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hferico.-A ridiculous rumor is afioat that
Mr.. Gorostiza, the Mexican Minister. has
returned to his country with The view OF re.
commencing hostilities- against the United
States: We should as soon LOOK for a war
with the Cham of Tartary. This is proba-
bly, the quasi war with Mexico which MIR.
Secretary Woodbury. anticipated, to prevent
the distribution Of The surplus revenue. The
States TO whom this nancy belongs must
keep sharp look out Tor their rights, for II
is very apparent, for some cause o. other
they are 10 be cheated by the present rulers
Mexico has scarcely the means 10 take un
arms against Texas. 10 recover her own nos.
sess'ons-with revolution in almost every
province-an empty treasury and discoa-
tented people-very little of an army and no
naVy-raising supplies by forced loans for
!he ordinary expenseso Of government-whai
Jolly ii would be TO talk Of war with the
United States.
This is home manufactured ruunor-a
trlek-a device TO keep fifty millions in the
pockets OF specializing politicians
We say again to the Staies,-to the once
sovereign, free and independent American
STATES, keep your eye on your masters.
(once your servants) al Washington. Clam.
or ior your rights, you can do nothing else
out ciamor, for you have allowed your SER
wants 10 overpower you, but even loud, a
determined and bold outcry may yet alara,
our rulers into resiitution.-N Y Star.
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Remarkable Circsnas,aace.-A swarm
of Bees was found hived in small thorn
bush. on the farm Of Mr.. John Brooks.
IN this couaty, about the first Of last
month. The bees had made something
like half bushel Of rich well-filled
comb when discovered. Mr.. Brooks
has cut up the bush. and removed them
to his garnet, where they continue at
work. This is one of the most remark
able freaks we ever heard of--the bees
must have lost their usual instinct
Some gentlemen, we understand, attempt
to account for it by supposing the Queen
bee had received an injury which rem
dered her unable to proceed farther.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

From Fiorida.-Col Lane. with the
friendly Creeks. arrived at Tampa on
the Both Sept, and on the same after
noon, with much pfomptitude, set off
with IL mounted men. aud 100 friendly
lndsans on foot. in pursuit Of Inc Semi
noles, who he learned had burnt a house
in the neighborhood the night before.
In IL miles the enemy were discovered
ON the opposite side Of Indian river. A
charge was made by Col. Lane, and the
Indians fled TO a certain distance, when
Major Watson with the friendly Indians
arriving, the battle became general. dur
ing which Lieut.. Leonard bad a horse
shot under him. and two Of our men
were wounded. one of whom received
the ball by throwing himself before the
ColonePs person in order to sa, that Of
hcer's life. Loss Of the Indians as usual
unknown. 1t is admitted, however.
their force did not exceed from one to
two hundred men.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03
Value of Land in North Amer;cn-

Value of Land in North America
During the last month, nearly |, 900 900
acres OF land have been submitted to
public auction in London, but with lit.
tie success to the spectators. What is
termed good land in the state of Viroi.
MA. near to navigable rivers, produ ced
at tue highest price, only IS. per acre.
Last week, 1000 acres, on the banks of
the Satilla river, in the state of Georgia.
sold IN one lot for 50I. !. Ii the terri.
tory OF Texas, only Is. the acre could
be obtained. Great quantities in all the
ABOVE named regions remain on hand
London paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

1t is admitted that the surplus revenue
{or distribution on the LIST Of Jan. next,
will amount TO at least twenty seven
millions Of dollars. In that case, the
proportion of Virginia will be about tw o
milliehs one hundred aud sixteen thou
sand. It's thought, however, the sur
plus will be but little. if any, short Of
forty millions.
This will afford our literary and in
ternal improvement funds handsome
addition TO their capacity for doing good
The Tennessee Legislature have de.
clared it expedient to receive their por.
ton Of the surplus. -Richmond Comp.
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Two Of the Internal 10 OF Maryland,

