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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

c. Api"g the fashions of the English, the
citizens of New York are, we are told, cs.
tahlishing" Pickwitk Clubs F" 1.-THE En-
giish nobility we're Ia slit their muses. ana
crop their ears, in order 10 Distinguish them-
selves from pebcians, we have to doubt our
streets would exhibit hundreds Of mutiate6
faces. -Lynchburg TIrg
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31
j. DOW MING, NdjOr,
End Brigade, DowDingville Militia

The followin ing from The Findiay Hancock
county, Ohio,) Courier, of Aug. Sd, is GER
iainly the most remarkable phenomenon we
remember ever having read Of The coun-
try Tor miles around, we believe, presents
nearly dead level:
U6SJIRAMGE PHENOMENON.
Wads, Jr., was engaged in digging web
on his premises, sbout miles south of Find
lay after having dug down something Iike
Is feet, the appearance OF water was evident.
Mr.. Wade beng anxious to obtain water,
seized crow bar which was Standing near,
and made several strokes near the centre Of
the well, whereupon the water gusheG in vi
vid torrents Had not Mr.. Wade been ex
lremely active and successful in attending
10 esCape, he would have persisted almost in :
stanuy. Al the time Of The water gushing
forth, continued roaring ensued similar to
d loud clap ofthunder, which shook the earth
violently for several hours. By an spplics
lion of fire. brand TO The water, il took fire
and burnt like Alcohol The blaze struck
five feet above the surface OF The we'll and al
the same time burning the puncheons hat lay
on the top Of the well. The water still con-
tinues boiling.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

FLoRIDA.-The St Augustine Herald
states that Gen. Jesup has engaged The
services of 1000 Indians Of different ma
tons, for the ensuing campaign against
the Srminoles.
The volunteer force called for bv Gen.
]. from Florida, has been raised aud is
now rapidly organising. At Newmans-
Vile there were about 600 men already
concentrated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31
&sWc learn that Felix Roberts. wei

iS-Wc learn that Felix Roberts, well
known throughout this Valley as ira
yelling Jewelier, committed suicide at
the Blue Sulphur Springs few days a.
90. The cause is said TO be the fear of
losing the sight Of one OF his eyes! He
was native Of Switzerland, and we un-
derstand had no connexions in this coun-
try.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

ALABAMA Returns from twenty fear
counties IN this State give Oliver, the
w hig candidate for Governor, majority
OF 3, 1873 votes over his opponent, Mr..
Cagby. The Mobile Chronicle SAYS
there is strong prospect of decided
Wing ma jority in the next Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31
SPECTATOR.
--sTAUNToN.
THURSDAY, AUG. 81, 1897.

+, @-Congress meets on Monday next.
We anticipate nothing valuable from
its deliberations. There is oonsola-
ton, however, in the fact, that the re-
cent elections have left the dominant
party without the power TO do serious
mischief.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

&%Dr. John G. Warren, in work ON
Iumors. recently published. gives it as
his opinion, that the use of tobacco by
chewing, is u common cause OF cancer in
the tongue and in the lips Look out,
We filthy tobacco chewers
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

An ARRAY took place in front ofihe Post
Office, at Camden, S e., on the 9th inst =,
between MIR Bronson, one OF the proprielors
OF The Comden Journal, and Eldridge Brown
agent for the Express Mail. Shots ere ex-
changed st about five PAGES, and the latter
was killed upon the spot.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

@G~We learn from the Richmond
Compiler that the Messrs. Fry have
been presented by the Grand Jury in
twelve cases for issuing their checks.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

GGrThe last news from Spain is very
unfavorable TO the cause Of the Queen.
The successes Of Don Carlos continued,
and the Queens troops were becoming
disaGected and disPirited.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

DR.. Branch T. Archer, Speaker of the
Texan Congress. arrived in Richmond
on the evening Of the 24th instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

A MONSTER. PhlshUry, Of
Boscawcn, New Hampshire, captured a rat
tie snake near his front door, few days
since, which measured nine feet six inches in
length, and which had twenty one ratiles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31
FOR SALE.

WE have just received from New
Yor k and Philadelphia fresh supply
of the most approved
Anchor Stamp Boiling Cloths,
which we will sell at prices that will
make !. the interest OF Miiiers 10 put
chase Of us.
BENZ. era WORD g. Co.
Staunton, Aug. 81, 1887. 4.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31

The election in Michigan was held on
the 22d.
The election in Rhode Island comes
off on the 29th.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-08-31
SPAIN.

