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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

MORE INDIAN LANDs.-The Wiscon
sin Democrat of the lst Instant contains the
following paragraphs:
a treaty is now being held with the Men
omonee Indians, above Grand Kackaiin, for
the lard owned by them on the west side of
Winnebago lake, between the entrance of
Fox river into the lake, the outlet OF the lat
ter, and the Oneida reserve. They are also
receiving the pay ment OF their annuities
Ii is said that the Brotherlown and Stock
bridge Indians, who are also in attendance
at the treaty, are willing to dispose of their
reserve, comprising some OF The finest land
in the territory.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

Messrs. Editors-lt is q matter of regret
that the examinations in our various schools
are so much neglected, especially by those
who are so much interested, both in the com
potency Of the instructor and The proficiency
of the pupil.-On these occasions, the abili-
Iy and faithiulness of the teacher, as well as
the industry and progress of the learner, are
tested.-A more important and wholesome
incentive 10 both cannot he presented, than a
full attendance Of parents, guardians, and o.
theirs.
An opportunity was lately afforded me of
attending the examination of the school of
MIR. Robert J.. Cooke. Glasses were exam
ined on English grammar, geography with
the use OF the globes, chemistry, botany, 10,
gic, natural philosophy, and various other
branches, constituting "A thorough female cd
ucaiion feel assured that never knew
young ladies 10 appear with more credit 10
themselves or their teachers. Ii is due 10
Mr.. Cooke TO say that the result of tins ex-
animation, left the impression of highly
qualified, iaborious and conscientious teach
err
1t is very desirable, that in future. there
should be an understanding among the teach
ers in Staunton, 10 conduct their eXamina-
tons on different days, so that full attend
ance on each might he secured. A short
time appropriated 10 this object al the close
OF each session, would infuse new life into
all the schools; exert happy influence over
teachers and scholars and would afford en-
enlargement 10 the noblest pursuits of youth,
and the highest interests of society.
A FRIEN ID TO EDUCATION
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
VAN buren, AND ruEPupL1cLAnDs

NV DUREN MD TIL I JULIO LANDS =
Finding that allegations charging Mr.
Van Buren, with speculation il public lands
ale contained in The opposition presses, we
have obtained his authority for saying Chat
ne is not now, nor has he ever been, concern
ed IN the purchase or sale OF the public lands,
or Of any interest therein, TO any extent or
IN any form whatever, nor in the investment
OF money for that purpose but has on the
contrary, invariably declined to take an in,
terest in such investments, highly advanta
geous, in Pecuniary point of view, as they
promised TO be-" In thus ayowing the course
which lie has deemed most appropriate 10 his
own situation, he does not wish 20 be under
stood as surprising that such investments
necessarily confliI with a faithful discharge
Of public duties on the part oithose who have
chosen 10 make them Globe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

The Massachusetts Silk Company
was incorporated last year with CAPT
tai of S l5O,000. They purchased 22l
acres OF land, and have at present 78. 600
white mulberry trees, 1000 of which
are of the merus multicaulis, in flourish
ing condition. Between the rows of
trees 1000 bushels of potatoes have been
cultivated this year, besides forty five
tons Of hay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

&C. The Norfolk papers are filled with
the description of the ceremonies in that
Borough, on the 18th ult. in commemnra-
liun Of the one hundredlh anniversary of their
charter. They had a splendid Procession
civil and military an Grafton, by William
Maxwell, Esq. which is spoken of in the most
glowing terms, but, from the reputation Of
the orator, we imagine, none too warmly a
COLLATION. ; an Aquatic Excursion, and Fire
works The whole affair seems TO have
been got up in the best possible taste, aud TO
have been prosecuted With fine spirit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

They have colossal cabbages in England,
as appears by the following:
The new colossal vegetable, which we
have already announced under the high SCUM
ding name of The Waterloo Cesareap Cow
Cabbage" is the theme of every conversa-
ton. 1t is said TO grow from 9 10 ~ feet in
height, and from Is TO 20 in circumference.
Five of these ponderous cabhages are said to
have proved sufficient for 100 sheep, or 10
COWS per day: IFS nutritious qualities are
represented 10 be great-TIBIEs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

