personal Property is postponed till August 4th, 1860. The Turnpike Stock will be sold on Court Day, July 2srd. On the 4th of August, MIB6O, we will also sell, on the premises, that val uable House and Lot fronting on Augusta street, in Staunton, occupied by Nicholas C Kinney at his death. Possession to be given at an early day to be named on the day of sale. Terms :—One-third of the purchase money in six months, one third in eighteen months and one-third in thirty months, with interest from the day of sale, bonds with good security to be given for the payments. HUGH W. SIEFFEY, I Truatee _ A. F. KINNEY, J lrustees - July 10. 1860 —tds—Vin copy tds AIUABLE FARM FOR SALE.—I will offer for sale on Saturday, the 4th day of August next, if not sold privately betore that time, the valua ble farm on which Robert T. Poage, now resides. It contains about 209 Acres, 40 or 50 of which are well timbered, and the cleared land in a fine state of cultivation. This farm is ope of the most beautifully and conveniently situated in the county, and in a neighborhood noted for the intelligence and refine ment of its people. It is situated five miles North of Staunton, immediately on the Staunton and Winches ter Turnpike, which passes in front of the Dwelling House, and near the centre of the Farm. It is one mile from Middle River, and the soil partakes much of the richness of the river bottom. Tbe improvements are comfortable and convenient; and water of the best quality in every field on the place. It is seldom a more desirable place is offered for sale, combining as it does all the advantages of pro ductive soil, good neighborhood, convenience to schools and churches, aud fine roads. This farm will be sold on very reasonable terms, such as cannot fail to please any reasonable person really desirous of purchasing. The terms will be made known on day of sale. Any one wishing to look at the premises will be shown them by R. T. Poage who lives on the farm, or myself. I may be seen at my farm, or in Staunton at anytime. GEORGE., POAGE. May 2D, 1860—tds. RUST SALE OF VALUABLE FARM.— By virtue of a deed of trust£executed to me by James R. Ervine, on the 9th day of August, 1853, and of record in the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Bath, I shall proceed, on Saturday, the 2sth of Ju ly next, on the premises, to sell at public auction, on a credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months, tbe Farm on wbich said Ervine now resides. This farm lies on Jackson's River in the county of Bath, contains about 1200 Acres, and is in a very high state of cultivation. A detailed description is deemed entirely unnecessary, as persons desirous of purchasing will examine for themselves. The title is believed to be good but selling as trustee I shall convey only such as is vested in me. June 19,1860, WM. H. REVERCOMB, Trus. EXPLANATION. THE Deed of Trust referred to in the above adver tisement of Wm. H. Revercomb, Trustee, was executed by me to secure the payment of four bonds to Dr. T. E. Luckett, all of which are more than satis fied, except one which said Luckett assigned to Henry A. McCormick, Esq., of tbe county of Rockbridge.— Said Luckett has directed said advertisement, and I shall be able to establish before the proper forum what I have stated above. Mr. McCormick knows that he can get his money whenever he wants it, and therefore is not seeking a sale under the said deed of trust. JAMES R. ERVINE. June 26, IB6o.—tds ÜBLIC SALE.—WiII be sold, at public sale, at the late residence of Jno. S. Thompson, dec'd., 10X miles from Staunton, on the Valley Road leading to Lexington, and \y_ miles from Greenville, on Thursday, the 23rd day of August, 1860, all his PER SONAL PROPERTY, consisting ot good work Hor ses, 15 head of Fat Cattle, 9 milch Cows of fine quali ty, 1 yearling Bull of improved stock, a number of young Cattle, Hogs, Sheep. Farming Utensils of every character, 2 Waggons, Household and Kitchen Fur niture, 1 set of Blacksmiths' Tools. Wheat, Rye, Oats, Hay, 15 Shares of Central Bank Stock, 2 Shares of Virginia Central Rail Road Stock. Also at the same time the