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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-08
MAZEPPA.

THIS splendid thoroughbred and
superior Race horse, now six years old,
bred by VIM. III. Minge, Esq. of Vir-
81 ginia-a beautiful blood
ftgaM4 bay, with black legs, name
.s.,aT.1 and tail-no white except a
e4ssszzssasss1 small star in the forehead
full sixteen hands high--ofgreat beau
ty, fine size and bone-whose Pedigree,
as will be seen below, is not surpassed
by any horse, and whose performances
on the turf few horses have equalled--
will stand the ensuing season at my
stable, (the old stand Of Industry, )eight
miles from Winchester, eight from Bat
tletown, four from Wildwood, and two
and half from the White Post ; and
will be let to mares at Twenty-Five DOL
lars the single leap-Festy dollars the
season, payable on the LIST day of July
-4and SiIty dollars to insure, payable
as soon as the mare is known to be with
foal. Parting with the mare, her death,
or irregular attendance at the stand, for
feits the insurance.
FIFTY CENTS cash to the groom, to
be sent with each mare.
Good pasturage and proyender of ev-
cry description will be furnished to
mares from a distance, on moderate
terms. Every possible care will be ta-
ken to prevent accidents or escapes, but
/ will not be accountable for them.
HECTOR BELL.
March IS, 1887.
PEDIGREE. MAZEPPA, bred by WI
liam H. Minge, Esq of Virginia, was got by
Hotspur; his dam by Francisco; 6. dam by
Jack A ndrews (impcrted) she was the dam
also of Jemima Wilkinson, &C.; gg dam (tull
sister to Collier Harrison's celebrated horse
Brutus, } by Dare Devil 6 6 dam by impor-
ted Clockfast.
FRANcIsco was by imported Hambieton +;
his dam by Chanticleer (best son oil old Will
dair); dam by Jolly Roger; 8 G. dam by
BurweE's Traveller; 8 6 6 dam by Mark An
thony g gig dam by Aristotle.
JACK ANDREws Imported by VIM. Light
foot, of Va.) was got by Joe Andrews his 6s
dam by Highfyer; g dam by Cardinal Puff /;
6 dam by Tatler g g g dam BY snip; s
DApE DEv1L Imported by the late Col.
Hoomes, of Va was by Magnct, his dam
Hebe, by Chrysolite; G dam Prosepine, by
Marsle g dam spilatta, by Regulus; g
dam Mother Western, by Smith, son OF
Snake; 6 G 6 dam Lord d Arcy's old Mon
taeue mare; ggggg dam by Hautboy; 6
dam by Brimmer.
C2 ocKrAsT (importcd) was by Gimcrack
(sire of imported Medley; dam by Reguius;
dam by old sedbury,; g dam by Bartlett s
Childers; gg 6 dam by Counselor; ggg 9
ggg dam by Davill's Woodcock:
RoTspuR was by the celebrated Timoleon ;
his dam by old Sir Archy 6 dam by import
ed Magic; e e dam by old Wildalr; 6 Sc
dam by Mark Anthony; gg 6 6 dam BY old
HAMaIEroN Imported by William Light
foot, of va.) was got by Dungannon-SnaP
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-08
GzgE.NsESE Ee.EZOR,S.

Il UST received, another package of
a y CHINESE R.dZORS, of superb
! or quality. Those who have left
orders for the article, had better call
soon as they are in very great demand.
WILLIAM VANCE.
Romney, March Is, lS37.-3.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-08

eftbao,t 81 art1stroNH,
HAVE just received a quantity Of
Ground Plaster of Paris,
which they offer for sale at very re-
duced price. Feb. 10.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-08

Blank Starling-NIiss Meynell, by Part
observation-disclosures Bay Barb-D',
Arcy's chestnut Arabian Whiteshirt-
Montague mare.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-08

THIS splendid thoroughbred and
superior Race horse, now SIX years old,
bred by VIM. H. Minge, Esq. of Vir-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-08

by Hautboy. Isabella ran with success until
six years old. Drone is full brother to Anvil,
sold in the spring of 1884, to the Hon. B. Pey-
ton of Tennessee for 5000, land is now stand
ing in Halifax county, Va.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