Beets and Banking an Ncw Jersey
Notice lie given in The Patterson Intelligent
Ger that "an application will he made TO the
legislature Of that State, al their next session,
ia incorporate Company Tor the purpose OF
manufacturing Sugar from Beets, to be loca-
led i'll the counties of Bergen and Essex,
with capital OF S500,00U 10 be styled the
Beet Sugar Manufacturing Company, 4"
with Banking and Trust Pomers i''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

LIBERAL.-"A sailor" has made do
nation Of 100 dollars towards the erection OF
'saior's snug harhor" in Boston He says
that if the building should make encouraging
progress in his day it shall go hard with
him if he does not raise another 100 dollars 10
top off the crows rest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

Notice is given ia the Political Arena,
that petition will be presented TO the Lee
gislature for an Independent Bank, or a
Branch of a Bank, at Falmouth, in the coun-
ty Of Stafford, with capital Of Five Hus-
dred Thousand Dollars. Falmouth is place
of considerable trade in flour and other agri-
cultural products, and several of the surroun-
ding counties are deeply interested in its
prosperity.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

IMPORTANT TO BOOT BLACKs-A man
in Mortified, Mass, has invented ma
chine, which is put IN operation 10y small
crank, with which one may black his own
boots in two or three minutes The ma
chine, which is very simple, only costs five
dollaps.-N j. San.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

New YORK, October 3-On Saturday
morning, Gen. Harrison left this city ac-
complained by the Harrisburg Penn !
committee. On his way 10 that place.
he will pass through Easton and Read
ing, and from Harrisburg proceed to his
home.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

&C. Among the deaths in Texas we notice
the name of Judge Jesse Bledsue, formerly
distinguished citizen of X enlucky , mem.
her OF the Senate of the United States, and
(says the MississipPian,) "the rival OF Hen
~ Clay, and the most brilliant man of his
lime in the councils oftbe nation" lie died
at NacogdOches or The 26th Of June.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

We learn that the President has or.
dered Court of Inquiry to consist of
Major General MAcoMB, as President ;
BTigadier Generals BRADY and ATKIN-
SON, members: and Captain SAMUEL
COOPER, as Judge Advocate and Recor.
der to be held at Frederick, Maryland,
as soon as the state of the service will per-
NIT OF which the President of the Board
VIII be the Judge, to investigate the
causes of the failure of the campaign in
Florida under General ScoTT and Gene.
raj GAINES, and of the delay in prose
cutting The campaign against the Creek
Indians in Alabama.-Metropoliian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

MARRIED. on the 29th ul;. by the
Rev. Mr.. Fitzpatrick, Mr. James Daries,
of Rockingham, to Miss Marv Ann
HogShen. daughter of Nlr. William 4.
Hogshett, of this county.
On the 18th instant. by the Rev. Mr..
Steele, Mr.. Francis Carroll, of Green
brier, to Miss Catharine Lohr, Of this
county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

NOZZLE CATrLE Maj. Charles S.
Ciarkson, Of this neighborhood, sold Il
few days ago. TO Mr.. Lot Pugh, OF this
city, Durham Cow and calf (the latter
! months old, } for ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS F.! This is noble price for
noble CATTLE Cincinnati Wig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

We were mistaken in thinking that no
Editor in Virginia would dare to approve The
conduct of the Senatorial Electors in Mary
land. The Winchester Trginian openly
commends their conduct, while The Enquirer
does no; even "bint fault or hesitate dis,
ike though il has too much respect for the
moral sense Of The community in which it is
placed, 10 approve such monslrous proceed.
lngs.-H'rend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

We are happy TO hear, that the late un-
pleasant controversy between MoNCuRB
ROBINsoN and CHARLES Elicit, Esqs. ,
las been honorabIy adjusted by the interview
lion OF mutual friends The usefulness Of
these gentlemen, in the important public
uuSts respectively confided 10 them, renders
ms reconciliation subject Of congralula-
lion TO numerous Iriends.-Rich. Conn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

