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Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-10-25

Whenever you see the fences Of far
mer in bad order, you may take it tor gran
ted without further evidence, that he IS
lazy man.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-10-25

As these exercises went on, the spirit OF
faith grew strong, while, at the same time
a corresponding change in the inward exer-
cises ofthe repenting suppiant was denoted
by the altered manner and language of her
prayers. They no longer indicted that
her soul was chilled bv the icy influence
of despair. The Sun Of Righteousness had
touched i, with his beam and it was grad
uaIly mel'ing into the deep, bpt sweet and
llalln g sorrow through which L was now
about to pass into the heavenly places.
avow indiscrbable are the emotions of those
Who are permitted believeingly to plead
W tn God for the pardon ola fellow 81 1ner,
when Jehovah in Christ comes down to
save! Such was this awfully ecs'aiic mo
ment. Time and earth had given place to
eternity and heauen. for GOD was there.
Some ofthe words of our young friend
which expressed, as FIR as words could,
her sense of the great change which was
passing in her mind were there" 0
| I hope the Lold will have mercy on me
The LORD will have mercy on me - Jc.
sus is coming Jesus is coming ?-He is
come Glory GLORY" Here 81 e surang
to her feet, and her mother. the Prcsbyter-
ian mother, (who could blame her p fell as
dead al His fee; who had shown her these
things. =
The sign hung out this might over a
guilty world had moi been in vain. A child
of CoNy-a wanderer from God, in looking
at it, thought of the last Judgment and said
% herself. " Wha, if that day has come =?
Tr1". % q h"li-y" It has--still it may
~, may D;: i'd ...a day ofjudgment is
new abou TO take place. lfso, am | pre-
pared?-what will become of me ?"--And
he Holy Spirit wrought in her heart by
that means the saving change which forms
tie subject Of this t:lc history,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
H'SzzdsNbge Fkys-ass
+ 0 r S A J. F.
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The Farm belonging to the heirs of
MATTHEW BLAIR, deceased, is offered
Tor sale privately. This Farm lies in
augusta county, about eight miles from
o'aunton, on the road leading to Harri.
Sohburg via Miller's Iron Works. and
contains about 800 .Ycres, every a
ere OF which is arabic, and lies well for
cultivation: about one.half cleared and
In fine order; the other heavily tim.
oered land. There is a sufliciency Of
meadow land Oh it for farm of the size,
ana several never failing springs, so sit.
uated as to afford water in nearly every
held. The Improvements are toleraole.
lhe ncIghborhood around it is healthy
and agreeable.
AS IT is presumed that any one dis.
posed to purchase will view il and Judge
Tor himself, further description is
deemed unnecessary; but / will lust add,
'hat 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
desirous 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.
r. n. BLAIR,
Err If VI. Blair, deed.
August 4, lS38.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02

A London paper states that whilst the brass
guns that went down in the Royal George,
sunk in 1862, al present lying in the Tower,
are almost unchanged with the long expo.
sure to the sea water, tnose OF cast iron on
board Of the Same ship have become entries
~ altered, and resemble plumbago or pencil
lead, being easily cut with knife. Similar
effects have been observed in cast iron pipes
attached 10 a pumping apparatus in mine in
the north of England, lao feet deep We
leave ii to those who are better verssd in
such matters than We, TO decide upon the
manner in which change 50 peculiar has
been wrought.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
LAND SALE.

In pursuance OF an order of the Cir.
cult Superior Court Of Law and Chan.
Gerry for the county of Augusta, made ct
the June Term. 1888, and farther or.
der made at the June Term. 1881. in tb,.
case OF Elizabeth Adams and Others, a.
gainss John G. Smith and others. the
following TRACTS OF LAND. situ-
ated on the waters Of the Big Calf Pas
ture River, in the county of Auous,,
viii be- offered for sale at the Court.
house in the town OF Stanton. ON thu.
hrst day OF the February Court next, to
wit:
One Tract of 900 Acres,
lying between the lands of Mai. Eu9.
Irwin and others. and the North noun.
tain, West Of the Dry Branch road.
One Tract near the lands of Hodge,
heirs containing gil acres, on which
there is small improvement.
One on the head branches of Tins
branch. containing 46S acres, about 2 I.a
miles North of the turnpike road at A.
braham Forsythe's.
And one other Tract. lying on both
sides Of the line between Augusta and
Bath, OH the Cow Pasture Mountain.
and on the head spring of Benson's Run.
branch of the Cow Pasture River.
The terms will be as much money in
hand as will meet the expense incurred
IN ascertaining the situation of the land.
the expenses attending the sale, and the
expense OF survey on Brattan's Run.
when will be demand from each pur-
cnaser In proportion TO the amount Of
nus purchase. The residue will be re-
CURED in three equal annual instalmen,s
the purchasers giving bend with approx.
ca security, aud the title to be withheld
TILL the purchase money is paid.
SAMUEL CLARKE, Com'r.
January 18th, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
REMOVAL A..
II E n r Y 3 A r E,
TABOR,