SPONTANEOUS CoMBUsTIoN.-On Sun
day morning last, about one o'clock, lady
living in Arch street, near Eleventh, who
was sitting up with her sick husband, was
surprised by the sudden bursting out of a
flame on the dressing table on which lay
half a quire Of letter paper, and on the top of
il newspaper. The reflection of the flame
from the looking glass made The whUfe table
at FIRST appear to be in a blaze. Although
very much alarmed Of so unexpected and IN,
accountable an occurrence, she had The pres
ence Of mind 10 take up lie burning mass of
paper on the shovel and throw il into tub Of
wafer " hich stood near.-With the same in
sirument she smoihered the blaze which had
communicated TO the dimily table cover land
the varBish OF the ts5lv. The only light in
the room at the time was small floating ia
per, which stood on stand several feet from
The dressing case. When she had sufficient
ly recovered from her surprise 10 Investigate
The Cause Of this singular occurrence, she re-
collected that on the Thursday before she had
spread rag with sweet oil for blister, and
bad left il for few moments on the dressing
table, which had oCcasioned grease spot ON
the cover-Tbe papers lay on or near this
spot At9 o'clock on Saturday night pc
culiar empyreumatic smell had been perceiv
ed in the room, but the soGrce Of il had mol
been suspected. No doubt The process OF
combustion had been going on slowly fol
some time in the cloth and letter paper, I'M
iii reac hing the air, il burst into a flame IL
Tie newspaper. May not many fires, which
have been considered the work Of incenJ:a-
ries, have originated from similar CAUSE
Pouts0r's Phiiad. Daily Hdu.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

T%e Spectator is published Deekly, By
HARPER 81 SosEY, at Iipo Dollars a
gear, ifpaid in adrance, or Iwo Dollars
and Fifty Cents, utter the expiration Of
the first sir months.
Nopaper wiU be discoatinueduntil all
arrearugcs are paid.
ADVERTISEMENT not exceeding
ONE SQUARE Of printed matter. are in
serted three weeks for one dollar {: each
continuance after, tuenty:fre cents. Lar.
gsradueriisementsin the same proportion.
AN letters must be post paid."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
THE BETTER CURRENCY.

A merchant OF our town was asked III
Philadelphia only five per cent discount
on Virginia money which he offered in
payment Of goods Suppose the mer.
chants OF Rockbridge purchase annually
100000 worth Of goods, then, at this
discount, the people OF Rockbridge will
be taxed only $4,000 year by their
government for the benefit of Northern
money broke;s Will they sustain this
wretched Yab Buren, policy
Lexington Gag.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
$40 REWARD

WILL be given for NEGRO MAN
called JACK, who ran away from me on
the 27:h instant, il taken in the county,
or twenty-five Dollars il out of the
County. or Thirty Dollars if out OF the
State, with reasonable charges. He is
quite black. of good countenauce; when
speaking his tongue appears heavy he
is straight made, of medium size, about
% years oil age ; he is good blacksmith.
He will probably make for Ohio, and
may have something like pass. His
clothing consists Of black Circassian
Coat, blue Jeans Pantaioons, yellow
Jeans Vest, Fur Hat with small rim
and Grape around it, and Roundabout
OF mixed yellow Jeans.
JOSEPH BERGER.
Cow Pasture, Bath County. March
30, 1875
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

MEXICO We have had few mo-
ments' conversation with Lieutenant
Tatnall, of the navy, who conveyed San
ia Anna to NJ exico, and learn from him
that the reported cold reception given to
Santa Anna was altogether a rasrepre
sentation. He was welcomed with great
enthusiasm by the great body of his coun-
trymen. Lieutenant TatnalI remained u
week with Santa Anna after he landed;
during which time, the news of his re-
turn had reached the capital, and many
other important points, from all of which.
letters giving accounts of demonstrations
OF great JOY for the deliverance OF ST.
Anna. were received by him.
Lieutenant Tatnall believes the inve-
sion of Texas will not be repeated. The
military preparations of Busiamente are
considered by intelligent persons as in
tended to maintain his authority at homo
against the popularity of Santa Anns
with the peoPIe.-Giobe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

