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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

Or II was puDgent remark Of Mr.. Ad-
ans, the other day, on the question Of adj
journment, that if II was the Intention OF The
members 10 do the Kings Business'-thal
is, pass The money bilis--and that only, be
was ready 60 adjourn at once. lie thought
they bad done mischief enough, and thai the
PostpOnement and Treasury note bills were
for the benefit Of the Government alone, and
had not the slightest tendency to relieve the
people. MIR. A. declared his opinion that il
was not intended the Divorce bill SHOULD
pass. The Administration Che said) kneto i
would not pass-and that was the reason il
was pressed with so much boldness - Whig
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

The people Of Patterson, N. }. were con-
siderably amused by some late transactions
IN Court. The grand jury Indicted forty
persons for selling liquors, and then present
ed The Court Itself, as nuisance, Tor having
licensed as many grocers as it had done.
The Court refused TO receive the commune
cation from the jury, and discharged that
body forthwith.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

Washington city is honored with the
presence of an unusual number of the
red men Of the forest. We see by the
Intelligencer shat councils of talk were
to be held on Saturday morning last with
the Sacs and Foxes, the Sioux and To-
ways.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12
CONGRESS.

Both Houses of Congress have agreed
that the present session shall terminate
on Monday next, the 10th instant. i,
will be seen that the Sub Treasury bill
has passed the Senate. There is no pro-
liability. however, of its passing the
House.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12
PUBLIC SALE.

AcREEABLY to the last will and tesla
ment OF George Aylor, deceased. l viii.
on the 18th day Of December next, offer
Tor sale. on the premises.
A TRACT OF LAND,
lying on Naked Creek. in Augusta coun-
ty, adjoining the lands of George Cu2p,
John Kaygy, Mrs. Ayior, and others,
containing enc hundred and sixteen a.
ores, more OF less, of choice land. The
Improvements are tolerable
Log Dwelling House, Kitchen g.
Smoke House, and large
Swisher Barn.
There are number of choice FRUIT
TREES on the premises, and Spring
of excellent water convenient to the
house. This farm possesses as many adj
vantages as any other in the county ii
has about 2o or 30 acres of bottom land,
is in a delightful neighborhood, aud has
the Naked Creek running along one side
of it.-Persons wishing to purchase,
would do well to view the land before
the day OF sale, which will be shewn by
Mr. Martin Orebaugh, residing near the
same.
TERMs-One-third Of the purchase
money on the Eth day Of January next,
at which time possession will be given,
and the precise quantity of land ascer-
tained--and toe balance in three equal
annual instalments.
JOHN OREBAUGH, Er'r.
Oct'r IL, 1887.
&GHarisonbug Reg. end Woodstock
Sentinel insert till sale, and .(orward bills
TO this Office for collection.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12
MARYLAND ELECTION.

The late election lis this State for
members Of the House Of Delegates, not
withstanding the apathy Of the Wings
in some of the counties, has resulted in
the choice Of fifty-one Wings and thir
ty five Van Buren, men
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12
SEGARs SEGARs +!

JUST received, superior lot of Ha-
vana, Porto Rico, Aliens Logan's Tho
mass, and common Segars, of superior
quality.
Also, large supply of
Cold Pressed Castor Oil,
warranted fresh. With the above arti-
cles, country Merchants, Physicians and
others, can be supplied at the shortest
notice, and on reasonable terms, by
z. BERKELEY 81 Co.
Staunton. Oct'r ID
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

RoMNEY, Sept. %, 1887.
DIED, in this town, last night, at about
o'clock, Nr JOHN JACK, Cashier of the
braach OF lhe Bank of the Valley located
mere IN The 10th year Of his age.-Re resid.
ell for the last 40 years OF his life in This vii.
lage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

MoRE TRooPs FOR FLoRIDA-Three
fine ships have been chartered at Norfolk to
transport 500 of the 1900 new recruits al
Fortress Monroe 10 Tampa Bay. They sail
on the 25lh Of this month.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

