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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
WAYNESBOKOUGH
AND OTHER
valuable Property
FOR SALE.

The subscriber, DESTROYS to remove e
the West, offers the following propert,
for sale. 10 wit:
Two Lots in Waynesborough,
Of l2O feet trout on main street, and 20t
feet back. The whole front is closet,
built, one half brick and the other wood
and suitable for almost any business thai
could be desired in the place, with ,
large and first rate brick stable, house!
for servants, smoke house and spring
houses, all Of brick, with sufficient
supply ofthe best spring water running
through the lots. 1t is believed tina,
property so desirable very seldom comes
into market.-Also,
A Four Acre Lot
near the town, greatly enriched, and well
set with clover, with a never falling
spring upon it.-Also,
A Two Acre Lot
adjoining the town, which is very rich,
and produces grain or grass well, the
most of it first rate timothy land.-Al<o,
"A Lot containing about one Acre,
on the main street, adjoining the town
and the lands OF the Rev ]. c. Wilson,
OF excellent quality, and in good state
OF cnltivatlon.-Also,
Another Lot
adjoining the town, and opposite the
Rev. ]. G. Wilson's, of near an acre,
which soil is of the very best quality
and in the highest state Of cultivation.
Also,
81 l-2 Acres of Land
lying on the turnpike road leading from
Waynesborough 10 Stanton, II miles
from the former place, with about 40 az
ores in an excellent state of cultivation,
the land having been originally of very
good quality. There are from 20 TO %
acres OF excellent young and thriving
timber upon it.-Also.
us Acres of Land,
near Fishersville, adjoining the lands of
John PorterfeId, Philip Coiner, John
Couchman and Mrs. Frazier.-This land
in point of soil Is believed to be equal
to any lands adjoining it. which is well
known to be very fertile part of the
county. About one half Of the tract is
in good state Of cultivation. and under
good fence, with tclerable farm house
and barn. The other half of the land is
timbered, and of the best quality.-Also,
Two Tracts of Land,
lying on the Gladly Fork OF the Little
kanaw ha, in Lewis county, Virginia
The one tract containing 1000 acres S.
and the other 1000 acres. Both tracts
are believed to be valuable, on account of
rich soil, good timber, good water, &c.
For further particulars apply to the
undersigned. living In Waynesborough,
Va, who will sell the foregoing proper
ty upon accommodating terms.
ABRAHAM WAYLAND.
Nov. IL, lS36.-u
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
TEg Sc SALE.

BY virtue of deed of trust executed
to me by James Lockridge, dated the
2Sth of March, 1886, and of record in
the Clerks Office of the County Court
of Augusta, / will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, on the premises, on Friday the
18th day of December next, the follow
ing property, to wit:
1875 Acres Of Land,
on which said Lockridge now resides,
lying in the Little Calf Pasture, and ad-
Joining the lands of John Heffener, As
dam Traves and others. Also, the fol-
lowing personal property, to wit:
One Negro Girl named Me-
linda, aged about p years, 3 head of
Horses, head of Cattle, I3 head of
Hogs, 30 acres of Wheat and Rye which
was seeded on said plantation and on
Zimmerman's place, 4 Feather Beds,
Bedsteads and Bedding, l Clock, 2 Bu-
reaus, | large Kettle, and all other
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Wagon, 3 sets Horse Gear, / McCor.
mick Plough, ] Harrow, and all other
farming implements whateye now in
said Lockridge's possession.
Acting as trustee, shall convey such
title only as is vested in me by the trust
deed aforesaid.
]. b. BRECKENRIDGE,
Nov. "a, 1886. Trustee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
The Express Mail went into opera.

The Express Mail went into opera
ton on the 10Th Instant.
The Offices at which il will be openeJ
are New York, Philadelphia, Whining
ton, Baltimore, Washington, Alexandra.
fredericksburg, Richmond, Petersburg,
Raleigh, Fayetteville, Columbia, Au.
gusta, Milledgev;Ile, Macon, Columbus.
Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans
NO Tree letters, or letters containing
money, or letters mot public despatches)
exceeding half an ounce in weight, or
letters for Philadelphia, will be sent BY
shis mail. The express mail will arrive
IN n York every afternoon at 3 o'clock
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24

