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The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

The people of Arkansas may look out for 13 l4G00 Creeks to pass through country shortly The Ga zette thnks the Government should send strong guard with them. What does that paper think sthe GouerR- .:ea.'' about Arkansas. Every Department and every officer in every Departments from the President down to the scullons and kitchen moppers, is busy oeconeering for s.the sweet little felow,' to have no time to attend to less important matters.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28


 TIE SIGNS OF THE TIMEs.-Everything promises well for the good cause. There now remains du',t that Martin Van Buren CANNOT be elected by the Electoral votesand after all the beowags of his adherents, it would not surprise fhe got not single State except New Hampshire. Let the friends CT White and Harrison but unite. Let them determine that the election shall not go into the House of Representatives. Let them agree that they will their votes for the man who shall be the stronger against Van nurenand White Harrison is elected. In every paper we open we fna the most cheering news of victory. The Wings are awake throughout the Union. As Peyton said recently "There is fire in the mountains Ay! and in the val. leys and the broad prares The people are awake length. Even here we find the Tories tremble They begin say that s.Harrison is their first choice but party considerations compel them to go for Van Bt rem. They quake and shudder at the prospect befor them--for their defeat is certain The hand writing upon the waand 1t points to the downfall of their idol We say to the Wings in Arkaasas--up and be doing In the Western States the friends of Gen. Jackson will not support Tan Buren. Let friends repair to the polls and give their votes the White Electoral ticket and victory awaits
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28
To Me Editor ofthe .arkaasas .adrocate

OcToBER 20th, lS36
 SiR-it was my intention not again to have spoken through the columns of your paper announced that intention privately 10 you and would have reioiced as pariot hac clrcnm stances permitted me to adhere .o it, am once more reluctantly forced into the arena. Man is not always master of his own purposes-and
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

fe3-Eloctions will be he'd in Madison and Benton counties on the first Monday of January next for She riffs, Clerks, Coroners County Freasarers and Survey ors, and three Commissioners in each county.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

Jackson Of all men on earth recollectng how savagely the garnc degrading neans were used to wound him, should never have permitted. Gen. Jackson has eec- tioneered openly and boldly against his old rendand denounced him in the bterest terms, being longer Democrat. Studied bypocrisy,'' indeed Would 1t not be rank ..hypocrisy if Judge White could pretend longer te elag to who had openly and basely outraged and nsulted him!
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

The Company of Cavalry raised in Lawrence, is ex pected here next week.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

The bill, defining the boundaries of uaan conatg md the bill from the Senate regulating the office of Sheriff. were read 3d time and PASSED.
 Mr Anthony presented the petition of sundry c- zeas of Randolph county, praying the election of com- missioners to run the boundary liues thereof which was referred.
 The bill, to abolish imprisonment for debt, read Q 2d time, when Mr. Royston moved to lay it on the table til the lst Jan. next, which aegatyed-yeas IT, nays 26.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

Some little axity of moral principle is to be expected in partizan Editor, when he has such to sup port that of Van Burenbut there is point beyond which cannot be carried consistently with honor and honesty Upon what authority does the Gazette assert that Judge White is in favor of dsposng of ali the public lands once to specuators Such an assertion is utterly unfounded-and the Gazette knew it.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

c. r. M. NoLANp, Esq. elected from Independence County Representative in place of Judge Dickinson, took his seat on Saturday last.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

Post Office has been established at Yeltuie, Marion Co., I'm Kavaaaugh, P M
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

The Post Office at Bayou Metre, Pulaski Co., has been discontinued.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

APPOINTMENTS THE GOVERNOR. Dr. ]. w. JupKfNs, to be Regimenta Surgeon to the Arkansas Volunteers vice Dr James Bird, resigned.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

We got about a bushe of newspapers and pamphlets Tuesday, by the Neosho. Such is continually the For two three months most useful exchange papers are held back, and then 9nt all ut after they have ceased be of any value We consider this wilful robbery. Mir. satmarsh might as well ilch our money as flch the news whereby get money. Thus by the steam boat received large number of New York Stars and Baltimore Americans, both very useful papers, and Whg also. Ne recommend to Amos to make Mr. Saltmarsh small extra allowance, ble him to purchase extra horseso that may get sthe whole mail, when get any part oft.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

