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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-28
TEXAS.

In the Tennessee Legislature on the l.,
December,
Mr.. Brian laid upon the table the follow.
ing preamble and resolutions:
whereas, We have been anxious and -, !.
.en'ivs observers Of the progress of ey EMS in
iexas, and have not been un moved spcc,a.
tors OF her late gallant und glorious struQyle
tor Freedom; and have seen that freedom n,
chieVed ny those near and dear 10 u nv The
Ties oil kindred and common ancestry And
whereas, we have seen by vote of the peo
pie al that Republic, an anxious desire man.
lIested 10 become citizens of these United
States: And whereas, we believe that the
gallant and chivalrous bravery of Texans
IN their struggle for liberty and free govern.
ment, IS an assurance OF their worth, and sui.
hcIent evidence OF their qualification. 10 en-.
title them 20 brotherhood and fellowship with
us: And whereas, also, we believe that the
annexation Of Texas 10 these United States
is "consummatinn devoutly To he wisled,'
and an end worthy our best exertions 10 ai>
tam, without an infraction of the law of ma
',ons, ar departure from the policy or prin-
ciples Of this Government:
Now, therefore, Resolved ny the General
Assembly Of The State at Tennessee. now in
session at Nashville, That we desire mos,
anxionsiy that Texas be acquired by the u
niied States, and
Resolved, That our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress he inf,rmed of our
desire 10 acquire the Territory afTexas, and
To annex ii Ia the U. S., by treaty or other.
wise, and at such time as they may deem most
expe,lient
Resolved, That copy of this preamble
and these resolutions be forwarded by the
Governor OF this Safe TO our Senator's and
Representatives. in Congress, with a request
that They Introduce them 10 the consideration
OF The two branches oil Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-28

The President Message was received
at ST. Louis in FIVE days and three hours
from Washington: The St. Louis Re-
publican states that the express mail
from Washington City to that place via
Wheeling, Columbus, Dayton, Indian
apolis, Tere Haute, aud VandaIia, com
menced its regular trips on the 1lth
and would continue to arrive daily from
the east at half past four o'clock, P. NJ
and leave for the east at half past three
P. Nj. accomplishing the entire distance
in four days.
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We have New Orleans slips TO the 10th
iEsi. inclusive. The steam packet Column
bia arrived at New Orleans on the 9th from
Velasco, Texas. Deaf Smith, the celebrst,
ed Texan Spy, died a, Fort Bend, on the
Both ult.
The Texas Congress was in session on the
ID inst u was expected TO adjourn in a few
days. Resolutions had been passed granting
letters OF marque and reprisal, end every acl
Of this body seems 10 portend further Difficult
lies with Mexico. An act has been passed
TO augment the Navy OF The country, and an
appropriation made for that purpose.
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In the Penn,ylyania Uonse nj R.preseo.

In the Pennsylvania House OF Represen-
tatives, on the l4lh the following resolution
was adopted by vote OF So to 40:
"That the committee on banks be instruc-
ted to inquire into the expedency Of bringing
in bill compelling the banks of this com
monwealth TO resume specie pay ent of their
notes on or before the first Monday of Fee
bruary Dext-tbe same bill 10 provide for
such restrictions upon the presen, system oil
banking in this state as may promote the ia.
terests Of the state and happiness of The com,
munily."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-28

an iron Horse.-A mechanic named Ds-
wa Ritter, OF New Haven. has invented an
iron horse, that is propelled by springs by
me turning Of crank, which the rider does
wiih the greatest ease; the horse ia "a fac ST.
nile OF live one, and will 20 at the rate of
twenty miles an hour. He thinks there " i'll
oe n" use for rail roads, as II will he much
cheaper, ms the horse will not eat one bmshel
OF oats IN nifty years, only little oiling three
or four times wear.
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S A l. e
UNDER DEED OF TRUST.