The Washington papers state that the
Hon. LEWIS CAss, Envoy Extraordin-
airy and Minister Plenipotentiary Of the
United States to His Mats ty the King
OF the French. left that city on Tuesday,
with his family, for New York, TO EN-.
bark for France.
The Attorney General, the Hon. b.
r. Butler, will perform the duties of
me Department as Acting Secretary of
War.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

We should Judge man By the company
he keeps - Gioje
Would you thus Judge your candidate for
lie Vice Presidency Go then to the Greet
Crossings, and zee what sort Of Company tie
does keep LottiS0I'e Journal
Mr. Van Buren,, il is said, is about to bid
farewell once more TO the $orTC5os Of eirEle
blcssedness. - Nashville Banner.
We are sorry for IL. The country has O.
nough Of the breed already I Prentice,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

Early Snoto. On Wednesday, the 2Slh
ultimo, there was a fall snow at Utica, n.
Y. Or the same day, it showed a, Port
land, Me.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

2ssSsaEssa WANTED IMMEDIATELY, one
EEsE5zy Jomneyaan Saddler, who is a
good workman, and one Journeyman to
work at Wagon Gear, and one Journey
man TO work at Shop Furriiture.-To
such good wages will be given.
JOSEPH THURMAN.
Lynchburg, Sept. 20, lS36.-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
N6RYHGtE.

Al those indebted to the estate Il
JOSEPH COWAN, deceased, are re-
quested TO come forward end make paw
ment, OF settle their accounts, without
delay, JOHN COWAN,
A. e. COWAN,
Sept. -, 1886. Adm'rs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

MARTIN LUTHER.-Thise xtraordi-
nary man has left beautiful thought
upon the married state. We will con-
fer favor upon our readers by select
ing it for our columns. at is almost
as mpossibIe," he said, 'to dispense
with female society, as it is to live
without eating and drinking. The i'm
age of marriage is found in all crea-
lures; not only in the animals of the
earth, the air and the water, but also
in trees and stones. Every one knows
that there are trees, such as the apple
and pear tree, which are like husband
and wife, and which prosper better
when planted together. Among stones
the same thing may be remarked, es.
pecially in precious stones-the coral,
the emerald and others. The hearen
as husband TO the earth. He WHITES
her by the heat of the sun, by the rain
and the wind, and causes her to bear
all sorts of plants and fruits"
How truly simple and chaste the idea
he has thus thrown out-and we hum
bly, venture to engraft upon it the Ian
guage of feeling. 1t is meet that we
should, at times, turn aside from our
warning path-that we should gaze u
pom the flowers. and watch the golden
clouds as they stretch themselves in
majesty around the summit of these
hills, which bound the horizon of life.
Such thoughts as those we have above
quoted, are the very breathings Of a
sublime mind; and coming from one,
too, who took his eagle flight amid the
ancient temples of mighty church, to
effect reform-we say not here, for
good or for evil-they approach our
hearts in a shape that makes us 60
back to our old dreams of love, ofcon-
cord, and happiness. How striking is
the analogy, drawn by his powerful
intellect, between things animate and
inanimate. How he blends in COM
pete whole, the various sympathies
which link every thing in creation, as
it were bond. Could there be but
throb as holy and as strong in the
great multifarious interests oflife, then
wisdom would be the chilG's play of
mortals and the lessons of the wise d
great but every day practices OF our
lives.-U. S. Telegraph.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
NJ 7 $ G Z ]. L A NJ Y.

