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

NOBLE REWARD OF lNTEGRlrY.-A
'armer called on Earl Fiizwilliam TO repre-
SEM mat his crop of wheat had been seri
ousiy injured in field adjoining certain
wood, where his hounds had, during the win =
Ter, frequently met 10 hunt lie stated that
me young wheat had been so Gu, UP and de :
! sFoyed, that IN some parts he could no, hone
,or any produce. "Well, NV friend" said
MS inrdship, am aware that So have done
considerable injury, and if you can procure
al estimate oil The loss you have sustained, |
wiz pay you. The farmer replied, that,
anticipating his lordShip's kindness, he had
requested friend 10 assis, him in ESTIMATING
ire damage, and they thought that, as the
crop was quite destroyed, $50 would not
more than repay him. The earl immediate
y gave HIN The money. AS harvest, how
ever, approached, the wheat grew, and in
'hoSe paris thatwere most trampled, the corn
was The strongest and most luXuriant. The
farmer went again 10 his lordship, and being !
introduced, said, II am come, my lord re- |
speeding the field Of wheat adjoining such |
wood. HIS lordship Instantly recollected
The circumstance. "Well, my friend. did
moi allow you sufficient, to remunerale YOU
Tor your loss" Yes, my lord, have found
mat sustained no loss al all, for where the
horses had most cut up the land, The crop is /
me most promising, and have therefore
brought the & so back again" "Ah!"ex.
claimed the venerable earl, "that is what I |
IKE that is what ought to be between man !
and man lie entered into conversation |
with the farmer, asking him some questions |
about hIs family, how many children he had, !
&c His lNrdship then went into another
room, and returning, presented the farmer
win check for & 100. 'Take care of this
ana when your eldes! son is of age, present
II 10 MN, ana tell him the occasion that pro-
duced II. We know not which most 10 adj !
mire, The benevolence or the " isdom displuy.
ed by this ilIusirious man, for, while doing n
noble act OF generosity he was handing down |
a lesson oil integrity TO another generation.
English paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

AN AWKWARD DILEMMA.A MIR.
Den}amm Carr, of Albany, a gentleman a.
nout on, came to this city yesterday morn>
ing IL: The steamboat, and while on his pas
sage haa his attention attracted by fine ie-
male infant, about eight months old, which
was IN the arms OF genieel locking Young
woman rather shabby dressed. Tie inter.
est which MIR. Carr took in the child led 10
sort OF acquaintance between him and liz
mother, and having learned from her tbs;
she was extremely poor, he treated her to
breakfast on their arriving al New York
aHer which they left the hotel together and
as 'hey we're both going 10 the same part of
'he cry 'hey walked together for some time,
un'Ii The lady stopped at store and aske
nAl' CaTI 10 hold her baby while she went in
10 ger glass Of wafer. MIR. Carr very will
ii"Siy took his little favOrite in his arms and
having waited considerable time without its
mother returning, he went into the store 10
/ return The Child 10 her, and 10 his no little
aStohlShment vas informed that the lady had
NOT renamed one minute in The store, which
was nj The corner 81 street y but merely
c"'"o !" ct one door and weni out NJ IN. ~
'her' ana no one there knew any thing more
about her.
Mr' Carr was of course in queer diem
ma ana having impaired his situation 10 the
people Oh The store, they dyised him 10 bring
'he chiif 10 the aims house, from which he.
was 'heh about mile. The day being ra
'her Snllfy land MIR. Carr being rather neshy
una MOI being able To- procure a carrisye bv
me lime he arrived with his lille darling al
me aims house, he had suffered so much from
iSHSue, perspIrdtiOn, and other little annoy :
""|eS' mat he was In any thing but good hu-
NOR ana IN rather peefish tone OF voice
uesirea the people at the aims house 10 TAX e
me child from him. But on learning how
ne ootdihed possession of il, the COMMISSION
erS refused point blank TO have any thing 10
40 WIN II: Mr.. Carr howeve r, insisted Iba,
! .hey should Keep il aud laid down the child
!" ,ne room, but was very quickly compelled
~ Jake II up again by the threat of being in =
S'an'iy committed TO Bridewell.
NOR was This all for he was told that be,
( ,Uie ne weni away, he must give security
.hs' ne would not abandon the child. nor Isl
! become burden on the city, and was on
| y aii""ed To- depart on his solemn nru,nise
/ 'na' he would take The infant with him 10
/ Albany. Finding that he bad no Other re,
! source, he carried the Child inio The Parl
where II began 10 souall most vor;lsro,,.I,
IT, mother, and Mr. Carr, in order to pa,
10y - attempted, awk wardIy enough 10 ac!
."e nurse and swing The child to and fro.
"ipS' ne accompanied the motion with a
tui"uy paby, 10 the no small amusement
OF me OysIanders, until he at last succeeded
! 10 quoting The child, ard carried il of. vow.
J lng most vehemently thai as long as he Iiv.
Gu ne would never 50 much as rot his lii(IC
'"6c' 10 any PERSONS child bnt biz own.
6eW York paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

