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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20
From Mc .Nem York CDyrjc,. Nor. II

Beacon CouasE--L,sr DtY-rhe four min,
heats YESTERDAY this course attracted ms We an,
tIcpated, large crowd. Lady Cliflen and Pc,,
had evidently not recovered from the et.ct, ofil,
severe contest in which they had been 50 r,crnl,
engaged over the Union Course. Colontl Johnson.
ATLANTA had the advantage over them in tins ~
spcct.
The three horses started well tnscthcr Atlnf,
we thought intended To make the thinning with L,ly
Cliden, but Pcton funding she nor 20 nrnI.,d
to the task, had tn take the work ~ baud aAy
Citizen. however. proved victorious comm. IN ab.nt
one length ahead of Pi,ton, and Winning the L,at
Atalana, sorry to add, own. /" sum iurr,-
ruptiops she experienced from the heavy ihf,np II
the distance pole, was thrown out and declared lis
ianced. Time Of this heat : IN. q s.
The second heat between I.,dy CHt,len and PIE
ton was well contested, bun the ornlrr a.ai,, proved
too much for her youtlnul antagonist. Tim. SIN,
Is.
h'he match mile heats. between Captain Stoth.
toms Alargarefa.:d j. C. Stcyef;s's ttlftop,, WIS
won by the latter.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

We doubt not that each OF the 900 Office
holders will have a hand in them. Louis. .jom.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

Facts stubborn things. [G{obe
Ay, Sir, and are jackasses OF course YOU
and your facts are equally "stubborn."
Louis. Josr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

Professor LockE has returned 10 Cincinnati tom
Europe, bringing with hima very valuable apparatus
for the use OF the Ohio Medical College.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20
Dls. -. 1B. FISHER.

LAYING located himself al Mr.. Dlury Moor
n Il mans, Wards. Road Campbell county, offers
his services in the different branches of his prote,
SION TO the citizens Of that vicinity and the adjacent,
parts Of Pnsylvania
July y. g.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

The New York Sunday News states that Paul..
lnS Is engaged upon a new novel, and FennI"oi'
Cooper upon new Tragedy. Capt. MarYa Is
said, has book upon America. in preparations
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20
.xk<O,
MUSICAL INSTIsCNENTS,

N'olmS OF the best quality,
Flutes and F,Ics,
tlafIoncts aud Guitars
NIosln Bows Bll1ses and Strings
MARTIN x LATHAM
October % -
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

Twenty-Five miles oltle Hooking Valley Canal
Ohio, are under contact
The Illinois and Michigan Canal is said 10 be %
Ing On with spirit.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

EH{A Pair Country knit Yarn Socks, and good
wv lot Of Country Jeans on hand for sale low
by JAMES G.. Mt x 90.
\oypnh,t
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NOTICE..

NVEICE.
A LII persons indebted TO us, are hereby notified
n To make payment without delay as it " no, in
our powerto give longer indulgence
DlNkLE x RUMBOUGH
Octobsr II !.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

"hch have been recently purchased al the North
aoutf TIE most advantageous circumstanccs,-al of
winch we Will sell as low, If not lower than the same
description ot GOODS be bought for in TIN,
place. Oar friends and the public respectfully
invited 10 cal and examine our stock.
II RNER q BURWELL.
October 26 N
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

There is TO be a new set of Treasury boxes
w no is to manufacture theml
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

F,om The .NcW lork (oa,prrrid I,ireri;xtr Nar. H.
RIOT IN MONTREAL-We have received
the Montreal papers OF Tuesday. The prohibition
OF the contemplated procession BY the " Sons nj
Liberty on Saturday last seems to have proved IL
occasion for very pretty row. The Herald gives \
long account OF it, from which We gather That aboe
$50 of the " Sons mustered in Great ST. lanr,
siieet-nadc an unpros"krd atfarh nn some lovaIes
who we're quietly looking ou-fir Inv pistols winch
did no mischiei-po nndcd several indi,nluas--ani
chased others through the sirrels breaking lhr
do~s of loyal houses rs they passed along.
The loya'isis. however. ihoughtil,cv would take
their turn. having received Lace rrnorcrmcm.,
bat nj sight thereof, the !" Sons dispersed The
riot act read, and the royal regiment was olrr.
ed ont to parade the streets. Supported BIS the
tillery, but nothing happened 10 give them rmpo,
meut
About O'Clock the loyasis took it nfn Their
heads to attack the house OF Mr.. papncau. but wrte
restrained (not easily by Their leaders. The Office
OF the indicator hey would not Sparr--the typr'
paper. and every tlling movable. we're thrown into
the streets
Magistrates with troops stationed, through
the nigh', at various p",nts-but uofhIus iarllI'i
happened.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