The Legislature of Massachusetts,,
without distinction of party has passed
resolutions, by an almost unanimous vote
affirming the right of Congress to abolish
slavery in the District of Columbia, and
assertingthe right of petition i'll the
broadest terms.
The Senate resolved. with only two
dissenting voices, that the early abolition
of slavery in the District sis demanded
by the enlightened sentiment OF the CT
viIized world, BY the principles of the
Revolution, and by humanity" 1t also
resolved by vote of % to 4 that mo
new State should hereafter be admitted
into the Union whose constitution of
government shall sanction or permit the
existence Of domestic slavery"
We risk nothing in predicting that all
the free states In few years will be ram
pant for abolition.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

DUELLlNG.-AmoDg other enact
ments of the Legislature of'Texss, we
find the following: every person who
shall Kill another in duel Shall be deem
ed guilty of murder, and ON conviction
thereof, shall suffer death. Every person
who shalt De the bearer of any challenge
for duel, shall, on conviction thereof,
be fined and imprisoned at the discretion
of the court" When we sec such evil
dence of wisdom in country like Tex
as, country made up of SO strange a
variety Of people. we cannot but think
them capable of self government, and we
hope they may be blest with liberty
and the most wholesome laws We ad-
mire the bold and good example set by
the people of Texas, and may we not
hope to see the States OF our own country
do likewise?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
VIRGINE 1 3.


A, Rules holden in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Superior Cour, OF Law and Chan,
Gerry, for the county Of Augusta, on Mon
day the 81 dsy of April, 1887.
GeorgeG Mitchell, plaintiff,
against
Peter Heiskell, William Campbell and Jane
his wife, ohm Cockrel and Elizabeth his
wife, Henry Ricketts, ami Fam. his wife,
Fountain Estes and Mary his vile, and
David Eagon and Nancy his wife, defend
ants.
The defendants, except Peter Heiskell, not
having entered their appearance and given
security according TO the act of assembly
and the rules of this court, and il appearing
10y satisfactory evidence, that they are not
inhabitants of this country: II is ordered
that the snid defendants do appear here on the
first day OF the next term ooh of June
and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that
a.copy OF this order he forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in Staunton, for
Two months successfully, and pesIed at the
front door of the court house Of Augusta
county.
4 Copv-Teste,
N. c. KINNEY, c. c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
NORFOLK. MARCH 3 !!

A WindfdH.-It is said that worthy
farmer in Norfolk county, a few days
since, while ploGghing his field, turned
up stone, which covered the mouth of
small brick vault containing box FILL
ed with doubloons. The amount is said
to be fourteen thousand dollars. As the
box wos decay cd, che trcUeure tnuet have
remained hidden for many years, and
was probably deposited during the rev
dictionary war, or by some privsteers-
man from the river, on the banks Of
which the farm is situated Beacon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

Horrible Consequences Of Mtemper-
ance.-On Sunday evening a laboreF and
his wife, who reside in list street, New
York, got themselves so drunk that while
they were sitting at the fire the woman
let her child, about four months old, fall
from her lap into the FIRE, and neither
she nor her husband was able to exlri-
cate it until it was toe late. The agoni.
ziug screams of the little unfortunate
caused lodgcr iii the house to run into
the room, who beheld the beastly father
OF the poor child endeaforing TO raise ii
from the flames, but SO completely pros
trate was he with liquor that the child
was literally roasted alive before be sue
ceeded in taking it from the FIRE. Jour.
Com.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
VIRGINIA, TO WIT

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
A Rules holden in the Clerks Office at the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan.
Gerry, for Augusta County, m Monday the
9th day OF February, 1887.
John Fulton, plaintiff,
Hugh Fulton, Thomas Fulton, James Full
ton and J ohm Fulton, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The dePts Hugh Fulton. Thomas Fulton
aud John Fulton, no. having entered their
appearance, and given security according 10
The act OF assembly, and The rules of this
Court, and il appearing by satisfactory evil
dsnce, that they are not inhabitants Of this
country: IL is ordered, that the said defend
ants do appear here on the first day of the
next term, ooh of June and answer ;he
hill Of the plaintiff; and that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in some newspa'
per published in Stauuton, for two months
excessively, and posted al the f'oat door OF
the court house of Augusta County.
a Copy-Teste,
n. G. KINNEY, C. C.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