homestead FARM containing near 350 A cres. Said farm is of good quality with good Build ings of every character, plenty of Meadow, water, and timber, 2 good Orchards and most of the land is in grass. Another small FARM, adjoining, containing about 120 Acres, with HOUSE and Bam, Fruit Trees, Meadow, with a spring near the house—a suffi cient quantity of timber. The whole of this land is well set in grass. Privilege will be given to put in a crop this fall on both of tbe farms, with full possession in a short time after sale. Said property will be shown at any time by the sub scriber, who lives within 2 miles of the land, or by my son F. Pilson, who is on the Premises. TERMS :— Accomm.Qdatjng and made known on the day of sale,. MATTHEW PILSON, Ex'or of John S. Thompson, July 10, IB6o.—Vin. copy. A FINE TRACT OF FAUQUIER LAND FOR SALE.—I will offer for sale on the premi ses on Tuesday, the 28th August next at the late resi dence of Ueorge Nelson, (if fair, if not on the next fair day) his FARM containing about 1000 Acres. This farm lies on the road from Warrenton to Beal ton Station—4 miles from the former and 6 from the latter named station on the Orange k Alexandria Railroad, and 4 miles from the Fauquier White Sul phur Springs, adjoining the lands of Lewis Shumate, Richard Payne and others—about one-fourth of it is wed timbered—all is well watered and fenoed and is very productive in all kinds ol grain and grasses. The buildings are comfortable. This farm is susceptible of easy division in two or three tarms of almost equal size with plenty of wood a.;d water on each. TERMS:—About one-fourth in cash, tbe residue in three annual payments. Possession given on the day of sale. If preferred by the purchaser a portion of the money will not be wanting tor several years. The manager of the farm will show it to any one wishing to look at it. L. P. NELSON Juue 19. 1860.—tds. Ex'or of George Nelson. MHERST LAND FOR SALE. Having determined to move west this Fall, I offer my LAND for gale, on Cedar Creek, three miles from the James River Canal at Waugh's Ferry, with a good road to said place. The tract contains 394 Acres, about 50 of which are flat lands of the first quality and mostly well set in Grass and Clover. The up-land is of the first quality, being well adapted to the growth of Tobacco and the various kinds of Grains as well as Grass and Clover. The land is well watered and can be divided into two tracts, with Buildings on each tract. ■ I will offer the above place privately until the 15th of August next, it not sold by that time, it will be sold, without reserve, at Public Auction on that day • if sold privately due notice will be given. Address D. C. BLANKS, _ . „ „ Pedlar Mills, Amherst Co., Va. Juiy 17, i860.—4t. PURLIC SALE.—We willofier for sale, at pub lic auction, on Saturday, the 14th of July, in front ot.the Court House, the LOT opposite the resi dence of the late Thos. J. Stuart, and now rented by Davy Lewis as a garden. It contains between V and % en Acre with a small house upon it. Teems— % in hand, and the balance in six, twelve and eighteen months—bond and seouritv far the last payments required. R. A. STUART June 26,1860—Via, cqpy. WM. D. STUART. POSTPONEMENT. The above sale is postponed until Saturday, the 2*th of July. B. A. STUART, July 17, T 6O-V. copy. WM. P. STUART. Ir«ORGED IRON.—We have on hand and have . made arrangements to be constantly supplied with Hammered Iron from the best Forges in this and Shenandoah counties. WOODS k GILKESON. Staunton, July S, 1860. MISCELLANEOUS; i HOSTETTER'S 1 STOMACH BITTERS. r The proprietors and manufacturers of HOS TETTER'S CELEBRATED STOMACH BIT TERS can appeal with perfect confidence to " physicians and citizens generally of the United , States, because the article has attained a repu t tation heretofore unknown. A few facts upon this point will speak more powerfully than volumes of bare assertion or blazoning puffery. The consumption of Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters for the last year amounted to over a half million bottles, and from its manifest steady increase in times past, it is evident