The Richmond Compiler states that
the receipts OF the Richmond and Fred.
ericksburg Rail Road are regularly on
1he increase from month to month. The
receipts for September were about eleven
thousand dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12
A List of Letters

| REMAINING in the Pcstoffice ut Staun-
ION on the lst oil October, 1897.
Jas, a. Armistead Catharine Keller
William Bol!es Ches. Kinney, ir.
George nj Bruce Arch. Kinney
Kosana Brady Michael Livick
Charles L Bolts Col. Lerow
James Brown Rachel G. Lewis
DIR. Berkeley Jesse Lincoln
William Beverley Benz Lamb
jacob Bdyisr Catharine Long
Rsbecca Brown Susan Martin
Henry Brew Benz. Morris
Anna v Colhoun Jacob MohIef
Samuel Clarke DIR. + w Mensching
Jane Crawford William Martin
Sarah Crawford Robert l. Moore
w illiam w. Curry Rebecy Maccutchion
David Cook Samuel McCadden
Robert Crago Mary G. McCuen
William Cason Sarah Nicholson
James Crage Franklin B. Points
Charles Chambers George Paris
Mrs k Curry Isaac Potter
Clerk Sup'r Court Ann PenGell
Serab Daugherty Okey Quick
AleX'r b Dauson Robert Reed
Eibred II Douglas J G. Raynes
Martin Fart Henry Ransbarger
William Ettson AbsoIom Runels
Mrs. NJ EskriGge Eloner RutIedye
Thomas Fackler DR.. f II S,ribing
w illiam Fishburn George X Snan
Lavinia V. Frazier Erasmus Stribling
Joshua j. Fry Anderson Sprouse
Daniel Fliesher Dabney Shelton
John Failey Jacob Smith
Jacob Fisher Mary Sheets
Hyrah Grever Andrew Sheets
John Gilmer Capt Ro. Swink
Alex. Nj CARRIER Samuel Spiller
David b Grice Jacob Sheets
Augustus Graves Horris Sites
Samuel Gillock Hugh w ShefTey
Rev. S ID Hopkins Gen. Winfield Scott
Robert Hill Thomas Thompson
Henry Hottie John Thompson
Agness Heller Abraham Teabo
Peter T. Hogg Feuntin Taylor
Robert Hornsey Jacob Vanlear
James Hogshead Thomas Warner
Capt. b ID Harris Francis White
Martha HUMPHREYS DIR. Addison Waddell
Porterfield Heiskell John Woods
DIR. Ii l. Heiskell Robert Wilson
Clerk OF The Hospital Thomas Walters
Thomas johnson Mathew Nj w foods
Henry Imboden John ID Williams
John Jones Jacob Warwick
Rev. w @ Jackson William Wissen
l.. TREMPER, p. NJ.
October IL.
SThose applying or sending to :he
Postoffice for letters, sc. will please
bring or send the change, as no credit
can be given for Letters. Charging let.
tiers is attended with much trouble and
loss, and sometimes with i'll will.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

Gen. Wool was unanimously and fully
acquitted by the late Court of Inquiry
held at Knoxville.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

The War Department has refused the
request Of Gen. Scott. to be placed in
command Of the Florida army.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

MIR. STONE (Wbig) is re ported to be
elected Member of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States from the
State Of Tennessee to Gil the vacancy
occasiouedb by the death Of MIR. Standefcr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12
T Z X NJ s


dies.
Board for the scholastic year of
ten months. including bedding,
washing. fuel. lights and sta.
tionary, $3.50
Reading. Writing, Arithmetic,
Algebra. Geography with the
use of the Globes, Grammar.
History, Rhetoric, Compost
ton, Astronomy, Natural aud
Moral Philosophy, Botany and
Chemistry, 40
French; "a
Italian, "a
Piano with the use of the instrument so
Guitar, 80
Drawing. 81
The School will commence on the
10Th of September. One half of the
Board and Tuition fee will be required
in advance, the residue on the 10Th Of
February. Young ladies entering pre-.
vious to the 18th Of February will be
charged in proportion TO time:
The School will be conducted by Miss
LEWIS aud the Misses RALpoLpH. The
number will under no circumstances ex.
coed twenty. They will be received
and treated i'll every respect as members
Of the family their health, their morals
and their manners will be particularly
attended to. The house is commodious,
and the situation one of the most salu-
brious in the upper country.
I%Letters may be directed to Mr.. or
Mrs. T. ]. Randolph. EvercttsYiIle, AL
bemarle county.
Oct'r 9, lS37.-St
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Maccfcn.