Outrage upon the NeUurk Rail Road. -
Attempts having been made 10 hush up the
murderous assault committed several days
since, upon the persons OF Messrs De For.
rest, CaSsiday and Palmer, merchants of the
highest resrectability Of this city, e have
been requested by one of The gentlemen TO
give statement of this Transaction as il ac-
'ually occurred. The above named gentle
men TOOK The Newark car for this city, and
III consequence of ii having run off The track
three times during the passage, at each of
which the passengers assisted IN adjusting il
IN lis position-it was concluded by Messrs
DE Forest, Cassiday and Palmer, 10 walk
the balance Of the way. They had proceed
ed only as far as Bergen Till when they
were attacked 10y four ruifians, armed with
heavy clubs, and Messrs Palmer and CASH
dy ielled 10 the earth senseless. They then
all four sci upon MIR. DE Forest, who took
occasion 10 knock one OF the fellows down
with his first, and then fled !; The others pur.
suing him.
Mr. DE Forest, after short chase, con-
trIved 10 slide down an embankment of the
railroad and conceal himself until the others
gave up The pursuit. When all was iran,
quill, Mr.. ID. got up and ran to jersey City,
to procure aid for the rescue cf his compan-
ions, whom he had reason 10 apprehend we're
al The mercy OF their murderOus assailants
A posse OF upwards of 100 citizens inmcdi-
ately SET off 10 the scene OF violence, bu, did
not succeed in finding the perpetrators MIR.
Cassidy and Mr.. Palmer crawled TO the neal
est house, where they solicited and obtained
surgical assistance, and remained for several
days 10 very precarious condition These
gentlemen stated, that after The rufIians, bad
given up the pursuit OF MIR DE Forest, they
returned, and with their clubs recommended
their attacks upon them as they lay on the
road defencelcss. The perpetrators were all
Irish IaboTers employed upon the road and
a large reward has been offered for their ap.
prehcnsion. ~ T. Express.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24

The United States Gazette in,imales that
the Directors of the US Bank Ill! return IFS
charter 10 the State, and take back its bonus.
IL says, further, that ga charter may he Oh
tahed else" here, and its most profitable hu-
siness pursued at a short distance from its
present location" We understand that il
has been determined here, by those " no have
the whole management of the matter, that
the Bank isnot to be permitted TO Surrender
IFS charter. and get back ils bonus" The
bonus is to be kept by the State, on the
ground hat the Bank has forfeited its charter.
This was determined on here, as soon as .he
result OF the Pennsylvania election was
known
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
Mr.. HENRY MICHAEL.
Nov. IL, 1886

TAKE NOTICE, that on the 25th
of this instant, at the dwelling house OF
William Slaven, in the county Of Lewis,
State Of Virginia, | will proceed to take
the deposition of said William Slaven,
which | shall offer as evidence on the
trial of the case depending in the Coun-
ty Court of Pocahontas county, on the
Chancery side thereof. in which am
plaintiff, and You are efendant-when
and where you may attend if you think
proper.
LEWIS LUNCEFORD.
Nov. ], 1896.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
SAVANNAH. (Geo.l Nnr.

Latest from FZorida-We learn Ivy gen
ilcman who left Black Creek the day leforc
yesterday, that Tie forces at that station we're
immediately 10 assemble al Fort Drane, aud
with the friendly Greek Indians al that place,
10 make another expedition to the Wnhla-
coochee. II was understood, when our in
iormaHt left, that hope was entertained Of
The indians coming in peaceab1y. General
JcsuP had arrived at Fort Drane.-Govern.
or Call, who had been i'll, vas conyalesceni,
and the health of the troops generally was
imnrnrinP
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
HAESDW ARE.

THOMAS e. co. 0ate TuoMAs g.
GEoRcE,) continue the importation OF
Hard,carc, Brass acarc, Cutlery
and Saddie,y,
in all their varieties, at the old stand,
1876 Baltimore street, Baltimore. They
have also OH hand general assortment
Of American manufactured articles in the
Hardware line.
BY the late arrivals from Liverpool
they have received an extensive and
well selected stock of fresh Goods, which
renders their assortment complete.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
TO TAILoRs.