Battle Of the Fur Traders ,uiM the In
a'ans near the Rocky Mountains The
Jonesborough, TenuS Sentinel of March 8,
contains az interesting narrative from MIR.
| Stephen IL. l.. Meek now in that town. " no
has been for the last three or four years a
member OF Fur Company. The company
last summer left Rio del Norte July &c, for
Moniras, in California. On Sept. 3, .hey
were surrounded and shot at by large party
of Banark and Snake Indians, armed with
arrows. The return fire from the deadly Ri
lies OF the hunters told a dismal tale, and the
Indians, astUunded, fell back upon their rude
bows aud arrows, which were found power
less weapons. The mules were then re-
Rssfk sd aad I4s seqrse resumed over the in
this skirmish were wounded, and one, Mr..
VIM. Small, was shot dead by the arrow of
a chief, who was soon alter brought down
The Indian loss was 81 found dead the
wounded probably twice the number. On
the 10Th, about $50 of the same tribe, hung
on the company's TANKS, and began 10 squat
themselves down in rings and smoke their
pipes. At this moment, 80 of the noun
talneers rode up 10 within 40 steps of the saw
ages, and discharged upon them with their
rifles with deliberate aim. The Indians scat
tered like pariridgeS from the hawk lea wing
Is dead and prisoners, which latter, alter
being severely whipped, were set al liberty.
Travelled now four days across the Salt
Plains, when they struck the Californian
Mountains, crossing which took Is days,
and in IA days more they reached the two
Laries; now scarce of food, killed horse,
and subsisting on the same II days, came 10
the Spanish settlements. Here procuring
provisions, they proceeded 10 Montras, W here
they spent The winter agreeably in balls and
parties given by the Spanish ladies'. On A
pril 1st left, and in 10 days struck the snow
bank on the south side of the Salt or Caitor-
mia Mountain. The company now had 100
horses, 80 mules, and 25 head of cattle. Be-
fore reaching the plains on the north side of
the mountain, they had to leave 30 horses,9
mules and all the cattle, iE the snow, which
was.six feet deep In the fore part OF May
reached St. Rlary'S river-on the 18th July,
1886, Quepaw or Bear river, and thence pro-
ceedeG TO ST. Louis, Missouri, with their
iuTs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
UNITED STATES INSOLVENT
DEBTORS

We would inform such of our readers
as are indebted to the United States, and
are unable to pay them, that at the last
session of Congress there was an act pas
sed for theifrelief; it includes cases pre-
vious TO the first day of January, 1887
persons having entered into engagements
previous TO that time, although payable
at future day, are embraced within its
provisions. The application for relief
must be made, under oath, to the Secre-
tary of the Treasury.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
From The Commercial Herald

Some Of the American prisoners who
recently returned from Metamoras, state
that the accounts of the indignities offer
ed them have been much overrated; that
although they were compelled TO labor
hard, they had plenty OF food, and were
never put in chains. as reported. They
know not in what manner their release
was effected, but believe tina: it was thro'
the intervention and instrumentaiity Of
General Bravo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
Goods at Auction ! !

The subscribers will offer for sale, at
public auction, without reserve, on
Thursday the 9th inst. ELECTION day, }
their entire stock now on hand, consist.
ing Of almost every article in the mcr-
camille line. The sale will continue from
day to day. until all is sold. Terms
made known on the doy oil sale.
J. 81. g. 3. BROWN.
Waynesboro', APP. ~, 1887.
ave-
N. B. All persons indebted 10 us are
respectfully, but earnestly, requested to
call and settle their respective dues, OBJ
or before the day Of sale, as we snail
leave shortly thereafter for the west,
and will be compelled (Gnless settlement
is made) to dePosite their claims in the
hands Of an officer for collection.
J. g. S. y. B.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
From the zanespils { oAio) Gas. March Is.

