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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-09-02
OLUMBIA COUNTY, PA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 1887.

cendancy in the northern army, that Schuyl-
er, and Montgomery were both driven to
the determination at one time of lesignng
their commissions. Washington heard of
their chagrin, and wrote to Schuyler as
follows:
81 am very sorry to find that both you
and General Montgomery incline to quit
the service. Let me ask you, sir, when is
the time for brave men to exert themselves
in the cause Of liberty and their country, if
this is not! Should any difficulties that
they may have to encounter at this impor-
tant crisis deter them! God knows ther. is
not a difficulty that you both very Justly
complain of, which have not in an emf
nent degree experienced. We must bear
up against them, and make the most of
mankind as they are, since we cannot have
them as we wish. Let me, therefore, con-
jure you to lay aside such thoughts whilst
the country so much needs the services of
gentlemen Of your abilities"
One more instance will only be given,
to show the esteem in which Montgomery
was held by Washington. After he had
heard of his fall in the city of Quebec, he
wrote to General Schuyler letter, from
which the following is an extract:
81 am heartily sorry, and most sincere
ly condole with you, upon the fall of the
brave and worthy Montgomery. In the
death of .his gentleman, America has sus-
tanned heavy loss, having proven himself
a steady friend to her rights. and of ability
to render her the most essential service"
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Number 10.

house her childhood's home-her home
no longer-and the bridal drees was chan
ged, and the travelling dress took its place
and all crowded round her to say good by
to look and look on that dear face once
more-to feel that her fate was sealed-to
pray thatit might be happy one--to think
that she was going away-away from her
home-away with stranger? and tears and
smiles were mingled, and fond looks, and
long embraces, and fathers mingled tear
and sorrow was on her cheek: and the sis.
ter's teal, that vainly tried to be smile,
and the mothers sops: and Sophy Grew
lett her fathers house-left with the bright
beam ofjoy and hope upon her brow; and
another momen, the carriage door was clos
ed, the last .good-by uttered-and Sophy
was gone. Oh! how melancholy! how
lonely does the house appear, where but a
moment before all had been interest and
hurry! Who has not experienced the de-
serted sensation, when those we have been
accustomed to see are gone--when the
agitation, the interest at parting is over: the
torlorn, empty look of the room-the work
box, the drawing materials, the music, all
gone; or perhaps, one single thing left to
remind how all was--a flower, perhaps,
that had been gathered and cast aside-the
cover of letter which had been scrippled
over in the forgetfulness of the happy con-
versation.
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MODESTY.
versation.

Modesty is an essential moral qualifica.
ton TO every individual in society. but this
virtue shines with peculiar lustre in the
female character. AS the sun in the fir
mament, through the medium of its rays,
imparts genial warmth to our earth, and
thereby accelerates the growth of fvegeta-
tatIon, so this bright luminary of virtue diff
fuses its vivifying Influence over the maral
horizon, and dispels the clouds ofvice by
its refulgent beams. Genuine modesty,
in contradistnction to false modesty, may
be known by its general unassuming char
acter and manifest dif1idence in attaching
claim to underserved merit. The perpet-
ual cultivation of this invaluable moral prin-
ciple, is essentially requisite both at home
and abroad. At home it establishes char
acter of virtue, and abroad it deservedly
excites universal applause.
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A WEDDING.

The bride turned little pale, and then
a little flushed, and at last had Just the
right quantity of bright, becoming color,
and almost shed tear, but not quite, for
a smile came instead and chased it away.
The bridegroom was warned not to for
get the ring, and al were assembled round
the altar. 81 WILL" was uttered in a
clear, low voice, and the new name was
written-and Sophy Grey was Sophy Grey
no more: and she turned her bright face to
be looked on, and loved; and admired, by
the crowd Of relations and friends surroun-
ding her; and they thought that Sophy
Stoketon was still dearer and prettier than
even Sophy Grey had been-and then the
carriages we're entered, and the house was
reached, SOphy walked into her fathers
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YOUTHFUL LIFE.