"stadied Hypocrisy y"-Such Is the caption of brief paragraph in the last Gazette accusing Judge White of having assaed the President in speech at Knoxville
 Tenn and declaring that the mask then off last's For year. the Globe, Gen. Jacksons official organ has abused and reviled Judge White Not much longer ago than that, the editor of the Globe declared to Judge Whites friends that In no contingency would he buse that venerable man, Yet by Gen. Jacksons suffer- ance and permssion if not with his order and command
 the foul work was early commenced and earnestly
 vered n Judge White has been ridiculed, denounced andthreatened He has beer called the Calvn Edson. His wife has been attacked-an insult which General
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

The Gazette attempts to justify the profgate of the Minority in lryland, by alleging the inequality of representation and that the popular majority for Van GQfea. We had heretofore imagined that every c- tzen MS bound by the existing Constitution of his State, ur1 tat Constitution should be changed in legitimate aanner. Such 1t not the doctrine of Van Bu- reaIsm.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

HENRY NJ. MoRFIr who was some time since appoint cd Commissioner by the President to proceed Texas and obtain information concerning that country, has turned to the United States His report, have derstood will be eminently favorable Texas While there, he busy, taking notes of land dc. Had he secret appointment from the land spectators Wasb toni
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-10-28

.atrocious Vllaiay.-We learn from the Sheriff of Hot Spring county, that negro man belonging to gentle by the of Huskey late of Tennessee, on Sa- turday the 18th inst murdered his master, young who accompanied him, and five negroes with an axe in the county of Hot Spring and partly burned the bodies One negro wholly consumed, except the head. The mscreant who perperaed the horrid deed passed through this place afterwards, his way the Misss sipp where understand he has since been heard of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
EDs HsE4HC SAE4EI
AT BUCKEYE.

Tux subscriber will offer at public
sale, on " cdncsday the 2Sth Of Srptcm
Der next, at his residence six miles west
Of Stauuton, the following personal pro.
perty, to wit:
Six head of Horses, 20 head
Of Cattle, 20 head Of Sheep, 30
head OF Hogs, large roaI Wag-
on, a very fine Carriage, and u
variety Of Household & Kitchen
Furniture, consisting of Side
boards, Bureaus, Tables, Bed
steads, Feather Beds and Fur
niture, Chairs, Glass, China and
Liverpool Ware Of the first quail
lty, &c. &c.-Also, Wheat, Rye
and Corn.
&1ri'rrms made known on the day OF
sale Sale to commence at 10 o'cIock.
JOSEPH POINTS, Jr.
August p, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
g.
Virginia E::ia sHouse.

The new and spacious EFOg,E2E
erected by the subscriber at the Corner
% Lo"dom and Water streets. in the
centre Of WINCHESTER, has been
recently opened for the reception Of
FlSITERS ~ TRAVELLERS. The
subscriber has spared no expense in
making this Establishment convenient
and comfortable. He has employed ex-
cellcnt House Servants his Bar is well
supplied with Choice Liquors of every
description, and his Kitchen arrange.
ments are of such kind as to ensure
that his Table will not be surpassed in
the excellence of his edibles. His Sta
bles are large and commodious, and he
has faithful Ostler in his employ.
BoARDERs taken by the yeat. month,
or week, with or without lodging. The
Travelling Public may rest assured that
no pains will be spared in making their
stay at the Virginia House comfortable
and agreeable.
FREDEGICK AULICK.
Winchester, Aug. 1876.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
NOEEatEA

THE subscriber finding it necessary to
devote more of his time and attention to
his mills, has sold out his interest in the
concern of J. HARRISON 6. Co. to Mi.
ANDREW X. SMITH, of Loudoun. The
business will be continued at the same
house by Sir. a. S. RHODES, (his late
partner and Mr.. SMITH, under the firm
OF RHODES g. SMITH.
He would take this opportunity of re-
turning his thanks to his friends for the
very liberal encouragement which the
late firm have met with, and respectfully
sollcits continuance OF it to his success
sorS, who, he takes pleasure in recon-
mending to the public as gentlemen well
qualified for the business.
ISAAC HARRISON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
H'R a v BILLING

w iuI
Winchester s Poiou,ac Rail Raul.
THE cars leave The Depot at Win
chester at I o'clock in the morning
viii pass Steyenson's at half past :.
where passengers can be tax en- UP or set
down.
Thompson's depot at ~ min. past ;.
Cameron's DO. at half past =.
CharIestown about o-and
Halltown half past ..
Arriving at Harper's Ferry in time for
passengers to take the moruing cars TO
Baltimore.
RETUR MING.
They leave Harper's Ferry at 4 o.
clock in The afternoon,
Arrive at Halltown at half past T.
At Charlestown about ,,
Cameron's - minutes past ,,
ThomPson's about half rast5
Stevenson's about 6 o'clock-and
Reach Winchester about ! O'Clock in
the evening, JOHN BRUCE.
Winchester, April !, 1896.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
NEW GOODS.
EsOESEIEST cow AN

