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henne5eck Dam. We learn from GEN
tieman from Augusta, that the bold enter
prise obtaining the waters OF the kennebeck
river at that place, tn the height Of fifteen feet
Tor the purpose of producing an immense
miii power, IS so far completed, that the pas
sage OF the water has been closed, and Il now
uows IA uniform sheet over the top Of The
dam, SIX hundred feet in breadth, presenting
beautiful object 10 the eye. After the Dam
was closed, /, was ionnd 10 lie so tight, that
person could walk across the channel. be.
10" the Dam. The basin above the Dam is
50 large, that IL was five days in filling, viz
from w cdnesday uf last week TO Sunday
This basin extends Cd the river distance
OF sixteen miles, and il is connected with the
nav,gah'e channel below, 10y lock Of beau
tiui and substantial stone masonry, of IF
teen feet lifi, and large enough To contain
vessels Of large size. This work has been
carried on under the direction of Col VIII.
liam Boardman, and is executed in manner
which seems 10 ensure ii against the immense
force which at the flood Of The river w i'll bear
upon IT. The power produced will he APP
pied 10 the running of saw and grst mills,
and 10 other manufacturing purposes. The
creation nf So extensive water pow err ia the
immediate vicinity II the huurishiny town
at Augusta, ;he capital of the State, mus. he
o! immense advantage TO the town, and the
completion Of this arduous undertaking is
jus ~ regarded as epoch in its history
Boston Daily Adu.
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A TRIBUTE oFRESpECT.

o!UHuW <SUft, ISeit. sum 1881.
The death Of James G. Lyle, Esq, hav-
ing been this day communicated to Society,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
lst. Resolved, Tha: whilst we bow subs
missively 10 the inscrutable sovereignty oftbe
gIver and dispoSer Of life, we mourn with the
deepest sorrow over the dspensation which
has called away in the noon OF his days, one
who IN early life was an ornament of this boz
dy, useful ard beloved and here first gave
indication of that nobleness Of intellect and
heart, so eminenIly characteristic ofhis after
career brief alas as noble.
ID. Resolved, That " hills! we feel aitogeth,
er unable TO administer any consolation To the
hmily whose hearts this heavy blow has
crushed, we ask The privilege of former bro
therhood 10 mingle our grief with theirs
Sd Resolved, That in token If our sorrow
va viii wear Grape for thirty days.
4Ih. Resolved, that Messrs. John T. L..
Preston, John Letcher, and John A. Camp
bell, he a committee To communicate these
resolutions TO the family o! The decd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Editors and POStmasterS We see il STA
ted in the Louisville Journal, that John Rus
sellsa Wing Postmaster at Bluffdae, lii
nois, on issuing proposals for publishing a
newspaper at Grafton, received notice from
the p Office Department at Washington that
he could not I've permitted 10 hold the two sit
ualioDs of Editor and Postmaster al the same
time We have heard of this rule Of honest
Amos before Ifit j. enforced with W hig.
how ever, Why is it that Van Buren, Postmas-
tiers are allowed to escape lis action? The
Postmaster at Grand Gull, and Ponliroc,
Mississippi, are editors OF newspapers, " hicb
support tho administration, while il is notu-
rious in this state that John Ford, the Post
master at NJ Minnsile, is the reputed editor
Of one Of The most violent Van Buren, party
papers which echo the Globe, in The whole
State. Can any one assign good reason
why Wing Postmaster should NOT have as
many privileges as "democratic" one? or
why John Ford is allowed TO hold Office I'M
der Kendall, and edit newspaper, bile
John Russell is not? We know not.
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"A iiEINouS AFFAIR-as we learn from
the Montreal Herald, occurred at ST. Dennis
on Tuesday last. a number of persons took
u into their heads TO chGriUari Madame ST.
Jacques, without any osiensihle reason
Now "charvari," which we translate for
the benefit Of the uninitia,ed, is nothing more
or less than a mock serena,le, intended as a
mark of any thing but gallantry. She told
them that she would not he annoy ed sa again
and ii they continued il the next evening, she
woald fire upon them. This only had the
effect OF increasing the number of charivari
ers, and also the annoyance on Tuesday even
ing, hen the lady was as good as her word
she fired from her window, MORALLY wound
ing man named Bellangei, and slightly
woundng another. The enraged populace
RACED her house 10 the ground, but she man
aged 10 escape their vengeance.
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a BEAUTIFUL SENTIM ENT.-The fol-
lowing extract is the concluding passage in
the late Proclamation for a Thanksgiyinp in
Massachusetts by Gov. Edward EGvereite
1t should be written upon every mans heart ,
'scann'd and conn'd by rote, that euery day
Of life, should be festival to humanity
And the good People of the Common
wealth are earnestly iylted TO make the An
nusl thanksgiving matter not merely Of
customary observance but Of sincere feeling,
"a season Tor kind social sentiments, for
the forgiveness Of injuries acts of good
neigbborhoed, and especially for the cbarjta-
ble remembrance OF the Poor. 10 whom ev
cry harvest is scaniy and every year unpros-
porous, and 1Chose wants are destined by
PreUiderce to call forth The virtues 0C their
more Javored Jeitotcmeu.''
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PUBLIC SALE.