In Lexington on Thursday evening the
2Sth uit., by the Rev. MIR. Spriggs, Mr..
RsUnEn McNUrr Of Rockbridge county,
10 Miss ELIZABETH, daughter Of j ohm Ruff,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12

The Lynchburg YirgInian, speaking Of
Mr.. WoodbuTy's proposition to the Banks 10
give up their Specie for Treasury Shin Plas,
ters, remarks
1.-THE idea that The Banks will consent TO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-12
S OH 90 II.

MRS. L. JEFFERSON RAN
DOLPH and Miss MARY JANE LEWIS
have opened School at Edgehill in the
county OF Albemarle, five miles east of
Charlottesville, for TWENTY young La
dies
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

stead OF attempting il myself. would refer
'he curio's render to The celebrated speech
OF Mr.. Leigh delivered IN the Vireinia Com
veniion 10 which, with some Other broduc.
,'ors OF his vigorous mind, expect he is in.
dehied f"r The notice the Circular tale. If
him. ''"e' Va
am pleased, 10 find tha, the ,.o.,e.
oil this county and the district, will ba,o
chnce before them at the ensuing election
was highly graiified 10 see in your las, ms
per, that Mr.. Edward J Ohm s,on, of Botc,ourt
had announced himself a Candidate. Uis
manly virtues, his fine talents, and correct
principles, both moral and political, ~ III en-
sure him the highest respect and esteem
wherever he is known end with prop., ef.
forts on ihe par, of the real friends of the
country, secure him sent ia Congress. With
his superior qualifications will enable birn
TO MI with honor to himself and those who
sent him. forbear TO say more of him now.
and have said even less than tl::ox he De,
serves. because he Will he before the uec,,le
and they will have an opportunity OF Judging
for themselves. My chief desire is, TINT
they may sensibly feel the deep interest thew
have IN the election may exhibit their full
strength, and cast their votes on the most
worthy None, I am sure, will then ,hink
that l have over-ra,ed Mr.. Johnston. and
few, hope. will be found, who will not qise
him decided preference TO his opponent.
AUGUSTA.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09
From the kentucky Reporter.
Certain Cure for the Dsopsy.

Take ciRder from blacksmith shop,
and beat it fine; sift it, to take out the
coarse PARTICLES mix the fine cinder in
pint of honey until it is stiff enough TO Law
on the point OF case knife, no, hard like
pills. Give the patient as much as will
lay Oil the point Of case knife three
times day, morning, Don, and at night.
This mixture is very purgative, and will
cause the patient to discharge great guam.
titles Of water, both purgatively and by
urine. The portion may be given ac-
cording to the operation, if that appears
too severe give less, if it does not operate
enough give more; continue it until the
swelling is gone.
The patient may eat any diet but milk
OF which he should not taste drop, nei-
Their take any other kind OF medicine
while using the above. have known
several persons who were cured of that
dreadful disease by using the above mix
ture, some OF whom were so bad, tina,
the water oozed out of their feet aud legs
aud lett their tracks as they walked on
the floor.
The Editors of all the papers in the
United States who wish 10 benefit man
Kind, will give the above an insertion in
their respective papers-and also hope
the above receipt will make its appear
aDce in the almaDacks Of the Union.
PHILANTHROPY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