RETURNS his thanks to his customers
for the liberal encouragement they have
given him, and informs them that he has
removed bis shop to the building lately
occupied BY the Clerk Of the Superior
Court, one door east Of Squire Halls
store, where he will accommodate all
who may favour him with their custom
in the latest and most fashionable style.
From bis experience, and the satisfac-
ton he has already given, he fatter.
himself that he will be able to please all
who may entrust him with their work.
He most respectfully solicits share OF
public patronage.
Staunton, Jan. ~, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
RAVEIIING
ON THE

Wanchester s. Potomac Rail Road.
THE cars leave the Depot at Win
chester at 7 o'clock in the morning
Will pass Stevenson's at half past 7,
where passengers can be taken up or set
down.
Thompson's depot at Is min. past 8.
Cameron's do. at half past 8.
Charlestown about 9-and
Halltown half past 8.
Arriving at Harper's Ferry in time 70,
passengers to take the morning cars to
Baltimore.
RETURNING.
They leave Harper's Ferry at 4 O.
clock in the afternoon,
Arrive at Halltown at half past 4,
AT CharIestown about 5,
Cameron's is minutes past 5,
ThomPson's about half past 5,
Stevenson's about 6 o'clock-and
Reach Winchester about 7 o'clock in
the evening. JOHN BRUCE.
Winchester, April 7, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
JOHN B. GARRETT

HAS just received, together with a
great variety Of Medicines, the follow
ing articles -
EnglishPreston Salts Crucibles,
in cut glass bottles, Grain Heights,
p'th caps, Loco Foco Matches
Amer.can Hair Brushes,
Soaps, q great Uariety hair Po,vder,
Aetaftc shaving Boxes Po,oder Pufs,
Rasors, Odoriferous Comp'd,
Hazor Straps, Court Plaster,
Ink Stands, Ttpeexers.
Pocket Books, Saponaceous Comp'd
Snuff Boxes, Bears oil,
Combs, Black Sand,
Fancy Viols, Leads foreycr points.
MATCHES, Paint Boxes,
Cologne IHatsr, Pencil Cases.
Ftortaa Hood Pencils,
English Iapsrs, Mouth Glass,
Dentist Cases. Lemon Drops,
Sttrer Spring Laneefs Tooth Brushes,
1hnmo Laneefs, Fancy Sealing War,
Cases Reading Lamps,
Sscarv'cafors, Lamp Gimneys, &c.
Surgeons Pocket cases
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
80 JOS. BURCKHER,
- Hat .2esss1sfgcSasrer

AcoUATNTs the public that he has
commenced the above business in Staun.
ton, in the store room Of Peter HeiskeI
next door below the Post Office, where
he will keep general assortment of
Hats of every description, consisting of
GENTLEmEN's BEAVER, OTTER, Ro-
RAM, and FINE WooL HATS, which
will be sold by him at lower prices than
are usual by the generality OF matters.
He feels assured that his thorough
knowledge and experience in the bust
ness-his mode Of giving encouragement
to superior workmen-togetber with his
own personal attention, will be sufficient
to evince to the public bis capacity and
determination to furnish them in the best
style with superior article.
All Hats sold by him will be warrant.
ed water proof, and to retain their shape
and colour.
The highest prices will be paid for
Wool and Fur.
Staunton, Dec. %, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
Advertisement.
The subscriber is DESTROYS to sell his
TRACT OF LAND

lying near Lexington. in Rockbridse
county. containing about 100 Acres.
ms tract of land is situated not far from
me junction of the North and South
Rivers adjoining the lands Of the heirs
OF the late Gen. Moore, and distant a.
bout three and half miles from Lexipo-
ion. There is a copious spring of es-
eeiient water adjoining the Dwell
LING HOUSE. good BARN, and
other buildings of no great value. The
tract is good farming land. with good
proportion of timber. end sufficient for
all purposes. Presuming that those de.
sifous to purchase will first view tho
premises, it is unnecessary to say any
thing more than that good bargain, on
accommodating terms, may be had il APP.
plication is made soon.
1t not sold before the LIST Of March the
place Will be rented to a good tenant.
ROBERT IRWIN.
Jan'y 10, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
by Lottery.