From the Zanesvilie { Okio) Ga.. March 25
From the following extract of a letter
received by gentleman in gainesville
from one Ofthe gainesville emigrants no W
in the Taxan army, there seems to be
strong probability that they are not to
gain bloodless triumph:
"Hostilities have commenced, the In
dams committing daily depredations. An
express Of ours was killed this morning
within 30 miles of our camp. The ad-
vance guard of the Mexicans have al
ready crossed the Rio Grande, and are
on their way to give US battle. while we
them. The Mexicans under General
Bravo are 5000 strong; we eau bring
5000 into the field, as good as ever pull.
ed trigger! We ask no more. The
army is commanded by Brig. Gen. Felix
Huston. Gen. Johnson being yet conf
ned from the wound received in a duel.
of which you are apprized.
"Our company is ordered to proceed
tomorrow morning to Goliad, 10 rein>
force Major Tinsley. of the lst cavalry.
We are to receive the advance guard OF
the enemy, our force consisting of one
squadron Of cavalry, and the GAINESVILLE
riflemen, in all about 100 men. We do
not expect TO fight them, but to harrass
them by destroying the bridges androads,
and 10 pursue, and, if possible, extermi
nate certain tribes of Indians. Before
this reaches you, we shall probably have
hot work but Of one thing rest assured.
if we die, we die hard"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

Pennsylvania. In The Legislature of This
state lately a motion was made 10 insert the
farewell adlIess Of HndreIU Jackson, in their
Journals. This was followed by motion 10
add Fan Buren's inaugural, so that The wor-
shippers might bow to the rising and setting
suO,-whereupon another member gave nos
iice that al the proper lime, he should move
10 insert the letters of ". Riddle TO John O.
-Adams, and senator McRearfs unti,expun
ging leuer.-This was too great dose for
the democracy, and to ger out of the scrape,
the flTsi motion was Withdrawn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
LIBERAL ACT FOR INTERNAL IMPROVE

Liberal ACT FOR INTERNAL IMPROVE
MENTs IN OHIo.-The Ohio Legislature
have passed an act loaning the credit of
The State to rail road companies. equal
deliverable in negotiable scrip or trans
ferable certificates of stock, bearing an in
terest not exceeding q per cent. redeem
able at periods not extending hey ond 30
years. the faith OF the State being pledged
foI its redemption.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

From the catalogue OF the officers and
students of the University of Virginia
we learn that there are 265 matriculate.
the present session. larger number
than has been exhibited during any year
since its institution. OF this number,
there are FROM Virginia l95-N. Carroll
ma 3-South Carolina l7-Georgia g.
Alabama l9-Mississippi l0-Louisiana
S-Kentucky 3-Tennessee 2-Mary-
land 4-Turk's Island, West Indies, l.
PENNSYLVANIA 2-New York 9
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

NoRrH CAROLINA BANKs.-The notes
Of the State Bank Of North Carolina and
the Bank OF Newbern are not redeema.
bic after the second Thursday in No
vembernext The Bank Of the State of
North Carolina: Raleigh Bank and its
braDchs; Cape Fear Bauk and its bran
ches, ard the Merchants Bank at New
bern, my be considered very good as
the stocEholders, of each are Jointly res
poasible-Netc York Star.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
General Intelligence.

Great Decline in Wheat. Saturday IS
y. I. Journal of Commerce informs us
that large quantity of German red
wheat, which was stopped by auction
some weeks ago at 203 cents, was sold or
the LIST instant by auction, at l25 cents !
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

The trial of Benjamin Rathbun COM
menced at Batavia, N. Y. on Wednes-
day the Goth ultimo, the prisoner having
arrived from Buffalo, in irons, on the
evening ofthe 9th. The indictment on
viii CHI he was arraigned was for forgery
in putting or causing TO be put the false
endorsements of eleven persons to a note
which he passed to Mr.. David L. Evans,
of Batavia
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

The FREDERICK RoBBERY.-The in
yestigaion into this matter, has, we un.
derstard, so far implicated Edward B.
McPberson, that he has been held TO
bail in the sum Of $4,000, to appear at
the next meeting of the Court. We are
unableto state any of the particulars Of
the Evidence the examination having
been conducted privately. Ball Pnt.