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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-04

az CHI ALLENGE TO ALL TIL e wORLD.
Mr. ISAAC COWARD short time longer Al % iIndson
street. challenges yet sgaa, and for huadreth time
woman to beat him either In wrtng teaching
beaut ful business hand
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

Extraordinary Electrical Phenomena.
most singular appearance in the hea-
yens is described in the CarrolIton, Miss.
Enquirer as having been witnessed in
that neishborhood on the night of the
2Oth ult For some time previous, there
had been an excessive drought On
that night aboutS o'clock the air became
clouded, the clouds running generally
South, and for two hours there was q
continual discharge OF electricity all g.
round the horizon. During this in,
cessant "corruscation," says the Enqui.
rer' there shot from the pointed clouds
brilliant voiley Of sparks, exceedingly
bright, Some falling towards the earth,
others running in zig-zag course, cross
sing nearly the whole frmament-
These luminous sparks shot forth some
times large and singIy, and at others
branching out In every direction in the
most splendid arborescent manner. We
are told, for we did not witness it, that
the scene was one Of the most gorgeous
and beautiful ever witnessed. The
whole atmosphere appeared uncommon.
iy charged with the electric fluid-the
radiant flashes assumed sometimes the
form of waves of light, rolling with ve>
locIty ashwart the beavens--aDd are
said TO have been painful to the eye from
their frequency. These sparks which
were yividly brilliant, resembled large
balls OF fire suddenly struck with ham.
merp and flying about in the most fantas-
tic manner. Others have compared
them to the sparks sometimes produced
by the blow pipe on metal heated to in
tensity."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
VIRGINIA.

Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, June
Term. 1897.
joan Miller. Guardian of the orphan
children of Robert Miller, deceased,
Charles l.. Francisco. Guardian Of the
orphan children of Nancy Francisco,
deceased. and Andrew Warwick,
Guardian of the orphan children of
Margaret Cameron, deceased, plain
tlis-against
Samuel Miller, Jeremiah Miller, Frances
Miller, and Robert Miller, children
and bcirs of Robert Miller. deceased
Cameron Francisco, child and heir Of
Nancy Francisco, deceased, Marga-
ret Cameron, child and heir of Mar
garet Cameron, deceased, infant heirs
and distributes of Samuel Miller, de-
ceased. William Lewis and Mary his
wife, and Henry Kinagy. defendants
IN CHANCERY.
This cause came on by consent of the
parties to be heard this 2 lst day of June,
1887, and the bill, answers, exhibits and
dispositions, and was argued by counsel
And the Court being satisfied that the
interests Of the infant heirs OF Robert
Miller deceased, require the sale of the
Red House Tract of Land in the bill
mentioned. containing $50 acres, being
the share of the real estate of said Sans
uel Miller, deceased, after laying of said
Iron Works Establishment allotted in
partition by said Commissioners of the
said County Court of Augusta to the said
infant heirs CT Robert Miller, deceased,
and designated in the report of said
Commissioners as Lot No. /. 1t is fur
Their adjudged, ordered and decreed, that
Samuel Clarke, who is hereby appoint
ed Commissioner for that purpose, do,
subject to the confirmation Of the Court,
make sale of the said Red House Tract,
with the reservation as to iron ore, stat
ed in the decretal order OF the County
Court affirming said partition, on such
terms ofpaynent, and with such securi-
ty thereof, as he shall deem most expe-
dent, and report his proceedings to this
Court; together with his opinion as to
the best Investment of the proce eds of
such sale. And time is given the infant
defendants until six months after the.
shall have respectively attained the age
OF twenty one years, to shew cause, if
any they can, against this decree.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
Trustees Sale.

BY virtue Of deed of trust executed
TO me by Wilson Mitchell, bearing date
the 4th day ofSeptember, 1924. and ,lu-
ly recorded in the County Court Office
Of Augusta. will be sold for cash. to the
highest bidder. on Monday :he Sd day
Of September, in the town of Greenville,
before the Store door Of w. s. J. Light.
ner, the interest of said Mitchell, in and
A TRACT OF LAND,
in said deed mentioned, lying near
GreenvilIe.
Acting as Trustee | will convey such
title only as is vested in me by the deed
aforesaid.
BALLARD SMITH, Trustee.
August |. ISIS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