The able editor of the Frederick sburg ~
rena exercises the privilege ofviewIng pub
lie questions in philosophical and indepen'
dent spirit, which, though il often leads him
10 conclusions al variance with the popular
sentiment, commands public and private re-
spccl We give as an example the follow
ing reflections on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

From. England they have nothing 10 expect
but insolt and robbery"
The Earl Of Gosford has Illuminated Q
Proclamation against such meetings t,e
says = .d
consent of His Majesty's Executive Coun-
Gil of this Province, hereby most solemniy
cxhort all the subjects Of His Majesty IN
this Province TO unite in the cause OF peace
and good order, to discontinue all writings
of an exciting and seditious tendency, and
TO eschew all meetings of dangerous or
eouivocal character; and do hereby enJoln
and strictly command all Magistrates IN and
throughout the Province, all Officers OF MI
lnia. Peace Officers and others Ills MaJes-
TVS good subjects therein, to oppose and
Illustrate the insidious designs alluded to IN
this Proclamation, and to preserve, by their
loyal cooperation, the vigor and invlolao'l'
ity Of the laws, on which religion and future
happiness depend"
The Montreal Herald says, revolution
ary meeting" was to be held in Montreal on
the 10Th Of June.
There is thus, il seems. fair prospect Of
a flare up" as the English papers say 10
Canada When the parties are thoroughly
at loggerheads, who knows but the Yankees
may slip into the fight. and thus give us
Texas affair on the Northern as well as The
South Western Frontier2 John Bull hac
better let the great Papineau have his way
II Canada knocks for admission into Tho
Union, and we admit it, we can take care o
him By the way, we now feel great in
terest in these Canadian affairs, for we SET
that John is trying to cbeck-mate Jonathan
in Texas. and, therefore we are decidedly II
favor Of a move on the other end Of the ma
tional chessboard ~ Y Express
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

come into my head, and L stood stock still,
holdin the Gineraps pantaloons in one hand
and his right boot upside down 10 tother,
and there lay the specks on the floor, Tor
what there was left on em y and the Cine
raj stood lookin at me with eny most moth
ing on him, and the Message and the Treas
ury counts and my slate lay on the table
there warn't word said for more than ten
minutes-an awful time to stand so.
So to rights the Ginera he spoke, and
says he, "Major, what are you thnkin on ?"
why" says |, "Gineral, was thinkin,'
says /, if you had kept your spectaces in
your side breast-pocket, they would be on
your nose now; but" said |, that amt the
worst ont, I'm afeard," says l. "Gineral
toe'oe got too many pockets for our money
and achen zoe rant IL zoe shall haze 10 come
10 our shirts and boots before zoe find a."
The Gineral got as hornely as all nature
at this; and says he, "Major, | wish now
you was only Calhoun, or Biddle, or Clay
or M Duffee, or Don Pedro, or Black Hawk
or any one but Major Downing-for fee
as if should like TO give some one thrash
ing" Why says |, "Gineral you ain
mad nor nothin be you2 for | am too,
says | land every time | look at tht
Counts" says |, II feel as if would like
10 get hold of some one, and thrash 'eu
too, and so we stomped about spell
cussin and discussin most things till we go
cool agin-but it was considerable of storm
| tell you.
Your friend,
]. DOWNING, Major,
Downingville Militia, I'd Brigade
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07
THE CURRENCY EXPERIMENT..

W IL.
The following article touching the Curren-
cy, is from the Penn Yam Democrat. II is bet
ter than shin-plaster.
The "Experimentn has been fairly and
thoroughly tried A reform in the currency
has been attempted, and il is amongst the thou
sand lessons ofhistory which teach that theory,
without practical proof of its utility, is but the
"baseless fabric of vision" Experiment in
this instance has been dearly bought; for the
building has been torn down before the mate
rails for another were collected, and now we
are exposed to pitiess pelting of the tempest
On this subject il is high time to be honest,
and cease recrimlnatiou, for all parties have
been taken with the fiscal mania, and RUDE
HANDS and RUDER SUGGESTIONS, have over
thrown the experience of long years. The
currency has been the subject Of the morning
discussion, the evenings conversation and the
midnight dream. All voices were in extollinp
hard currency; and hard currency il has
proved to be. We attack no ones system we
do not doubt that Benton or a Hill could
show us on paper, by neatly arIayed figures,
that metallic currency was the most eligible,
and enforce its virtues by argument; still we
would doubt. Let us have back our old cur
rency, our SMALL NOTES, our confidence and
our credit; and above all, if Uncle Sam would
have children abound in specie, let him moi
monopoize II all in his own breeches pocket.
ue ana useless 10 himself and TO them. We
do not believe there will be any sacrifice of
principle in retracing our steps.
The Globe of Thursday night, contains COP
les OF the Treaties of Amity and Commerce,
concluded between the Government Of the u
mted States and those Of Siam and Muscat,
with the Presidents proclamations, declaring
the same to have been duly ratified and ex-
changed, and now in force.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