40 be disposed of under the superin-
tendence Of the Trustees appointed BY
an act Of the General Assembly of Ma
rylana, passed a. December session, 1884
TO authorize Henry Shafer, George
Shafer, aud II. L. Shafrr, TO distribute
their Estate BY lot.
THIS property is situated in the village
of Funksto,cn in ashing,on county. on
the National Turnpike leading from Balli.
more 10 Wheeling and distant tw 20 miles from
Hagerstown, being in the centre OF one of
the most Populous, wealthy and thriving
counties in the Stale Of Mary land.
The Mills are upon the waters of the An.
tielam, and driven by said stream with am
pie water Power) and which is very constant
and never failing.
The advantages attached TO those mills are
numerous, being in one OF the most produc.
tive counties in the state for wheat and all
Kinds of gram, wool, &c. being distant only
miles from Williamsport, on the Chesa
peake and Ohio Canal, and near Hagerstown,
with Turnpike road leading to both pla-
ces,) one OF the best wheat markets in the
state, where large quantities of grain find a
market from Pennsy lvania, &c. The propo
sed Rail Road contemplated from Chambers,
"u' anu pdssihB thIo f1aSerStOwn, 10 inter-
sect the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road al
Weaverton on the Potomac, will pass We,
near 10 this place. There is not much doubt
but that the Antietam will be made nayaga,
( BILE, so as TO intersect the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal at the Antietam Iron Works
as there is now lock at this place, built by
the Potomac Company, which will pass a
boat from the waters Of the dam to the water
below il.
| The Lots OF Ground are situated in and adj
joining Funks town, being many Of them
valuable building lots, aud in a very high
state Of cultivation.
The Mansion House is large and com
modlous dwelling, celebrated for the flower
and lruii garden attached TO it.
| The Property was valued by Commission.
ers appointed by the Legislature. The
prizes in this lottery are subject TO no dis,
count the prizes that may be drawn will
he delivered alter forty days subsequent ia
The draw ing, if demanded within twelve
months from lis date.
The title To this property is unquesiona
BILE. plat of the real estate is deposited
with the Trustees
PRICE OF ATICKET-. 10 DOLLARS
| SCHEME.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02

With other prizes making together 4Os
prizes amounting TO $50, $40.
This Lottery will be drawn upon the plan
of The old Maryland Lotteries, under the di-
ree!ion of the Trustees appointed by the Le-
gislature.
In this Lottery any one disposed 10 risk
the small sum of s 1O-may venture without
any scruples. Ii snot scheme of specula-
ton, but simply TO relieve the proprielors of
the late Antietam Woollen Factory which
was destroyed by fre-and the chances are
as good if not better than the monied Lot!er-
les.
Who would not risk the sum OF $40 for
such valuable property? Nothing venture,
nothing win-delays are dangerous-sendo on
the cash and you shall have the prizes.
For tickets address
GEO. SHAFER, Agent.
Furks-town, Md.
September 20.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
CASH FOR NEGROES.

The subscriber wishes to purchase a
number Of likely young NEGROES.
from ten TO twenty five years Of age, for
which he will pay the highest cash pri-
ces.-Persons having such Negroes to
dispose Of, will find it to their advantage
to give him a call. He can be found at
any time in Stanton, as he has located
himself here for the purpose Of purchas.
ing. FRED'K Nj. PITMAN.
StauntoD, Dec. 8, 1S36.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02

Rifle Manufactory.-There is manufac
tory in Spring. field, employed in the manu-.
facture Of CoChran's many chambered rifle.
for company in New York. Eight rifles
are finished weekly. The editor of the
Springfield Gazette says that he has witness
sed the discharge OF tho nine charges of pow.
der and ball, contained in the chambers Of
the cylinder. in Is seconds. and in one in (.
stance in still shorter time, hardly exceed.
ing one second 10 each discharge Of tho rife.
AMER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
FRANCE.