A TAILOR who can come recon-
mended as good workman, and of So
Der and industrious habits. can find con
slant employment, on application at the
Store Of the subscriber, in New Hope,
Augusta county, Va. A single young
man would be preferred.
WILLIAM r. STUART.
Nov. 81 lS36.-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
SWITZERLAND

The Grand Council of Berne has A.
dopted resolutions of very conciiatory
tenor, with regard to the course to be
pursued by The deputies Of that republic
IN The Extraordinary Diet. The APP
Peafance is that The affair will be arraDg-
ed amlcab'e between The two nations.
although the Duke Monticello had
set ont for France.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
LAND FOR SALE,

WILL be sold to the highest bidder,
on Thursday the Sth day of December
next, on the premises. the
TRACT OF LAND,
containing l0S acres, lying in the county
of Augusta, on the waters of the Little
Calf Pasture, formerly owned by Samuel
Black, adjoining the lands Of Messrs E
phraim and Luke Wood ward and Others.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
RICHARD RICHARDS,
Acting Attorney for
TARTAN SMITH.
Nov. II, 1896.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24

DIED, OF Wednesday morning the
10Th instant, at the residence of her Fa-
Their, after long and painful illness, in
the 22d year of her age, Mrs. MALvINA
l.. FRAZIER, wife of James p. Frazier
and eldest daughter of James A. Frazier,
of this county.
Seldom has death sped his unerring
shaft at a fairer mark, and not often hath
he found lovelier victim. The de-
ceased, TO the attractions of graceful
person and winning manner, added the
graces OF cultivated mind. Gift
ed by nature with an intellect much a.
bove mediocrity, which education had
contributed 10 adorn, her conversation
was at all times pleasing and often in
structive. But it was to her amiabiIity,
her sweet and gentle disposition, and to
the native goodness of her heart, that
her society owed its greatest charm.
These were the qualities that so endear.
ed her to all who knew her, and which
caused her to sustain, in SO exemplary a
manner, all the social and domestic rela-
tons Of life. AS daughter or a sister,
as wife or mother, who was more af-
feciionate, more tender or faithful p
Who was acquainted with her that did
not admire her-who knew her init
mately and loved her not well ? When
came poverty 10 her door, and went
empty handed away ? When did suf-
fcring claim her sympathy and found il
not? Removed from this cold world in
the prime Of life, she left behind love.
ly daughter scarce old enough to be con-
scious of its irreparabie loss. But to TIE
fond parents of the deceased, and to her
befeayed husband, how consoling the
reflection, that she was prepared for
deatb-that she died with the blessed
assurance Of a glorious immortality, and
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24

ArkdnSas.-The Legislature Of Ar
kansas has passed laws establishing "The
Real Estate Bank of Arkansas, &, "The
State Bank of Arkansas, the latter
with capital of million and half
dollars. Pretty well for the real tex
pungiDg," mo bank" party.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
NOTICE..

All those indebted to the estate Of
JOSEPH COWAN. deceased, are re-
quested to come forward and make pay
ment, or settle their accounts, without
delay. JOHN COWAN,
A. Il. COWAN,
Sept. %, 1876. Adm'rS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
CORN MILLS.
-ZH-

THOMAS 81 co. Nate Thomas g.
GeorgeO have received by the recent
arrivals. n large assortment of the above
article. Also, CoTToN HOES, BRIcHr
TRACES. HALTER CHAINS, SC which
they offer tor sale on their usual terms.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24

MARRIED, on the 10Th inst. by the
Rev. Mr.. Brown, Mr.. George Feamsier,
OF Greenbrier. to Miss Nancy B, alton,
OF Bath county.
On the 18th inst. by the Rev. J. J..
Reimensnyder, Mir. William Sandy to
Miss Susanna Rauley, all of this county i.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
ESTyR a Y
Nov. II, 1896.

TAKEN up as an Estray, by Samuel
Ruckman, of the county Of Bath, three
year old HElFER, with red sides,
white back and belly, legs and tail, mot
ieyed face, wide horns, crop off the
left ear !; no brand perceived. Apprais-
ed to SIS,
SAMUEL KUCKMAN.
Bath county, Nov. IL, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
sHE2
II
Doctor W. IL. Blair,

HAVING located himself on the main
road leading from MilIer's Iron Works
to Jennlngs's Gap, 5 miles from the
former place, will continue the practice
OF Medicine. Always at home, unless
professionally absent.
Nov. II, 1866
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24
BALDWIN, KENT 4 Co.
Importers s. Wholesale Dealers
in Staple q Fancy Dry GODS,
RICHMOND, VA.

