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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

NEwsrAPERs.-The Hon. Judge
Longstreet says-"SmalI is the sum re-
CURED 20 patronise newspaper, and
amply remunerated is the patron. |
care not how humble and unpretendine
the gazette which he takes; it is next
to impossible to fill sheet with printed
matter fiity-two times year, without
putting into it something that is worth
the subscription price. Every parent
whose son is ofrfrom him at school, should
supply him with newspaper. | well
remember what a marked difference
there was between those of nv school
mates who had, and those who had not,
access to newspapeIs.-O,her things be-
ing equal the first were always decidedly
superior to the last in debate and com.
position at least. The reason is plain
they had command Of more facts. A
newspaper is history ofcurrent events,
as well as copious and interesting mis-
ceilany, and which youth will peruse
with delight, when they will read moth
ing else"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The total number Of deaths in the city Of
New York during the year 1886, was 5000,
being 927 more than in the year 1885. Pre-,
ciseiy one eighth Of the whole number took
pace III the public institutions. T'tvro were
81 deaths 10y apopexy, 40 by burning, 9 by
cancer, Ia by casualty, ,5l4 by c0nsmp,
non, W drowning, 203 by scarlet fever, 9 by
ihydroPhobia, rs by intempersnce, 10 by
LOCK jaw, 443 by measles, l73 by small poX
80 by suicide, sc. &c.
In 1885, the deaths, according 10 the popu-
ia'lon, were one out ofevery thirty eight, and
IN 1895, one out OF every thirty four.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

LYMAN RATBBuN.-The Commercial
Advertiser says, letter has been receiv-
ed at Albany. from Mr.. Levi White, Of
that city, one of Lyman Rathbun's bail,
announcing the seizure of nine trunks
containing the baggage Of the runaway,
las supposedly at Louisville, Ky. MIR.
White happened 10 be at Louisville,
when the information of Rathbun's es-
cape reached that place, and Immediate
~ took measures to intercept him. They
were not successful, but the capture Of
his trunks may perhaps be advantageous
to his creditors. An attachment was is
sued against them by the chancellor of
Kentucky, under which they were to be
sold in few days, and would then be
broken open. Rathbun himself has
been traced to New Orleans. His trunks
were found in the possession of Col. G.
G. Ferris, of the Texan army.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.

The bill to increase the delegation
from Baltimore in the House of Dele.
gates-passed at the last session of the
Legislature-has been confirmed by
both branches of the present Leg islature,
and is therefore now part of the con-
stitn,ion. This bill gives FOUR members
to Baltimore, instead oftwo as heretofore,
and places her in that respect on an e.
quality with the counties. 1t passed the
Senate unanimously, and in the House
o! Delegates. by SO 10 Is.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
AANEs FOR RENT.

Will be rented to the highest bidder,
on the 2sth instant, for two years from
the !st Of March next, the west end of
the Plantation of Jacob Swank, lying
two miles south Of Miller's Iron W orks.
There is on said farm good dwelling
house. Barn, &c, and an excellent Or
chard: it contains one hundred acres OF
cleared land. The renting will take
place on the premises, where the terms
will be particularly made known by
J. Y. ALLISON,
Com'r Of Lunacy Of
Jan. II, 1871 Jacob Stcaph
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

a serious impeachment to the spread
ing of the christian religion in China is
likely TO arise from an edict lately pub
lished by the head Oft the Celestial en-
pire; in which, after advettipg to at
tempts made at former period by the
Portuguese TO disseminate the religion
Of the lord of heaven" for which thew
had been seIzed, tried and either stran-
gled or expelled, his majesty orders that
all books containing christian doctrines.
shall be delivered up 10 be DESTROYED,
within baif year. The publication
OF the decree appears TO have been caus-
ed by the arrival in the waters Of an
English ship, and an attempt by those on
board to give circulation TO books on the
christian religion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

If the Legislature of Missouri should
pass bill now before that body. tue
emissaries Of abolition will become scarce
in that market. The bill provides "for
the sale of any and all persons as Migrants
who may be detected in promulgating,
in print or otherwise, Abolitionism. On
conviction, the offender is Immediately
offered at public sale by the Sheriff OF
other officer, on the warrant of the ma
gistrate, to the highest bidder when the
usual proceedings take place to secure
the payment of the money. For a Sc
cond offence, he is to be sentenced to
the Penitentiary for time not exceed
ing nor less than two wears"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