Whenever want to be exquisitely hap
py call up to my recollection the pas
sionate emotions which thropped in the
bosom when it had counted about eighteen
summer suns. The age ofromance, fancy,
and imagination too often ceases at five and
twenty, but there is no pleasure so exqui-
site as the first sensations which female
loveliness excites in the bosom of roman
tic youth. 1t approaches to the ecstacy of
higher existence. The object of his
thoughts seen afar off is sufficient to put
him on flame. The very green sward
which she treads acquires the character of
holy ground. The house in which she
resides kindes the flame of devotion. But
how soon all these fine feelings subside in
the breast of the male sex. 1t glows, and
flames, and burns for few short years on
both sides of twenty, and then sinks down
forever. The heart of woman is different.
Love and effection are the absorbents of
her whole existance. Man has hundred
other objects.
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A REVOLUTIONARY ROMANCE.

West Point was one of the most impreg-
nable posts Of the American army during
the revolutionary army. Its command
ing situation afforded prospect of the
country for many miles round, and its ma
tural defences, assisted with little art,
rendered it one of the most important fast
nesses of the American army during the
eight years contest with the British ma
hon; and the consequences attached to it,
in a military point Of view, was evinced
by the frequent but unsuccessful efforts
of the enemy to obtain possession of it,
1t was here that Arnold conceived the
horrid purpose Of bartering his country
for gold. This conspiracy, however,
which aimed death blow at liberty in the
western hemisphere, resulted, as every
one knows, only in the universal contempt
and ignominy of Arnold, and the lament
ed death of the unfortunate Andre.
1t was in the latter part of the year
II, the fourth year of the struggle be-
tween England and her colonies, that the
British meditated another attack on West
Point, which they intended should decide
the contest. For this purpose, secret
preparations had been going on for some
time, and small parties were daily sent
out to reconnoitre the American camp
About three or four days before this me-
morable action took place, one of these
accommodating parties, fatigued with the
exertions of the day, and finding them un-
able to reach their place of destination
before night, halted near the entrance of
a wood, resolving there to take up their
quarters for the night. The party was
headed by brave officer, Col W.
who though young, had already distin-
guished himself in several engagements.
Being within three miles of the American
camp, and of course liable at any moment
to be surprised and taken prisoners by
the Americans, or the savages who Prov
led around, two Of the party were obliged
to act as sentinels, while the others repo-
sed themselves. Col. W, not being
inclined to sleep laid himself on the ground
near a tree, which his companion had as
cended, and was soon completely absorb
ed in a reverie of bright hopes of future
glory, strangely mingled with thoughts of
those he had left in his native land. Sud
denly he was aroused by the tramping of
a horse, and seizing his musket. was pre-.
pairing 10 awaken his companions, when
he preceived through the trees, foaming
steed, who had ran away with its rider;
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in an instant he perceived it was lady, |
and darting through the thicket, he caught
the bride of the horse Just in time to pre-
vent her from being crushed under his
heels. He assisted the lady to dismount,
and half dead with error, she sank almost
senseess on the trunk ofa tree. By the
time the officer had secured the horse. she
recovered from her fright, and informed
him that she was the daughter of General
Montrose, commander of the garrison then
stationed at West Point; that riding out
with some of her companions, her horse
had taken fright, and she was soon lost to
their view, and probably but for his time
ly assistance, she would have been dash
ed to pieces in the forest. When the la.
dy was sufficiently rested, the gallant Of
ficer, at her own request, set out to escort
her home. The sun was just setting in all
its splendor and throwing its departing
beams upon the beautiful variegated hue
of the distant forests, as they came in
sight of the American encampment; they
had not proceeded far, when they met the
lady's companions, her own brother and
a young friend, riding at full speed in
search of her. Overjoyed at finding her
in safety, they forgot for moment the
presence OF a stranger; the rescued lady
was first to remember, and turning to the
officer, said, "by what name shall thank
the brave preserver of my life!" Gre
serve your thanks, fair lady, for Him in
whose hands was but the humble instru-
ment," said the officer; "my name is Es-
gene W Colonel in his majesty's 42d
regiment" "Engene vs." said the
lady's brother, lis it possible he can have
forgotten his friend George MontrQse!'
"What are you George Montrose!" said
the officer, and the soldiers embraced each
other. They had been classmates and in
innate friends at Oxford, and when the
fathor of Montrose removed with his fam
lily to America, just before the breaking
out of the revolutionary war, little did the
friends expect at parting to meet again as
soldiers in different cause.
The morning at last dawned, which was
as it might be said, to decide the fate of
the colonies; fot the British were already
in possession of New York, and several
other important places, and expected, if
successful in this last attempt, to bring
the colonies into entire submission. But
their projects were defeated-the Ameri-
cans received intelligence of their move
ments few hours before, and made such
hasty preparations as time would permit,
and being actuated by one spirit, "to con-
quer or to die, this small garrison of five
hundred men, held out against four thou
sand Of the British troops, till they recei-
we'd relief from head quarters, three days
after, and then the British were entierly
defeated. General Montrose was woun-
ded, but not MORALLY, and his son esca-
ped unhurt, although he was in the thick
est part of the fray. Several ofthe enc
my were taken prisoners, among whom
was the gallant Col. W. Severely
wounded, he would never have recovered,
but for the care and attention of Emily
Montrose. After the campaign was ended,
these two persons, so singularly bro't to-
gether, were united in marriage.
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Young men are not unfrequ

