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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
Jan. III

Court Of Probate, Newport, Jan. !, I&3S..
I'sNHE COMMISSIONER Eeror, of claims on
- the Estate of Benjamin Lawton, late of
Ncwprt, Cord"ainer, dec. was presented,
for allowance:
is ordered, that the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred to n Court
Probate, to be holden at the State House in
Newport, on the first Monday in Feb. next,
iat . o'clock a. m. and that previous notice
be given by publishing a copy of this order
three several times in the Herald ofihe 7in,es,
for all persons interested to appear at said
time and place and be heard.
True copy-wtness.
3. B. HowLAND, Prob. elk.
Jan III
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

MAINE.-The Legislature of Maine met at
Augusta on Wednesday of last week. N. S.
Littleicld, Esq. the Van Buren, candidate
was chosen President of the Senate. Tim
ethy Boutclle, had9. William T'rafton, Esq.
the Van Buren, candidate, was chosen Sccre-
tary by Is votes.
In the House Of Representatives 1873 men,
bers were present. Elisha II. Allen, Esq. the
Wing candidate, was chosen Speaker by 100
votes. Hannibal Hamblin, Esq, the Van
Buren, candidate, Of IIarapdcn, had So
George c. Getchell Esq. was chosen Clerk
by % votes. The votes for Governor were
received and referred to joint committee of
S members on the part Of the Senate, and 10
ON the part Of the House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

The New Bedford Mercury contains the
following paragraph respecting the new
commander of the Revenue Gutter, at this
port.
u. s. REVENUE SERvICE.-Capt. DAY, for
merly Of the revenue cutter M'Lane ut this
port, has been appointed to the command of
the VTGILANT, at Newport. Capt. Day is an
energetic and useful officer, thoroughly
versed in the legitimate duties of the service,
and under his command the Vigiant will be
otherwise employed than in clectioneerns
excursions to Block Island, as has been the
case heretofore.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

The Wing Caucus held at the Court
House in this town, on Saturday evening
last, having been organized by the appoint
ment of M. F-eeborn, E,q. Chairman. and Mr..
E. F. Newton, Secretary, the following gen.
temen were appointed delegates to attend
the Wing State Convention, to be holden in
Providence on the 10th inst. viz Henry Y.
Cranston, Richard X. Randolph, Geo. G.
King, Joshua Sayer Benz. Marsh, Jr. and
Edward +. Newton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

attention of the speaker to the paper in
his hand, and read it, and after some
conversation, pro and con, concluded by
saying in an emphatic tone Of voice, "y
you proceed, you do IL at your perii."-
Taking the advice Of his friends, Mr.. j.
concluded to withdraw, and the meeting
was entirely broken up. The statements
Of MIR. J. are corroborated by a number
of respectable persons Of Grcenville,
who testify that they saw nothing impro-
per iD the conduct or lectures Of Mr..
Johnson, and that they feel the course
pursued by those who broke up the
meeting was emincni!y disgraceiul.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

The correspondent of the Boston Atlas,
dated AUGUSTA, Jan. Sth, writes as follows
The Joint Select Committee to whom was
referred the votes for Governor, have this
morning reported to the House that the whole
number ofvotes legally returned. is G9.523
That Edward Kent has received 34,35S-
Gorham Parks 1850 and all other candi-
dates 286-and that EDWARD KENT IS CON-
sTITUrIoSALLY ELECTED GovEHNoR OF THE
STATE OF MAINE. The report was on motion
Of Mr.. Vose of Augusta laid on the table, and
1000 copies ordered to be printed.
In convention Of the two Houses this morn.
ing, Doct. Shilometh s. Whipple, (Whig)
was elected to fill the vacancy in tho Eighth
Senatorial District. The votes were for
Whiprle l04-for Stephen G. Foster, Loco
Foco) 97-several of the 'Vhg members Of
the House were absent. The Wing majority
on joint ballot when the members are all pre-
s,nt, will not be less than twelve.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
PORT OF NEWPORT.
ARRIVALS.

FRIDAY, Jan 5ih-arr. Whale ship Mcchan-
lc. Harding, 1877 days Gom Sydney. New South
Wales) and AZ days from Perna,nbuco. with
l740 bbls sperm oil to Il. -. Lee s. Co and 9TH
crs and 90 bales wool, hides, &C freight
tCapt Dagselt, come home in the ship, sick
SUNDAY, 7n-arr sch'rs Perfect, ,Vinal, from
Elizabeth City, n. G. days from the Bar, cargo
corn to d. llsda'o. Fsq-Sca Flower, Powers,
rom Marblehead for New York. Mariner, Rich.
from Mount Desert for New York k-i,rainard.
stoddard, from Wilmington for Boston. --BaIancc,
Covlng'on. from Plymouth for do.
MONDAY, sth-arr. ship Aqus,ne,, Mosher,
ts days from Cronstadt for Bristol.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
NOTICE.