The Governor of Maine, in consequence of
the arrest of the agent employed to take a CEN
sus of the Madawaska territory, has issued a
general order, calling on the militia of the
State To hold themselves in readiness "to obey
such orders as the security of our citizens and
the honor of the State may requires
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

Oneida Bank RoJ5er.-The Rochester Re-
publican of the 29th ult. states that the real
"Simon Pure' Oneida Bank robber has been
cotch'd at last. His name is Harvey, and was
arrested in Canada with considerable amount
of money answering the description of the lost
bills found upon him. He formerly resided in
Rochester, where he dabbled in shaving, spec
ulations, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

The New YoRK Wing MEETING, held on
the 2sth, we learn, nominated ID A N f l.
w Z B S I + r as a candidate for the Wings
at the next Presidential election. twas very
large and respectable meeting. An excellent
address and series of sound resolutions were
adopted, for which we have not room. 1t was
resolved however, while the Wings of New
York thus expressed theirpreterenee, that they
would abide by the decision of a national con-
vention ofwhigs and support their nomination.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07
JACK DowNING,s PROPHECY.

Amongst the other prophecies when
were made after the removal OF the Depos
ties and the commencement OF General
Jackson's Observation-Disclosures of Mej,o'
Downing ought not in these times to be
overlooked, We therefore republsh one o
his characteristic letters, dated in 1888,
month or two after the public money was
ordered to be taken out of one pocket ant
nut into thirty or forty pockets all over the
country. We can all see now, the truth o
what the Major told the General--"we'v,
got too many pockets for our money
"when we want it don't see how we shall
find it,"
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-24

A CAusT1c HrT.-Piron, the French
author, having heen taken by the
Waterman of the night in the streets
Of Paris, was carried, on the following
morning, before the lieutenant of Po-
lice, who haughtily Intercepted him
concerning his business or profession.
81 am poet, SIR" said Piron.
ooh, oh! poet, are you?" said the
magistrate, 81 have brother who is a
poet
"Then we are even," said Piron.
for l have brother who is fool"
A commercial traveller left an article
Of his WARDROBE at an inn at Dublin
and wrote to the chambermaid to send
it to him by the coach. He got the
following reply:
Dear Sir, hope you don't feel hurt,
III frankly tell you all about ii,
Eve made shift of your old shirt.
Ana yon maat make shift without H.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-24

got of fuel, bending over pair of babes. who
were unconscious of the manifold evils or .,,s
world they had just entered, but sensibly a.
ware OF extreme hunger, which their mother
was sharing with them. The holy fountain
whence they had drawn supplies had been
drained; and the famished mother sat the pic-
lure OF patience and despair. Hope had hith-
erto pictured in her Imagination sunny spot,
such as that which was about to break upon
her IN the arrival Of her preserver But gnaw.
Ing necessity had carried her to that madden
cd and awful point which fixed the cannibal
purpose OF ealing one of her infants. to pre-
serve herself and the other one, until the log
WIshed-tor relief should be realized. At the
precise point OF time when the person of her
husband darkeaed he entrance of the cave, she
held the knife in nsr hand, and was fondly
lingering In the debate OF ,.er own mind, which
should be the victim--- which dear object should
De preserved at such countless cost. Tic
Keen perceptions, the fine drawn threads OF a.
lection, the result of protracted pryations, len,
unearthly vlgor to her mind, when her final re.
solve was fixed, to perish with her offspring,
and by the same innocent cause. She hurled
the instrument Of her bloody purpose far away
INTO the dark recesses of the cavern, and pla-
ced the hungry babes upon her bosom as she
sunk back In despair, unmitigated with sin
gle ray of hope. At this critical instant, the
young warrior, in the full vigor of manhood,
animated with virtuous purposes, sprang for
ward. gave utterance to scream of ioy, i'm
parting like sensation TO the suffering object
Of his solicitude. The interchange Of sen,i-
ment was full of sadly pleasing emotions, as
the long fast of the wife and mother was bro
ken over kettle, amply provided by the skill
of the hunter.
Sixty suns had risen and set, after the thrill
ling events just described, when the Omaha
nation was made joyous with the appearance
OF Split Cloud. He was followed by his for
eign wife, whom he had twice snatched from
destruction, and who now repaid him with the
smiles OF two young braves, peering over each
OF her shoulders. from beneath the ample folds
OLA new scarlet blanket.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-24
7 ER NJ s..