Young men are not unfrequenty discour-
aged from engaging in useful stndies. or
elevated pursuits, because they are told they
possess no Genius. There is hardly
word in the English language which has
been more misapplied than this. Original
genius, says distinguished writer, which
is by MANY supposed to mean a natural bril-
liancy of intellect, is nothing more than an
acquired habit cfthinking. And any per-
son, with the assistance of those about
him, may be considered as the author of his
own genius.
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Observation-Disclosures eat into US as
do insects into the pearl-shell, but it is only
that pearls may grow.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
TNZaEGyDge FGgs.ass
F O r S ALE.

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, Oh the road leading TO Harri.
sonburg via Miller's Iron Works, and
contains about 300 .Ecres, every a.
ere of which is arabic, and lies we'll for
cultivation: about one-half cleared and
IN fine order; the other heavily tin-
bered land. There is a sufIicisncy of
meadow land OIL 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 toleraale.
The neighborhood 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.. WIN. r.
BLAIR, whose residence is adjoining. or
by MATHEW BLAIR, Of Stanton, by
whom the terms will be made known.
Possession will be given Immediately.
T. r. BLAIR,
Err Of N. Blair, decd.
August a, lS36.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
JER 0NTE GORuENg,
n A. HI he.

HAVING abandoned the idea Of remov-
Ing to the west. informs his old custom
ers and the public generally. that he
will continue to carry on the Tailoring
business ia Staunton, at his old stand ep-
Posite the Post Office, where he invites
all who have business in his line to call;
and he assures them that any work en-.
trusted to him shall be executed in the
very best manner. He has made ar.
Engagements to receive the London, New
York and Philadelphia Fashions regu.
larly. and by employing none but the
best workmen, aud giving his personal
attention to the business, he feels conf
dent that his work, for neatness. dura.
bility and style, will be equal TO any
done in the Valley of Virginia.
@All kinds Of Country Produce will
be taken in pay ment for work.
Stanton, Sept'r %, 1897.
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PUBLIC SALE.


BY virtue of the last will and tesla
ment Of James Rogg. deceased, will
offer, at his late residence, at public auc-
ton, on wednesday the 18th day of
October next, the following Personal
Property, to wit:
One likely Negro Boy about
l3 years of age, one Negro Wo-
man, Is or 20 head of Cattle, "a
mong which are some valuable
Mich Cows, several head of
Horses, number of Sheep and
Hogs, Farming Utensils, House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, a
number of valuable Books, and
many other articles not herein
specified
Tcrms-A credit of six months will
be given on all sums over five dollars,
the purchaser giving bond and approved
security for shat sum and under the
cash viii be required. Sale to com.
mence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
p. G. HOGG, Erecuior.
Septr IS, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be offered at public sale, on the
premises, about 10 miles from Staunten,
aad 3 miles from Snaps mill, on Friday
the 18th Of December next,
A TRACT OF LAND,
adjoining Robert Snapp, John Lambert
and others, containing 100 acres. The
improvements are new log Dwell
LING HOUSE and log STABLE, with
a well Of excellent water in the ward
convenient to the house.
Terms will be accommodating and
made known on the day Of sale.
JAMES r. CURRY. d.
September 81, 1887 3t
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OPPOSITION.
Enterprise Lime,