AGREEABLY 10 the last will and tesla,
ment OF Anthony Tuck. deceased. | will
offer fo1 sale, on the premises, on short
credit, TO be made known on the day Of
sale, on the 9th day of November next,
A TRACT OF LAND
containing about 20 acres, lying in the
lower end OF Rockbridge county. near
the Augusta line. The title is consider.
ed indisputable. but / will only convey
such as is vested in me as executor.
All persons holding claims against the
estate will please present them, well au-
thenticated for settlement.
JOHN McFADDEN, Ex'r.
Oct'r IS, 1887. st
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n Military Ro,o "A refractory spiri, was
last week evnCed 10 the regiment Of militia
under the command of Colonel Hslsey, and
ihe consequence was that, besides twenty.
three persons being, on Thursday last, com
mitted 10 the City Bridewei, a court martial
sat on Saturday forenoon for The trial OF those
and other offenders. One result of the latter
proceeding was the issuing OF a warrant a
gainst man named Vandee, butcher in
Clinton market ,whichwas placed in the bands
OF a maFshal named John Hill. Hill went
70 execute the warrant on Saturday evening
when some OF the butchers interfered, and IA
regular fight ensued between the butchers on
ono side, and Hill and the watchmen on the
other, IN the midst Of which the former used
their knives and the latter their clubs and
slaves, and did so with such effect, that one
butcher had his head cut so that his life is
despaired OF. a second had his arm bFok en-,
and Hill bad his head beaten till il became
almost as large as bu5hel measure. The
ARRAY ended by Vandee and tive others being
conveyed to the watch house, where Aid.
Deiorest took them in hand, 10 deal with them
according 10 law j. Times.
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The Ohio Political Register says, that the
following toast was given at a recent Wing
festival at NJ Connelsville, and received with
the warmest enthusiasm. We honor the
man who conceived it, and him no inspired
the feeling which promptedt He is an no.
nor TO the people who support him, and the
institutions under which be has risen.
Our distinguished Guest, the Hon. The
mas Etcing. Al oster in lSl0-a salt. boil
er in lSl3-a student at law in 1Sl7-an a.
bic barrister in 1853 distinguished Sena.
tor in Congress in 1881 and lS37-relurned
to the Senate in lS39-and our candidate for
President in 1874
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
From she DciaWare State Journal. OCT.
COMMODORE ELLIOTT.