The first of course Of LECTURES under tho
direction Of the Committee appointed for that
purpose, will take place at .Armory Hall on
Friday Evening next, at o'clock. Lee
iure by Doct CorroN.
N. B.-The Committee have fixed the price of
tickets nt the low rate Of l2a cents each, or 8
tickets for so cents.
tUjs Tickets to be had at the Bookstores Of
Messrs VIM. Callahan, and n. & w. A. Barber,
and of Mr. r. J. Taylor, Druggist.
Jan IL, 1898.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

LEcTUREs.-It gives us pleasure to
state, that the Committee appointed some
time since to invite persons to Lecture
on various subjects during the winter,
having attended 10 the duty entrusted to
them, the first or Introductory Lecture
will be given tomorrow evening, at Ar
mory Hall, by Doct. Charles Cotton, us
will be seen by notice inserted below.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
IL. i. Legislature.

The Legislature Of this State, convened in
Providence on Tuesday morning. Fro' the
Journal of yesterday, we copy the following
account of their proceedings:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9th.-Tho House was
called to order this morning, at 10 o'clock, by
the Speaker, Il quorum being present. Mr..
Warner was appointed a committee to ac-
quaint the Senate that the House had formed
quorum, and were ready to proceed to
business /; the Senate not having formed a
quorum, the House adjourned to 3 o'clock in
the afternoon
afternoon Session, 3 0'clock.-The House
met, pursuant to adjournment-a message
was received from the Senate, that they had
formed quorum and were ready 10 proceed
70 business.
Mr.. Diman announced to the House the
death of his colleague, the Hon. JAMES D.
WOLr, upon which Mr.. Randolph moved an
adjournment, which was however withdrawn.
number of petti2ns were presented and
referred to the appropriate committees
Among which we notice the following:-
Petition Of John ii. Cross and others, in
relation TO the sale of ardent spirits, was re-
eeived and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Petition of N. S. Ruggles, in relation to n
road from Stone Bridge to Fall River, was
referred to the Judiciary.
Petition of Audley Clarke, in relation to
the same was also presented and referred.
Petition OF Portsmouth Benevolent Society,
for an act Of incorporation, was received aud
referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Petition Of Artillery Company, Newport,
for loan of Arms, was received and referred
TO the Committee on tl.e Militia.
A remonstrance against the petition Of N.
3. Ruggles and others, for a turnpike road,
was received and referred.
The Committee to whom was referred the
subject Of the revision of the Criminal Code.
made report, accompanied with an act--200
copies of which report and the accompanying
doeumc cnts were ordered TO be printed for the
use Of the members of the Assembly.
The House soon after adjourned till We'd
ncsday morning, 9 O'clock.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
LAST NOTICE.

A LL those indebted to the late firm of ]
"A d J. Hors we'll, either by Note or Ac-
count, are requested to call and settle the
same Immediately, or they will be forthwith
pu. into the hands of an Attorney for collec-
ton. To this course no reasonable person
so indebted can object, as that firm has been
dissolved about one year and half, and most
of those demands were of long standing even
at that date. JAMES IoRswELL.
JOHN lloRswELl..
Newport, Jan. II, 1S3S-3w.
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Notice.

4 3 wo will At all events mako close Of
IA our business, we want those now indcbt-
ed TO cnII and pay ua, and all we owe To pre-
cent their claims Immediately.
w. ]. TILLEY will sell his Estate in
Thames-sireet, as also the CorTAeE, nnd
give possession nt any time within thirty
days. oe all except one half the Store, which
can b. dividcd-and will hire the whole or
any part. for one year Of the purchaser.
Our Goods are sold ut cost, and under cost
for cash.
TILLEY & HAZARD.
Newport, Dec. %, 1897.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

Court of Probate. Newport, Jan. I, 1898.
EoRGE p. HAZARD. Executor on the Es-
v" tate of Sarah Elston, late of Newport,
dec. presented his 81 account on said Estate
for allowance:
1t is ordered, TINT the same te received nnd
the consideration thereof referred to u Court
OF Probate, to be holden al the State ITonsc
in Newport. on the first Mondny in Feb
next. at . o'clock a. IN. and that previons no.
tice be given by publishing a copy of this or
der three several times in the HerniA OF Tie
Times, for all persons Interested to appear at
said time and place and be henrd.
A true copy-witncss
B. B. IIowLAND, Prob. Clk.
Jan. III
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

The LETTERS OF Mr.. CLAY, com
mencing on our first page, will be read
with much istcrest nnd satisfaction by
every friend Of Wing principles. All
our prominent candidates for the Presi-
dency, we trust are nctunted by views
similar to those expressed by Mr.. c.
Mr.. WEBsTER's sentiments it is already
we'll known are exactly in accordance
with Mr. Clay's, having some time since
publicly declared them vory fully on this
important subject.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
CHARLESTON. Jan. 9.