THE ARMY.-Dlorc esignations.-The
following additional designations of Officers
OF the Army are officially published as hav-
ing taken place from the 3lst of October Ia
the 3lst of December, inclusive, viz.
CAPTAINS.
Major c. Legate, Thomas HUT,
VIM. M. Boyce, Henry Smith,
james Dean, Zalmon C.. Palmer.
FIRST LIEUTENANTs.
John Mcclellan, iona. X. Greenough,
John w. Barry, William Blood good,
George w. Ward, John NJ Berrien,
Robert p. Smith, Alex. J. Center.
Il. B. w. Stockton,
STAFF.
Tina Pitcher, Surgeon.
VIM. A. Berry, Assistant Siirgeon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

DARING ATTEMPT TO ROB THE MAIL.
"A most audacious, and as we are hap
Ply to state unsuccessful attempt was
made on Friday evening. to rob the mail
between this place and the City Post
Office. We understand that the mail
carrier. youth of about seventeen years
ofage, and son of Mr.. Jas. Willisms. was
attacked as he was riding on horseback
with the mail bags, by three men, near
the Round-Tops, and near the house of
MIR. Forsyth, the Secretary of State
Tie ruflians succeeded in dismounting
the rider, aud had possession Of the mail
bags and saddle, but the former could
not be immediately detached from the
latter. and willie The rascas were irving
to take of the bags, young man came
in sight. The fellows then took to the
commons, abandoning the bags and sad
die, which were safely carried to the CT
ity Post Office. We understand tina.
the robbers had possession of the horse,
which they took along with them it
was, however, recovered the next morn
ing. The mail rider declares that one of
the men exclaimed, when the attack was
made, kill him, kill him" We have
seldom heard Of more barefaced attempt
at highway robbery. The mail carrier
attacked on Pennsylvania Avenue, in
the city Of Washington, between eight
and nine o'clock in the evening! When
roguery has arrived at such pass as
this in the National Metropolis, it is
high time for the citizens to 90 armed
Metropolitan.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The editor of the Courier and ENQUIRER
has started an opposition Express from
Washington to New York The New York
Editors are certainly the most enterprising
men in the world. II seems that in contest.
ing iorthe latest news they will 20 all leng
Kendall will have 10 ply tho
whip. They are 'thard to6ea The PENN
syivania Inquirer thinks Mr.. Kendall isa
man OF considerable enterprise and energy
but says: "Our word for il, in this express
business, he will fall infinitely behind the
little black poney' OF Col. Webb"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

niue body, so do be tractable, and tell me
.he resi-; Have you said any thing to her "a
ing.
:. why Isabella, to be sure; it's she. isn't
no, Miss Calharine, IT'S you, said the col.
ies'an' who like most bashIul persons, could
ne amazingly explicit when he spoke at ALL
foor lille Kate! il was her turn TO look
al me cotton balls, and exhibi. symptoms Of
scarlet lever, and while she is thinking what
10 say you may read the next piece in
the Magazine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

Reuben d. Whitney PHILADELPHIA
National Gazette publishes Circular. adj
dressed by this notorious parsonage 10 the
deposlte banks, which, by his own admission.
employ bin TO reside at Washington. .sto
attend to their interests" In this letter. ia.
ted November Z, 1885," after drawing a
contrast between The manner in which The
negotiation of exchange, transfers. &c. had
been conducted by the U. S. Banks and The
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The Southern Review is to be reviv-
ed and published by Mr.. Duff Green,
and is to be placed under the editorial
charge of Judge Upshur. We wish the
publisher every success, and the work
great prosperity. The Southern Re-
view addresses itself particularly to the
regard of the Southern people, Aler.
Gas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
No. 8.
IMPoRrANTFROMS SPAIN

=. news has been received at New York.
difec' from Spain, OF the complete destruc-
ton OF the Carlist army under Gen. Gomez.
on the 25th and 26ih Of November. ia bat.
lie fought within sight OF Cadiz. The
queens forces were commanded by Gen.
NarvaeZ, who succeeded Rodil. II was ru.
mored that Gomez was takon prisoner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
NOTICE.