willing TO be pleased by every body. be,
liere have dignited sentiment, because I
deal honestly and always tell the truth; but
| as for exalted courage, think / dare moi
clam that, for when the saucy bows got on
my dog cart and leased me most TO death I
think ] would have whipped them all if
could, but was afraid, so that guess am
only half made gentleman" lie enjoyed
his own conceit in a hearty laugh.
In few months after the conversation
Ely appeared in Bedford with clever horse
anda neat little wagon, well stored with an
assortment OF goods 10 suit the marke, he
sought. He informed me tina, after his las,
TRIP, being on unusual time at home, his locs
hacame FESTIVE, and the ncighbois blamed
Them for killing sheep. To suspect dog Of
such an offence is 10 seal his doom, and Eiy's
dogs, guilty or not guilty, were speedily ex
eoutcd sans ceremonie, without Judge or iu
~. "Wcll," continued he, al tbougLt
must ito something to get along and did
not care much for the dogs no how thew
could Tx it, for was getting tired of them
and thought could do better il had q lar.
ger STOCK and so bought me this horse and
wagon ana now can do business on large
scale. have laid in good stock and can
trade with any Yankee of them all. Sd 7
don't fear but shall do well enouph.''
In few months subsequent TO Ely's an
pearancc in Bedford with his wagon and
horse, he Yves robbed on the Allcehnny Noun
tain OF nearly five hundred dollars in money
and merchandise. Ely was a PHILOSOPHER
however. and bore his loss with grea, cauan.
unity. lie said lie could do without il and
make ii up again, but he thought they were
pack OF mean scamps 10 rob poor cripple
like him. The ruilians have never been an.
prehended nor the property recovered a.
| ..
roi pair OF fine horses and a large wagon
we'll stored with merchandise, s, he said he
thought TINT would be his last triple WINS
Tired o: pcdling, and intended 10 sell his hor.
seS and wagon and set up store ofhis own;
for his sister, and he had money
enough TO gointo business for himself.
Such is the history Of ELIAS Fisher, the
dog-pcdlnr, and such will be the reward of
every body Who ,ciH try 10 dc sonlethi1r for
himself, CHS poor old mother and helpless
sister,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
POETRY.

Fear of thunder says the X ennebunk G.
zette, is sometimes an infrmity very diff.
cult 10 subdue.-A young lady who wa,
much disturbed by il, found great comfor,
in the following lines, which she committed
TO memory, and always repeated to herself
during Violent storms
Hearst thou the awful thunder roll?
See'st thou the lightning fly?
Does the dark storm appal thy soul.
Remember, God is nigh!
All! fear not then the dread alarm
His ever watchfuI eye
VIII keep thee ever safe from harm
Remember, God is nigh!
And should The storms OF life assail
Thy breast, thy faith 10 try,
Oh. let them not, my friend prevail
Remember, God is nigh!
Cherries has been my chcquer'd day:
I've known no azure sky:
This hope, alone, my only stay
know that God is nigh!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
VIRGINIA.