From Richmond to the Warm Springs,
raa Louisa C. urt-housc, Charlotfes-
Oatle, Stdunton. s .8ueusta Springs.
FARE REDUCED
From Richmond to Staunton Sc so
From Stanton to Augusta Springs / 90
Frem Augusta Springs to the
Warm Springs. 9 90
Days ofdeparture from Richmond and
Staunton, Wednesdays, Fridays s. Sun
days.-From Staunton to the Warm
Springs every Wednesday. Friday and
Sunday, and returning fiom the Warm
Springs to Staunton on Thursday, Satur-
day and Monday.
This new and splendid line of Coach
rs is now ia full operation from the a.
bove places.
The Proprietors would inform the
travelling public that they need fear no
disappointment, as their Drivers are care
iul, sober and attentive, ard their Teams
and Coaches are rot surpassed BY any in
the country; and they hope the whole
travelling community will find il con-
siderably to their advantage te ps,ronize
and encourage this opposition line.
Fer seats ia RiehmoRd, spPly a, the
bar of the Bel! Tavcra.
For ditto. il Charlottesville, Blown's
Central Hotel.
And at Stauntoa, ct the Wayne Hotel.
Wsra SPriass, 0fce kept at MIR.
Richardson's.
Fer the Fropristors,
JOHN II. GIBBS.
August 81, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
a he Olive Branch.

WITH view to nee, the wishes OF
aos,a Of our friends, and the convenience
of all, ne have determined 70 locate the
publication office Of The Olive Brlnch'
10 the city of Richmond. twill ibere-
lore hereafter BE issucd simultaneously
in Richmond and Fredericksburs The
patrons OF the paper, our correspondents.
and exchange friends. will be pleased
hereafter to address their fa.ors to the
city Of Richmond. We would respect
fully call the attention of our patrons TO
the terms of subscription, and solicit our
agents to be prompt in making remit
tancss. EDITOR.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
NOTICE.

PERSONS indebted to the estate Of
GEORGE B. TATE, deceased, are inform
ed that the Books and Papers of said
Estate are in the hands of JOHN NEW
TON, OF Greenville, who is fully author
lied TO settle and collect the same. All
persons having unsettled accounts with
the Estate will call on him and settle.
Persons indebted BY note or otherwise,
will make payment to him without de-
lay. as long indulgence cannot be given.
JAMES TATE,
Admir- Of G.. b. Tate, decd.
April IL, lS37.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
LOT 81 HOUSES
FOR SALE.

We are authorized by the Executors
OF John II. Fulton, deceased, to sell a
Lot of Land belonging to the estate, sit
uate in that part of the town of Stanton
commonly called New-town, near the
Episcopal Church, and adjoining the
residence of Thomas ]. Niche, ESQ. on
the South. There are two tenements
on this lot, and the same will be sold all
together, or divided to suit those inclin
ed to purchase. For terms apply to
SAMUEL CLARKE.
VIM. CLARKE.
April 6, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold at the late residence of
Wilson Mitchell, deceased, near Green
vile, on "Wednesday the llth day Of
October next. all his real and personal
estate, to wit:
A Tract or Parcel Of Land,
containing about eighty-two acres, oil
good quality.-Also.
Horses, Cattle, Sheep and
Hogs, Wheat, Rye, Oats and
Corn, 10 Or IS loads of Hay, OF
the best quality, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, 2 Wagons
and Gear, and Farming Utensils
of all descriptions.
Terms made known at the sale.
JOHN HAYS, Executor
of Wilson Mitchell, decd.
Septr 81. 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
STAUNTON s. CONVICTION
Turnpike Company.
.~NAa--

