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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
Young DiOmed.

MY Horse of the above name, (un-
less disposed Of previous to the first of
March, will then commence season at
my farm near Staunton. shall provide
ample and excellent pasturage for mares
that may be sent to him, and shall not
remove him from the stand except on
public days, in Stanton and then he
may be seen at my stable in town. Di
omed has some 10 or 20 colts in the
neighborhood, yearlings the ensuing
spring All that have seen are offne
size and figure, and / have not heard Of
an Indifferent one.
d. w. PATTESON.
February 3-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
SOP PRIZES.
13, 49S BLANKS.
$4,000 |
1900 TICKETS.
MODE OF ORA WING

To be drawn on the A, B, C, plan.-Thc
1000 prizes of "a, TO be awarded 10 The first,
second or third division, TO be determined by
that which may draw the capital prize Of
Sc 900, so that the holder ofthree tickets,
one IN each division, is certain to draw one
prize, and may draw four. All the prizes
above the denomination of Cd, in one wheel,
and all the numbers in another at once, the
whole to be drawn in a few hours.-Prizes
payable in cash forty days after the drawing ,
and subject to the usual deduction of fifteen
per cent.
Tickets $4--Halves $2-Quarters /.
Tickets and Shares and Packages, to be had
an the greatest variety Of Numbers at
& POINTS's OFFICE,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
eG-All orders from distance, enclosing
the cash, or prize tickets, will be thankfully
received and promptly attended TO, if adj
dressed 10
STEVENSON g. POINTS, Managers.
Staunton, Jan. 20, 1892.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
SPECTATOR.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3,
On Wednesday (the 25th) the debate on

On Wednesday (he 25th) the debate on
the Slave question was terminated by the
adoption of the resolution of the Select Com
mittee, declaringit iaeXpedient, for the pres
emit, to legislate-with preamble, offered
by Mr.. Bryce, looking to- future legislation.
The first question taken was on motion
to postpone the report of the committee and
the amendment of Mr. Preston declaring it
erpedient noto to act, indefinitely. This
was decided, ayes 60, noes II. The next, on
adopting Mr.. Preston's amendment-ayes
So, noes 73.-Mr. Bryce then brought for
ward his preamble, when motion was made
TO postpone it and the report of the COM
mittee to tie 31st of March-which was
egatived-ayes so, noes Cd. The question
was then put on adopting Mr.. Bryce's pre-
amble and decided, ayes 81, noes 60. The
preamble s. report ofthe committee was then
adopted as whole, ayes Ga, noes 59-which
reads as follows:
The Select Committee to whom was
referred certain memorials praying the
passage Of law providing for the gradual
abolition of slavery in this Common
wealth, have, according to order. had the
same under consideration, and submit the
following report and resolution =
Profoundly sensible of the great evils
arising from the condition ofthe colored
population of this Commonwealth in
duced by humanity as well as policy to
an immediate effort for the removal in
the first place, as well of those who are
now free, as of such as may hereafter
become free /: believing that this effort,
while it is in just accordance with the
sentiments ofthe community on the SUBJ
ject. will absorb all our present means;
and that a further action for the removal
ofthe slaves should await a more definite
Development of public opinion
ResOlUed, as the opinion of this COM
mittee, that it is inexpedient, for the
present, to make any Legislative enact
ments for the abolition of slavery.
We will publish the ayes and noes on the
several questions taken, in our next paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
From the Vhig.