AT Rules held in the Clerks Office OF
the Circuit Superior Court of Law andChan-
Gerry tor Augusta County, on Monday the
End OF duy Of July, 1898.
John Newton Trustee for the Creditors of
Robert Steel, plaintiff,-against
Robert Steel, William &. Davis, Henry
Alexander and Hugh Caper Ton, trading
under the firm of Alexander & Co. Carey
breckenridge, Jehn Breckenridge, and
Edward Watts, Executors of Jas Breck-
cnridge, deceased, Sally Cudden, John
Hausse, John Ii. Peylon, Executor of
Samuel Blackburn deceased, j ohm Thomp-
son, John Clayton, William Moi1ette.
Thomas Young, Hannah Atwa,ers, Will
liam Erskin and Isaac Caruthers, trad.
ing under the firm of Erskin aud Caru,h-
ers, William b. George, Evan p. Tho
mas and William G.. Thomas, trading un.
der the firm Of Thomas and George Fred
erick Brons and Frederick Faux, trad
ing under the firm Of Brons 81 Falk,
Alex. Crawford, in his own right, and as
Executor OF Alexander Craw ford, deceas.
ed, George Ii. Kurl, Thomas Meredith
and Edward Spencer, trading under the
firm OF Meredith and Spencer, George
Carey and George Y Wihered, trading
under the firm of Carey & Withered,
Charles III. Carol, Abraham Crist, Hugh
+. Young, Alfred Leyburn and Samuel
Gatewood, Executors OF William Patton
deceased, Thomas Johnson, William w.
hayser, ----Cushing g.
Gushing, trading under the firm OF Cush.
ing & Son, James Welks, Charles B..
Bradford, Executor of J obn Darsi, deceas-
ed -Execuior OF Philip Cox, de-
ceased, Charles Starkie, Charles Starkie
8. Co. }: & c. BallzeIl, Henry Hawpe,
Wiley Thompson, Henry Crobarger, J no.
William Jackson, John S. Black, James
Lyle, John Steel, William Steele. Will.
lam Clayton, James Arbuckle, Isabella
Austin and McClung Patton, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Robert Steele, William b.
George, Evan P. Thomas and William G..
Thomas, trading under the firm of Thomas
& George, Frederick L. Brons and Freder.
lck Faulk, trading under the firm of Brons
& Faulk, George ii. Kurl, Thomas Mere
dilh and Edward Spencer, trading under the
firm OF Meridith & Spencer, George Carey
and George Y. Wethered, trading under the
ilrm of Carey & Weihered, Charles III. Car
rol, Hugh f. Young, William w. Kayser,
&--Cushing trading un.
der the firm of Gushing & Son James w lks,
Chs. Siarkie, CbarlesStarkie&C Co ]. &C. Bolt,
eel, Wiley Thompson, and John Landstreet
u Son, not having entered their appearance,
and given security according to the act of
Assembly, and The Rules of this Court. and
II appearing by satisfactory evidence that
hey are not inhabitants Of this Common
wealth: Ii is ordered, that the said defend
ants do appear here on the first day OF the
next term, ooh Of November, } and answer
The bill OF the plaintiff, and .ha, copy of
his order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper printed in Staunton, for Two
months successfully, and posted at the front
ioor OF The Court house of Augusta county,
A Copy-Tcste,
JOHN b. WATTS, DC.
August 9, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
Of the Circuit Superior Cour, o Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, on Mon
day the End day OF July, 1888,
Robert Corby and Jane his wife-plain-
tilfs-against
James McKemy and George Huffman
defendants.
IN CHANCERY
The defendant James McKcmy, not
having entered his appearance and Civ.
en- security, according to the act OF As
sembly and the Rules Of this Court, and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence, tia,
he is not an inhabitant of this Common
wealth: 1t is ordered, that che said de-
PENDANT do appear here, Or the first day
ofthe next term, (l0th Of Nov. and ali
swer the bill Of the plaintiffs, and that a
copy of this order, be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper, printed in Staunton,
for two months snccessively and posted
at the front door of the Courthouse of
Augusta County.
A Copy-Testc,
NICHS. G. KINNEY, C. C.
July ~.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

The ST. Loujs Bulletin aays that-"Tho
General Government has purchased 1916 g.
ores Of land on the Arkansas river for the
sum Of $4,000 The Little Rock Gazette
says ii is The settle Of old Fort Smith, having
a frcnt OF 100 yards on The Arkansas river
Immediately belo" the ChUciaw line. II ia
ibe intention Of The Government, 10 construct
strong works at this point, and Capt &.
ibomos, u. ,. a. has been selected 70 SUI
reriDlend their erection"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
Valuable Lands
FOR SALE.


WILL be sold on the premises, on
Thursday the 18th day of September
Ss :ES;sz next. TO the highest bidder that
kSgs desirable TRACT OF LAND
y. lying within one mile of Fincas-
tie, decreed to the heirs of LydiaPeck by
the Superior Court of Augusta county,
containing
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

Happy Laiprompiu.-Attheen entertainment
given by the Prince dc Joinville, on board
the Hercules, at Newport, orc Of the GONNA.
ny gave as Il complimentary toast, "The
three days of July abiding to the rcvolu-
ton OF 1880. "And the Fourth ALSO added
one of the french omcers, without mo.
ment's hesitation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
1865 ACRES :

Sixty five of which is excellent bottom
land, and the balance good upland, near>
ly all level. One third of the purchase
money to be paid in hand, and the bal
ance in two equal annual payments.
MARTIN McFERRAN, Agt.
for the heirs of Lydia Peck.
August 9 ids
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
LANDS for Safe.
l will sell my lands in Augusta. The
tract where | lived ,on Middle River, of
GID ACRES.