Has just received from New York
Philadelphia and Baltimore, splendid
assortment o!new and ias hionablc Goods,
all Of which were selected by himself
in the above mentioned cities. but prim-
cipaliy in the city Of New York.-A-
r!ong them are the following, viz:
Rich figured Gro. de Naples Silk, rich
figured Poult de Sole. very handsome
figured Satins, figured summer Challv
Superline glossy black Italian Silk, black
Gro. dc Rhine Silk, printed Jaconct, Il
large assortment OF French worked Capes
x Collars, English, French s, American
CaIicoes, among which are some entire
ly new styles, very handsome, Challi-
cites, new and beautiful article for La
dies dresses, rich printed Florine for La
dies dresses, Spiendid French ArjGci0!
fiorrrs, Bonnet, Belt and Cap Ribbons,
IL very large assortment of Ladies and
Gentlemen's Gloves, Feather and Palm
Leaf Fans. Bead Bags. Bead and Sill,
Purses, large assortment of Dress
ShawlS and Handkerchiefs, a variety Of
Bobnet and Blonde Cuttings, 10 dozen
Stockings, Ladies' and Misses B9maets,
Boots ana Shoes, FIR and S'iih Hats, re-
rY cheop. a large assortment of Silver
Pencil Cases a few rory h0nd>ome Ear
Rings ard Breast Pins, together with a
great variety of fancy articles too tedi-
Gus TO mention.
Also, IA variety OF handsome goods
suitable for grntlemen'S summer clothes.
A large assortment of Stocks, linen
Collars and Bosoms, and Gum Elastic
! SuSnenders.
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PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold at the house of JouN
c. GAsKiN, on Thursday the 10th Of this
month, the following property, to wit:
Houses, Cattle and Sheep,
quantity of good WHEAT, large
quantity ofexcellent HAY, about Is a
cres Of CoRN in the ground, Farming u
tenSils, one Wagon, aud ii variety Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture
Terms made known on the day OF sale
There will also be offered likely
NEGRO MAN for cash.
JOHN {. BASKIN.
AT the same time and place, will al
so offer my E'.gEEsrg for sale. Per
sons wishing to buy land, will find il 10
their advantage to attend the sale.
JAMES Ii. BASKIN.
September s. 1896.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
kEA EgEeHY AE9EI.

THOMAS s. co. Oate Thomas &
GEORGE continue the importation of
Hdrd'cGfe, Bras$-ware, Cutlery
and 'Sdddlery,
in all their varieties, at the cid stand,
!96 Baltimore street, Baltimore. They
have also on hand a general assortment
of american manufactured articles in the
Hardware line.
BY the late arrivals from Liverpool
hey 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, 1836-09-15
EGGRaAEA S.

JaPhet in search Of his Father, Nor
man Leslie, Herbert X endalI, Traits OF
the Tea Party, the Club Book ncw edi-
ton of Humphrey Clinller. the Ontaw,
Slavery i'll the u. States, by Padding,
Stories of the Sea, by Capt. Marryat.
the American in England, Mahmoud
Cont the Discarded, Paul Ubric, Han
nah Moore's Works, complete in ! VOL
Sherwood's Works, &C. &c.
Chewing Tobacco & Segars,
oivery superior quality, Tea. Of me 6csI
quaiiiy, Sugar and Coffee, Figs and Raj
sins, wax and tallow Candles.
S;aunton, MAY IL, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
LOTS FOR SALE.

| AN DESTROYS Of selling my lois on the
hill near the residence of MIR. John
Grove. and my lot on the South side of
the creek, on liberal credit, bearing in
terest, to be paid annually purchas-
or securing the payment of the purchase
money to my satisfaction. Those in
clined to purchase will please apply TO
): CLARKE, who has plan OF the lots,
and who will receive any proposition
they may think proper to submit
w. BOYS.
Stanton, August {, 1885.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
sIFan6Fc Essces'Is Property
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for Rs
sale his TAVERN PRO Gsss {siHSs' H.
PERTl in Abingdon, con- ~
sistng of three lots, with ss@szl;:is;s III L
large, commodious DccIiiag house, IRE
Gently built by himself expressly for a
Tavern FGmjiy House, Offices, K'itch-
en- Smoke House, Graac.N Carriage
Houses, ertensiue StaJics Ice House,
Garden, sc. There is q well OF first
rate water upon the premises. The
house contains abundance of room, and
is well arranged for Tavern. There
can be 80 doubt that ii is a good stand
tor business. Persons wishing to pur-
chase are invited to view ;he premises.
GA great bargain may be had if i'm
mediate application be made. Terms,
favorable.
The undersigned also offers for sale
his FURNITURE, which, with some
small additions, will be amply sufficient
for the establishment.
r. SOULE.
Abingdon, Va. Aug. -, IS36.-lt
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15