The news from Africa, as far as the
French invading force is concerned, is
OF very disastrous nature. Several thou
sand men, some short time ago, left AL
giers in order to take possession of Con-
Stamina, the principal city of Ziab, a
district which belongs to Algiers, and
where the people carry on a large trade
IN oil and fruits-the barter consisting
chiefly of dates. Constantine is about
two hundred miles east by south of Al
giers and Marshal Clauset, at the head
OF the expedition, imagined that he
would have no difficulty in taking it, in
asmueh as the natives assured him on
the march that the inhabitants would
receive him with joy and open arms.
1t would appear. however, that he had a
very different reception. On his march
he had TO ford tive or three rivers, and
three thousand Of his men persisted from
the severity Of The climate-from cold
snow and rain. But this was not the
werst of it. When he arrived at Con
Stamina, where he expected hearty
welcome, the town opened fire upon
him. and he was compelled to retreat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02

At the commencement of the present
year, the naval force Of the United
States, including vessels on the stocks.
was twelve ships Of the line, seventeen
frigates. fifteen sloops ofwar, seven schoo-
ners g. galliot-in all. fifty two vessels.
10 officer these. there are thirty six post
captains, forty masters commandant, aud
two hundred and fifty seven lieutenants;
making an aggregate of three hundred
and thirty officers Tor the aggregate oil
fftytwo vessels.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02

TExAs.-The New Orleans Standard
furnishes very curious account O: the
action Of the different branches of the
Texan Government in relation to Santa
Anna The rumors reaching the ears
OF the members Of Congress that Presi.
dent housToN intended to liberate the
Mexican chiefs, they passed the follow.
ing resolution:
"Resotred, That the President be. and
he - hereby vested with the custody and
disposal ofall prisoners of war; Proridsd
That the prisoners Santa Anua and AL.
monte shall not be released or set at liber.
~ on any occasion, without the CONCUR
renee Of the Senate; aud that the Pr.s;.
dent shall! not have the power TO release
said prisoners during the recess of III.
Ssnsts."
This resolution was immediately We.
toed by Gen. HousToN. The Congress
notwithstanding, passed it again by the
constitutional majority oftwo thirds, and
it became law. President HoUsToN
determined TO release SANTA ANNA at
al hazards pronounced the resolution
unconstitutional, and a usurpation of his
executive authority, aud, in the face of
The law OF Congress, set Santa Anna free,
ro3 put the whole Congress at defiance.
The srmy being with the President in
sii things. Congress succumbed.-rP Phil
G0xstie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
Deferred Articles.
TWENTY-FOUR DAYS LATER
FROM EUROPE.

The Packet Ship Sussuehannah, Capt.
Chopper, from Liverpool. Dec. Goth, ar
rived on the Delaware Breakwater, be-
low Philadelphia. on Saturday afternoon
last.
Dreadful Storm in London On Tues
day Nov. 29th, the metropolis was visit.
cd with tremendous hurricane, which
was more severe than any gale of the
kind which has happened during the
last Fifty years. Every house has suffer
ed more or less, and the streets were
s.rewed with the fragments of broken
tiles, states &c., which had been forced
down. Several individuals were killed,
and numbers, severely wounded, BY the
falling Of roots, walls, and stacks Of chin
neys, and the damage done to property
must have been immense. Much lnju.
~ has been done to the shipping in the
river, several tiers Of vessels having bro
ken loose and come in contact with each
other. The watermen have suffered
much from the hurricane, which has
sunk or broken more than 300 boats.
The accounts from Brighton too are very
disastrous. Oae individual has been
killed, and several wounded by the fall
ing Of sheet of lead from the house :;
almost every building has been injured,
aud the chain-pier has suffered materi-
ally.-From Exeter, Portsmouth, Deal,
and other parts Of southern couu-
ties, to which the storm seems to have
been confined, the accounts are no less
disastrous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02

Almost all the members OF the Bonaparte
family (says the Press) are preparing TO
leave Europe, and remove TO the U. States
Of Americs, in consequence of the advice
Of certain Sovereigns who constantly give
'hem marks ofiheir good will. and of,he groa-
ter part Of their friends in France.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
NOTICE.