PURSUANT to an act of the Geaeral
Assembly of Virginia. passed March 30,
1887, to incorporate company for the
purpose OF repairing and completing the
road known as the Free Road, from the
town of Staunton to some point near
Marlborough, in Bath county, anI for
constructing a new Turnpike Road by
the most practicable and convenient
route from Marlborough to the town of
Covington, or to some convenient point
on the Lexington aud Covington Turn
pike, as may be most expedicnt,
sT0tScc IS hereby gScess,
That Books for receiving subscriptions
to the Capital Stock Of said Company, to
the amount of forty thousand dollars in
shares of fifty dollars each, will be open
ed by the Commissioners named in said
act, GA Monday the End day Of October
next, and continue open for the space of
thirty days, at the following places. viz {:
In Sfaun:on, at the Store of Messrs.
q. Crawford g. Co.. under the superin-
tendencs OF John III. Peyton, Benjamin
Crawford, Thomas J. Niche, John C.
Sewers. and William Kinney.
At Marlborough, at the house Of John
w. Dickenson, under the superintend-
enee Of John w. Dickinson, Robert
Bratton, Thomas A. Bell, Ohio VIII.
isms and Joseph Bell.
In Covington. at the house of Robert
Skeen. under the superintendent of
Robert Skeen. George II. Payne, DIR.
A. NJ. Scott, Samuel B. Lowry and l.
saac Steele.
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Sept'r 81, 1887.
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Lamp Oil, of superior quality,
Spt's Turpentine,
First quality HAVANA Cigars,
Best Chewing Tobacco,
Rowland's Maccasser Oil, an ex-
cellent article for the hair,)
Chlorine Tooth Wash, a supe-
rior article for preserving and cleans
ing the teeth and gums, sweetening
the breath and cleansing the mouth.
Gentlemen who are in the habit of
using tobacco, will find that the Tosth
Wash will speedily remove all effects
from the mouth.
First quality English Lump
Magnesia,
Calcined do. do.
A variety of Surgical Easst1.as-
asseasfs of superior make and quality,
Just received, and for sale by
E. BERKELEY g. Co.
Septr 81, 1897.
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TRUST SALE.

By virtue Of deed Of trust executed
to the subscriber by Alexander Nj. AUS
tin and Washington Nj. Austin, bearing
date the 11th day Of October, 1886, and
duly recorded in the Clerks Office ofthe
County Court Of Augusta, l shall. on
Friday the 18th day Of October next,
before the door of the Wayne Tavern
IN Staunton, proceed TO sell to the high
est bidder, tor ready money, the follow
ing property, TO wit:
The undivided interest of the
said Alexander and Washington Austin
(being oue-tenth each) in the real estate
OF Morris Austin, deceased. consisting OF
ZIG Acres of Land,
in the county of Augusta. lying on the
South river. and adjoining the lands Of
John S. Black. David Brand and others.
One Brick House, and Lot,
in the town Of Stauntou, situate on the
main street. and occupied by Hemphill
Trayer and Others at the date of the
deed aforesaid.
One-half Of ll6 Acres of Land.
lying about 2 IL miles north of Staun-
ton. adjoining the lands of John Poage's
heirs. Huffiman's heirs, and others--the
other half OF said land belongs 10 Abney' s
heirs, and is yet undivided--and
A TRACT OF LAND
in the county of Kanawha, containing a.
bout $50 acres, adjoining the lands of
Henson, Morris, aud others.
Acting as trustee. l will convey the
usual title in such cases.
NlCH'S G. KINNEY, Trustee.
Srp!'r 81, 1887.
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FOR S ALE,
"A TRACT OF LAND.

CONTAINING fifty and an half acres,
lying on the waters OF Back Creek. a.
bout six miles above Waynesborougb,
and known as the Sand Spring Tract.
The improvements consist Of new and
commedious DISTILLERY. On this
land about eight or ten acres of wstered
Meadow can be unade.--The land will
be sold subject to lease of three years
from the Goth Of last July.
THOMAS j. STUART.
Stauntop, August 81, 1897.