Seminole E,dians.-The steamer Poinsett,
Capt Straton, arrived Il this port on Monday
last, from ST. Augustine, having on borrd the
following Chiefs-Micanopy, OseoJn. Cloud,
King Philip, Conhajo; 4l6 Warriors, 50
wnmen and childron--all of whom were land.
ed at Sulivan's Island, and confined in Fort
Moultre.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
Administrators sale.
Administrators Il Sale.

Pursuant 10 a Decree Of the CoMf Of Probate
ofMe Ioun Of .Nt'oport. Nerc w,H be soLk
at Public AUCTION on TUESDAY. Me I6ih
dag Of february, 1888, al | o'clock "A. NJ.
on the premises,
q LII the right, title, and interest which John
IA u. Lyon, had at the Time Of his decease, in
and 10 five undivided six parts Of certain lot cc
Land. with the larsn we'll built three story brick
Dwelling House, and other buildings thereon
standing, situate in snd Newport, bounded wester-
y on 1hnn'es street. s.u'herIy on land Of II. n
Tracy. eas'srIy on land Of Naih 8. Ruggles, aud
NorIherly on land late Of Robert Robinson, dec.
HENRY Y. CRANsreN,
.9dm'r. 0s j. 3. l..
Immediately qftr,
VIII be sold a large quantity Of Household
u'nitufe, consisting Of beds. tables, buresus car
bets. chairs, crockery wnre, sc sc.
Also. fine toned Piano folin-a Pew in IL
IN Church, and a Bass viol.
Dec 81
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

MELANCHOLY SBIPwRECK.-Ship Col
liseum, Windsor, of Boston, from st. Peters
burg for st. Ubcs, was wrecked on the En-
gllsh coast, 26th Nov. and the vessel, cargo,
Captain, ten Seamen and one passenger, sup
posed TO have perished. The mate and four
seamen saved themselves by taking a boat
before the ship went to pieces, and getting
on board an English vessel.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
.MEMORAND4.

Al New Orleans, Dec goth, brig Sea Eird,
May berry. loading.
AT Savannah, 5lst u,. sloop Caroline, Barker,
days from Havana.
~ Havana, 18th Mt. brig Gov. Coddington,
Bailey, unc. schr Commerce, Messer, discg -
Cld 9Th. scbr WOlcoti. Burdick, Franklin
Sailed from Now York, 9th inst. ship Ku,usolr,
Taylor, for New Orleans.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

Court Of PROBATE. .Misror, Jan J, 1879.
'sEllE Executrix's Cd account on the Eaatc
y Of Samuel Vernon, late Of Newport, Mcr-
chant, dec. was presented tnr allowance:
1t is ordered that the same be received and
the consideration thereof he referred TO a
Court ufProhate to be holden ut the state
House in Newport. on the first Monday
III Feb. next at o'clock a. NJ. and that
previous notice be given by publishing Il
copy Of this order, three several times in
the "Hrrah Of he Times" for all persons
interested, to appear at said time and place,
and be heard.
True copy-witnoss,
B. D. HowIArD, Prob. Clk.
Jan. III
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

'ENI1E undersigned, Fxncutrix on the Es-
tate Of Uiliidm Turner, late of Newport,
Physician, dec. having given bonds for the
iolthlul discharge of the trust, requests all
persons having any claims against said Es-
tate, TO present them for settlement, and all
those indebted, are desired to make immedi-
ute payment to pErER TrRNrs, my Agent.
lIETTE 4. TURNER, Erec'r.
Jan II.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

General SCOTT, we learn, has been
ordered TO repair forthwith to Niagara, to
maintain our neutrality, md if possible
restore order among the belIigerants on
the frontier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
Bank Of sehOdc-Hsiand.