Two Of the Internal 10 Of Maryland.
Messrs. Duvall and Lauthicum, have
published cards, in the Baltimore Re-
publican, saying that they will not enter
the electoral college. unless especially
instructed BY majority Of their con
stituents and relieved from their pledge
to the other members OF the recusant 10.
So, so, on a strike. are they, and deem
their pledge to the 10 as of more impor-
lance than their pledge to the constitu-
tom Wheeling Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

The Danriile Afray.-Messrs. James
NJ. Smith and Marcellus Bell having
made their appearance. on Thursday
last. the Grand Jury Of Pittsylvania coun-
ty refused to bring in true bills against
them, on the charge of assaul:ing Mr..
Terry and shooting Mr.. White, with
intention to kill, in the ARRAY that took
place in Danviile on the Goth of August
last, notice of hich has been taken in the
public papers. The consequence is
their release from any further prosecu-
ton
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

y The Romney Tntel1igencer says 1t
has the most cheering information from
Hardy, Pendleton, Preston and Ran
dolPh, for the cause of Harris on and
the People. Two TO one are claimed
by the friends Of the old Soldier and
Statesman iii Hardy.
"A letter from Giles, speaks with
great confidence that Harrison will
prevail in that county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

A man in Ohio, named Dorsey. is
testifying against General Harrison. He
says that he was IN the battle of Tippe-
canoe. and that he was "shot through
the hat" The poor fellow was as un-
fortunate as the drummer in the comedy.
"Were you wounded in the wars!" said
a gentleman TO the little drummer. "Oh,
yes. very badly" replied the little man.
"And pray in what part were you shot?''
elm what part? Oh. sir, was shot in
the drum. louisville Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

s. nha Inrh'es.--On Thursday last a
hock OF about thirty OF forty wild tur-
Keys were seen flying over Georgetow n
IN the direction Of the chain bridge, and
on the Virginia side Of the Potomac. A
man who happened to be on the bridge
at the time with his gun. was fortunate
enough TO shoot nine Of the bevy. which
ne afterwards sold for 81 25 each. It
IS an old saying that the early appear.
ance OF wild turkeys is a sign of a hard
WINTER. We hope THAT this sign will
iais OF being accomplished. - George
fo,en metropolitan.
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1,autnu sprrtafnr = effmFraI anne rttsfa4

TIE Right Sp;rit.-A man on Tues
day last who labors for his living hired
horse and rode 8 miles from this city
to deposite his vote in Muskingurh CO.
He was soldier under Gen. Harrison.
aud lost two of his fingers in an engage
men,. Let every wing he like him and
the day is our own, and let every cue
who will not do like him at the coming
election blush for his neglect Of duty
Wheeling Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Fhe most remarkable Transaction in this
whole campaign is, that Gen. Harrison, the
Wing candidate for the Presidency, should
have been beaten in his own county.-Rich
EnquiTer.
We have heardSf falsehoods which looked
ire truth, and Of truth thai looked like isIse-
hood II Tie above paragraph come not ex-
ac'ly Within either of these classes, il strikes
US as very near akin TO The latter Of them.
Gen. HARRISON resides in the city OF Gin
ciDnaii, in which the Harrison candidate re-.
ceived majority Of 1863 votes. = Nat. Int
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EDUCATION.

HE ensuing session Of the stbscfi-
ber's School will commence on THE 10th
OF November next. The price of tut
ton will be Fifteen Dollars the session.
payable in advance-of board, washing
and iodgicg forty-five dollars. payable
also in advance. Boarding can be oS-
tanned In two very deceit families near
to the School:
JOHN kENDREN,-
October 96. IS36-3ts
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LOTS FOR SALE.

i AN desireus Of selling my lots on the
hill near the residence of Mr.. John
Grove, and my lot on the South side of
the creek, on liberal credit, bearing in
'erest, to be paid annualiy-the purchas
er securing the payment Of the purchase
money to my satisfaction. Those in
ciinso to purchase will please apply to
D: tLARKs., who hes plan of the lots,
and who vii receive any proposition
they may think proper to submit.
~ w. BOYS.
Stanton, August 4. 1886.
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From the Independent Democrat.
THE CONTRAST.