Mr.. McCUE submitted the following
remarks upon the presentation of the
memorial signed by 2l5 of the Ladies
of Augusta praying the adoption of
measures for the abolition Of slavery from
the Commonwealth
Mr.. Speaker, feel it to be my duty,
as well as my privilege, to bring this sub
]ect to the consideration oft House.
From the number and character of the
subscribers, land am authorised to state
from latter which | received, from a
highly esteemed, and much valued friend
accompanying the memorial that if an
opportunity had been afforded, it would
have been much more numerously sub
scribed by the Ladies of the county, and
coming as it does from a county owning
one tenth Of the entire slave population
west of the mountains-I do hope that it
will receive the respectful consideration
to which it is entitled, and that it will be
referred.
Sir, the memorialists do not wish to
mingle in the political transactions of the
country, but they have an unquestiona-
bic right to be heard on subject so deep
ly interesting to themselves and their
posterity, as well as the community gen.
erally:-That slavery is a curse is con-
coded by ALL this evil they have long felt,
and is daily increasing in strength and
numbers. 1t is to be found in their
households, reared and sustained by their
bounty, to which they are daily 81 hour
ly exposed. They cannot longer sit
under their own Vine and Fig Tree
without being afraid" The bloody ira
gedy Of Southampton awakened horrors
appalling to the stoutest heart but to fe-
males exposed as they are--it presents
horrors tenfold more terrible.
They call upon this House, through
me, as one of their representatives, as
Legislators, Patriots, Fathers, Husbands
and Brothers, to arrest this desoating
scourge-like the Iocusts of Egypt, threa-
tenlng to devour all that is green, and all
that is lovely-by providing a speedy
and an efficient remedy. They tell YOU
thatthey love Virginia, their own native
State, their mountains, their green hills
and valleys. It's the land oftbeir birth.
where every tender recollection of their
infancy, as well as their advancing wears,
are most intimately and indissolubly con-
nected.-It is the land where is 10 he
found the graves Of their fathers and mo-
thers-but that all these ties will be torn
aSsuDder and that they will be compelled
to fly to foreign lands in pursuit of hap
Piness and safety, if something is not
done to arrest this threatening evil, alike
ruinous to their peace and safety, and
that ofthe Commonwealth. They en-
treat you by all the tender sympathies Of
their nature, by the love which they
bear you--aud by their fervent sspira-
tons to Almighty God--to give you
wisdom and independence, to adopt
such measures, thatin time will extirpate
slavery from the stote--and restore
tranquility 10 them, and the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
February 3, 1882.
NOTICE.

THE semi-annual meeting of the O.
verseers Of the Poor for Augusta coun-
ty will be held at the Eagle Tavern, in
Stanton, on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next.
Persons having settlements to make
with the Board are requested to attend.
WALTER H. TAPP, Clerk o. p.
January 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
From the Petersburg Times.

RUMOR-" With her thousand Tongues. 4"
Asrumors Of an alarmingnature growing
out Of The apprehension of several Slaves in
the county OF Dinwiddie, eight or ten daysa-
60, have been extensively circulated, and as
usual with numerous exggeralions; it is
proper to mention that said Negroes were
tried on Monday lest, and unanimously &C
Quilted by the Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
SALE.

IN pursuance OF deed in trust exc
euted by Edward Mulhollen, on the 2 LIST
day of September 1920, of record in the
County Court office of Augusta, l shall
offer for cash, to the highest bidder, on
Friday the Oath day of this month,
(February,) at the residence of said Null
hollen,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
The Following Property viz :

2 Cows, 2 calves, i Mccormick
plough, l shovel plough, pair stretch
ers2 pair of gears, mans saddle s. bril-
die, side saddle and bride, axe, 3
hoes, l mattock, scythe and cradle, l
cupboard and furniture, 6 windsor chairs
6 split bottom chairs, 2 tables, 3 feather
beds. bed-steads and furniture, trundle
bed, bed-stead and furniture, bu-
reau, l trunk, ! wool wheel, / flax
wheel, l check reel, pots, 9 kettles, l
oven, copper kettle, also all OF her
property belonging to the said Mulhollen
at the date of deed aforesaid.
Such title only as is vested in me by
said deed, will be made to the purchas-
er.
JEFFERSON KINNEY,
Trustee.
February 2 1890
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
PLASTER PARIS

WILL be broke and ground at nv
Mill Situate between Greenville and
Iate's Mill, in this county } for one dol
lar and seventy-fve cents per ton.
JOHN DOAKE.
Augusta county, Jan. "a, 1882.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
PosTAeE ON NKwspApIHs.