THE Overseers Of the Poor for Au-
gusta county, will meet at the Bell Tav-
ern, in Siaunton, on Monday the 9th of
February next when and where all col.
lectors and other persons having bust
ness with the Board are requested to at,
tend. w. Fl. TAPP Clerk
January 10, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
FARM FOR SALE,

The subscriber wishes to sell the
Farm on which he resides, between the
road leading from Stanton to Green-
vile, and Christians creek, five miles
from stanton, adjoining The lands of
Joseph Smith, Robert S. Brooke, Cart.
VIM. A. Abney and others, containing
$50 acres, well watered, about one half
cleared and in good state Of cultivation.
ana the balance well timbered. The
buildings consist Of BRICK HOUSE,
BANk BARN, Stables, Spring house.
and all the other necessary buildings for
isrm. A further description is deem
ed unnecessary, as it is presumed per-
sons wishing to purchase will examine
for themselves.
HENRY SHUEY.
Jan'y 10, 1915
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
" h G. Re o g. I liz L.
FOR HIRE.

The subscriber has a Servant Girl a.
bout II years Of age, who has been ac-
customed to do cooking, washing, and
all kinds Of house work, which be will
hire for the present year. A situation
in the country would be preferred.
JOHN H. PEYTON.
Jan'y 10, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
NOTICE.

ALL those indebted to the estate of
JOSEPH COWAN, deceased, are re-
quested 10 come forward and make paw.
ment, or settle their accounts, without
delay. JOHN COWAN,
A. b. COWAN,
sept. ~, 1896. Adm'rs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
PUBLIC SALE.
On the 3lst Of January, inst. will ex
pose to sale

A TRACT OF LAND,
about a miles west of Stanton. adioin-
ing MIR. John Trimble and Mr.. George
SimmermaD. containing 36O acres. AL
so ~ acres about l 81 miles west of
Staunton; and 81 acres to the north of
the same. 18th of about 2 Id acres
which formerly belonged to William
Breeze. on which there is brick house
and Pulling Mill.--A House and
Lot situate on the, Main street, 2 doors
below the Post Office, with a frame
Dwelling House and back buildings, in
which Mr.. A. Graves resides.
Also, Lots No. 10 and ii, known as
the Mill Lot, and will be laid off to suit
those that may wish to purchase the I'M
expired term Of lease which has is
years yet to run.
These Lots will be disposed Of at
yearly payment. The other property
will be sold in fee on accommodating
terms.
And on the same day will be sold
Household Furniture, &c. at six months
credit.
Those indebted to the subscriber will
please call and settle; and those having
any demands will please call and receive
payment.
JACOB FACKLER.
January r. 1887.
Assas The above sale is postponed
Mxy till Thursday the 10Th day Of
February next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
NOTICE..

@SuDscRIBERs, and others, whose
accounts are still unsettled with the sub.
scriber, are hereby informed tina. Mir.
JACOB SosEY is authorized TO receive
and receipt for monies due him, during
his absence.
KENYON HARPER.
Stanton, Dee. 2, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
LATEST FROM TEXAS AND
MEXICO.

Colonel STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, Secreta.
ry OF State OF Texas, and one of the orig.
inai settlers Of that country. died at CO.
Iumbia on the 18th uit.
The Intelligence from Mexico repre-.
ssnts that country as in very unsettled
state. Rumors were rife of an insurrec-
ton In the interior against the present
Government.
NJ. GoRosrizA, the late Minister 10
this country, arrived in the city of Mex
leo on the 10th Of December. On the
same day General BusrAaENTr arrived
from Paris. General e. is a candidate
for the Presidency, and it is thought will
be elected.
All accounts concur in stating that ex.
tensive preparations are making for an.
other Invasion Of Texas. Ii is expected
they will enter that country with 5000
men. General BRAvo, the commander
IN Chief, IS eneamPed with above 1000
men. OF Monterey. about 800 miles from
MstamoEas. The great drawback upon
the expedition was the want of money.
DeseFtions were frequent, and General
Bravo bad five officers and several pri
Yates shot for nutiny. The garrison at
Netamoras is about $500, strong, and
IS under the command of General ARuA-
DOR; they are said to be in miserable
condition.
AT the las, dates the Texan army was
enssmped near La Bexar. where Gen.
Houston had gose to review it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-02
HEIFER'S TEATS.


was requested by several Physicians
10 procure the above they are highly
recommended, especially TO young mo-
theirs. have also Breast Pipes on a
new and admirable plan, with gum elias
tic tubes.
READING LAMPS.
These Lamps are getting into very
general use. They emit a brilliant
light, but are SO constructed by means OF
a shade, as to protect The eyes from its
effects.
A fierce of Lamp Oil,
Very superior, winter strained, just
received.
LONDON PORTER.
Received and for sale by
JOHN B. GARRETT.
StauDton, June 2, 1876.