VIRGINIA, Set:
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for Augusta county, June Term, 1886
Ann Blackburn Plaintiff,
against
J John X. Peyton, Exec'r. of Samuel Black
burn, decd. Benjamin Weir, Geo w cir,
Hugh Weir, - Cunningham and Ma
ry, his wife, Qate Mary Weir,)
Wilson 4 Margaret his wife, (late Mar
garet Weir - Gray & Elizabeth his
wife, (late Elizabeth Weir, - Alex
ander and Nancy his wife, Oa,e Nancy
Weir, - Matthews and Phehe his wife
(lale Phebe Weir and SUI
Samnah his wife, (la!e Susannah Weir, )
(children and representatives of Agnes
Weir, dec'G.) Andrew Blackburn, VIII
liam Blackburn, George Blackburn, John
Blackburn, Edward Blackburn, James
ackburn, - Movers and Mary his
wife, (late Mary Black burn,) - Snod-
dy and Jane his wife, (late Jane Black
hurn,) =" Carson and Nancy his wife,
Gate Nancy Blackburn, - Black burn
and Gracy his vile, (Iato Gracy Black
burnO Children AVID representatives of
John Black burn,) Benjamin Black burn,
sen. Benjamin BlaC khurn, j.. John Black
burn, -- Davis x Mary his wife, (late
Mary Blackburn -- Wallace & Jane
his wife. (Iate Jane Blackburn, y - Der
win & Sally his wife, (ate Sally Black
burn, -- -- and Asenah his wife,
(lhtc ASenaih Blackburn. (ch.!dren and
reps. of sand Benjamin Blackburn, sen. }
Benjamin Black burn, Gideon Blackburn
Thomas Blackburn, John Black burn, Ed,
ward BIackbu Saml. Blackburn, Jane.
hlary, Elizabeth, Rachael and Leah
Blackburn, (rep's 81 Robt Black burn, }
Nathaniel, Benjamin, William, Thomas,
Archibald, Samuel, - Mathews and
Rosdnna his wife, Gate Rosanna Black
burn,) -- Hess * Mary his wife, Oate
Mary Blackburn, -- Mann and Eliza
beth his wife, (late Elizabeth Blackburn. }
(rep's. of Archibald Blackburn Robert.
William, Thomas, John, james and Ar
Chibald Bay, -- -- and Elizabeth
his wife, (laie Elizabeth Bay,) reps Of
Elizabeth Bay, Defendants.
On the motion OF the Plaintiff by Counsel
md by consent; 1t is ordered that Master
Commissioner Samuel Clarke do stale and
'eP0rt 10 this Court at the next term. an ac
cunt exhibiting the various claims. with
heir respective aCcOuntsliwbich are due 10
Ann Blackburn, the plaintiff, from the es- /
ate o! her decd husband, either by virtue
II his VIII or any an;cccdent agreement be, F,
wecn her and her husband in his lifetime
md that the said Commissioner do make anv /
'ther statement in relation TO the accounts of
he estate which may he thought pertinent
~ himself, or required by either parry; and .
he said Commissioner is authorized TO pro- F.
ced IN The absence Of either party they hav- /
nc reasonable notice Of the time aud place
i his primary appointment and adjourn
nent A Cepy-Tesle,
\. {. KINNEY. C.. C..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
ESesgaS gggbze K'Gza'asS
+ O r. S Al z

THE Farm belonging to the heirs of
MATHEW BLAIR, deceased, is offered
for sale privately. This Farm lies in
Augusta county, about eight miles from
Staunton, on the road leading to i!arri.
Sonbur9 via hliler's Iron Works, and
contains about 800 sscs.es, every a.
ere Of which is arabic, and lies well for
cultivation: about one-half cleared and
IN fine order; the other heavily tim
bered land. There is a suflicirncy Of
meadow land on it for farm Of the size,
and several never failing springs, SO sit
uated as to afford water in nearly every
field The Improvements are toleraole.
The ncighborhood around it is healthy
and agreeable.
As it is presumed that any one dis
posed to purchase will view it and Judge
for himself a further description is
deemed unnecessary; but will Just add,
that taking into view every advantage
this Farm possesses, it is seldom that its
equal is in this delightful county, offer
ed for sale
The land will be shown to any one
DESTROYS of viewing it, by DR.. WM. r..
BLAIR, whose residence is adjoining. or
by MATHEW BLAIR, of Staunton, by
whom the terms will be made known.
Possession will be given Immediately.
4. r.. BLAIR,
Err IF ". Blair, dec'd.
August I, lS36.-If
GS,eRochiagham Reg. insert 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
PUBLIC SALE.