By virtue ola deed OF trust executed
to me by John Martin, on the 29th Of
October, 1886. Of record in the County
OfIce OF Augusta. and for the purposes
IN said deed mentioned. / shall, on Mon.
DAY the gid Of January. 1888. proceed
to sell TO the highest bidder. for ready
money on the premises. SO much of
THE TRACT OF LAND
IN said deed mentioned as may be neces.
sary to pay the costs OF executing and
recording said deed, the costs of sale.
and also to raise the sum of one hundred
dollars. with interest on fifty dollar.
from the lst of December, 1886, and on
nifty dollars from the LIST of December,
1897, till paid. Said land lies in Au.
gusta county, containing by estimation
one hundred and sixty nine acres and
three fourths, end is the same land con-
veyed by VIM. Johns aud wife 10 said
Martin. by deed bearing date ON The
2Nh of Oct'r, 1S36-thc above sum of
500 being part Of the purchase money
due said Johns for the same.
Acting as trustee, l shall convey such
lille as ~ vested in me by the deed a.
oresaid.
THOS. ]. NICHE.
Deer 81, 1887.
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AUGUSTA SPRINGS
Turnpike Company

A meeting Of the Stock holders Of this
Company is respectfully requested at the
Courthouse in Stauuton, on Saturday
the 9th Of January next. All are ear
nestly requested to attend.
@-Proposals will be received on the
day above mentioned. for keeping said
road in repair for one year. from the
time Of making the contract.
HENRY IMBODEN, Treas'r.
Deer % 1877
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SADDLES, BRIDES & HARNESS
of every description, which he will sell
on accommodating terms. He warrants
MS r"~.s.isis TO be Of the best quality
that can be procured, and mauc iu ti.e
most workmanlike manner.
@-The subscriber has neat BUG
GY, 81 Harness. and two pair of fine
HORSES for sale. F. NJ. PITTMAN.
Stanton, Deer 81, 1887.
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NOTICE..

The Board Of Directors of the Staun-
ton and James River Turnpike Compa-
ny, will, at meeting to oe held in the
town OF Staunton on the 9th day Of Jan.
nary next proceed to appoint a General
Superintendent for the year 1873
JOSEPH SMITH. President.
Deer 26. 1897.
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If do not sell the above property,
will offer
a TRACT OLE LAND

have adjoining the above one. less val.
liable, containing $50 acres; so acres
cleared land. and 6 or 7 acres of Mea,
dow, and more could be made; the bal,
ance well timbered; also, a number Of
Fruit Trees, fine water, sc. The build
lngs are good LOG HOUSE,
two stories high, with 4 rooms, Kitch-
en- y Smoke-house. and all other necessa.
ny out buildings. Also, two story
FRA NE HOUSE. Immediately on the
To-" -. pix that would answer well for an
office or shop oil any KIM.
The title to all the above land is in :
disPutable. The terms will be one
third cash, the balance in equal annual
payments Of one. two and three years.
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ITO EeyasG Haxsges's.

MONTEAGLE. the late residence of
Craven Peyton, decd, is offered for sale.
This is considered one of the finest es-
tates in Virginia, and is certainly one of
the pre,tiest situations in the upper coun-
try, and perfectly healthy. 1t contains
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-12-28

0J- The Congress Of Texas has passed a
law extending the right Of six hundred and
forty acres OF land TO all actual settlers, until
The first Of May next. Alter that time, three
hundred and twenty acres will be granted to
all coming within six months
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TRUST SALE.

By virtue of deed of trust executed
TO the subscriber by John Teter. bear.
ing date.the ,llth day Of March, 1896,
and DULY recorded in the Clerks Office
OF Augusta county, for the purpose Of
securing certain sum Of money therein
mentioned. will be sold for cash, to the
highest bidder at the residence of said
Teter, OH the waters of ak ed Creek ,inau.
gusta county, on Saturday The 18th day OF
January next, the following personal
property. viz:
Horses, Cattle, one e
Road Wagon, g. Gear TS.M
for four Horses. NNA
Acting as trnstee, will convey such
right only as is vested in me by the deed
aforesaid.
BENJAMIN BRYAN.
December 81, IS37.-$I 81.
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"acrien.