A few years ago an aged hut iiinstrious
citizen oil the West became, by law, the
owner Of very large and valuable plants
tion. The person who resided Oh the pros
perty supposed Il to be his own; hut there
Vas flaw in the title which threw the ON n :
ershp upon the aged citizen first mentioned.
We said he was agcd-he was also poor. lie
had been in many elevated and responsible
stations in which he might have made a
princeIy fortune, but he was TOO ITO asst,
and after long series OF public services. he
returned to private life, like Arist,dcs, with
no fortune hut an unspotted name. This
sudden and lucky windiall made him veal
thy and secured him an old age Of ease; but
al the same time il stripped the other of his
all, and turned him and his family out upon
the world, What did the old man under
these circumstances?-He sought the ior-
mer, and this conversation ensueti.
The Court has decided that your lille is
defective, and that am the legal owner of
the property on which you reside
already know this, and am preparing 10
remove.'
No! stay where you are. You shall re-
tain the property. | will not take advantage
oil legal quibbie TO rob your family Of their
fortune
'What! will you give up the propertv !,
But you are yourself old and poor
Yes, but after having thus far sustained
reputation untarnished by single act OF
injustice, will not now make myself veal
thy at the expense of an untroubled con-
science. An honest poverty is no disgrace,
and an ill-got wealth is no honor Keep
your estate, will have nothing to do with
it,
Reader, who was this man of more than
Roman probity?
1t was VIM. m. Harrison
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In the town Of Troy. Wood County
Ohio. there were 46 votes polied. OF
which 45 were given for the Harrison
ticket. and one-the Postmaster 's--for
the Van Buren, ticket, that functionary
being Elk OFFICE Van Buren, man Real.
iy Amos ought to remember this deputy
OF his and promote him. Pity so much
zeal should 60 with SO little rev ard.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Col. johnson. in his electioneering
campaign, is addressing letters to the
Wings with whom he is acquainted in
Kentucky, entrcating them not to vote
against him if they cannot support
him." He says che does not consider
the principles Of party politics involved
in this election" He is righ there so far
as his party is concerned. There are no
principles involved Wheeling Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

The Pennsylvania Sentinel, in order
to lessen the inducements to political e.
leetioneering on the part Of public Off.
GERS. proposes that the law be so amend
ed that the Postmaster General and 9TH
er Cabinet officers shall hereafter be e.
lected BY the two houses of Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

An assessment lately made on the real
and personal property in the city Of
New York. shows a grand total of asses
sable means, Of $327 1888, $50. of which
the portion OF real estate is 1888, DOL
1911. and of personal $74.7S7 $50, being
an increase Of $40. lS3, 924 over the as
sessments Of 1882 and 1893.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

On the I'd instant, 1000 Creek Indians
passed through Tuscumbia. on their way
to the far west" Their appearance is
described as squalid and dirty the lofty
step Of the forest hunter, and the eagle
fierceness Of the eye had departed from
among them-and they are only the sha-
dow of the gallant nations whose ancest-
ry they represent.
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equal government. believe il, therefore.
to be the duty Of a Representative 10 concil-
late, by every possib! rcans, the members
Of our great political family and always to
hear in mind that as the union was effected
only by spirit Of mutual concession and
ioroearance, so only can il be preserved.
WIN. II. HARRISON,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

We learn verbally that Alexander
Duncan. esq. the representative elect
from Hamilton county, Ohio. died on the
day after the election. He had been
previously given over by his physi-
cians.-There will consequently be an.
other election Wheeling Times
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

FOREIGN WHEATON, weekly
report Of the market states the fact that
the imports of foreign wheat into this
cltysdrring the present month, have been
43,40S bushels, and that the whole i'm.
port since the LIST of the yeer has been
l63 .4O6 bushels. Bait. Amer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Catholic Siafistics.-There are now
in the United States three hundred and
eighty-two Catholic churches, three
hundred aud forty eight priests. twenty
colleges and seminarics for males, sixty
seminaries for females, and seventeen
convents.-N York Era.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

We find that the Virginia claimants
LOT r, e sPoliations prior to Septem-
per- looO, were not represented in Tie
late Convention at New York. Virgi-
mans are Proverbially careless in money
maiters.- Compiler.
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From the Teas Telegraph. Aug. 90.
LAND SALES THIS WEEK.