singular Circumstance young plaa
Ter IN The upper part OF the State of Missis-
s'ppi, lately married 10 beautiful and high.
y intellectual lady, after the honey MON
had passed, was panied To observe that his
young bride was thoughtful al times, and an,
peared to suffer much from ennui Think
ing this sht he caused by the absence OF
female companions, he induced several Young
ladies, relatives, 10 make his house their
nome, ~ hopes thereby Ia render her com
pielely happy. This arrangement had not
the desired effect. His beloved. though ioy .
tai and cheerful; while convers,ng 18th him,
as son as conversation Jagged, relapsed into
the melancholy mood. Surprised at this, he
ieil To pnndering the cause and after a
lengthy reflection. he came 10 the determi>
nation OF sending TO New York for piano,
10 he forwarded by the first ship bound tor
Matches, Wick sburg or Grand q ulf. Well
the musical companion at length arrived
and splendid one II was. of beautiful ma.
hogany, ornamented and polished, 10 The va
lue OF $500 bank note And then il 6is.
c"nrsed such ravishing melody, as the snowy
nmgers Of The young bride pressed the KEYS.
Inc young planter was in rap,ures and
congratulated himself on having procured
me one thing needful TO his angels complete
ielicity.--Poor man he paid but a poor
compliment TO his amiable partners intel
iec', IL he thought she could con ,en,edly pass
her leisure hours in drumming piano forte.
lie was mistaken. Though emusic hath
charms, like love, il is nor the only desid-
cr''um IN this world-fur while ii pleases
the ear and touches the heart, bu, i, minis
ters rot TO the mind The lady hui seldom
c"urted Apollo. and her husband had the
modification of feeling tina, lie had not vet
made his domicil paradise to cher he odor>
"A last, to solve The riddle Other discon.
tent, he asked her if she did mol a, ii mes re-
eihaving entered the marriage state? ooh
no. indeed - she replied willie arnestness-
never Tor moment have been other than
Your happy wife, but--sometimes--"
ven, sometimes what, deares, :"-ssH
must tell you then-some,imes regret tina,
v"a don't take the newspaper. Pa takes
hall dozen ~ Zuscahomean.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The rich man who employs a me-
chanic, does not always know to how
much Inconvenience, loss oftime and ex D..
Pense he exposes him. by neglecting to
pay an undlsputed bill. on presentation.
Without going 200 deep into the subject,
lei us propose very simple example, of
constant occurrence. A mechanic un.
dertakes job for which his honest
charge is fifty dollars 1t is done to the
satisfaction of his employer The me-
chanic is an industrious but poor man.
lie expects his pay on the prese nta ,ion
.! his bill. Why should he not receive
1t: He has no bank credit. He pays
cash for stock, and he pays cash for la
Dor. He has been employed for a week
on that job, with two or three Journey
men, besides furnishing The raw materials,
paying shop rent, and other expressive
contingencies. Why should he tie asked
10 wait SIX months or year for his mo-
ney! He must pay his hands on Sa,ur
day, provide for his family during the
week, pay for his stock, and lay up
something against rem, day. Is it reas-
onabie-is it just-thst his ready money
employer should ask him to wait for his
pay until his convenient time, when cash
is not scaTce-whcn three per cent. a
month is not 10 be had on the loan of mo.
ney which belongs to others, or which
ought to be appropriated to the pay ment
oil the honest debt, instead OF slice ping
and fattening at interest, on post notes
~ contributing to the artificial wants of
an extravagant family--or gratifying a
reckless spirit of speculation in visionary
stocks! Is it righteous, is it just that a
man OF supposed wealth should do this,
and leave the honest hard working me-
ehanic to the clamors ofsmall creditors
the opportunities Of journeymeD. and the
rspacIty OF ususious extortioners9 Ger
tainIy Eot.-Bostoa Transcrip..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09
ECONOMY IN FAuIIy

There is nothing which goes SO far 10.
wards placing young people beyond The reach
"i poverty, as economy in The arrangement
oil their domestic affairs II is az much i'm.
possible to get ship across the Atlantic.
with half dozen butts started, or as many
bolt holes In her bottom, as TO conduct HE
concerns OF a family without economy. u
matters not whether a man furnish little or
much Tor his family, if there isl continual
leakage IN the kitchen or in The purIor. il
runs away, he knews no, how, and that de-
mon, waste, cries more, like The horseleech's
daughter, until he that provides has no more
TO give. IL is The husbands duty to bring
INTO The house, aud il is the du;y of the vile
to see that nothing goes wrongly out of il !;
not the least article, however uninporiant in
iiseii, for il establishes precedent nor IN
DER any pretence, for il opens the door Tor
run TO stalk in. A man gets wife to look
alter his affairs, and 10 assist him in his Jour
ney through life. This husbands interests
Should ne the wife's care, aud her greatest
ambition carry her no farther than his vel.
iare and happiness, together with that Of her
thHdieo. This should he her sole aim. and
me theatre oi her exploits in the bosom Of
her family where she may DO az much to.
wares making fortune es he possibly con
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