TIE FATE OF MRS. AbSToN.-lhe 'o'
loving letters from The late Governor ALsroN' "'
South Carolina. to his lahcr-in law, AthoN i''hH'
,rc calculated To arouse the sympathy OF all who re-
collect the most melancholy fate oi his interesting
d,uohter CAV Atsros seems to have tell the SIN
ccres alllicion Tor his wife, aud Ia have a'polc"
hcI untimcs fate with deep aud tender er''-
Bum appears also. to la,c becu deopl, afflicted 10y
the death of his dms hter--bu he had schooco MN
.cf by long practice. To conceal his emotions, ana
ryinced outwanily upm this. as upon most oth',
irving incident. IN his eyeulu life, the most stoic"
indifference.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

.N'Ofir
AE have fac BiROUCEIE, and HAIR
W NESS to dispose Of They have been in USE
10, snort time, but aie as good as new. We will
sell bargain in them.
ALSO,
Inc and valuable work HORSE
lloRNEk 4 WATSON
November rs :, II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

The day on which his sou died.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-20

February %, 1881.
YAuS letter Of the 10th, my friend. rs received.
This assurance of any fate was not wanting. Au-
thcniic accounts fon, Bermuda and Nassau, as late
January 49, connected with your letter iions Ne"
iorl Of The as,h. had already forced upon me tie
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y T. w (: q d ID =
FAIL .l.y.D ,s'Ls.TEH G00ES.

~ are now receiving large aud general as
w suilmcnt of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
From " Wild Sports Of the Vest"
COOL COURAGE


Seven years ago when the south of Ireland
was as il ever has been within my memory.
IN disturbed stale, o gentleman advanced
IN years lived in retired country house.
lie was bachelor, and whether, trusting TO
his supposed popularity, or imagined that
The general alarm among The gentry was
groundless, he continued in bis lonely man
sion long after his neigbbors had Quilted
theirs Tor a safer residence in town. lie bad
been indisposed for several days, and on the
night he was attacked, had taken supper in
bis bed room, which was on the ground floor,
and near the parlor with @hich il had com
munication.
The servants went 10 bed, rthe house was
shut up for the night, and the supper tray,
with It's appurtenances, by presidential
oversight, was forgotten in The old man s.
chamber.
Some hours after he had retired TO bed he
was alarmed at hearing window lifted in
the outer apartment his chamber door was
sJar, and the moon sbone brilliantly through
the upper easement, rendering objects in the
parlor distinct, and perceptibIe 10 sny person
IN The inner loom Presently man leaped
through The window, and three others fol-
lowed in quick succession. The old gen.
tieman sprsng from his bed, but unfortunate
~ there were no arms in The apartment re-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
VALUA BLE
LAND & MILLS
FOR G A r, Il
f o II S a l. i .

THE subscriber offers for sale valua-
BILE TRACT OF LAND. containing
367 acres, about two miles above Green
vile, on the Brownsburg rd.G. There
is upwards of 200 acres of the land clear
ed, aud In good state of cultivation.
There is u first rate MERCHANT
MILL in good repair. on never failing
stream IF water. and good brick Dwell
ling Hsuse. the necessary out houses,
Stables, &c
Ga the upper end of the same Tract
there is Chofping Mill en- the same
stream and about quarter OF mile :
hove the Merchant MIL. There is a
brick Dwelling House, out houses, &c.
situated near the Choppins Mill.
The Tract will be sold entire, or If
preferred, will be divided so as to sell
the ChopPing Mill and upper i'm
preyements, with 267 acres Of the land.
JOHN TATE.
Feb'y 2, 1871
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
A BRAVE WOMAN