The return ofthis officer from the Me-
diterranean will we presume be followed
10y strict inquiry into his conduct rs
Commander OF the squadron now in that
sra. Letters received in this city. state
some extraordinary transactions which
occurred at Port Mahon, in April last
OF character which must place Com.
modore Elliott in most unenviab,c light
before the American public. whenever
they shall be fully exposed.
A story is told of IA gross indignity Of.
Tered TO a meritorious and excellent off
ccr--a lieutenant in the American navy
on race ground, in The presence of a
large concourse OF strangers, among them
the officers of the British ship Of the line
Rodney-of shaking his cane over his
officers head, without the slightest cause,
and then ordering him on board his ship.
and suspending him from duty. The
officer wrote letter TO the Secretary of
the Navy, preforring charges against the
commander Tor this outrage, which the
rules OF the service required 10 be trans
miited through his commanding officer
and Commodore Elliott made this let
ter the basis Of an accusation against the
officer himself Charges were preferred
against the officer and Court Martial
was called on board the fnaa,e United
States, Of which Capt Wilkinson was
the presiding officer.
The court after hearing Captain ELI
oft, the defence and the witnesses AMONG
whom were the officers of the British
Shi in unanimously and hOnOrahiy acuuit
ted tue American lieutenant. Commo-
dere Elliott then preferred another set of
charges, founded upon the language used
by The lieutenant in his ,oriiien defence be-
fore the court mditiati Another court
martial was held, aud the same result
ioilowed-an honorable and unanimous
acqnittal. Such are the facts-which
1t is due to the public should be known ::
comment is unnrceSsarv
The New York Commercial Advertiser,
in re publishing the article from lnc De!a-
ware Journal relative 10 Com. Elliott, says
We were informed @. the circumstances,
many weeks ngo, but not having permission
&c state the facts puhhcly, We thought il our
duty To hold them rs in confidence The
difficulty arose from let on two of the hor-
ses, between Commodore Elliott aud one of
his officers, which the latter won whereup-
on the CUmmOdnTe vented his Dissatisfaction
In language which called for, and received
a sharp reply. The whole transaction &C.
Cured in tbs presence of several British Of
hcers, who we're examined as witnesses, at
the trial, and who all pointedy condemned
the conduct OF Commodore Elliott although
tes,iiying on behalf Of the prosecution
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NRIrricO.

On Thursday the 9th instant, by the
Rev. q. L. Brown, Mr.. JonN G. Full
TON oil tins county, to Miss MARIA G..
IHARp, late OF Baltimore, Md.
on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. J.
j. GIosbrenner, MIR. RoBERr II. HoL>
LAND, to Miss ELIZA ANN, daughter OF
AIR Christian Shuey, all ofthis county.
On The 2Sth ut. by the Rev. MIR. Smith.
MT JOHN CARiCoFr, 10 Miss MARY SIIo.
WALTERS, all Of this county.
On the 9th instant, by Benjamin p.
Tallman, Esq, Mr. ELLIS HoucuIN to
Miss ComFoor HIGcINs, daughter of
Mr. James Higgins, all OF Pocahontas
county.
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STRAYED

FFoN the subscriber, living near
Staunton, about six weeks since,
FIVE HEAD OF CATTLE,
three heiicrs and two steers-all marked
with straight crop off the left car
One OF the heifers is now rising four
years old, small Of her age, of a briudle
colour Another black brown, with
some white along her belly, between
two and three years old. The other is
a small brindle, about fifteen or eighteen
months oid.-One of the steers is pale
red, with some white on his belly, and
perhaps little on the back. about IS
mouths oid-ibe other spsued red and
white, about the same age.
JOHN PARIS
Oct'r 80, 1897. q
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Staunton Academy.

The Winter Session of this School
viii commence on the first Monday in
November ensuing. The principal bran
ches taught are, the English Language
dramatically. the Latin and Greek
Languages, Ma,he mates, Belle Let
tres, Natural Philosophy. Astronomy,
geography, &c. 4 competent Assistant
VIII be employed, such as the Trustees
will approve.
The prices Of tuition as formerly. No
eAPehSes VIII be incurred by the student
LOT iue'' which will he furnished at the
expense Of the Institution.
l.. WADDELL.
Oct. 18th 1887
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MELANCHOLY oCcURRENcE.--We
learn that few days since MIR. Samuel Cooke,
one of the sberiffs of Warren county was We
ry seriously, perhaps MORALLY, wounded, by
The discharge of gun supposed to have been
fred at him by female. The only circum-
stances which we have heard mentioned in
connection with the affair ARE that Mr. Cooke
rode up 10 the house with the view OF collec-
ting taxes, and that before he had dismount-
ed from bis horse the gun was fired at him
by person whom he did not see The ie-
male suspected has been arrested, and is now
in jail al Front Royal Winchester Nirgin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Singular but fltai Hccident.-An accident
of a singular but fatal nature took place in
Geneva Township, in this county, 90 Mon
day, 18th ult., by which one individual lost
his Lie, and several others were severely
wounded. They were attending lhrashiDg
machine, when The cylinder exploded win
prodigious force, literally shivering the ma,
chine to atoms. A fragment Of the cy Under
struck young man by the name OF Philip
Morrison upon the head, and crushed it 10
so dreadful manner that he died in few
days after. Seyetsl others, though severely
injured, are expected 10 recover What rcn>
ders this accident The more singular, is be-
cause there is no way 10 account for The eX-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Enthusiasm Of Naiuralists -Messrs S.
Muller and p. II. Korrhsls, two Dutch ma
iuralists have just returned from Java 10
Lcyden. The FIST having been II years,
tie other six years absent. Muller is the
only surviving one OF four who were with
him His tour has been romantic. lie Wis
tied the whole west and nerth Of Java. lie
visited other Islands and also New Guinea
and BorneO. They have brought home i'm
menselY rich Collections
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