HAVE received by recent arrivals from
the Northern Markets, full supply Of
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
OF every description and by the ships
Marmora and Hark- Away, from Liver
pool, aud the Lucilla, from Birman, an
extensive assortment Of
British g. German Dry Goods,
suited to the trade Of Virginia, which
they offer at wholesale, upon as favora-
bic terms as like Goods can be bought in
the United States. They will, during
the next month, receive from England
additional supplies, to which, with their
present stock, they invite the attention
of Country Merchants, with the sssur-
ance that they will be always prepared
to redeem their pledge mot to be under
sold by any Northern Dealers"
Richmond. Sept. l. 1S3G.-tlstD
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-24

Sn~a ALL persons indebted to the
eHSsy subscriber for the Spectator,
advertising, or job printing, are respect
FULLY requested 10 make payment-or
close their accounts by note. Those who
know themselves to be indebted will
confer favour by embracing opportuni-
ties afforded in their visits TO town to set
tie their accounts, as it will save him
much trouble and expense.
X ENTON HARPER.
June %, 1896.
o." Monday next, being Court day, will
afford an opportunity TO many who have not
yet attended TO the above notice. which il is
sincerely hoped they will embrace.
Nov 81 X. III.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-12-23
THE LAST BELL.

II vas 9 beautiful morning IN the
month ef Nav 1929. vas sitting bv The
eide II Helen Harris. the only gIrl ever
lospI and believe The only gal that es
Or loved me.---sny hoe, she Vas the IN
" one ever TOLL the 80. We were sll.
ing 10 the piarzl of her fathers house.
sbmt quarter nf q nile from the laud
Ing place. waiting for the bell nf the
sis, nbaal To warn me of tn inbnsnI
lh,t II vas to part "my love aud ne. "
j rsne To PISS ~ the course II my his
o.. that in order 10 accumulate a little
sf shIs worlds" gear" that | might he
The better prepared 10 encounter the
demands Of malriraony. | was destined
% cross the blue Chesapeake. and SEEK
10 The metropolitan city the where With
all 80 much desired. How many swans
have been compelled like me 10 leave
home aud the girl they loved, 1u wander
m search Of gold! And--snd good gra
Sous! how many have Observation-Disclosures
appointed! ost Of them. perhaps: Tor
though most Of them have obtained the
gold. like ne. may be they dld not We,
a. much as they wanted. But 10 the
plazZl -
Weil!--we were sitting IN the pIazzA.
and as may be supposed, were talking
oil our love and separation. aud all the
eIcsirrss Of our situation. We were
wa'ung Tor the most unwe!cnne sound
that ever ssluGed our ears, namely the
s,elmbaa' DELL. u Is known IL all who
know any thing Of STEAMBOATS,. that their
bells give ,wo warnings tn those whn
have engaged for a voyage; the second Is
the signal fnr starting.
You may rely on IL we talked fast; We
thought fast. aud abbreviated our words
ln'1 such rugged sentences, that noh"dy
but ourselves could understand them.
The first he'll rang--,he second relied
aver Mr. HSrris's corn field aud water
melon patch TO the pIzzs, like the kuelI
81 hope. aud ! sprung TO my feet, aud
nembled like an aspen.
20 George. wal. I'LL The las, bell
rings" said Helen. as the " big bright
tears came over her ewes Of blue"
DO no such thing" answered the
hoarse voice Of Mr. Harris as he arose
Ike spectre from the cellar. where he
had been packing away his cider" do
no such thing" he repeated: aud
6eprge," he continued. carry this al
wee with you 10 the grave--snd may i
be Of service 10 you" Never wait fol
The last BELL"
was of like a chased deer; the las
bell tung as approached the steamboat
and had scarcely time to get aboard be
iort she was pushed from the wharf
Va NY passage had tune for rchecuun
AMI aiet a few auterlngs al my heart
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-12-23

what Won can do to-day; that is The true
meaning ofshe injunction which has been
u 90 much service 10 me; and whenever
sOn ierlaa disposition 10 postpone any
Thing. m mailer haw lri6iRg. remember
The words oi farmer Harris. /" Never sii
for the last bell" szaf Il.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-12-23
MY NATIVE PLACE.