TIE Columbia (Ten. } Observer of the 18th
INST. gives an account of an attempt, on the
part OF negro man, 10 murder bis Mistress,
a Mrs. Mathews, near that place. In the
absence OF his master, the negro prepared
himself at night with an axe, which he
brought into the house for the purpose, as he
alleged, OF defending the family in case of
danger. While Mrs. NJ was in the acl. OF
stopping pick Up something she had drop
ped, The negro caught her by The throat with
one hand, and with The other attempted TO
seIze the axe, swearing he intended to kill
her. BY a powerful exertion she broke his
grasp and threw him so far from her that
she was enabled TO get bold Of The axe before
he could seize it.. Fearing he nigh, take il
from her, she threw il out in the dark
then rushed upon her with the intention OF
throwing her into the fire and burning her to
death. Her strength enabled her 10 scufIle
with him for several minutes, but he finally
obtained The advantage, got her out Of the
house, and dragged her by the hair for SOME
distance, IN The direction Of pond, in which
he SAID he intended TO drown her Having
10 pass through gate or bars, Mrs. NJ. once
more regalned her feet and determined 10
make another struggle Tor her lie. The
negro now remembered having large dirk
knife, which he drew from his pocket and
which was immediately grasped by Mrs. NJ.
a considerable struggle ensued, but neither
party was enabled TO gel entire possession of
the knife. Mrs. NJ, however, finally turn
ed his own weapon upon bimseli-having
succeeded in cutting his throat so badly, that
ne was compelled 10 desist in the prosecution
OF his atrocious attempt Mrs. NJ. imme-
diate|y gathered up her children and fed 10
the house Of a neighbor, where she gave the
alarm. The negro has been caught, and his
wound, it is believed, will not prove fatal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

81 Preacher Of the Gospel Murdered -
We learn by gentleman from the neigh
borhood in which the horrid deed was per-
petrated, that the Rev. Isaiah Harris. q
minister Of The Methodist Episcopal Church,
was way laid and murdered on the 23d ult.
in Surry county, near Cabin Point. He
had been at neighbours, three or four miles
from his residence, and was returning in his
gig; end when about three or four hun
dred yards ofhis house, be was shot through
the head by some one behind the gig. The
Of The horrible murder had not
been discovered.-Rich. Rel. Zslegraph
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
POETRY.
OLD WINTER is COMING


Old Winter is coming again-alack!
How icy and cold is he
lie cares not pin fot a shivering back, (
He's saucy old chapto white and black
He whistles his chills with a wonderful
knack,
For he comes from cold country.
a witty old fellow this winter is;
A mighty old fellow for gIee.
lie cracks his jokes on the pretty sweet
miss,
The wrinkleh old maiden, unfit TO ISIS
And freezes thc dew on her lips-for this
Is the way with such fellows as he
Old Winter is frolicksome blade I wot-
He is wild in his humor and free!
He'll whistle along fur the want Of thought,
And set all the warmth of our furs al
naught,
And ruflle the laces. by pretty girls
bought;
For frolicksome old fellow is he!
Old winter is blow ing his guest along,
And merrily shaking the tree
From morning till night he will sing his
song;
Now moaning and short-now bowling
and long
His voice is loud for his lungs are
strong
A merry old fellow is he!
Old winter is wicked old chap, ween-
As wicked az ever you'll see
lie withers the flowers, 50 fresh and
green
And biIes the pert nose OF the Miss of
sixteen,
As she triumphanlly walks in maidenly
sheen,
A wicked old fellow is he
Old winter is tough old fell,w for blows.
Al tough as ever you'll see!
lie VIII trip up our trotters, and rend our
clothes,
And sliffen our limbs from fingers TO
toes
He minds not the cries of his friends or
his fees
A tough old fellow is he
A cunning old fellow is winter they say.
cunning old fellow is he
lie peeps in the crevices day by day,
lie see how we are passing our time =.
way,
And marks all our doings, from grave
10 gay
I'm fraid he is peeping at me!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

The present Sultan of Turkey, who re-.
Gently threw open the doors of his Sersglio,
and told bis wives they might go 10 and fro
at pleasure is, according TO the Albany Dali
ly Advertiser, virtually half Christian. 1t
may not he generally known, says the Adj
veruser, that bis mother was a French lady
OF Martinique, who was captured by Batba-
~ corsairs on her passage 10 France, and by
yagary OF forfino, ultimately installed 10
the SeragIio of the then Sultan, as the favor
lite Sulianna From her Mahmoupd bas il, /.
herited his good sense, his cbivalrods courto-
sy, and bis liberal principles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