At recent meeting, at ST. Louis, nine
gentlemen, among the number Major Gen
eral Gaines, pledged themselves to raise ono
thousand dollars, 10 procure public lecturer
on inlemperance. A committee was also
appointed TO wait on the Captains and owners
OF steamboats,, in order to get them TO disc on
linua The bars Oh the boats
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
02I:NGyA2X.

Died. near McMinrIlle, Tennessee,
OF the 25th ultimo. MIS- ELizABErH d.
CLARKE. relict of the late Doct Tmos
x. CLARKE, formerly Of tins county,
Mrs. q. had been for several years pre-
vious to her removal, member Of the
Presbyterian Church in this town.
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CAUTION.

| HEREBY caution all persons from
trading for Note executed by me TO
John III. Gibbs, dated the 9Th day Of
September, 1897, for the sum OF 500,
payable nine months after date, as am
determined not TO pay the said note, the
consideration for which it was exc
cuted having wholly failed.
JOSEPH FOUTIER
Oct'r Is, 1897. st
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SeaA5a The Courts of Enquiry for
EssssEgsssSS the ODD Regiment of Virginia
Militia will be held, for the LIST Battal-
ION in Greenville, on the Cd day of No
vember next; for the I'd Battalion on
The Sd, in Middlebrook, and the Regi-
mental Court on the 18th If November,
at the house of John Shannons.
WAi. WILSON,
Col. SD Regt. 7. M
Oct'r 10, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Among the petitions presented TO theHouse
Of Representatives on Monday, MIR ADAMS
presented one from more than 3 90 women
of the city Of Boston, against the annexation
OF Texas to the United States, which he ask
ed to he printed with the petition offered some
days since 10y Mr.. WISE, from certain wo-
men in Halifax, in the State of Virginia,
aying Cong e5s to furnish husbandsfor n or
lhern Females. Ordered, accordingly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
Sausage Machine. .


TIE subscribers having purchased
Burns and Walters's Patent for the "a
bove excellent Machine. confidently Of
fer it TO the public as the best and most
speedy method Of cutting or mincing
meat for Sausages.
The machine is simple and durable,
and can be worked by one hand. They
can be had at Staunton, and Whitmore' s
Store, On Middle River, and at other
public places in Augusta. The Ma
chine will be exhibited in Staunton at
November Court.
SOMMERS 81 COFFMAN.
October II, 1887. 1t
We, the undersigned, certify that the
above named machine did cut ten
pounds Of meat in minute and we be-
Heve with reasonable cXertion il will
cut fifteen pounds in minute.
JOHN S. CALVERT,
GEO. w. GORE,
JOHN D. ZIRKLE.
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The New York Courier and Enquirer Of