ALL those indebted to the estate of
JOSEPH COWAN, deceased, a.e re-
quested TO come forward and make pay
ment, or settle their accounts, without
delay. JOHN COWAN,
A. Il, COWAN,
sept. ~, 1886. Adm'rs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The Board of Trade Of the City of New
York have resolved unanimously 10 petition
Congress for an u. S. Bank TO remedy Tie
present arrangement of the currency. The
memorial was published in the New York
papers of w ednesday
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
NOTICE..

@SUBscRrBERs, and others, whose
accounts are still unsettled with the sub
scriber, are hereby informed that Mr..
JACOB SosEY is authorized TO receive
and receipt for monies due him, during
his absence.
KENTON HARPER.
Stanton, Dec. 2, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

HEAVY DAMAG Es.-The jury sitting on
The cases of Midshpman Russ and the sea.
men injured last summer by the conclusion
of locomotives on the Boston and Providence
rail road, have rendered the following verdict
OF damages against the rail road to:nt:any.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

3osi"h b. Hbbo!t, Esq has sold one half
ihe establishment OF the Richmond Uhig 10
yohn ). Cdliaher and alexander Afoscv
he paper will hereafter be conducted under
The firm OF PLEAsANTs, GALLAuEh and
MosELY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The President has notified the Senators of
the United States 10 convene on the 4lh of
March next, in Washing Ton, for the purpose
OF holding an Extra Session, to take into
consideration such matters as may then be
submitted to them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

n bill was introduced into the lower house
OF The Pennsylvania Legislature, last week
the provisions Of which granted a trial by
jury TO fugitive slaves.-Afier discussion
IN committee OF The whole, it was negatiyed,
Elk votes only being given in IFS favor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
A LIST OF LETTERS

ost Office al Slaunton
7.
S nj Long
VIM Ii Martin
VIM Martin
Jacob NiohIer
James & Maupin
Benjamin Morrison
Sarah McCarson
Jeremiah Prophet
Adam Propst
George Paris
James Points
James f Patterson
Tonnis Qwick
Daniel X nj Rankin
Benz Reed
Henry Rirpetoe
John Robertson, esq
Enos Sillings
Mr.. Snaps
Nelson Shelton
Madison Sirens
Pleasant Smith
Robert Supple
Samuel Splitter
John Spiller
John G. Sewers
Thomas Smith
Michael Shirley
Stage A gent
Robert Stewart
Lewis Tall
Capt. James TiGaney
James J Tro;ter
Sarah Ann Thomas
Samuel Todd
Mrs. Wayt
Lewis Wa, land. esq
4 braham w hi,csel
Samuel NJ Wilt
George Wilson
John w God
Stephen Watkins
w ellisgton W God
Samuel Wills
Benjamin Yonsan
p. nj.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The consumption Of silver in this
country, manufactured into silver and
plated ware. &c. is estimated by the ed.
Itor OF the New York Star to be at least
half ton every week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The city of CINcINNAT1 has voted TO bor-
row 5000 900 for promoting three objects of
internal improvement, viz. the Charleston
and Cincinnati Railroad the Miami Rail-
road and the Whitewater Canal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

The Galena (Illnois) Advertiser says that
the celebrated warrior Black Hawk, was
recently drowned in the Iowa river, by the
npsetting OF his canoe, when returning from
treaty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
1850

The returns of the flour inspectors for the
city OF Baltimore show falling off in the in
spectlons of 1886, compared with those of
1888, OF l22 $50 barrels and 7740 half bar>
rels.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26
It q u n I'D

On Tuesday the 3D. of January, inst.
on the commons, Mans SADDLE, a.
bout half worn. The owner can have il
by paying for this advertisement.
HENRY @. SNYDER,
January II, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-26