UNHAPPY DIscLosURE.-Af few even
ings since, two young meu stepped
INTO an oyster cellar, and called for re-
ireshments. After they had been sup.
Piled, the person in attendance sat dow n
in an adJoining box. waiting their fur.
Their commands. Whilst there, he over
heard plan to commit forgery the fol
lowing morning. He learned the name
OF the bark. but not that OF the person
whose funds were to be distracted. In
the morning, shortly after nine o'clock
he repaired to the bank and apprised
the paying teller Of " hat he had heard
Several checks had already been paid
The teller turned over those on file, 81
at length hit upon one of doubtful char
acter After a rigid scrutiny, he pro.
bounced il spurious. The teller and his
informant repaired instantly to the oys.
ter cellar. where the plan had been con
certed. On entering, the teller walk ed
up to young gentleman. whom he re-
cognized as the person who had present.
ed the check, and observed "the check
l paid you this morning is forgery"
The culprit, conscience. smitten, confess
Gu ms offence. aud refunded the money,
on condition that his name should be
concealed.
The affair having reached the ears of
the merchant whose name had been used
he insisted on knowing the name of the
offender, that he might be brought to
condisn punishment. The teller refused
1.-The merchant insisted, and, at length,
grew iurious-abused the teller--lhrrat-
ened to expose him. &c.-The teller,
binding it impossible to appcase him,
invited him into private room. The
urgency of the merchant here revived.
and In reply to peremptory demand
for the name Of the criminal, he was
quietly, Informed that it was HIS OWN
SON. lie left the bank, thoroughly sat
iShed that exposure and punishment are
not always most conducive to reforma.
tion-Phii Penn.
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do in the counting room or work shop. 1t is
not the money e,rned that makes a man
wealthy-it is what is saved from hi. earn
'ngs. good and prudent husband makes
depos.e OF The fruits of his labor with his
best iriend-and il that friend he not true to
him, what has he to hope; il he dare not
place confidence in the companion of his no.
som, where is he TO place it. A wife acts
not tor herself only, hut she is the agent OF
many she loves, and she is hound 10 act for
,he'r good. and no, for her own qualification.
'ier husbands good is the end AT which she
sho9ia aim-h's appreciation is her reward.
Self-graiihcation in dress, ur indulgence in
apFeiI'e. or more company Than his nurse
can well entertain, arc equally pcrnicious
The ilrsi adds vanity ,o Extravaganza
second fastcns a DOCTORS bill tn long butch
er's account, and the latter brings intemper.
ance, the worst Of all evils, in its train.
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orthographical analysis Of" Depil."-A
methodist preacher at South Shields. last
SUNDAY, after remarking on the appropriate
ness OF The above cognolnen 10 the person de-
signaied by ii, added-"The whule word is
Dad, II wo lake away the first letter, i, is
ec'i, take away another letter, il is vile lake
away the next letter, nnd il is i'll, and the
last letter itself las the sound of Hell
SGuthiand Herald
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

SImpts cure for Rheumatism Boil small
pot OF potatoes and battle the part affected
with the water in which the potatoes are
boiled, ns hot as can be applied, Immediate
~ before getting into bed The rain will
he removed, OF al least greatly alleviared 10y
next morning. The most obstinate rheuma-
TIC pains are Known to have been cured by
one application Of this novel and simple re-
medy.-PhI. Cour.
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POETRY.
From "Gems Of the ANIMALS.
THE WEARY WATCHER.
ny T. II. pAYLY.

BY 7. III. DAYLY.
IT'S not the hour her LAYER named.
Vet she already deems him late:
And pouis her lip, as il ashamed
That mortal man should make her wait,
She counts the minutes DER and o'er,
Yet seems nnconcious rf their flight;
And she will watch the oath NO more
Where first his form will he in sight.
A nd were abe summoned by his voice,
She 'vnu!h not turn her head In greet him
Como when he may, she will reiaice
To show how coIdiy she can meet hi,u |!
She will not frown, for frowns would say
That she had watched for his return
She will not smile--it would betray
She saw him not with unconcern.
Oh! should he ever come, no trace
OF weak emotion shall appear:
She'll seem, while gazing on his face.
Unconscious that she stands So near.
No blush shall mantle on her chesk
No tear shall tr,mhle in her eve
10 some young stranger she will SD csk,
And seem engrossed by his reply
And thinking thus she proudly leans
Against the marble halustrsdc;
Come when he may, she never means
10 raise her eyes, or turn her head
Lady, more beautiful thou art,
And pride becomes thee mid the crowd
Blu. oh with him who wins ,hy heart.
Thou'r, fond-weak-any thing but proud
Resentment, when lie leaves her side.
betrays the depth of woman's love
And when she prattes of her pride,
What but her weakness does she provcs
Why Starts she NOW Why turns her head
Win such glance of gay delight?
Alas! forgetting all she said,
She Smiles the moment he's in sight
The weary watcher can command
No word To wound. nor irown 10 chill.
The silent pressure Of her hand
Assures aim he is welcome sill.