Liberal CoNDucT.-The N. Orleans
Bulletin of the llth, speaking of the return
of the Tennessee volunteers, relates the fol-
lowing praisewortby conduct on the part of
the Councils of that city:
eve understand that The general council
OF the city, at their session on Saturday last,
unanimously voted an appropriation of len
thousand dollars 10 he expended for the use
of the Tennessee volunteers who have rev
Gently returned from Florida, after an arduous
but glorious campaign. This generous act
was no doubt prompted by the expectation
and before they were paid off, would need
money for the purchase of clothing, &C.
But we have learned that this liberal offer
will he declined on the part ofihe volunteers;
not, however, because they are not fully sen.
sible OF the mu1ificence OF theact, but being
men OF character at home, they were able to
purchase what they wanted without difficult,
ty"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
Reeognition Of Independence Of Mtrico by

-, Spain.
The Courier DIES Etats Unis contains an
article from the Paris Sun, which we trans
late, not having the original TO refer TO-
"Spain has done an act Of justice and wis.
dom IN determining TO recognize at length
the Independence Of her ancient colonies in
South America. The assembly of the Cor
ties, in the discussion which took place ON this
important question, offered spectacle Of the
highest interest. Never had il been so full {:
one hundred and forty deputies were present,
aud the resolution was adopted without sin
gle voice being raised against it. The trea.
ty with Mexico had been already prepared
and signed, subject 10 the ratification Of the
Cortes. This measure had been taken TO a.
void all delay. II is not generally known
that the negotiation with the diplomatic a
gents OF Venezuela have been broken off. The
Spanish Government not being willing 10
renounce the indemniiies justly due by those
OF The American States which, like Vene-
zuela, have confiscated Spanish property du.
ring the war of the revolution. The case
wasdifferent with Mexico, the independence
of which is therefore declared without any
condition."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

AT Cincinnati, on the 9th instant, an old
offender named John Washburn; convicted
ofthe murder OF Mr.. Beaver of that place,
was publicly executed for his crime. The
Wing says
Previously to his execution, he made Ga
address TO tho crowd, in which he stated that
intemperance, gambling, Sc, had led him
step by step TO the commission of many afro.
cious murders. He also slated that il he had
permission 10 go through the multitude be-
fore him, he could point out twelve or. fifteen
persons no had been accomplices in his hor-
rid crimes. He appeared perfectly self pos
sessed 10 the last, and met lie fate with un-
iaultering frmness.
The Cincinnati Gazette says: A COMES.
| sion, or narrative, has been published, az
coming from Washburn, setting forth tis-
sue Of thefls and murders, as ara almost in.
credible. He represents himself as beng
only about twenty -three years Of age, being
born in North Carolina, in 1913, and vet he
appears TO have been concerned in some thir.
~ murders, and thei,s and -obbsries almost
innumerahle. Among his marvels, is a sto.
ry, that he with others, made an expedition
TO Metamorss, from which they returned to
New Orleans, IA six months, with t,celue
hundred thousand dollars, tn gold and silcsr
which they soon dissipated al the gambling
table, snd in ether sxtrsvagrances. This 10
the most exaggerated of his tales, but, though
on a smaller scale, they are mostly of the
same character.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published, ,ceekly. by
HARpER g. SosET, at Too Dollars a
gear, if paid in adrance, or 1ico Dollars
ind Fifty Cents, after the expiration Of
the first sir months.
No paper will be discontinued until all
arrearages are paid.
o. ADvERrisEMtNTs not ercecding
okE SQUARE of printed matter. are an
serted three weeks for one dollar: each
continuance after, t,centy. fre cents. Larg-
er Advertisements in the same proportion
All letters must be '.post paid"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

We do moi like to deal in ifs and ends.
but il is a remarkable fact, that If the vote Of
one county alone had been reversed at the
late election for President, Martin Van Bus
rem would have been defeated. sslt is
striking fact isays the S.eubenville Herald)
that Mr.. Van Buren, owes his election 10 the
Presidency, 10 the vote OF Berks county,
Pennsylvania. Had the majority 10 that
county been reversed, General Harrison
would have had the vote Of Pennsylvania,
and difference would have been made a.
gainst Mr.. Van Buren, of sixty electoral
votes. The slim tenure upon which Mr..
Van Buren, holds his high station, will doubt
less have an important bearing upon the
course, OF his administration - Charlesto,Dn
Free Press
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