Remaining in the I
Va. January LIST, l6a
Col. Wm Fl Allen
} ohm Armstrong
George Broaden
Mary J Brown
Polly Buckley
George Baylor, Sen.
John Brown
A braham Billhimer
Matthew Blair
j B Breckenridge
Richard Nj Chin
Ii b Cease
Henry Croding
Peter II Chick
w m Casterson
VIM Clayton
Isaac Dunn
VIM Doauho
John DERRICK
Samuel Elliot
John T Ellis
WIN Fishbnrn
Mrs NJ airy Forbish
w m Fr-ash
Shelton Fitzpatrick
Hon. Judge
John Fox
J A f Fry
Albert J CARRIER
A manuel Graham
James Gregory
John Il Garrett
Rev. II ID Goodwin
Mrs Sarah Huchens
Daniel lumbert
Christian Rndile
Rev. S ID Hopkins
David EnmmGnG
JaMes Jackson
SamueI kennerly
JeEorsen Kinney
Jesse K emmy
pollydnrh f Louis
Sarah Long
Benj.min Lamb
al les & S Lsur
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-01-17
New Goods.

TEHfiE subscriber is now receiving direct from
Il NcwsYork. general assortment Of Goods,
amongst which are super Whitney, dufiil, rose,
and striped Blankets, Negro Cloth, Sattinet, Me-
rinos, and domcstics, Shoes, Hardware, &c.
Also, best st. Croix Sugar, old Java Coffee,
No. Alackerel in half bbls., Buckwheat flour,
Goshen butter choice article, beef tongues
smoked, beef, crackers, cheese in boxes. also N.
G. old bacon with 4 choice selection Of Wines
and other spirits.
Being desirous to set apart the year Of 1887 to
close up his books and view the ground upon
which he stands, he is compelled to say to his
customers that many of his accounts will be dis
continued after the first of January, and he
earnestly calls upon those indebted by note or
account TO make arrangements to settle without
delay. His stock of goods will be offered at r.
duced prices for cash or country produce.
Cotton received and shipped as heretofore,
and advances made if required.
BROWN BRYAN.
Dec. &c, 1886.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-01-17
Marlborough academy.

FHNHE Trustees of the above Institution have
Il happily succeeded in engaging the services
Of Duncan McI4ArRIN. Esq. for the Male. and
Miss SARAH P. CATLETT, for the Female Depart
ment. Both Departments will be open on the
second Monday in January next.
This Institution has for several years been ia
vorably known to the public, and has dcscrvedly
received liberal share of patronage. Prom this
consideration, together with the many advanta-
ges of its situation, the Trustees are led to be-
licvo that nothing but competent and popular
Teachers are required, to induce patronage from
abroad. The rates oftuition are fixed at the very
low amount of from SS to SIG per session, i'll
advance; and Board, including every necessary
comfort. may be obtained at from 81 to 81 per
month. and where calculated together, will only
cost student from 800 to $3.50 year.
The next scholastic year will be divided into
two Sessions of five months each. commencing
as above, and ending the first Monday IN De-
combcr. There will be an examination at tho
close of each Session, the first commencing about
the second Monday in June, and followed by
Vacation until the first Monday in July.
ANY farther information will be furnished oD
application TO the subscriber.
BID. TOWNSEND, Secretary.
Bcpnettsvillc, sc Dec "a, 1886.
The editor of the Fayetteville Observer will
please give the above three insertions, and for
ward his account. o;3t
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-01-17

FESHE subscribers have purchased of Mr. A.
IL P. IaCoste his stock of Goods, and now
offer them TO their friends and the public, OH as
low terms as articles of the same description and
quality can be bought in this town. The stock
consists in part of the following articles:
90 Hhds. Porto Rico and st. Croix Sugar.
so Bags Cuba and Rio Coffee.
% Pieces Hemp Bagging.
25 Coils Rope.
l3 Casks Cheese.
% Bbls. White Wheat Canal Flour.
40 Kegs White Lead.
8 Bbls. Lnsecd Oil.
3 Bbls. Tanners Oil.
l do. Sperm Oil.
do Spirits Turpentino.
Tons Iron, assorted
so Plough Moulds.
Firkins Butter.
25 Grind Stones.
6 Mill CrankS.
90 Bbls. No. 2 Mackcrcl,
90 Half do. No. do.
400 Lbs. Cotton Yarn from No. ) to 12.
Together with an assortment Of Dry Goods,
Hardware, Shoes, Hats, Saddlery, Northern
Wooden Ware, Jugs, Jars, sc. &c.
w. s. r. BAILEY g. co.
Jan. 10th. 9;tf
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-01-17
Pearl st. House Rebuilt,
NO. SO PEARL STREET.