that during the coming year the consumption will reach near one million bottles. This immense amount could never have been sold but for the rare medicinal properties contained in the prepara tion, and the sanction of the most prominent physicians in those sections of the country where the article is best known, who not only recommend the Bitters to their patients, but are ready at all times to give testimonials to its efficacy in all cases of stomachic derangements and the diseases resulting therefrom. This is not a temporary popularity, obtained by extraordinary efforts in the way of trum peting the qualities of the Bitters, but a solid estimation of an invaluable medicine, which is destined to be as enduring as time itself. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters have proved a Godsend to regions where fever and ague and various other bilious complaints have counted their victims by hundreds. To be able to state confidently that the "Bitters" are a certain cure for the Dyspepsia and like diseases, is to the proprietors a source of un alloyed pleasure. It removes all morbid matter from the stomach, purifies the blood, and imparts renewed vitality to the nervous system, giving it that tone and energy indispensable for the restoration of health. It operates upon the stomach, liver, and other digestive organs, mildly but powerfully, and soon restores then, to a condition essential to the healthy discharge of the functions of nature. Elderly persons may use the Bitters daily as per directions on the bottle, and they will find in it a stimulant peculiarly adapted to comfort declining years, as it is pleasant to the palate, invigorating to the bowels, excellent as a tonic, and rejuvenating generally. We have the evi dence of thousands of aged men and women •who have experienced the benefit of using this preparation while suffering from stomach de rangements and general debility; acting under the advice of physicians, they have abandoned all deleterious drugs and fairly tested the merits of this article. A few words to the gentler sex- There are certain periods when their cares are so harassing that many of them sink under the trial. The relation of mother and child is so absorbingly tender, that the mother, especially if she be young, is apt to forget her owiX health in her extreme anxiety for her infant. Should the period of maternity arrive during the summer season, the wear of body and mind is generally aggravated. Here, then, is a necessity for a stimulant to recupe rate the energies of the system, and enable the mother to bear up under her exhausting trials and responsibilities. Nursing mothers gene rally prefer the Bitters to all other invigora tors that receive the endorsement of physi cians, because it is agreeable to the taste as well as oertain to give a permanent of bodily strength. All those persons, to whom we have particu larly referred above, to wit: sufferers from fever and ague, caused by malaria, diarrhoea, dysentery, indigestion, loss of appetite, and all diseases or derangements of the stomach, superannuated invalids, persons of sedentary occupation, and nursing mothers, will consult their own physical welfare by giving to Hos tetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters a trial. CAUTION.—We caution the publio against using any of the many imitations oi* counter feits, but ask for Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters, and see that each bottle has the words "Dr. J. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters" blown on the side of the bottle, and stamped on the metallic cap covering the cork, and observe that our autograph signature is on the label. *3- Prepared and sold byHOBTETTER & BMITH, Pittsburgh, Pa., and sold by all druggists, grocers, and dealers generally throughout the United States, South Ame rica, and Germany. For sale by P. H. Tkout k Co., Dr. H. S. Eich«l bbrgkr and Dr. W. B. Young, Staunton; Wm. With row, Waynesboro, and Geo. T. Antrim, Fishersville. March 6, IB6o.