AN ORIGTNAL.-A friend relates the fol
loving very clever anecdole A sturdy
PACK woodsman, who CHANGED 10 he in New
Orleans about the period that Gen. Gaines
was recruiting Tor Florida, enlisted in the
cause against the Seminoles. al the head NJ
some seventy fearless fellows like himsel,
Capt. l--e was noted rifle shot. and al
though he created much mirlh by his drv
jokes, re nevertheless had the best auuoinlod
best drilled, aud best organized comuaov in
The whole regiment. He frequently requested
permission of the General, to go out win his
men 10 "Bog Powell" and never did man
wear more disappointed phiz than the Can.
tain when he turned on his heel with a negs-
live. 7'
On the return Of the command OF Louis;.
anIans TO Tampa Bay, under General Scot,
The Captain would often exclaim-s.if,s yer,
duii mo bush fighting, or any thing else
to Keep my hand" One morning the Cen
etaI rode along the line, and on RAISING The
Captain accosted him. '"'
- Good morning, good morning Captain
"Ah General, is that you how d'ye do %
Pretty well, thank you, but these red
rascais Keep out Of our way .
Yes, General, IFS very dull wish
t6ey q keep us in play Inte but General
maj Sook 9f you're tVont 10 10 Tg6f md
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
Hear the Petersburg Volunteers!
FROM the Pstcrsbury YnfeU;peDcer

we, the undersigned a norton of az
surviving members OF the Petersburg Vir-
Sinia volunteers, now residing in Peters,
ourg, have seen IN some of The public prints
WIN much surprise, the imputaion of COW
aruice attempted TO be cast upon our old com
mander, Gen. VIM. II. HARRIsoN. We
as an act oil sheer justice to tina, individual
deem II a duty to stale, that during ibe siege
OF orr Meies, III the spring Of 1913. w fire.
quen'ly saw Zen. HARRISON placed in dan
ger0us anu periiens situations, and on the day
oi Tue several sorties, Goth OF May, 1885
we rs frequently saw him coolIv ant, deIibe1
rately encouraging his officers and men TO do
'heir duty No coward, we think could act
with GOODNESS and deliberation on such occa
sions
In September following, we crossed tLs
lake, and landed on the Canada shore. few
miles below Maiden, in which neighborhood
we expected to meet the enemy. Atand
ailer the landing, on our march towards
Maiden, Harrison and Shelby were seen at
me heads OF their respective commands. in
Inc active discharge OF their duties; and a,
me names IN October, il was conceded by
all tina, General HAnnisoN's conduct wss
brave and meriiorio;ls
In February or March OF the same wear
The Time OF service of the militia was ahort
10 expire, and had they left the army we
should have been left with bot few Volun.
teers and Regulars. exposed 10 the combined
enemy; AZ that time Megs was not forti-
ned. In this situation the General called
me troops together, and addressed them in a
lee,ihg ana patriotic manner, impressing up
on Them The necessity OF remaining only a
ie" days longer; al the same time r!edyinu
himself to see them paid from his own nri,
Nnte resources (should Government rciu--
To do - for the time they miyh: serve after
Their legal time of sar-ice had expired.
W canno; fothear acknow ledying a
debt OF gratitude OF long standing and Vel
due 1" General HARRISON. for his Kind and
personal attention 10 those of cur conpany
who we're wounded in The engagement, on
the 9th of May, AT Fort Meigs, and for his
general department towardsour corps during
our term Of service.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
NEW GOODS.