sY RICHARD HGwITT.
swhat joy II vas % me
To 20 into my asiIse place;
Hhsrs maay wers most dear 20 see.
To see sad 10 embrace;
The hind cd mother. she waa 'ang
woIId snIious,y ny eonias ~sii.
Eah ps,isncs All ifisetioa slEoag,
B.s.ds The garden gate;
NJ f.sasr. Nth iaat aspect blsnd.
. Ware irss appeared VI los,ag seal;
YET ia wI,Oss Cordial grasp Il hsad
Nss fsIt hos he could fesii
Asd bfslhsIs. sisters. ssi f-w,
whs nailed me halfway Ishsrsd 10.
The elder with tender visw,
The youags,eu With merry din.
And shsa through those I'D feds To pass,
where 10 our childhood ws ,ad played;
TsEsrs gathering 10 the ssaay grsss,
Orspssing in The shade.
Oh. thea mas JOY to me
To 60 unto my native place.
whsfs many we're most dear 10 zee.
To see and 70 embrace.
Sow. alter many years. 70.
rave ssd ihougatful mao.
May - nee, aud lev to know,
Slss pacing whsrs We ran.
kiuls I'D to love ar praise.
o. aaarts that wsre mat 6ssr;
-. wsats'. N 'houghtfal msss.
Aai aothlag zoe aor lear.
he present u la,'-is ,he past
L,boars the mind, ssIa trssm;
Gai h aisss iron the heart - asst
On 6.id, aai cot, and stresm.
D. ,IsiEs no Ne, whel Il IS found,
The stranger in Il d~elIs
All thsra 70 souow in the sound
0fIhoss old village bella.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-02-16
Columbus, Ga. Jan. 20,
2 o'clock in The epening.

II GU have no doubt heard of the recent move
ments OF the Indians. TALLAHASSEE, in Florida. i,
now 10 The hands OF the Seminoles as well az seye
raj other towns Report was brought hero this
morning that 800 Indians we're within a few mile.
OF Inc town. Mr. Watson, who returned TO this
pace TINS evening, from Stewart county, has had
skirmish with the enemy, and lost two of his men.
lie states his force at 81 men, and that no had 10
contend with about 80 Indians. Report BY express
inns evening says that there is large party Of then,
about ten miles below this place. and that their ia
tenlion ID to attack the town tonight. We arc
mastering all our forces to prepare for them.
presume, however, that the story is exaggerated.
and ths, their number will not exceed 100, and we
muster about 400. Upwards Of 100 of our man
iet mere Tins evening 10 protect tho lower counties
An express arrived few minutes since, stating
that several OF the planters had been shot this day
by the Indians. In haste. &c."
Postscript to the N. Y. Commercial Adv Of sstur.y1
Copy Of letter received this morning, dated Co.
lu"bus' tGeOrgia,) January 20, half past 8, r. N.
Dor town for the last twelve hours Inns bean i.
military eamp-all is CONSERVATION and alarm
snatch moment from duty to tell you thu, We r..
ceived this morning by express, news of n bodv ~
hos.iie 'ndiahs crossing the river 3 miles below
''' 30" W a'us IN an lnstant-Wefe fund a., A..
more IMAM three hundred well arned-scou,. w.,.
sem ou' ana have returned confirming the truth of
,he report IN some degree, though differing az ~
da "uhoei o. the Indians have been on duty all
'ay a"' snail take my turn again at midnight.
one OF our citizens who volunteered with tweo,v
men 10 feconnotre has just returned, and report,.
Skfhish between bis party and the Indians. tw.Iv.
miles below. They fell into an ambuse.as "a
were compelled to retreat with the loss of two u.n
ne commander had several balls shot through his
clothes, but escaped unhurt ~"
! nave no time for more at present-slI a,s n.
10y 20 hight-an attack is expected / b.rdIy
,nnk II probable, bur the fate Of our friend. ~
'o.a warns Us of our danger and that we mus,
sAPee, at some time, aud that too soon. w.
nope thst oor hurried preparations will be sufcieo,
20 protect our lives and property.
"uch' you will say. 10 excitement, and booe
needless excitement, but ocular proof has a, ia,
'rnVed. and We are ready.
!, r. D: hundred men have just LEI, TO recover
ne bodies Of the two men who we're killed To dsy.
Two HUNDRED Erns cshT.a:ig On dsiy
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-02-16
THE INDIAN WAR.

The Indian frontier war asiumes a more seriou,
aspect. We have accounts of the capture of Tai.
labassie, and a threatened attack upon Columbia,
Geo. We are indebted to u gentleman of this cit,
for the following letter from his brother. .qiboay
.7rgw.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-02-16

The s1s'nsse Twins landed il Engl,at. b.. i'm
--t sisly proceeded 70 P.r,.