—if. STILL THEY COJfIE I! I DAVIS A. KAYSER is now receiving by ex prets the following scarce goods : 2 patterns best Black English Crape, 5 " best Maceline Silks, 3 " best fancy Berege an 'Glous', 5 " French and English Poplins for traveling suits, 3 patterns plain Nainsook Muslin, 5 " " Swiss 5 " of those vice French Cambricks, 3 " fancy French Printed Berege, 1 " . black dotted Silk Nett, 1 " brown Berege for Veils, 1 doz. blue Hernani Veils, 8 doz. French Corsets of best style and make. Staunton, May 22, 1860. Ayer's Ague Cure. STAUNTON AGENCY OF THE VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Office No. 131 Main St., Richmond. Va. CASH CAPITAL $200,000. CHARTERED in 1832, and having, during i«s exist ence of twenty-six years, met claims for loss to the extent of largely over a MILLION OF DOL LARS, it refers to the history of the past as afford ing the very best guarantee for the future. Being a Virginia Company, its profits are distribu ted amongst her citizens, and its Capital used to pro mote the success of her Commercial and Mechanical Industry. By the long acquaintance of this Institution with tbe Insuring public, it has become familiar with their interests, and no pains will be spared, or information withheld, on the part of its Officers that will tend to insure accuracy and give satisfaction. To Farmers and Country Merchants we can refer —from the very extensive cauntrv insurance already secured—to highly respectable citizens in almost eve ry portion oi the State. DIRECTORS: W- U. Cowardin, Thomas Samson, Joseph Allen, C. W. Purcell, Horace L. Kent, Jos. P. Winston, William Palmer > H. A. Claiborne, A. K. Parker, Patrick Cullen, James A. Inloes, George W. Smith, J. E. Wadsworth, B. L. Winston, William Beers, John N. Gordon, Archibald Thomas. W. L. COWARDIN, Pres. | WM. WILLIS Jr., Sec. Applications for Fire Insurance, addressed to the undersigned at the Central Bank, Staunton, Va., will receive prompt attention. T. A. BLEDSOE, Ag't Va. F. k M. Insurance Co., Staunton, July 3, IS6o,—ly. O ROAD CONTRACTORS.—SeaIed Propo sals will be received till the 10th day of AUGUST next, for making the Huntersvile and Monterey Turn uike road. Persons wishing to bid upon the same can see the specifications and plan of the road by calling on Thomas Campbell, President, at Spruce Hill, D. V. Ruckman, at Mill Gap, Preston Moore, Pocahontas county, or the undersigned in Monterey. Tbe road is laid off into 12 sections, commencing in Monterey. The first containing four and all others three miles each. The whole will be let to contract together, or in sections, as the Board of Directors may elect It >s desirable that undertakers commence work at an early day after the letting. The board will meet on the day above named, at the Temperance Hall, near Mill Gap, for the purpose of opening and considering the bids. By order of the Board of Directors, J. P. STRICKLER, Secy H. k M. T. Co. June 12, IB6o.—tlAng. TO the CREDITORS OF J. H. BROWN, DEC'D.—You are hereby notified to produce the evidences of your claims against tbe estate of John H. Brown, dec'd., and file the same with me in my office, on or before the lst day of August next, at which time a settlement in full of said estate will be made. H. M. BELL, Comm'r. Staunton, June|l9.lß6o. IKAA LBSTIIINCINNATI SUGAR CURED Also just received a lot of Robert Brown Cured HAMS the best we ever sold, by P. N. POWELL k CO., Union Hall Building, Siaunton, Va. June 12. 1860. BEEF TONGUES AND SUGAR CURED Hams, just received and for sale by A. M. BRUCE, Corner Beverly and Augusta streets. Staunton, July 10, 1860. HITE LEAD.—2OOO tts. Lewis' Pure Lead; 1000 lbs. Hamilton's Lead; 1000 lbs. Lehigh Snow White: Oils, Varnishes, Colors, Paint Brushes, kc, kc P. H. TROUT k CO. Staunton, July 10, 1860. 8 A BL'K. AND WHITE CASHMERE AND BE •TT rege for Shawls and Mantles just received by DAVIS A. KAYSER. Staunton, June 19,1860. ANDLES -For Forks, Shovels, Spades, Sledg es, Hammers, Hatchets, Augers, Chisels, Files, kc, just received by WOODS k GILKESON. Staunton, June 12,18*0. RICHMOND ADVERTISEMEJm. R.tf. PIERCE. > (WM. GARRETT LATB COND. V. C. B. B. f \ EIOH MOND. R. W. PIERCE & CO, COMIMONfiFORWARDIIMEECBAM CORNER OF CARY AND 13TH STS., RICHMOND, VA., H^ E iy°£lso d JH, the „ abo,e named P lace » large COMMISSION AND FORWARDING HOUSE. lheir facilities fo* selling and shipping produce of all kinds are equal to those of any other firm in Rich mond City. The natronage of the public generally, "soliSte? CJ of Vir « inia 1S respectful- BTEFERENCES: Richmond.