On the 2lst instant. by the Rev. Mr..
Reimensnyder. MIR. Elias Cro,cn, to
Miss Eliza Kersh, daughter OF jacob
kersh. deed. all of this county.
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CANADA.-The Burlington (Yermont)
Free Press of the 18th instant has the follow
ing paragraph touching affairs in Lower Ca.
NADIA:
Appearances now warrant the belief that
the Canada War is at an end for the present
We have good reason for believing that there
| - al the present moment no embodied ar med
iorce IN the lower Province 10 opposition to
the government.
During the past week the troops have pas
sed through the disturbed district without
opposition, visiting St. Denis, ST. Charles
and 81. Hyacinih, burning the property of
Nelson and other obnoxious inGividusl,--
The gathering at the Lake of the two Noun
tains, II is also said. has disappeared.
The proclamation OF martial Law in the
district of Montreal, aud the offer of large re-
wards Tor the arrest of the leading patriots
have driven large number across the line
into the States. Among others, MIR. #. S.
Brown arrived at this place on Monday. IL
10 now rendered very certain that the late
movement 10 Canada was an event rot anti
cipated by leading radicals, and, of course,
not provided for.
There seems TO have been no concert a.
mong the head men. and nothing ofthAt kind
of preparation necessary to sustain and carry
on revolutionary movement Mr.. Papin>
eau, as we now learn, has been in no WY
cognizant OF what has taken place at ST. De
mis- aud ST. Charles and up 10 The present
time, his location is not known.
The Boston Atlas has the following intel
ligence, conlirmatory of the foregoing, in a
letter dated
MONTPELIER, Vermont,2
Tuesday Evening, Dec. r.
Mr. Papneau has arrived at Middleburv
and MIR. 7. S. Brown is at Burlington. Ii
is announced that THE WARTS ENDED. |
speak advisediy. This means for the pres
ent.
The Albany Argus OF Friday contains a
letter from Lewiston. dated the 9Th instant
in which it is stated that DR.. Morrison of
Toronto and Mr.. Parker of Hamilton we're
in prison a. Toronto. The ferry al Queens
ton~as guarded, TO prevent the escape of
the insurgents against whom warrants had
been issued.
IL was reported at Lew is;on that large
body OF insurgents was marching from the
Western districts to Hamilton. Very doubt
fol.
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A NEW
SADDLER's Shop.

The subscriber returns his thanks to
the public for the liberal encouragement
he has heretofore received, and informs
them that he has again commenced the
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!SEyGGssisss Business
in L. L. Steyenson's house.
nearly opposite Mr.. Cush>
ing's Confectionery Store,
where he has on hand, and
will constantly keep. a full
assortment Of
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1000 Acres.

five hundred cleared, and the balance
well timbered. The cleared land is
bounded on the North and East by the
Rivanna River. and on the South BY
Buck Island Creek, a stream almost as
large as the river-forming 300 acres Of
liver aud creek bottom-equal to any Of
the James River bottoms: the greater
part being alluvial, and well adapted TO
corn, wheat and tobacco. The high
land is Of good quality, and now in a
good state of cultivation. The improve
ments consist of large and convenient
>Sw2 DWELLING HOUSE,
Ihsasa and every necessary out house
IssaM- good ORCHARD, &c. This
estate lies in the county OF Albemarle. s
miles below Charlottesville, and from
the University of Virginia. There are
three good merchant mills in FIVE miles,
and one in one and half miles freight
to Richmond on flour 25 cents on wheat
10 and IL cents, and on plaster from
Richmond So per ton. The subscriber
offers this beautiful estate at the reduced
price Of S25 per acre, one fifth paid in
hand, the balance in four equal annual
payments. A good farmer with twelve
working hands could make the four pay
ments from the land. Any gentleman
wishing to buy land in Virginia, is in
vited to view this truly desirable estate
Also, 45O Acres
adjoining the sbove-1I5 acres rive
bottom. the balance high land Of goot
quality part cleared, the residue hea
Willy timbered.
Any communication addressed TO tbt
subscriber at EverettsvilIe, Albemarl'
county, will be promptly attended TO.
CHAS. l.. PEYTON,
| E1ecutor of Crdpen, Peyton, decd
Dec'r %, 1897. 4t
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SlRUP-Pine Apple. Strawberry, sasparrell,
- Ginger, Raspberry and Lemon Syrup,-ju.
received and for sale by
Maya. sHEFFIELD & BELL.
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Mineral poisons corrode and destroy the
functions of the stomach and bowels; and
Thomsonisn Practitioners always end far
more difficulty in expelling the poison so
abundantly administered ms medicine by the
old practice, than in eradicating the disease
itself Lobelia and the Vaper bath COM
biued is the only remedy yet discovered
which can effectually drive out mercurial
and other posons from the system. Even
lIydrophobia is no longer an incurable NAL
ady. Indsputabe facts are in my possess
sion which prove it 10 have yielded to the
powerful and active virtue of the Vapor
Bath and Lobelia.
But i, is not to the Vspor Bath and Lo-
bella, alone, that Thomsonism is confined,
It's Materia Medica" comprises a great
many other potent and healthful remedies,
extracted from innocuous vegetables which
are always more or less administered with
or without the Lobeia-but in old chronic
diseases, woven throughout the flesh and
bones by mercurial and other posons, and
always incurabe by the old practice, there
are no thoroughly effectual remedies with
out Steam and Lobeia.
CHARLES GARDNER,
BorANIc PHYSICIAN
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WIN. GOFF'S.
BOWLING ALLEY,
AND RENECTORY,