in good heart and condition, with,
think, more domestic conveniences than
upon any farm in the county-Anethel
tract about mile from the former, call
cd the dickson tract, of about
200 A C. r f S
Another on the NorthRiver, with Saw.
Mill &c. about
100 ACRES,
and my MILL and 60 or % ACRES
OF LAND near Stanton.
In my absence from the county, the
lands will be shown by my son who
lives upon the first named :ract, or by
the tenants on the others. For terms,
application may be made to Addison
Cochran, Esq of Augusta.
CHI AS. A. STUART.
August 2, lS3S-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
In pursuance Of the above decreta
order, the above mentioned.
TRACT OF LAND.

will be offered for sale on the premises,
on Monday the Bird day of September
next. The terms will be one third of
the purchase money in hand, and the
residue in four equal annual payments,
to be satisfactorily secured. ANY who
may wish to view the land before the
day OF sale, will please apply to Hugh H.
Mcdowell, Esq. who will show it.
SAM'L, CLARKE. Comr.
July 26, 1893.
8ge The Harrisonbwg Register wM
insert till sale, and forward bill 10 This
office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
I'll FRESH SUPPLY OF
BRANDRETEE'S
EEIG EL'E'ARI,E PILLS.

May I've had at the Silver-Smith Shop
of WILLIAM YOUNG, Esq, who is
the only agent for the sale Of this inval-
liable medicine in Staunton-Price %
cts. box.
august 9, IS3S-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

05- The sick ALL taking Goecke's Matches Sara
tive, whichis astonishing Europe and America, with it.
mighty cures.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

MELAScHoLY.-The family of Robert MCulloch.
including himself wife three children together with
Mrs. f. Bowman. formerly OF Natchez, and SER
wants, started in skif from his plantation few miles
below Princeton. in Washington county, Miss to visit
neighbor Mr.. Hall, about sixteen miles below and on
the second day afterwards nothing had been heard Of
them. As the reticue of Mrs. M Culloch was found
twenty five miles below the place where she started,
the probability strong that The whole were drowned
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16
LIVERPOOL AMI NEW YORK COM.
MEKCiAL me PACKETS.
M4 Ga Ma I'll
RE0rLAR COMMUNICATION.

REGULAR COMMUNICATION.
u Remances and drafts with freight and passage to and
from Great Britain and Ircasd-ROCHEs COMMERCIAL
LINE The Subscribers respectfully intimate 10 their friends
ng~nents with them for the bringing out Of % snie,
and friends by the early spring shps-the trS Of whchwh
commence running from Liverpool on the Isl February la5a
and will continue 10 regularly every week
anodnt TO enEan the most desirable and eigoe coavey
sucethcy car have.
The detention OF vessels Liverpool engaged In this trade
having heretofore been great and Just csse ~ complaint
the subscribers DESTROYS ri by despatch
nent establishments Of such regulations their days OF sailing
VIII give estire ssfsctcs u shippers and . further IN
aucement Tor them TO give preference W their Ling over all
crazy transient vessels suarspsee they shall invariably
SAT- on The appointed day full or not u sad take freight
when opposed vessel NJ such rsfes @ WI To-
sure the support and preference shippers by this Line
The steamers employed for the convenience al thew pssssn
gers W Liverpool OF the first clasrunning regularly
every day from the different Of Ireland and SCOTLAND
convenience of Importance those residing al the oct
pert-
In relation 10 their drafts md post votes on the
Royal Bank of Ireland. paid al sight, free u diseous
charge province snd countyb sides In the nand
ewns answering the same purpe az Bank OF Ire notes
sconvcnience ony by this establishment
Their drsns well orders be forwarded ny
the regular packets sailing ON the lst sh, 18TH ard 18th ~
Zach month In the Those residing IN the country
address b, letters (pest psd which win be- punctnshy al
dat ROCHE RHOTHERs \ co
SWANS WORM SUGAR PLUMs-An efhss.
- cous and convenient medic for chi dren causing
10 he discharged w. grcat numbers whes there
spps OF they do much good IN carrying m the
rate them, ard injurious chdreR alive. For
NATHAN GRAHAM,
n21u NO. % NASSAU 81 corner OF Faltes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16
IA LlyEEPOOL PACKETS.