The subscribers have this day recciv
ed their fall supply of Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods, TO which they invite the at
tention OF their former customers and the
public generally. Their stock is large
and well selected aud laid in al prices
much below customary rates. They on
ly ask call TO ensure satisfaction. both
in prices and quality of Goods. A.
inong their assortment will be found the
following -
100 pieces bleached 6 brown Domestics.
l25 pieces Prints,
IL pieces 6 4 English Merino,
D French do.
sup. figd DO. new article,
81 English co.
- pieces Saitinetts,
10 pieces Cloths. blue, black, green,
brown and grey,
3peces Gro dc Swiss Silks,
} Italian
B Gro. de y pies "
Merino Shawls, good article, at So so.
j doz Merino Handkerchief,
Valencia and Cashmere Shawis,
10 pieces dark Ginehams,
: dozen Ladies' Fur Tippets,
dozen Ladies Merino Cloaks
IL doz. Girls Camlet
100 pair Prunclla Shoes,
100 &" Seal
20 Kid Slippers,
pair Grullrmen's Boots ana Shoes.
ESdozen Ladies Corsets,
100 pieces fs'd and plain MusIins,
2 dozen Tuscan Bonnets,
2 Gam Elastic Aprons.
4" neck Stocks,
3 Gum Elastic Suspenders,
= Linen Cambricl H'dk'fs,
is pieces sup Sili, pocket DO.
Is " Z" Cotton do &C. &c.
With general assortment OF Hurdwarc
CGdery, Tinrare, Crockery and China
Ware, Groceries, Medicines, Paints, Due
ht"Bs, SC. Medicines will be furnished
either by the dose or othsgwise, at prices
much bclo- customary rates.
X. II. HOLLAND & Co.
81, 1886. 1851 81
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
Sunday ereHing, Oct. 10, p. Nj.

Gen Harrison. Being aware that many
Of the citizens of this county served viii
Con. Harrison in tho late war, We have taken
considerable pains 10 ascertain their determi.
nations IN regard TO the Presidential cleo
Ton, and NOW take pleasure in stating thg.
although most Of ;hern have been, and mary
OF bern still are friends of Cenl. Jackson
We have found mol one Of them in favour oi
Van Buren, But on the contrary we find ali
we have conversed with ATE warm support
ers OF BIN who conducted them through the
dangers Of tie late war, whilst many OF them
ovInte jus, indignation toward those un>
groieiul reyiers who, like midnight assns
sins, adopt the most nefariouS means. TO blast
lbe reputation OF one whom they (his SOL
dlers) know 10 he valiant officer, an able
slaiesman, end true patriot Parksrsbtyg
{ "a. } Republican
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

1He Spectator is published, ,ceekly, Jy
HARPER g. SosEv, at Ijuo Dollars a
yea5, If paid in Gdrance, or 7ico Dollars
sad Fifty Cents, afler he expiration Of
She first sir months.
no Paper WiN be discontinued until all
urrcGrGges are paid.
& ADVERTISEMENTS not erceedin @.
one SQUARE Of printed matter. are in
serted three wccks for one doYur each
continuance after, ttrcnty. fire cents. Lare-
or advertisements in The same proportion.
AL letters must be ',posf paid"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
POET'YS ".

The following incompatible lines. W.
select from an carly number of the New
Monthly Magazine, when under Campbell
superintendent. The editor Processes him
self ignorant of their authorship, which h,
surmiSed had Transatlantic origin wha
American will dare claim them :J-Ea Lou
-9dU
TO TIE MOCKING BIRD.
Winged mimic OF the woods thou motley
fool,
Who shall thy gay buffoonery describe:
Thine ever ready notes Of ridicule
Pursue thy fellows still with jest and iihe.
-sophist-songsier- Y orck of thy tribe,
Thou sportive saiirist of natures school
10 thee the palm OF scofling we ascribc,
Arch scoficr and mad Abbot of nisrule
For such thou art 10y day-but all mig Int long
Thou pouresi soft, sweet, pensive, solemn
strain,
As if thou diisl in this, Thy nroonlis ht song
Like 10 the melancholy jacques, complain
Musing on falsehood, violence and wrong
And signing for thy motley coat again.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
GRATITUDE.