TAG Iowa News is published every Satur-
day, at THREE DoLLARs per annum if paid in
advance, or Four DOLLARS, if payment is de-
layed until theexpiration of six months from
the time ofsubscribing. Persons subscribing
for less time than one year will be charged
at the rate of Four DoLLARs, payable ALWAYS
ADVANCE. JUNE, 1887.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-24

TIME Copartnership heretofore existing under
j tho firm Of CulriUs 4 LEST, 10 this day dis
solved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to
the above arm arc requested TO come forward and
make immediate payment to F. Cunius, who ID
authorized 70 ssttle The business Of aid.
F.CURTIUS.
Peru, May sI,lss7. CHR 10. LEST.
F. CURTIUS having purchased The intessss Of
G. J. L6iss, In fs ab6vS 6rn, Tsspsctully informs
his friends and he public that hs stil eontiDuss
business o. shs Old stand.
Pnu, June IA, 1897. =
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-24

A 70 RcIDLE ARGUMENT--sGentlcmen of tho
JURY" said Hoosier lawye, addressing real
sneii-oark Jury--"l say that are magnanimous sun
shines in the heavens, though you can't see il kass
its behind cloud; but you know it, though I can't
prove IT; so my client, who rises airly aud husss
koons like an homes, man, has good case, though
ne can't prove il: now if you believe what LtSil
you abonthe sun, you ara bound on ycur bibls oass
to bseye what tell you about my clients cas&
and if yol doa't, then you call ME liar, and thst
~ be squashed if III stand any how; SO ii you
don't want to swear fllse, and have no trouble.
you'd better give us our case.''
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-24

Ety1vG IN no rE.--An elderly gentleman, pro-
hGhty rs years ofdge, onbeing asked if he had any
family, replied with great nairete-"No, sir, not
at97tsent."
Orc ofthe most distinguished medical practi,ion-
es used to say, that he considered fee so necessary
to give weight to an opinion, that when he looked at
his own tongue in the glass, he slipped q guinea
fom one pocket into tho other.
A SALE or YOUNG LADIEs.--A ladies' boarding
school appeared for sale in the Paris papers. The
property is described 10 consist of household frn
tuIs, valued at 5000 francs, and fourteen going
nancy said factory girl to her Companion.
switch railroad train do YOU like besf1,, ssThat
one" replied Nancy, switch furnishes spark
a sHo RT HAND Acco UNToF THE WHO LIE TRo u
DLe.--All the world owes all tho world more than
all the world worth, and al the world call up
On all the world 10 pay. The world, thsrcfnrs.
are in reality worth just nsmuch actual wcalsh Is
! they were before all the world failed.
Southern Argus., 1837-07-11
COLUMBUS TEMPERANCE GEL
BRATTON.

The Columbus Temperance Society eel
hrorsd the Anniversary Of our National Ia
SDsndsnce in a manner becoming the day.
The Declaration of Independence was
cad by p. B. BARKER, Esq, after which
he Rev. Mr.. SAWYER offered the following
ssolu,ion. He advocated it in speech ot
req, ability, and on the question being ta.
en- !, was unanimously carried.
P,solved, That we as much as ever de-
,,ore the evils Of intemperance and what
collrd moderate drinking, as the great
Onrce Of these evils,h hs highlytdangerOus, aud
bught 70 te abandoned
The Rev. Mr.. REED then rose and pro-
,oSsd the following resolution
Resolved, That every Christian and Pa
RIO, ought to sanction the Temperance en-
isrprize in.thiS country.
Mr. Reed advocated his resolution in a
.neech we'll calculated to make a serious
M nresson upon the audience. His re-
marks were religions, scientific and Philo-
sopbical and when they were concluded,
the pledCe was handed around and a large
number Of names was added to it.
Southern Argus., 1837-07-11
TO THE LADIES.