ga LIVERPOOL PACKETS.
E4S Sailing from New York the 74h, and from Liver
SPOOL on the sth Of each moath
The above line Of packets will be continued subscri-
bers, and is composed Of the folio wing ships;-
FROM New York.
June 24-Tbe UNITED STATES, Capt NJ H. Hoidrsge
March 24-The ST. A. DREW Capt WIN. G. Thompson.
Aug. 24-The yIRGINIAN, Capt isaac Harris
Sept 24-Phe SHEFFIELD, Capt. Fras r. Allen.
From Liverpool.
May e-The ST. ANDREW ESQ tens
June 8-The vTRCINIAN 62o tons.
July B-The SHEFFIELD. 6oA tons
Aug. s-The UNITED STATE $50 tons.
The qualities and accommodations OF the above ships,
the reputation their commanders well known Every
exeron will be made promote the comfort OF passengers
and the interests o mporter The price OF passage Liver
pool in the cabin as in other lines is fixed Sl40 with wines
sad OF every description.
The win be responsible for any letter. parcel
package by the above ships for which bill Of fading
tskea. For freight or psSage, applyto
STEPHEN WHITNEY,
SANDS, TURNER, FOX Co. or
iA R0BT. KERMIT. "a South st.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

INDIAN WAR IN FLoRIDA-The reports that were
rife of General Jesup having captured 500 Indians and
which denied, restated and denied again. are now
fully confirmed by official dispatches. ofthe 500 there
were $50 warriors and in addition l59 negroes forty
Of whom armed So that by this operation up
wards Of 600 Of the Indian band have been taken and
200 rifles sienced.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

FLORIDA WAR-General Jesup is superseded in the
command Of the troops in Florida and is succeeded by
Brigadier General Taylor, who has been promoted on
Of his gallany in the action with the Indians
on Christmas Day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

20 The Havre packet Rhene arrived last night.
She has 100000 on board Her papers the 7th
ult, but their have been anticipated by the
Montreal
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

These ships s u first class manded by OF
cha acer and and furnished With Of the
pest kno. Every attention viii paa passengers. 10
their comfort md TIE
ward fixed by understanding with the p-oprieters ~
others lines 44a, inciudirg wines aud stores every de-
scrption; tl2 without wines and liqsors
Nei tue captains nj these ships viii be respcn
sbe or letters parcels sent by them, unless
regular bills Of lsding are signed therefor.
FIR freight or passage, apply TO
BARINg RR0fhEHsk CO Liverpool, and to
GOeDHUEk co, or @. ". MARSHALL,
~ South ST. New York.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

90 The snow storm Of this morning is illustratio
Of" Winter lingering in the lap Of SpriHg.'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

FROM CHARLESTON AND NEW ORLEANs-The
steamboat Neptune, captain Pennoy-r, from Charleston
which arrived this morning brings papers and slips
from that city and New Orleans the 18th and 4th
inst respectively. At Charleston, there much hub
bub excited by the discovery of body in zinc coffin
the circumstances attendant on which appeared very
mysterious. On enquiry it turned be the corpse
Of Mr. Richard Lsdlam, who died at Columbia IS.
c. and whose remains we're thus secured in order 10
be deposited in his family burying place.
newspaper called the Columbia Hive has been
discontinued Charleston OF the failure of
the editors sight
Real estate in Charleston and Columbia is stated TO
be al" great appreciation"
DIR. Elet, professor of Chemistry in the South Caro-
lima college has been very successful in producing
tcal rubies and emeralds that Charleston likely
rival the famous city of f! Dorado described with
such magnifcence in Votaire's Candide. This Alad-
din-ike Professor accomplished his task by means of
pure aumine acted on by the compound blow pipe with
chrome the cooring matter. Perfect rubies were
produced by Professor Elicit, which easily scratched
agate seal. The basis pure alumne, and the
cooring lichronat Of potash. the specimen be
taken fused is ra6y-fe hear be continued
lac chromc acid as concerted into oryse chrome
Snerald is the result
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

A FIsuRE.-The Washington Globe says that Mr..
Clay turns his back upon the weak and young states
and gets his knees TO the old and powerful ones"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

"a OLD LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACK
68 ETS.-The Old Line OF Packets will be despatched
6by the subscribers san frum New Ysrk and Liver
pool M ard 18th ofesch month, wiki the pon lbat
whe the sahing day falls Sunday, the ships viii sail
.l..~A
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-16

A GALLANT DEED.-The Norascotidn Halifax con.
tans an interesting letter from the captain of Her B.
NJ Ship Hercules. in which that officer speaks in the
warmest terms of the noble conduct of Captain Perry
master of,he American ship Commerce. in rescuing the
crew of the Eng fish brig Elizabeth Caroline when wa.
terogged and dismased They had been dashed to the
wndlass for 90 days. The British captain, and the off.
GERS the ship and the regiments board proceeding
Canada have subscribed for service of plate 10 be
presented to Captain Perry.