One league and half on Buffalo Bay
on; terms-half league for $4,000, one
league at S per acre; part cash, par:
credit.
One league. less $40 acres, situated on
the Bernard. for $50. 000-terms. 5000
cash, and the balance at one, two and
theee years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

MARRIED. or tie a7,h Oetobet. by
the Rev. Francis Mills. Mr.. Eahcis III
Watkins. Of Woodford county, Ken
lucky, to Miss Margaret J. D.. daupb.
ter Of MIR. kinkead, OF Pendleton coan.
ty, Va.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Falling in ofthe shore of Lake Erie
The bank OF the lake, according to the
Cleveland Gazette, continues to fall of
in large masses, SO as to endanger pri-
vate buildings. Much Of the beautiful
plain in the immediate vicinity of that
town has been thus destroyed, and the
loss has been great to the proprietors.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Death Of Gen. Pa,ker.-We have re-
ceised, just before putting our papet to
press, notice Of the death of General
SEVERN f. PARKER, Of Northamp-
ton. distinguished Wing and most es-
timable citizen.- Wig:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

MIR. H. nj. Morf., of Washington, a
gent from the United States to Texas,
has arrived at New Orleans with one of
Santa Annals former Secretaries. who, it
is stated, exposed the plot for his es.
cape.-Aier. Gas.
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A GOOD THOUGHT

The Albany Daily Advertiser SAYS
J! we lose this state, up will start dozen
wiseae!es, to tell US HOW WE NIGHT
HAVE SAVED 1T. Let them go to work
ard save 1T now"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

NEW JERSEY.-An act has passed
the Legislature nf Ncw-Jersey, postponing
the Presidential Election in that State 10 the
18th instant.
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NasEgCE.

ALL those indebted to the estate of
JOSEPH COWAN, deceased. are re-
quested 10 come forward and make paw
aent, or settle their accounts, without
delay. JOHN COWAN,
A. i. COW AIT,
oeps. ~, 1886. Adnl'Ts
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a ATTENTION
Stanton Light Infantry

You will parade at your usual place
on Saturday the 9th Of November, a, 2
O'Clock, p. NJ, in winter dress, with
arms and sccoutrements in complete or
der for inspection aud drill.
j. CARROL,~O. S.
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@tSeveral communications on the suhjec
OF the Election are tinavoiiabiy omitted.
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NOTICE.

Tour years old last spring, sixteen hands
nigh. For blood. bore and muscle, he
is not equalled in this county.
re was got by Monsieur Tonson, out
aiaH blood, got by Quicksilver dam
oy MEDLEY, grand dam by FIorizel, e
dam .ey old Celer. and be by the I'M
ported Horse Janus, &c. &c. He is to
DC seen in my Park at Monticello.
U. p. LEVY.
November 3, 1896.
@After training of three weeks
inns horse ran his colt race last spring on
Kendall course, Baitimofe--when $4,000
were offered for him.
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FOR SAI.E.

" S% 0N HlENo
JUST received, a good assortment Of
Anchor Stamp Boiling Cloths,
superior quality. Mill owners would do
well TO cal. and examine them.
BENZ. CRAN FORD 81 Co.
November ;, 1896.
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READ THIS !.

II Queen Anne's Penny turned up!
A friend sends US an old Enquirer con-
tanning the following Stounton Spec.
From the Richmond Enquirer, Oct. 4, 1922.
Dnl I-pIrsar NDa>rSVc
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October 26, Is36.-3ts
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-09-17
NOTICE.