The following Proclamation by The Nay
or Of Richmond, Virginia, was issued At 10
O'Clock on Sunday evening, October, 1913
Just after The receipt of one of Harrison's
brilliant triumphs-that of the Thames
Read this ye degenerate sons of 1886. who
dISregardlng the claims and services of TN
old soldier and patriot, SANDER and calumni>
ale him. Catch from this fervent auueaI ons
spark Of the ETHEREAL fire OF patriotism. and
repent of your offence-Mc black crime Of
ingratituds
See Niles Register, vol 5lh, page lat.
FELLOW CIr1zENs-Again "nY THE
BLESSING or PROVIDENCE" WE ARE
vIcToRIous.-The Complete victory OBJ
tanned over the combined Indian and ISririeb
forces, under The command of Geuk Drcc.
t"T' " no has himself doubtess ere this craced
we triumph OF orr most gallant General
Ff,SoH, VIII give US entire possession of
me Ianan"s: and operate more powerfully IL
me restoration # peace, than the meditation,
81 any Polrer on earth- Ciua cent TO uo,ir
Jeef'ngs-HiHh on Harrison, ,rh0sg iyfreDid
RAZOR has thus so molly adhered Ike ric.Orv
Lei an illumination, generally, take place.
Throughout our city, on The evening Of To-
morrow, under this restriction only, That by
ten OF the evening, the lights be extinguish-
ed j; The safety Of the city requites that I
should urge this proclamation " hen il is
most ardently wished that every citizen viii
retire with grateful hearts 10 their respective
abodes
Doubtless every patriotic sentiment vii.
lead our citHrhs 10 concur in this recon-.
fnendaIIon. But let the houses Of absentees,
or ORPHANS, &c, which may not be lighted
on This nemorabie occasion, he respected.
KOBERT GREENIIO ~, Gfoyor.
Mayors off,,
Sunday ereHing, Oct. 10, p. NJ.
Similar rejoicihgs 10 the above tool, plaro
in the principal cities and towns of the L.
States al the time, and to rs it is matter
OF surprise how HARR1soN's opponents can
no" have the eNroniery 90 pronounce him
coward.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

ans ,o,h-we must take TO PLAN sailing-we
mus, hunt 'em up"
No one could have been more highly a
unused than Gen. Scott himself, who looked
upon The Captain as a most excellent officer
and good sciplnarian.-Ba Trans.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

- One Of The best puas sc have ever
met with, is tie following from the New Or.
leans Bee:
he Mexicans are IN hopes OF starving
the texans into submission. No easy mat.
yer we should think, when they have been
hoidInga Gsnsral fast SO long.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

Bon hct.-A barber who was m tho ba-
bit 81 stunning his tousi3msss' cars by the
rapidly of bis tongue, asked an Individual
the other day, how be wished bis hair 10 he
cut" without saying sinFls word re-.
piled be.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

An apt quotation IS as good as an original
thought, says l.. f. L., and we can pIose
II. In speaking of the Tree negroes that are
conngregaling about this city, and their dep
relations en- society, some wag remarks, that
during The ferYors Of summers solstice
they come
from the sweet South,
Stealing and giving odor %
". ]. Spirit OF the Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
g OHM Il. GARRETT

HAS Just received, together with a
great variety of Medicines. the follow
ing articles -
English Preston Salts Cruciblcs,
IN cut glass bottles, Grain Hcights,
g 'oith cups, Loco Foco }fatches
american q Hair Brushes,
Soaps, great cGriety Eair Potrder,
Afetatlc ShGping Bores Potcdsr Puts,
Rasors, Odoryerous Comp'd,
Razor !Hraps, Court Plaster,
Ink Stands, TWeezerS,
Pocket Books, Saponqceous Comp'd
Snuff Borcs, Bears oil,
Combs, Black Sand,
EGncy Pt0!s, Leads Jorever points,
MATCHES, Punt Bores,
Cologne Heter, Pencil Cases,
EtoridG Wood Pencils,
English TGpers, Mouth Glass,
Dentist Cases. Lemon Drops,
t o, Spring Lanccts Tooth Brushes,
1*umb LdncetS, Fancy Scaling Wa1,
Cases Reading Lamps,
.sSyear!ttcotsorSs, Lamp Ginneys, SC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

The subscriber has just receircd
A large quantity Of Spanish
Sole Leather.-Also,
A large stock Of SADDLERY,
including Saddle-Tree5, which
Will be furnished to Customers
or Saddlers, on the best terms.
a. NJ. MOSBY.
StauDtoD. Sept. l 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
NEW GOODS.
ES0EBEkt'a' cow q NJ

Has just received from New York
Philadelphia and Baltimore, a splendid
assortment Ofnew and fashionable Goods,
all OF which were selected by himself
IN the above mentioned cities, but prin-
cipa!sy in the city of New York.-A-
mong them are the following, viz:
Rich figured Gro. de Naples Silk, rich
figured Poult DE Sole. very handsome
Inquired Satins, figured summer Chally
superfine glossy black Italian Silk, black
Gro. de Rhine Silk, printed Jaconet, a
large assortment OF French worked Capes
q Collars, English, French s. American
Calicoes, 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, Splendid French artificial
fic'cers, Bonnet, Belt and Cap Ribbons,
a very large assortment Of Ladies and
Gentlemen's Gloves, Feather and Palm
Leaf Fans, Bead Bags. Bead and Silk
Purses, large assortment of Dress
Shawls and lIandkerchiefs, a variety of
Bobinet and Blonde Quillings. 10 dozen
Stockings, Ladies' and Kisses Bonnets,
Boots and Shoes, Fur and Six Hats, re-
ry cheap, large assortment Of Silver
Pencil Cases, a few rery handsome Ear
Rings and Breast Pins, together with
great variety of fancy articles too tedi-
GUS TO mention.
Also, variety of handsome goods
suitable for gentemen's summer clothes.
a large assortment OF Stocks, linen
Collars and Bosoms, and Gum Elastic
Suspemdtrs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
BOOK g.