A proposition has been introduced in
to Congress, for exempting newspapers
from postage, and several editors have
called upon the fraternity to urge its
adoption.-On hasty view of the sub
Ject. we think the propriety and justice
OF such a measure very questionable.
Indeed, we have been unable to discov-
er single argument in favour of exempt
ing newspapers from postage, that would
not apply with equal force, in favour of
exempting letters. The present general
rate of postage might perhaps be redu-
ced, but we think it would be unwise to
reduce it beyond the expenditure Of the
department. A newspaper islooked up
on as an article of luxury, by a large
number of the community. Whilst one
man takes two, three, and four papers,
his neighbor, equally as well off, be-
lieves he cannot afford to take one If
the government should pay for what he
considers the extravaganza of his neigh
Dor, he justly becomes dissatisfied. tits
of no avail to theorise upon the extrava-
gance of the one or the parsimony of the
other Of these men-it is sufficient to
know that there are hundreds Of such
instances, and they neither can, nor ought
to be disregarded, But generally speak
ing, it is the more wealthy, and men of
business, that take newspapers and TO
pay for their conveyance out of the
general fund, (the property of all, )would
be to make portion of the people pay
for qualifications and advantages they do
not enjoy. AS for the present rate of
newspaper postage operating as "a tax
upon literature" and an Construction to
the march of mind, it is all mummery.
Franklin Repository.
The Richmond Water-Wo are com
pleted, and the water is now distributed
through the city. The cost is not stated.
-SeZeN
Original and True Anecdoie.
master of school in Orange county,
New York, recently observing one of
his pupils in tears, asked him what was
the matter. The lad replied Robert,
sir, keeps putting Anti-Masons on me,
SIR The teacher, with no little trouble,
restrained the inward momentary i'm
pulse of laughter, and inquired of the
little urchin where Robert got his Anti
Masons to which he repIied-'out Of
his head sir p Stamford Sentinel.
A
A Jackson Convention from the States is
proposed to be held in Baltimore on the Sd
Monday in May, for the purpose of nomi-
naiing a candidate for the Vice Presidency
>es9Ss NOTECE.-Th friends
utNgSSc-C IN rho ra aIaction Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
RAGS.

o. Three cents per pound will be
given for clean linen and cotton Rsu
at this Printing Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

RszoNOTECE.-The friends
EY to the re election of An
drew jackson, in Augusta county,
are requested to meet at the Courthouse
of Augusta, on Wednesday the 9Th of
February inst, to take into considera-
ton the propriety Of electing delegates
to represent us in the LEGISLATIVE
CAUCUS about to be holden in Rich
mond. Feb. ;.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
attempt to divide the State. coming from
the South of Yirginia.-W Wig jim 90.

attempt to divide the State, coming from
the South of Virginia. Wig jim. 90.
we state for the information of those
disposed to engage in Road making, that
the Superintendent of the North Western
Turnpike, Mr.. A. w. M'Donald, will re-
ceive proposals at Romney, until the first of
March, for making two sections of said road
embracing thirty one miles, westward of
Romney.
The injunction of secrecy being remov-
ed, the following are the ayes and noes on
the rejection of Mr.. Van Buren's nomina-
ton as Minister TO England, in the U. S.
Senate =
YEAS-Messrs. Benton, Brown, Buck
ner, Dallas, Dickerson, Dudley, Ellis, For
syth, Grurdy, Hendricks, Hin, Kane, King,
Mangurn, Marcy, Robinson, Smith, 7ase-
yell, Upton, Iroup, Tyler, White, HTlk-
ms.
MA TS-Messrs Bell, Chambers, Czay,
Clayton, Etcing, Foot, Frslinghuysen,
Hayne, Holmes, Johnston, Knight, Miller,
Moore, Naudain, Poinderter, Robbins, Rug
giles, Seymour, Silsbee, .Sprague, Ionlinson.
Waggapian, Webster.
The Senate being equally divided, the
Vice-Presdent determined the question in
the negative, by his casting vote.
The weather was extremely cold towards
the close of last week. We have not ascer-
tanned the state of the thermometer durinr
that time-but it was certainly the severest
weather we have ever felt here. The fol-
lowing paragraph is from the Rockingham
Register
The Weather.-On Friday morning the
9th inst. the Thermometer near the head
of Cooks Creek, miles from Town, a
due West course, little before sunrise,
indicated degree of cold never before
noticed in this country. The Mercury
stood at 20 below zero, and did not
rise to that point until the day was con-
siderably advanced. In another situa-
ton in the country, about six miles from
town, in South Easterly direction, we
understand the Mercury stood 22o be-
low zero, as observed little before sun
rise. In Town, at the same time of day,
it stood at % Q indicating degree of
cold from II Q to l6o greater than was
ever before exhibited by the Thermom-
eter, in this country. Not only did the
Thermometer give indications of extraor-
binary degrees fcold but the severity of
The freeze according to the observation of
all our citizens, fully correspond. The
glass in the windows O family rooms
were so thickly coated with frost, that
objects could not be seen through them
nor was the frost dissipated in many in
stances, though good fires were kept up
in them, until nearly noon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