The New York Courier and Enquirer Of
Tuesday says:
"a mung the passengers in rke Europe for
Liverpool, which sailed yesterday morning
are s. Jaudon, Esq. the late Cashier Of the
Bank 1.-THE United States, and JAS. G.. King,
Esq of the house Of Prime, Ward s. X ing
of this city. Both these gentlemen visit
London for The purpose Of establishing agen-
Cies, of the concern with which they are con =
necied, aud there can be but little doubt that
in commercial point o! view this arrange>
menl will be highly beneficial TO the coun-
try.
"The establishment Of an agency Of the
Bank OF the U. 5. IN London, is one of the
most important movements which has been
made in connection with the monetary nnd
commercial affairs Of the country since the
removal of the public Deposi;es from the
bank"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Ne,0 Jersey Mtnerdls.-Tbe north Yves
tern counties in this State contain vast DO.
dy OF mineral wealtb-Iron orc abounds
chiefly in Morris County. We now learn,
by the Jerseyman, that a bed of Nickel or
German SLIDER, which is fast taking the place
OF silver IN the manufacture Of wares, has
been discovered on the farm Of Col Thomas
MUIR, 10 the township Of Pequannac, in that
county.
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IMPROVED FIRE ARMs.-The Balti-
more American contains the report OF
she bGzrd OF officers, appointed to exam
Iae various alleged Improvements in fire
arms. As we expected, the test of ex-
pertinent has proved fatalto most OF them
and the board have come to the unani
Oous conclusion that the standard arms
now il use, i'll the U. $. service, viz. the
u. S. musket and rife, and Halls mus
ket, rifle and carbne, unite, in higher
degree. all the requisites of convenience.
durability, simplicity, and effect than "a
sy that have been suggested for the gen
eral ornament.
Cochraae's boosted many -chambered
rifle is deemed the most unsafe for mil
itsry purposes, iDasmuch as the slightest
defect in the metal, would render it hig h
iy dangerous to the bearer and otners
near him.
Coils rifle is reported to possess all
the advantages, and TO be free from many
of the defects, Of Cochrane's but its cum
bersome and massive appendages render
it useless in the field. In fixed positions
il may be employed with advantage.
Hackett's is represented as an arm of
great merit, but liable to certain grave
objections, which may beovercome howe
yer. by future Improvements. Ithas the
advantage of simplicity in construction
and use, and in raPidity and certainty of
fire. but the necessity Of loading with a
paper cartridge occasions an objectiona-
bic risk, both Of Inconvenience and dan
ger. The board recommends the acqui.
sition Of 100 stands, to be employed by
q selected corps in thorough course OF
experiments
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
NOTICE.

THE undersigned will receive sealed
Proposals until Saturday the 2Sth Of
this month, for furnishing the Western
Luratic Hospital with the following ar
ticles, TO wit:
10000 lbs. Of Pork each Hog
to weigh not less than $50 lbs.
$500 lbs. Beef, to be we'll fat
tened, and each Beef to weigh
not less than 600 lbs.
100 barrels Of Flour, Of the best
quality.
500 bushels Corn, to be deliver
ed in the ear from the heap.
so bushels Of Rye-and
$50 bushels of Oats.
S. M. WOODWARD, Keeper
October -, 1887.
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A0l0rGseG Seminar,

iHE thirteenth session of this Insti-
'u'ion Will commence on the lst Monday
OF November, and close on the last dav Of
March next. Terms and regulations the
same as heretofore.
Stanton, Oct'r IL, 1887. 3t
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a new emission Of spurious hank bills,
purPoriing TO be issued by the Jefferson
banking Company,-no such institution lie
ing IN eNiStence,-was put alioat in New
ork last week. The swindlers no issued
them were promptly arrested by the police.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

AIR. w. McE!roy married young girl
IN Paris, Ky. aud, sopn afterwards ran away
The father of the girl adveriises hum, and
requests oil editors, "iriendiy to young I'M
married girls, widows and old maids" 10 CO.
py the ad, erlisement
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Samuel Houson has been convicted
in the County Court of Hampshire of
assisting three slaves to escape, and fined
III the gross sum of $3.50. with the
costs of each prosecution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

pasion, except upon the suopos;, m that the
air inside Of the cylinder became fairfield OF
electric, as IL had not pc, formed hall dozen
revolutions at the time the accident occurred.
HShtaGuia Sentinel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

The indiana State Board of Inlernal I'M
pro'e,nent have held meeting, and deter
mined not to put any further works under
contract al present, any additional portions
oi The works already Commenced
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
PU -BEAEC SALE.

WILL be sold on Thursday the goth
day OF the present month, (October,) at
the late residence Of John Diddle, Sen'r.
deceased. about nine miles south ives.
OF Waynesboroueh, and one mile below
Mount Tory Furnace, in Augusta coun
~, the following Personal Property.
belonging TO the estate of said deed, viz:
About II head OF Horses, Is
or 20 head of Cattle, 20 Sheep.
40 Hogs, Farming Utensils, and
q number OF other articles not
necessary to n'cntion.
Niue months credit will be given on
all sums over five dollars. the purcbas-
ers giving bond with approved security:
all sums OF five dollars and under, cash.
Sale will commence at 10 o'clock.
WILLIAM DIDDLE,
WILLIAM w. KING,
administrators
October 10, 1887.
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ALARGE SNAKE.-A Coachw hip Snake,
measuring l6 feet in length and s inches in
circumference, was shot through the head
by Judge Inerson, on The 30th ult. in Sopy's
Field, Alabama. These snakes stories are
Wenderful