—A. Garrett, Duke k Hutchinson, Kent, Paine k Co., Alex. Holiday, N. B. Hill. Hanovee.—Col. Fontaine, Wm. C. Wickham. Chaa. Morris. ' Louisa.—Wm Overton, S. D. Gooch, Jno. Hunter Gen. C. G. Coleman, N. W. Harris. ' Orange.—R. F. O'Mohundro; B. J. Barbour. ALBiMABtE.—Dr. J. R. Woods, Wm. Southall Rev. J W. Goss. Judge Wm. J. Robertson. Augusta.—Maj. James Walker. H. L. Gallaher, M. G. Harman, Wm. J. D. Bed, Jacob Baylor, J M McCue, P. N. Powell. R. J. Hope, John Randolph," T. Johnson, P. Hanger, J. D. Imboden, Gen. Wm H Harman, S. B. Brown, Wm. Withrow, Jr. Rockingham.—Josiah S. Roller: Erasmus Coffman G. W. Miller, Col. J. D. Hopkins. ' Allbohant.—Col. Samuel Carpenter. Lexington.—Dr. A. Graham. Spottsylvania.—S. Andrews. Amhekst.—Wm. H. Mosby. Nelson.—C. B. Claiborne. Caboline.—D. C. Dejarnette. Richmond, June 10, IB6o.—tf. TO-ANTED.-AUTOGRAPHS, RARE BOOKS,' _ r —J * W * Randolph will purchase Auto graphs, Letters or Manuscripts of Washington, Jeffer sod, Madison, Henry, Randolph of Roanoke, or any other of the men of note of the olden times. All kinds of old books taken in exchange for new works High prices in cash will be paid for Burkes Virginia 4 vols., or odd volumes. Stith's, Smith'i, Dodridge's, Keith's or Jones' Vir ginia. Robinson's Forms, Davies's Criminal Law. Acts of Virginia 1849—'50, 1850—'51 or 1852. Arator. Con struction construed, Inquiry, or New Views, by John Taylor. Burn Trial, 2 vols. Buyers of rare and valuable books will find at 121 Main St., Richmond, a larger assortment tban any where else in the Southern States, and very few bet ter in the Northern cities. Five Catalogues will be mailed to all who send us »ix cents to pay the postage. Richmond, June 12,1860. » & ANDERSON, No. 106 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND. VA., IMPORTERS and Jobbers of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, kc, offer for sale at low prices— 3,000 pair Trace Chains 250 pair Stage Chains £200 Log, Ox and Fifth Chains 50 dozen Halter Chains 50 dozen Back, Breast and Tongue Chains 100 dozen Horse and Mule Hames 50 dozen Stage and Omnibus Hames 200 dozen Horse and Mule Collars 200 dozen Grass and Grain Sythes 100 dozen Sythe Snaths 25 dozen Grain Cradles 450 dozen Hilling and Weeding Hoes 200 dozen flay and Manure Forks 250 dozen Shovels and Spades 450 dozen Curry Combs 300 dozen Cotton, Wool and Horse Cards, Ac. March 19, 1860. 8 AR&AIMS. WE have now on hand in store a most extensive stock of choice Spring Clothing, embracing the greatest variety in French, English and American fabrics, gotten up at our own manufactory, in that desirable, fashionable and approved style for which our CLOTHING has been celebrated for more than twenty years. De termined to merit a constantly increasing trade, we shall keep at all times everything desirable, and make it the interest of all classes"to come to the old and fa vorite stand AT 102, MAIN STREET, KEEN, BALDWIN k WILLIAMS. Richmond, June 19,1860. I REMOVAL ! REMOVAL ! SUI!IJTIER - BO]¥JjrETS. "VT C BARTON has removed lrom No. 109, to 229 J-T! • Main Street, four doors above 9th Street, and is prepared to exhibit a much larger assortment than u sual of Bonnets, Dress Caps. Head Dresses. French Flowers, Ribbons and all articles in tbe Millinery line. Also a large assortment ot French Lace Mantilla*, and Traveling Duaters. Strangers visiting the city, are invited to call and examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere. Richmond, May 15, 1860.—1y. PART OF SALES MADE RECENTLY BY JAS. THOMAS, Cary St., near 12th. 5 pack's of Butter for J. M. King, Craigsville,.2sc^2> 1 box lug Tobacco F. Burns, Augusta, $2.30*0wt. 1 hhd leaf " H. Kelso, Goshen 6.oo«uwt. 3 hhd " " W. G. Dempser Rock bridge, $4.00@4.10@4.20»cwt. 18 bbls Super. Flour for J. T. Black, Augus ta $6.50#bb1. 