NV. 90 i EAISL -
TO BE RE-OPENED IN FEBRUARY, 1887.
FNHIS spacious establishment is enlarged and
IL erected upon its former site, in the centre
of the commercial operations of the city, sur.
rounded by more than 500 entirely new fire proof
stores and warehouses, occupying the ground of
the great conhagration. This Hotel, fronting
upon Pearl and Water streets, is arranged upon
new ard most improved plan, with spacious
Exchange Room, extensive Dining Parlors, large
and airy Sleeping Rooms, com;nodious Bathing
Rooms, steam power to elevate supply Of water
to the upper story, and for other purposes, toge-
ther with every convenience required to promote
the health and comfort of Boarders. guard IS
and will be constantly employed TO keep every
part of the premises in order and security. (Al-
derman Peters, the owncr,) has spared no ex-
pcnse to render this buil:ing, both In extent and
style of architecture equal, ii not superior to any
commercial Hotel in this country. This House
will be furnished complete in modern style, and
re-opened in the month of February, lS31.-Ihc
undersigned, former propretor,) respectfully So
lcits the patronage of its old customers and @ the
public generally. JOHN NJ. fLdNl.
New-York Dec. 18th, 1886. o:ls3m
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-01-17
Ne'o Commission g. For
7rarflinr StOre

Yk9ilE subscribers, having furnished them
Ill selves with an extensive Ware Room, will
thankfully receive all business in the above line,
entrusted to their care. Their Ware House is
one of the safest in town from fire. They will
give the strctest personal attention to all Goods,
Wares and Merchandise shipped to them, and
will give direct information to merchants in tho
interior, on shipment OF their Goods from George
town. charge of 20 per cent. will be made
OIL all moneys paid out. They solicit share OF
patronage. J. & l.. ii. ASHCkAft.
Chcraw, Jan. 9th, 1897. 9:t
REFERENcEs.-A. P. LaCoste, A. Blue, Che
rae; McCorkle & Cole, ID. Grady, Wddesbor-
ough; II. B. Williams, Charlotte; d. NJ. Barrln-
ger. Concord; Michael Brown, Salisbury; \. u
w. Dunlap, Lancaster.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-01-17
$1,000 ReaCdrd.

I'D UNAWAY from the subscriber, on the
Eo 25th day of last December, my Negro
Man ELLlCk, aged about twenty-five years :;
blacksmith by trade; uncomonly large and hne
looking in his person, with broad open face !;
about six feet in height, and has the scar OF
burn on one of bis hands. and also similar scar
on one of his thighs. Ellick has been traced as
far as Camden, whittier he went on the stage
from Columbia, and is undoubtedly endeavourlng
TO make his way TO the city of Baltimore, from
whence he originally came, and with some one
there (as has been ascertained from the Post
Office in this place. has had correspondence
tits supposed that he has free papers, or is ma
king off under the protection of some white per-
son, and will perhaps pass under the name of
1krander Thompson, that being the name by
which he has been addressed by his Baltimore
orrespondent.-Ellick had no cause whatever
for this act of oftreachery to his master, having
always been treated with the greatest kindness
and indulgence.
The above reward of $1,000 will be givcu for
the apprehension and Judgement of EllIck in any
iail out of this State where may find him, and
for the detection of the rilldin who was accessa-
~ to his escape. Or if taken within the State
and delivered to me at Columbia, or if lodged in
any Jail and information given to Inc ofthc fact,
will give reward of $500.
JAMES BOATWRIGHT.
Columbia, Jan. II, 1887.
tJ The Cheraw Gazette, Fayetteville Obser-
yer, Raleigh Register and Richmond Wing, will
publish the above three times and transmit their
accounts to this office Immediately for collection.