By virtue of deed of trust executed
TO me by Enoch Fenton, dated the 18th
day OF June, 1880, and recorded in the
Office OF the County Court of Augusta.
| shall offer for sale. for ready noney.
at public auction, in front Of the Bell
Tavern, in Staunton, on the 18th day OF
this month. an undivided moiety of
4 certain Tract or Parcel OF
Land,
situated in the county Of Augusta. On tA.
Middle River, continuing one hundr-a
and scvemty-three acres more or less.
being the same land whereon the said
Enoch t'enton resided, at the time Of the
execution OF said deed.
Acting as trustee, the subscriber viii
convey such title only as is vested Ill him
by the said trust deed
BENZ. MORRIS, Trustee.
Staumton, Sept. Is, 1886.
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S5esgE49szs All persons indebted to the
gSy subscriber for the Spectator,
advertising, or job printing, are respect
fully requested to make payment-or
close their accounts BY note Those who
know themselves to be Indebted will
confer favour by embracing opportuui-
ties afforded in their visits 20 town to set
tie their accounts, as it will save him
much trouble and expense
KENYON HARPER.
June %. 1896.
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Choices sao s&.aaaSHh.

Tue subscribers having associated
! themselves in the WARDING 81
+ COM MISSION BUSIN ESS, underth the
firm of RHODES 81 SMITH, are now pre-.
pared to attend to any business commit
ted TO their care. They will keep con
stautly on band general assortment of
GROCERIES, SALT. PLASTER,
&c, which they will sell on a small adj
vance on the Northern prices. They
solicit continuance of the favors so lib
orally extended to the late firm Of l.
Harrison II Co., pIedging themselves to
use every eXertion to give satisfaction to
all who may commit business to their care
They now have two spacious Ware
houses, and are prepared to receive on
storage, or for forwarding any quantity
Of Flour, Grain, Sc that may be sent
to them, and will purchase at the high
est cash price, almost every thing The
farmer may have to sell.
ABRAHAM S. RHODES,
ANDREW X. SMITH.
Depot, Winchester, Sept. ], IS36.-Gt
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NOTICE.

Persons who executed their bonds
Tor property purchased at the sale OF
JoHN d HoBERT CHRsT1Av. are Motif
ed that they have been left in my hands
Tor collection They are now due, and
prompt payment is required.
WILLIAM WILSON.
September ], 1896.
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CORN REKElNS.

THOMAS g. co. Gate Thomas s.
George have received by the recent
arrivals. large assortment Of the above
article. Also, CoTToN HoEs, BRIGmr
TRACES, HALTER CHAINS, SC, which
they offer for sale on their usual terms.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15

ALL persons having claims against the
late firm will present them to Messrs.
Rhodes q Smith for payment and those
indebted TO them, will please make pay
ment to the same.
|. HARRISON, g. Co.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-15
Valuable Land
FOR SAGE


BEING DESTROYS of removing TO the
South West, will sell the Farm on
which now reside, on Back creek
three miles North of Middlebrook, and
ten miles West OF Staunton, containing
1913 Acres,
The soil is naturally not inferior 10 any
upland lii the county, and is well adapt
cd 10 the cultivation of wheat, rye and
~ corn. The improvements are
sssE9 log Dwelling House, Barn,
l s..s.sss!sss, and other necessary on, houses.
| he Land is we'll watered, having seve-
raj never failing springs, and Back creek
runs through the centre of it, About
two hundred acres OF said farm is clear.
ed, and III good state of cultivation
the greater part well set in clover.
This Land is well worth the attention
of those wishing to purchase, as ii is rare
such a tract of land is in market. The
woodland is of similar quality TO that
which is cleared, and of the finest growth
of timber i'll our country. \ particular
description is deemed unnecessary, a,
those wishing to purchase will view til,
premises.
SAMUEL X. KERR.
p. S.-As the subscriber is determin
ed TO sell. great bargain may be had.
S. y. X.
July eft.