Interesting to Horses" A friend 10
Horses" in tie Pittsburg Gazette, cautions
owners of horses against putting cold bride
bits into the mouth of the horse when the
weather is much below the freezing point
by doing 80, the consequence is, tina, whenev.
er the bit touches the tongue orlips, the lin
will come off, as il burnt with hot iron
Hence the sore tongue in horses 50 often
complained of and suffered. This fact should
be made know n, and the practice Of warm-
ing The bits observed in all northern laii-
tudes, where the thermometer ranges be-
tween zere and the freezing temperature.
II any one doubts the truth of these re-
marks, let him put his tongue TO a piece Of
exposed iron in cold merning, and he HilI
doubt itno longer.-Bufalo 2dp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

TIE posfhumousp papers Of Picki,oick Club,
now publishing in England, contain great
deal OF piqnant and racy humur: and the au-
thor appears 10 be much at home in the
tragic details by passion, as in the ludicrous.
We extract few passages
Il Fathers Last 19duice FIN agon' to
lie ave you, Samivel my boy, and there's no
telling when | shall see you again. Your
mother in law, may ha' been too much for
me, or thousand things may have happened
ny the time you next hears any news o. the
celebrated Mr. Weller, o. the Bell Savage.
The family name depends very much upon
you, Samivel, and hope you'll do volts
right by it. Upon all little pinis o. breedin,
Know may trust you as we'll as il il was
my own self So Pve only this here one lit
tie bit of advice TO give you II ever you
gets TO up'ards o'fify, and feele disposed to
go marryn' any body-no matter who-jis.
you shut yourself up in your own room, il
you've got one, and pison yourself off hand
Hanging's vulgar, so don't you have noihin
TO say TO that. Pison yourself SaoiveI, nv
boy, pison yourself, and you'll be glad on il
afterwards With these affectionaIe words,
Mr.. Weller looked stesdlastly on his son !,
and turning slowly upon bis heel, disappear.
ed from bis sight"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
GREAT FIRE AT ST. JOHNS. N. B,
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE NEW YORK
DAILY EXPRESS.

DAILY EXPRESS.
BANGOR, JAN. II, p. M.
Messrss. EDIToRs By gentleman who
hasjust arrived from St. Johns, N. B. we
learn that on Saturday last about p. NJ. a
very destructive fire broke out in that CITY.
which, before it could be arrested, DESTROYED
about ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY Bull
DINGs, situated on South Market Wharf on
Water and Prince William streets. The
quantity of goods destroyed was immense.
including about three thousand barrels of
four- The fire commenced in Mr.. Whit
ney's store. at 9P. M. and ragged twelve
hours with undated fury. The stores up
on South Market Wharf were all wood, and
from three TO four stories in height. They
were full of all kinds of merchandise, very
little OF which could be saved. The engines
appeared to be of no use, being very much
out OF order, and the weather was extremely
cold Fear seemed toparalyze the exertions
ofthe citizens
A large number Of families, by this calam-
lily, are rendered houseIess, and many who
were in good circumstances are now beg
gars.
Two printing Offices were burnt-the Oh.
server and the Chronicle.
The loss has hastily been estimated al
from TWO to THREE MILLIONS OF DOL
LARS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09
Valuable Property
FOR SALE.

HAVING determined to remove to the
South West, I will sell, privately, my
HOUSE g. LOT
in the town Of Staunton, situated on -
street. little North Of the Bridge at
Mr.. J. Fackler's, being a corner lot
This property is in very desirable part
Of the town, and from the advantages Of
water, and location. it will no doubt
command the attention of capitalists. as
they could not vest their money in bet
ter property.-I will also sell, privately,
my present stock Of COPPER g. TINS
WARE; also, number Of articles Of
Household s. Kitchen Furniture.
have first rate CARRyALL, which
would exchange for Horse.
b. F. POINTS.
Stauntsn, Feb'y 9, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-09

II is stated that Gov. Cass, our minister 10
France, was the bearer of private letter
from Gen. jackson TO Louis Philippe, disa :
vowIog, IN manner most honorable 10 him-
sell, and all The injurious interpretation
gwen 10 certain phrases used by him in bis
generated message 10 Congress on The sub
Jecl Of the controversy between the two gov
erhmenis, and TO some OF his acts. He like
wise announces his intended retirement from
.he PRESIDENCY and from public lille altogetb,
60 France.