HE TREASURY OF PHARAoH.-It
was in consonance with the usual turn
of their minds, after having examined
i'll vain all the collins of the funeral
monuments, TO search for the place
where Pharaoh, the founder of such
costly edlfices had buried his wealth.
They found the depository as they con.
ceiyed, at last, in the urn which is
seen surmounting the Khasne. Here,
thought they, all the riches of that
sovereign must be preserved. Unhap-
PLY, being out OF their reach, it serv.
ed only the more to kindle their de-
slres. Hence whenever they pass thro'
the ravine, they stop for a moment,
charge their guns, aim at the urn, and
endeavor, by firing at it, to break off
some fragments with view to demol.
ish it altogether, and get at the trea-
sure which It is supposed to contain
The urn, however, resists all their at
tacks and when they have dischar
ged all their pieces in vain, they go a.
way murmurlng against the giant
king, who had the cunning to place his
treasure at distance of hundred 81
twenty feet above their heads. This
monument is sculptured out of an enor-
nous and compact block Of freestone,
slightly tinged with oxyde of iron. Its
preservation is due to the protection
which the adjacent rocks and upper
vault affords it against the winds
and rains. The statues and the bases
of the columns alone exhibit signs of
deterioration, caused by humidity,
which corrodes the parts that are most
in relief, or are nearest to the earth.
1t is to this influence we are to attri-
butte the fall of one ofthe columns, which
was attached to the pediment, il would
have drawn down with it the whole
monument if it had been built, and not
followed out from the rock. Hence
onl y void has been occasioned, which
does not impair the general effect. The
PROSTATE fragments were rather useful
to US in their fallen state, inasmuch as
they enabled US, by the dimensions of
the shaft and capital, to ascertain the
probable height of the column, which
we could not have otherwise fixed with
any observation-disclosures journey hro'
Arabia PetrGa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

A BRILLIANT AND GALLANT Action. -
Yesterday afternoon, (says the St. Angus
tine Herald, Of July 30,) an express srriv.
ed in town with intelligence that battle
had taken placein the morning al 6 o'clock
at Ridgeleys Mill, near The mouth OF Black
Creek, between detachmant of the u
). troops. 10 10 number, under command
of 1t Herbert. and party of SO Indians.
Lieut. Herbert left here on Wednesday
last, TO escort 40 fed horses 10 Garey's
Ferry, and reached that place in safety
the next day. lie was on his return in the
steamboat Esssyons TO Pcolata. When
the boat arrived opposite the mill, he
landed in small boat with nine of bis
men. with view of going 10 MIR. Travers'
plantation. whose house had been burned
the day previous, and making an exami-
nation. On landing he discovered fresh
mocasin tracks, and took up the pursuit.
he soon fell in with party OF fifteen or
twenty Indians, whom he Immediately at
tackled. He was joined by the remainder
of his command as speedily as possible,
and at the same time the enemy were re
inlorced by about 25 more warriors. The
Indians made two attempts TO turn the
flank OF 1t Herbert, but were CALAMITY
beaten back. and after warm action,
which lasted an hour and twenty minutes,
the enemy were driven into hammock,
from which they did not show themselves
until the detachment had retired on board
the steamboat, and was under way, when
they came to the river bank and fired up
on the boat. After driving them into the
hammock. and the ammunition being
nearly exhausted, 1t. Herbert, from the
superior force and position of the enemy,
did not think IT prudent 10 follow them
Five OF his men were wounded-none of
them dangerously II is thought that SIX
of the enemy were killed and wounded, as
they were seen 10 fall. and negro, who
acted as guide, and who understood the
Indian tongue, said he heard them repeat
eddy call during the action for men to car
ny off their wounded.
This is one of the most brilliant affairs
that has occurred during the war, and we
hope that the current OF disasters, with
which we had to contend hitherto, is about
to turn. and success follow in the place OF
misfortune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

Col. Crane of the Army. commanding
the regular troops 10 East Florida, upon
receiving the intelligence here, ordered
Capt. Cummers company of mounted vo
lunteers. and Lieut. lrwin's company Of
mounted U. ). troops to Picolata, where
they probably crossed the ST Johns last
night; and il is hoped they will be able to
fall in with this band of Indians, who il is
supposed have been lurking in the vicinity
of Black Greek. for some days.
We have just learned that the compa
nies reached picolata, and finished cross.
ing the river at S o'clock this morning
1t, Herbert's detachment have just arri-
we'd with their wounded
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
LAND sPECULATIONs.