16 bbls Super. Flour for J. B. Dryden, Rockbridge $6.60#bb1. 25 bbls Super. Flour for Wm. Blackwell 6K&I6X June 5, 1860. THE MOCK AUCTION!" OSSAWOTTOMIE SOLD! A MOCK HEROIC POEM, With Portraits and Tableau illustrative of the cliar acters and actions of the world-renowned order of Peter Funks. Price 75 cents. Published by J.W.RANDOLPH, June 12,1860. Richmond, Va. COOPERS' TOOLS.— We have for sale at low prices, Coopers' Adzes with bolted handles, Lev eling Planes, Barrel and Hogshead Croze, Chamfering Knives, for right and left hand, Hoop. Stave ana Hollowing Knives. CLARKSON k ANDERSON, June 19. 1860. ftp. 106 Main St., Richmond. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RARE AND Valuable Book send to RANDOLPH, Richmond. The lamest variety of New and Old Works in the Southern States, is at 121 Main Street. Richmond, July 19,1859. ALVANIZED PUMP CHAIN— Chain Pump Fixtures; Well Chain and Wheels. For sale cheap by CLARKSON k ANDERSON, June 19,1860. No. 106, Main sf., Richmond. ENCH AND MOULDING PLANES.— Just to band an additional supply of those su perior Ohio Tool Company's Premium Bench and Moulding Planes. CLARKSON k ANDERSON. June 19, 1860. No. li>6 Main st., Richmond, PPLE PEALERS.— 2S dozen Whitemore's combined Peelers, Corers and Sheer*, in store and for sale cheap, by CLARKSON k ANDERSON, June 19, 1860. No. 106 Main St., Richmond. LV TRAPS.— Clough's Light House Fly Traps, superior to anything of the kind in market, lor sale cheap by CLARKSON k ANDERSON, June 19, 1860. No. 106 Main St., Richmond. LIFE INSURANCE. THE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY is now fully prepared for business, and the at tention of the public is earnestly called to the import ance of its objects. This company, under its charter, divides seven eighths of its profits every three years, among the policy holders, thereby giving the assured the advantages of the mutual system, with the pledge of a perpetual Capital Stock of $100,000, and the ad ded security that its Stockholders have a permanent moneyed interest in conducting its affairs with pi u dence and economy Tbe Charter requires that one-half of the Capital Stock and Earnings to be invested in Bond and Mort gage on unincumbered Real Estate, worth double the amount. The chief object of the company is to aid in retain ing at home the immense amount of money which goes annually from our State for Life Premiums to Northern Companies. That money will be loaned to customers for a term of years, at legal interest, and disbursed in our midst. Endowments and Annuities granted. Life and term Policies issued at as low rates as other good Com panies. Slaves insured for one year, or for a term of years. DIRECTORS: Wm. H. Macfarland, John Purcell, Joseph Allen, Samuel T. Bayly, Roscoe B. Heath, Jos. R. Anderson, Thos. W. McCance, C. G. Barney, John H. Montague, Robert H. Maury, David I. Burr, Jas. A. Cowardin, Lewis Ginter, Benj. H. Nash, John Jones, P- T. Moore, Jas. L. Apperson, John H. Claiborne, Lewis D. Crenshaw, B. C Wherry, Wm. G. Paine, Wm. H. Christian, H. E. C. Baskervill, Wyndham Robertson, Samuel J. Harrison, John C. Shafer, Wm. H. Haxall, Peter C. Warwick, Robert T. Brooke, R- 0. Haskins, George D. Shell, Edward Norvell, Wellington Goddin, George J. Sumner, John Dooley, D. S. Wooldridge. Upon tne adjournment of the meeting of Stockhold ers, the Board of Directors convened, and elected the following officers: Presiuent—WM. H. MACFARLAND, Vice-President—SAM'L J. HARRISON, Physician—De. BLAIR BCRWELL, Attorney—ROSCOE B. HEATH, Esq. J. ADAIR PLEASANTS, Secy. |3f Office corner Main and 11th streets, Richmond. H. M. Bell, Ag't at Staunton. May 20, IB6o.—lyif. LOOK HERE.—The undersigned wishes to sell his HOUSE AND LOT in Germantown near the Warm Springs, Va. The Lot contains I}_ Acres First rate Dwelling House and Outbuildings- He also wishes to sell his entire Stock of Goods at cost and carriage. A good Store House can be rented. Address, MARK BOON, June, 12, 1860.—3m0.* Bath C. H., Va. IA OOfl LBS - WOOL WANTED—for which we will IvjUUU pay the highest Market price in Cash or Merchandise. TAYLOR & HOGE. Staunton, Jane 19, iB6O.