JOSEPH COWAN,
Has just receired The following rery
iSpIes(siSG .fsl3aaS0IS q:
LANDSCAPE ANNUAL,
THE KEEPSAKE,
HEATH'S PICTURESQUE ANN.
THE AMULET,
THE LITERARY SOUVENIR,
THE CHRISTIAN OFFERING,
AFFECTIONS GIFT.
Also
Rogers, Campbell, Kirk White &c. Po-
ems, in one volume
Moore's Poems, vol.
Byron's Works do
Goldsmith's do do
Sterne's do do
Shakspeare's do, various editions
Hemans, Hober, and Pollock's Poems
in one volume
Rollins Ancient History in 4 vols.
Langhorne's Plutarch
End vol. Diary of a Physician
Roxobel by Mrs. Sherwood
Johnson's Scraps
Comic Sketch Book, by II. ]. Finn
Leigh'S Reports, IN sets, or By the sin.
gle roIume, at The Richmond prices.
Ind col. Condensed English Chancery
Reports.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

Riots at Lyons, FTanee.--Tbe disturban-
ces produced by the silk-weavers, &c. are nj
an end, and tranquility has been restored
by the large number of government troops
sent into the neighborhood.
-ND-
Small PoT.-We learn by letter
from respectable source at Williamsport
Nd that several cases of this alarming
disease have lately appeared in that town
and the adjoining neighborhood. Some
cases 1t is also represented, have reach
ed the Virginia shore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

o. SUDDEN CHANGE.-Friday 9th
January. Harrisonburg, the Thermom.
eter % , below zero. Quere, Are our
worthy friends of the "Staunton Spec
tator" cable this morning to work with
their coats off and windows hoisted ?"
"Does the weathernow feel like spring 2"
Orare they in the chilly condition of the
frogs predicted by an honest Hybernian
as he passed pond of croaking and
cherping gentry Immediately preceding
a hard freeze.-Faith and afore, and fore
bye eight, and forty hours, yell be peep
ing through glass windows, an we wull
and We wull too.-Harrisonburg Reg.
We are rejoiced to find that our old friend
of the Register has been able to keep him
self so merry amid such pinching cold. His
paragraph indicates that he had plenty of
wood, and free heart to burn it. May il
ever be so with him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

Another Convention A correspon-
dent OF the Village Record" apprehends
the visitation of the Cholera, and is for
taking time by the forelocl. He propo-
ses the meeting Of "a Contention of
Physicians to "organize correspond
ing committees between those countries
where the disease is ripe and our own,
and to use every means which such a
committee in their wisdom might deem
advisable for the preservation Of the re-
public from the relentless scourge of Eu-
rope"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

A Jackson Convention from the States is
proposed to be held in Baltimore on the Sd
Monday in May, for the purpose of nomi-
naiing a candidate for the Vice Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

mr.. NDoWelPs Speech.-A gentleman
in Richmond thus writes TO a friend in this
county "MDowePs Speech Fin favour
OF The abolition of Slavery on Saturday, ex-
ceeded any that have ever witnessed in a.
ny deliberatiye assembly whatever. He
annihIlated his opponents. No man on eli.
Their side was willing TO take the floor
NO business could be done. The Speaker
could not preserve order and the House
adjourned at half past o'clock"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03
--CGOc

The assembly of Brazil have declared free
all Slaves hereafter imported into that coun-
try from Africa. The importers are 10 pay
$500 for each slave that may be imported,
and the slaves arc to be transported again to
Africa by the government. All persons en-
gagged in, or privy to the introduction of
slaves, are considered under the statute
importers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-02-03

ChoIera.-Ths disease was raging in
Smyrna TO frigbtful extent, on the 22d of
October from forty deaths day the num-
Der had increased 10 three hundred. At
Constantinople the disease was abating.
In England great alarm is felt.-The dis
ease is now in New Castle as well as Sun
derland. In the last mentioned place there
were fourteen new cases, and five deaths.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-08-23
TRUST SALE.

fEHtiE undersigned, trustee in a deed Of
a trust executed by William Gregory and
wife for the benefit of David Hunter. aad
duly recorded in the county court Of Bcrke-
ley, viii sell by public auction, for cash, at
the door Of the court house in Martinsburg,
on Tuesday The 18th day Of September nerf,
Lots No 2s7, as2 aud $50 adjoining, in the
town Of Martinshurg, with the Improvements
thereon being the property now occupied by
the said William Gregory Also TRACT
OF LAND containing about thirty acres. on
the west side OF. and adjoining the said town,
which viii readily admit of division ard May
be sold in lots TO suit purchasers.
JOHN II. COOKE.
August IS, lSS2--ts
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-08-23
Ecclesiastical Notice.