Japhct in search of his Father, Nor
man Leslie, Herbert WendaIl, Traits of
the Tea Party, the Club Book, new edi-
ton OF Humphrey Clinker. the Outlaw
Slavery in the u. States, by Paulding,
Stories Of The Sea, by Capt Marrvat.
the American in England, Mahmoud
Cont the Discarded, Paul Ubric, Han
nah Moore's Works, complete in 7 VOL,
Sherwoods Works, &c. &c.
Chewing Tobacco & Segars,
oivery superior quality, Tea. Of the best
quailty Sugar and Coffee, Figs and Raj
sins, wax and tallow Candles.
Staunton. May IL. 1886.
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HOLCOMBE, BURTON & ED
MUNDS,
Commission .Fscs'cE,zMis.
RICHMOND. Va

OrR Office and Lumber House are on
Carey street, precisely opposite the Co
lumbar Hotel, where we are prepared
to transact any business in our line that
the public may commit 20 our manage.
ment. Liberal advances will at all times
DE made on all produce committed to
our on Gaze, particularly on Flour, Wheat &,
Tobacco. We promise to use every tx.
ertIon 10 give satisfaction, and solicit the
patronage of the community.
We are authorized to refer to n. G..
& WM. KINNEY.
THOMAS A. HOLCOMBE.
DAVID w. BURTON,
p. EDMUNDS.
August 25, 1886. Am
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13
HEIFER'S TEATS

HEIFER'S TEATS.
I was requested by several Physicians
to procure the above they are highly
recommended, especially TO Young mo-
theirs. have alsl Breast Pipes on
new and admirable plan, with gum elias
tic tubes.
READING LAMPS.
These Lamps are getting into very
general use. They emit a brilliant
light, but are so constructed by means of
shade, as to protect The eyes from lis
effects.
A Tierce Of Lamp Oil,
Very superior, winter strained, Just
received.
LONDON PORTER,
Received and for sale by
JOHN 3. GARRETT.
Stanton, June 9, 1926.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-13

people, and can't disgrace 'em by turn.
ing Charcoal Jenny, or smashing the
black stones with "a pickaxe. They
wEu,dn let me into no society at all if
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-12-28
MRS. Il. KIDDERS CHOLERA
WORBUS, DYSENTERY AND
DIARRHGA CORDIAL.

DREPARED by herself only, at No o. PopIa
- street, Boston This Medicine is acknowledged
by thousands 10 stand unrvaed IN this or any other
country for the cure of the above diseases and will
restore when every other remedy fails. With the
use OF this medicine, and attending closely to the
directions put up with each bottle Cholera becomes
perfectly manageable and the patent will be rapidly
estored. It's Immediate effect and rapid restoration
the SICK has hitherto been unparalleled in history
IL periornes It's cure IN most cases in a very few
houis II taken IN season. Its effect is to cornteract
the disease, and restore the stomach and bowels 10
regular and heal by action. II seldom requires more
than iony-eight hours to cure The most obstinate
Dysentery-C ChOtera Morbns is iDstintly checked and
the patent rapidly RECEIVERS. Common or recent
DiaThGae are cured in a few hours Children that
are teeihing, if incinng to DiaryhGae are greatly
benefited by the use Of this medicine as il will pre-
ven. them fr0h, becoming weak and reduced with
Di0TThGa. II checks vomiting from aiy cause what
ever aud has been proved TO be an excellent remedy
in sea sickness. It is composed Of such materials as
will not nure the constitution by continuing the use
Of II, and may be taken by either sex at any age
Mrs. l.. Kidder's the inventor and sole proprietor
of this invi uable medicine; and the public NAV rest
assured that it cannot be prepared without correct
recipe, which no one holds but herself; therefore.
any thing prepared by any one else purporting TO be
her Dysentery Cordial will be an imposition upon
the public. The labels on the bottles are signed in
her own hand writing, to counterfeit which. wbuld
be forgery and will be punished accordingly.
Testimonials from persons Of the first Respectable
ty accompany the directions which are put up with
each bottle. Sold by RI. TAYLOR,
Druggist, Newport.