The subscriber finding it necessary
to devote more Of bis TINA and attention
10 his mills, has sod out bis interest 10
the concern Of I. HARRISON 81 Co. TO
Mr.. ANDREW K. SMITH, Of Lcudouu
The business will be continued at the
same house by Mr.. A. S. RHODES his
late psr,ner,l and Mr.. SMITH, under
the firm of 'RHoDEs q SMITH.
He would take this opportunity OF
returning his thanks to his friends for
the very liberal encouragement which
the late firm have met with, and re
specially solicits continuance off. TO
his successors, who, he takes pleasure
in recommending to the public as gen
ilemen well qualified for the business.
ISAAC HARRISON.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-09-17
1T E M S +.

lF- Boston has increased in popu-
lalion since 1920, from AZ, 900 TO g..
900 in 1880; and it is supposed that
in 1910. the number will not be short
OF s4,OoO.---We learn that Robert
Potter, formerly Of North Carolina,
has left Texas, having disgraced him.
self while in that country, by striking
feeble old msn.--Fhe prisons OF
France, by a recent census, contain
12.44o men, 1858 women, and 81
under 16 years old.--It is stated
iha, Mr.. Madison when a student al
Princeton College, slept only three
hours 10 the "a. Great industry join
ed with unsullied integrity OF character
made him illustrious. Lisbon pa
pers to the 10Th July have been re-
ceived by the editor Of the Alexandra
Gazette. On the 14tb, the Treasury
Building in Lisbon took FIRE and was
entirely consumed. The public doc
uments we're, for the most part. saved.
The loss to the government is about
$50 OOO.--Ths building 10 Wall
street, New York, recently occupied
by the Branch Of the United States
Bank, was sold at auction on Tuesday
for two hundred and forty-five thou
sand five hundred dollars. 1t was
bought by the directors OF the Bank oil
the State of New York,--The libe.
raj sum Of two hundred thousand dol.
lars is about to be distributed among
abe several counties of Pennsylvania
for the purpose of Education, under
ahe Public School Act passed by
the las, legislature of that State
Five thousand dogs have been killed 10
New York since the late law against
chem went into operation and each has
cost the city so cents, making the sum
of$,25O0.--According TO the report
of The secretary Of the treasury. the
number of segars imported into the U.
States during the year ending 3Olh
September 1885, was 10 less than sew
enty.six millions seven hundred and
sixty one thousand OF which seventy
Ave millions twenty-six thousand came
from Cuba; the whole paying duty on
the invoice valuation OF 836,743 dol
lars.-Arkansas 10 determined TO
make noise in Congress. She has
elected MIR. Yell to tina, body.--A
young fellow in Vermont 81 years old,
recently applied for divorce for the
purpose OF marrying again.
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AWARDING & UOTMMTS
SION BUSINESS,

under the firm Of RHoDBs IL SMITH,
are now prepared TO attend TO any. bus
mess com mitted to their care. They
will keep constantly on hand general
assortment of GROCERIES, SALT,
PLASTER, b., which they will sell
at a small advance on the Nonhern
prices. They solicit continuance Of
,ha favors so literally extended to the
late 6rm Of l. Harrison 81 Co., pledg-
ing themselves TO use every exertien TO
give satisfaction TO all who may com
init business to their care.
They have now two spacious Ware.
houses, and are prepared TO receive on
storage,o for forwarding any quantity
Of Flour, Gfaia, &c. that may be sen,
than, and will purchase at the high.
est cash price, almost every thing The
farmer may have to sell.
There will be no extra charge on
goods a, HarpeI's Ferry, the whole
charge including our commission &C.,
is Al cts. per hundred from Baltimore
to Winchester.
ABRAHAM S. RHODES,
ANDRDW K. SMITH.
Depot, Winchester, Sept. 10.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-09-17
September 10, 1886.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
Al rules holden in the Clerks Office
the of County Court Of Hampshire
the 1st Monday an September, 1880.
John McIlwee, plaintiff, against
Samuel Dew, and John B. White, de-
fendauts. IN CAANCERY.
The defendant Samael Dew, not
having entered his appearance aad CIV
en- security according to the act OF AS
sembly and the rules of ihis court; and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that he is not an lnhabilant OF this coun'
try: II is ordered, That the said deien'
dant dolappear here on the first day o.
the November term next, and answer
the bill of.he plaintiff; aud that cop,
of this order be forthwith inserted II
some newspaper published in Romney
fox two months successiveIy, and tina
another copy be posted al the from
door Of the courthouse Of the sale
county Of Hampshire. A copy-Tesse
JOHN B. WHITE, C, H. o.
September, 10 1886.