N Il meeting OF the Synod of the German
IA Reformed Church, held in Harrisburg,
Pa last September, il was resolved, that %
general Synod Of The German Reformed Ch,vci,
10 The u. States of North .7g,erica, convene
in the city of Frederick, Md on the 81 sun
day, the 10th day of September, 1882 As
IT is anticipated that business of great mpor-
lance TO the interests of the whole church
will claim the attention of this conventional
Synod, punctual attendance of those who
are interested is expected.
Ii is particularly requested that the minis
tiers, with their delegates. be in Frederick a
day or two previous to the time above speci.
fed. that suitable accommodations may be
provided for them. so far as practicable.
JOHN IL. SMALTZ,
Pastor Ger Ref Church, Frederick, Md.
August 23 1882
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n 49, -
MARRIED.

On Thursday last, Mr. ROBERT X, RO-
BlNSON, to Miss NANCY ROBINSON,
both OF this county.
On the same day, Mr.. JOHN LEE, TO
Mics MARGARET KEAN. daughter of
Maj William kean, all of this county.
On the same day, Mr.. ANDREW CAGE.
to Miss MARY ANN ARDINGER, DO h
OF this county.
On the 9TH inst in Richmond, by the Right
Rev Bishop Moore, JOSIAH b ABBOTT,
Esq junior Editor OF the Richmond Wing,
TO Miss CATHARiNE G. RANDOLPH,
daughter OF the late Harry Randolph OF War.
wick.
On Tuesday tbe isth inst by IT. Atkinson,
ESQ. MIR JESSE CLANCY, of Salisbury
TO Mrs DOLLY TRACE of Vernon.
The parties 10 this case. hale hearty wi
dover. aud still srnghtly. good looking wi
dow, politely called at our residence, for The
benefit Of our official services. The lynne
| NAL knot, for better for worse, being tied in
our best way, we took the freedom TO ask
pray, madam, how many children had you
by your first husband SIXTEEN. sir, Is
of whom are sill lvingp Very good p
"Well. Mr. G how many had you by your
first wife" 'FIFTREN, sir, Id lving" Ad.
mirable! Sparta would have been proud oi
this couple Crawford Messenger.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-08-23

A LII those who became purchasers at the
IA sale Of The personal property belonging
to the estate OF 3oHs CR1swELL, SEN ID.
are notified that their respective obligations
ieli due ON the 9th inst and that IromrA
payment must be made; as il is the desire OF
the administrators to bring The estate to
speedy settlement, no indulgence can or viii
be given--fherefore all falling TO pay by tho
goth Of September next, willfind their notes
placed m the hands of proper officer for
collection without respect to persons.
JOHN CRISWELJ1. jr3 Z as~
ABRAHAM CRiSWELL, 'ie''Ts
knr fH =
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Virginia Earnersl

ME subscriber has rebuilt his dam and
n his Mill is now in full operation, with
great addition TO the water power; any guam
tty OF WHEAT will be purchased at the
highest rates. and the money promptly paid
AT present, prices average from 81 0s TO 8 10
per bnshel, OF 90 pounds. | want also a
quantity of RYE. for which whl pay the
highest price. Apply TO
JOHN VAN LEAR, Jun.
Milliamsnort Md August I6 1872 - 4w
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lINotice.

NENTLEMEN having Lands to rent,
Sb viii please to give the subscriber inlor
nation, hy letter, 10 be directed TO Liberty.
town. Maryland, he wants Farms of two or
three hundred acres Of good land lie would
prefer having them in the neighborhood Of
Martinsberg, Virginia
CHARLES CRADDICK.
August %. 1854
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as"A Clerical Association will he held in
the Churches OF Norborne Parish, on
Thursday, Friday. Saturday and Sunday
the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth days OF
September next. The first two days, Thurs
day and Friday, the Association will be held
at Mount Zion, the last two, Saturday and
Sunday, in Martinsburg.
3EThe Rev. MIR. JOHNSON will not preach
the next Sunday in course at Mount Zion, in
consequence of having accepted an invita-
ton to attend an association at Berry vile.