Extract of letter from Mississippi to the Editor
of the Richmond Wing.
But for the Public Lands there would
be but few Van Buren, men in this part of
the world, The old settled counties are
strongly against him. and the Independent
new settlers from the South, independent
mean in circumstances, But in the parts
of the state just reclaimed from the lndi-
ans, Van Buren, is strong, not in bis own
strength but in that Of the governments and
IFS patronage. All the officers are not on
ly government men, but active election,
eerers. To have been an active election.
eerer is almost the only road TO Office in
this country. for in the whole range of my
observation, and have been a resident a
number Of years. have not known one
appointment Of any other description, and
when appointed, the officer must not let
his zeal cool, or he will soon be informed
against, and lose his place. 1t is reduced
to a system, and Gen. Jackson's Office hol.
ders in the west, and they who wish to be
are the most furious and cam0rous partl.
sans in the world. When TO be success.
full in the services of this nature is the best
, title TO reward from the Government, you
may judge what unceasing and violent
exertlons the office holders make for Pre-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

printed at the City of Washington. and
supporting the election of WILL VI
HENRY HARRISON, to the Presi-
deucy of the United states.
IStbere be one feature more characteristic OF
..r ;nstitntions than any other, IL Is that which
-~.,ras 10 the people the choice of their upblic
.ervants, In providing for the contingency of a
fsilure 10 elect chief magistrate our constitu.
,;on directs that the choice shall devolye upon
,be House of Representatives. The circumstan
30 charged whether falsely or not on the eIec-
.ioos so made, have excited the lealousy of the
''"nnIe who desire 10 keen the several deDart
Yon,s of the government independent of each n
RI. feeling as they instiuctively do that a
,asointion has already been accumulated thai
~ ore no longer Republie when the win Of
.hs president controls the action of Congress-
We who have closely observed The events of
A. last faw wears have seen with deem alarm
~ ,rocress If despotisn In 1908 thr hare s,,s
- tbat execufiye influence had neoe,ra,ed
r. hill of Coneress drove the incun bent from
of;ce and The new President came in pIedeed TO
f9.n oil the abuses CHARGED unon his nredecee
~. Rnt What have I'VE Seen Tbe exnend;-
,nres which. under the administration Of Mr.
adams were less than thirteen millions. have
Zen ~ unwards of forty. seven millions ner an.
nun taking the lamentations for the current
'.a.r and the system of favoritism and execu
live dictation, so forc,bly condemned in General
Iackson,s first inauoural address has become
The acknowledged basis upon which the candi.
date of the Marty rests his expectations.
In ls2S no one susnected. indeed il never had
been CHARGED that the officers of the govern.
mont had nsed their official station as n means Of
.nscnlation Bnt what do we now bebold3 If
!! known that the posi- Master General. who. n
fsw years ago was the object of marty charity
Who nut nm his nrincinles and services for hire
Who received party Contributions as 4 eratuitv
wbo came 70 his CITY deenIy in debt. and has
'nce maid his debts and sustained extraordinarv
eyncnses out Of a salarv altogcther amountIns
IN twenty one Thousand dollars =. il a nartneT
and Owns stock 10 the amount Of 6ftv Thousand
SoII,rs in one of the comnanies which have been
u.iag The nnblic MONIES 10 nnrchase nublic landi
The Question arises. how did he get his money?
Tie solution of the question is that the greater
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

REvENGE.-A momentary triumph,
of which the satisfaction dies at once,
and is succeeded by remorse where
as forgiveness, which is the noblest of
all revenges, entails perpetual pleasure.
1t was well said by a Roman Emperor,
that he wished to put an end to all his
enemies by converting them into his
friends.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

Ifyou be so exceptions and pettish
as to question every word you hear
said Of you, you will have few friends,
little sense, and much trouble.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25
Washington mirror,
IL Y TT n

Printed at the City of Washington, and
supporting the election of WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON, to the Presi-
deucy of the United States.
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