No, 45, THAMEs-sTREEr.
4 tew rods South of the Custom House
and directly opposite the Perry Cotton
Factory.
A 1.-THE above establishment may be found good
"A assortment of SHOOTING TACKLE
also fowling pieces, in price from s. to S45 each
Guns and equipments for shooting le by the day.
Ready made Clothing constantly on hand-also
clothing of every description furnished to order,
cheap for cash.
N. B.-Thc BOWLING ALLEY, which is
now completed, is open for tho reception of compa-
ny. Neither pains nor expense has been spared
to construct firm and true board and first rate
set of balls are just received from New York.
Gentlemen who are partial to this amusement
re invited to call,
~ The establishment will be closed every even.
ng at seasonable hours.
Newport, May 3, 1887.
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PARK HOUSE.
Newport, Nbo1r=fslanS.

THNuE undersigned, now having his establish
Il ment, in Newport, opposite the State House,
and adjoining the Parade and Mall, in complete or
der, for the reception of company begs leave re-
spectfuy to inform his friends and the public at
large that he shall at all times be ready to enter
tain them in first rate style; whether as transient
or steady boariers. His house is well furnished
and we'll attended, and always supplied with the
choises viands cooked in the most approved style.
Attached to the House is an extensive LIVERY
STABLE, at which any number Of horses, can at
all times be we'll accommodated, and faithfully
kept; he constantly keeps CARRIAGES of every
description, for the accommodation Of those who
patronse his house. and others who may please to
call;-an ample supply of FIRST RATE HORs-
Es: careful, prudent and attentive drivers; and
is determined that no expsnee or exertions on his
part shall be wanting, TO make the house Of the
most desirable in eDery respect TO the visitors of New
port that the place affords. His WINES and
LIQUORS, having been carefully selected upon
trial, will speak for themselves.-He therefore re-
spectfuy solicits continuance Of the public pat
ronagc, and need not say that his old friends and
customers will always find him " at home"
NEWPORT, April !, 1887.
NICHOLS HASS
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RR. ID. JAYNEs' INDIAN ExrEC-

nR. ID. JAYNES' INDIAN EXrEC-
IL TORANT is recommended as decidedly sr-
perior to any other known combination of medicine
,or Coughs Colds lnhuenza, Consumption, Asth-
ma, Splitting of Blood, Hoarseness, difficulty @:
Breathing, Whooping Cough, Pains and weakness
of the breast, and all diseases of the Pulmonary ors-
gans.
This medicine is highly and Justly recommended,
by numerous and respectable individuals, WHO have
found relief from its Many who have been Ia
boring under protracted coughs and pains in trs
breast, and have been happily restored TO psnect
health, by tie Ofthis valuable expectorant The
following is deemed sufficient for insertion here.
From the Rev c. c. p. Crosby, late agent o. the
American Roptist
New York, June 18th, 1886.
To DIR. D. JAYNE,
Dear Sir;-I have made use of the Indau Expec-
torant, personally and in my family for the last az
years, with great benefit. Indeed | may consider
my life prolonged by the of this invaluable medi-
cine under the blessing Of God Tor several years. |
may say almost as much in the case of my wife, ind
ais of the Rev. Mr. Tinson of the island of Jamaica
For all cases OF Cough, inflammation of the Chest,
Luugs, and Throat do most unhestatingly re- om-
mend tins as the best medicine have ever ir ID
earnest wish is that others afflicted as have
been, may experience the same relief, which am
persuaded they will, by using the Indian Expccto-
rant. G. c. L. CROSBY.
n. b. Many fmy neighbors OH my recom.nen-
daton have tried this medicine with uniform success
DIR. Hamilton, of St. James, South Carolina, was
greatly affected by cough hoarseness, and soreness
If the lungs and on using bottle of this medicine
found immediate and permanent relief.
Sold by DIR. r. U HAZARD,
4geRt for NEWPORT
And by f. P. ason, Providence aud at Whole
sale & Retail by A. b. & d. sands, No 100 Fulton,
corner of VIM. street. New York.
Dec. 2Stb, #.
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JAMES STEVENS.
tsli uPpIy 70
JAMES STEVEN 3.
ALSO FOR SALE,