TIME Subscribers have Just re.
j. ceived, and are now opening a fresh
and splendid selection of
Plain and Figured Silks,
Figured SatinS,
Gross Barred 8. Figured Muslins,
Linen Ld,UnS,
BobbinnetS 4. GreciGnnets,
Satin Striped PGlmettOS,
Paris LdlCnS,
French Chintz,
French GlnghamS,
Paris Painted MuSlinS,
Painted JackonetS,
Fancy Handkerchiefs,
Bird Eye Diaper,
Bro,Um q. White Ddmask Table
CoUerS,
Irish Linens, 4. Linen I'ot0eLS,
Super Embroidered Skirts,
MuSquito Netting,
Sup. Black 4. White Six Hosiery,
PLAN and ribbed,
Black q. White Cotton Hosiery,
PLAN and ribbed
MOhGir Caps,
Kid Gloves,
Ladies' Silk Umbrellas &. PdrosOls
and fine and splendid assortment of JEW
ELRY. and various other articles, whicl
they offer at reduced prices,
E. B. DRAKE, & CO.
Columbus, June IS, 1887. S9tf
Southern Argus., 1837-07-11
CHOCTAW CLAIMS.


HNHE Commissioners appointed to aijrs:
y claims to reservations Of landsun,ie~ &c
fourteenth article Of the&Treaty Of 0.
with the Choctaw Indians, hereh, rire
notice thai they will meetsat their e.. IN
the town of CobffttOs. Mississippi, os..iae
10th day OF October next.
Their office will I,csntinue open fron dis
time, and their Secretary will receive ;.y
application or claims, claimants ,aay
think proper to make or file.
Cases will be docketed in the order Dre.
sented and taken up in the same order e
TcAuy.
Claimants will if required, be heard by
counsel.
Summons for witnesses will be issued By
the Secretary on application TO him.
claimants, and their children entitled 70
Reservations must I'D al Cases appear BE-
fore the Commissioners in person.
The District Attorney Of the Uni.ed
States, for the State of Mississippi, will ac1
as Counsel for the United States
For the information of claimants, the
14th article of the Treaty Of Dancing Rah-
bit Greek, and tho lst, 9th and 9TH sectors
Of the act of March 8, 1887, under which
the Commissioners are acting,are published
with this notice.
Southern Argus., 1837-07-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Auction sales.
THIS DAY, JULY IL.
Extensive Sale Of staple & Fancy
DRY GOODS ATAUCTTON

URH GOODS Al AUC1ION.
ON TUESDAY. July 1lth, at 10 o'clock
" A. NJ. will be commenced the sale Of
a large and extensive stock of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods, slightly damaged, on ac-
count Of whonit may concern, embracing
great variety Of
British, French, and American Prints,
do do do Ginghams.
PlainSwiss, Cross.bar and Printed Mus
linS,
White and Printed Lawns,
Challas and Merino Cloths,
French Worked Capes and Collars,
Fancy Hdkfs., Dotted Thule Laces,
Lace Wells, Gro de Maps,
Gro de Swiss, Gro de Paris,
Italian and Lustring Silks,
Plain and Figured Satins,
Bonnet and Belt Ribbons,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and
Cotton Hosiery.
Irish, Brown and Grass I.inens,6 & Diapers,
Russia Sheetings, Osnaburghs,
Brown Hollands, Table Cloths,
Broadcloths, { assimeres, Sattinetts,
Erminetts, Bed TiCkings.
Brown and Bleached Cotton Sheetings,
Marseilles Quilts, ard CambTicks,
together with great many other articles
too numerous to mention.
The Sale will continue on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at the same hour until the whole
is disposed Of. AS the Stock is large and
well assorted, Country Merchants will find
1t particularly to their advantage to attend.
GT~TermS Cash.
f. B. DRAKE, & co.
Columbus, July II. 43tf
Southern Argus., 1837-07-11
NOTICE,

A LII persons are hereby warned against
"A trading for a Note gwen by the Sub
scriber to John NJ. Watson, for the sum of
$500, endorsed by A, S. Jeffries and I. I.
Meade, dated sometimein December, 1886.
and payable on the 1st January, 1883. AS
the consideration for which the note was
given has totally failed, am determined
not to pay it unless compelled bv law.
VIM. S. BOILING.
June z, 1887, 39-4t