and possession giren ,cih the deeds at any time,
THE FARM of the Subscriber. lying about half.
mile north of the great manufacturing village OF Fall
River. with Dwelling House thereon, bull, in
handsome modern style, aud completely painted in
side and out with three coats of best paint; new
Barn covered with best quality groove and tongue
boards painted white, and excellent well OF water
This Farm is bounded Vest on the mail road TO Bos-
ton, within few rods of the north wharf in Fall Riv.
er, where II is about 40 rods wide, and extends East,
nearly width, over half mile, to the new Bos-
ton road II is divided into fifteen lots with good
stoue wall, one mile and half of which has been
built by the subscriber within three years. Twenty
neacres of medow have been sown down. one, two
and three YEAR, on which have been put $50 loads
of manure 80 bushels of ashes and Oh each acre,
from 30 to 90 barrels of fish near the middle of the
farm is a small pond, or watering place, never dry;
ten acres oi excellent pasture land, two lots at the
west end OF the farm, with never failing spring wa
terIng place thereon; two large gardens near the
house. IN first rate order The whole farm is clear
of any incumbrancc whatever.
ALSO FOR SALE, one excellent lot Of Wood
Land within ten rods of the east end Of the farm.
called the Church Wood Land containing eight
acres, with fine growth Of wood on IT.
ALSO, one other Lot of Wood Land, called the
Paul Bowen lot on the east side Of the north pond
bounded East on the Old Propnetors roadi Wes' On
the Philip swamp road; North on land oi aorahsu
Bowen, Esq. South on land OF Lebulun ,I CannaIs'
and is in length between said roads one hiie ano
half and eight rods crossing the Wilson Toad 20 New
Bedford These Wood Lots are free o. cover or
any other incumbrance whaieVeri good hue and
deeds wili be given.
Terms. Cash on the delivery or the deeds. or ap-
nroved notes. a,t.mes and amounts to suit pufoha-
sers or bonds and mortgage on interest at 6 per
cent. PAYABLE half yearly. Fer further information
apply to JANIS S,Ls tNs' Newport
ABRAHAM BOWEN, Esq. I ! q" h''et
Newport. April 5th. lS37-3m
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Intelligence Office,
On Nepman's Wharf, South side Of the
Loper Market, Newport.

"HE Undersigned begs leave to inform the pub.
IL lie, that he has opened an Intelligence Office
at the stand of the late Francis Anderson, on the
south side Of the lower Market in Newport, where
all those who may be in want Of laborers or help,
and all those whether male or female, who may de-
sire employment, are invited to call
The undersigned pledges himselftha, no exer,ions
shall be wanting his part to satisfy the reasonable
expectations of those who wish hire or those vino
may seek employment. His best attention will be
devoted to the business and his charges shall be rel.
sonably light. Let those who in want come and
uy. -
March %. FRANCIS RILEY.
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NICHOLS HASS ARD
JOHN REMOND
Has rcceiued ct the Ladies Ornamental
Hair Emporium,


Hair Emporium,
No. 1877 THAMEs-sT. NEWPORT, II. |.
EUIS spring supply of artificial aowers-Germ,n
and Paris ornamental Hair Work wrought
she'll combs; horn, pocket, ivory English & French
dressing and twist do do.
Agreat variety of Soaps, Perfumery, and Oils !;
Bitter Almond, Chemical Cosmetic, Tablet, French
Chemical Balls, and Windsor soaps Almond paste;
Rose lip save, IN wood boxes Superior French
article German and French cologne, among which
some at the low price OF cents the bottle; Rose
and violet scented hair powder, in half aud quarter
lb. papers great variety of ointed dolls and doll
heads. Also Odoriferous Compound or Persian
sweet bags preservation against moths, adapted to
the bureau, the wardrobe the retIcue and the work
table; ifkept dry and in a confined stat its delight
ful fragrance will be preserved for years, this article
will be sold much less than the foi mer prices.
u N B. For sale $50 Dalia slips; will be ready
for delivery in few days, application as above
April 26,
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FRESH
TEAS.
Just received
Hyson,
Gunpowder
Imperial.
SOuchong.
PowcaoEg
Young H,son
Hyso1 5sIo,
al reduced pc.
ces Jy
4, y NEsE
TON & co.
No. $50
Thames-St.
March 10.