a J the Annual Meeting of tho Stockhod-
ers of the Bank of Rhode Island held on
Monday last, Audlcy Clarke, S. Fowler
Gardner, James Hammond Nathan b. Ham
NETT WIN. {. Gibbs, Theo. &. Dunn and Pc
leg Clarke, were elected Directors for the
year ensuing.
Audley Clarke, Esq. was reelected Presi-
dent Of the Board of Directors.
s. F.. GARDNER, Cashier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

tCIe George s. White will d,iver an aidii-
ional course Of lectures, 'on the Philosophy of
Manufactures in which he will be able further
to illustrate tie truth Of Phrenology, in appica-
ton to Mechanic arts and useful employnents,"
on .Nonday the I 9th and on the following Thurs
day and Friday evenings, at the State HouSc.
Jan H.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

The latest Buffalo papers contain no
further news from Navy Island. The
general impression was that the Island
would be evacuated in n very few days,
and the troops disbanJcd
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

Eps The President Of the United
States, on Friday last, issued the follow
ing Proclamation in reference to the ci-,
vii war in Canada,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

The North River remains open, and
the steamboats, continue to perform their
regular trips between New-York and
Albany.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
AUCTIONS.
aDMI.NISTRATOR'S SIZE.

VIII Le sold al Public Auction. TO-MOR-
ROW, (FTidnyC Jan. I2ih. af2 o'clock p.
W. al Tie house IN Bridge streeE rtcently oo~
cmpicd By UIiiam Cw'fner dceassa
"a rvERAL articles of Shop FurnItorc----a
- quantity of Earth aud Stone Ware,
&c. g.. PIP. .RrMINGroN, .9d,nr.
Jan. IL, 1873.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

U. S. Senator from .Maryland-Wm. d.
Merrick, of Charles county, has been elected
by the legislature Of Maryland, to ill the va
cancy in the United States Senate occasioned
by the death of Gov. Kent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
DY MILTON IIALJ.-Aoctioneer.

On SATURDAY Y merit. Jan. I3h.at 10 o'clock
a. NJ ~ front ofihe subscribers Store, wlE
! he sold al Public .4uciion,
a Gu7n'ity ~ Iiou-ehold Furni!rrc. viz
"a / n"w Carpet, ] brass Tim" picr". I
Sofa, z Beds. 2 Gard Fables. Cr,c ckrry Nare
and other articles. Also, ~ II o'clcrk. in
store, remnants Of Broadclnihs, Cr'icoes and
other articles. Jan H.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

Court Of Probate, Ntrport, Jan. }, 1888.
|INllE Administrators Ist account on the
- Estate Of William Manchester, late OF
Newport, Cordwainer, dec. was presented for
allowance:
Ii is ordered, that the samo be received and
the consideration thereof referred TO a Court
OF Probate, to be holden at the State House
IN Newport,on the first Monday in FEB. next
at o'clock A. NJ. aud that previous notice
be given by publishing a copy Of this order
three several times in the Nerald of The
Times for al persons interested 10 appear at
said time and place and be heard.
True copy-wi,ncss,
b. B. Rowland, Prob. elk.
Jan. III
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

1t is stated that George Bancroft, has
been nominated TO the u. S. Senate for
Collector Of Boston.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
Court of Probate, Ns,cport, Jan. I, 1888.

Court Of Probate, NeUporf, Jan. i, 1888.
rENliE Administration account on tho Estate
of Sarah White, late of Newport, dec.
was presented for allowance:
II is ordered.that the same be received, and
the consideration thereof referred to Court
of Probate 10 be holden ot the State House
in Newport, on the first Monday in February
next, at O'clock A. NJ. aud that previous
notice be given, by publishing a copy of this
order three several times in the Herald oChe
Times, for all persons interested 10 appear
at said time AMI pace aud he heard.
A true ropy-w wltncss:
b. B. ilowLAND, Pro- elk.
Jan. III
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
Jan IT,.
NEWPORT EANK.

A t the Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of
IN the Newport Bank, held Wednesday. Jauu-
AIRY Sd. 1888, the following gentlemen were
chosen Directors for the ensuing ycar, viz:--Wm
Vernon, Thos. G. pilnan, Simon Newton .Isanh
Crooker, VIM. s. Nichols, Wm. Stevens, Edward
+. Newton, Edward I. Allan. and VIM. A.
Barber S. CAlIOONE. Cashier.
Jan 4, 1888.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.-The com
mittee on election returns of the Massachu-
sets Legislature. report that Gov. Everct,'s
majority is l7,272; Lieut. Gov. Hull's ma.
iority is 1852.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
DRY GOODS At AVCIYO.N,

Oa Saturday Erening neri, al 6 o'cioch',
al The SnbSc,rbrr's ylnciicn Room, miN
be sold AT Public .7nciion, 10 ciose As
signees Goods and Cpns;gnmenis, riz i.
M ERINO SHAWLS, veslings blcnchcd
I'VE and brown sIieetIngs and shir'ings, cali
CO, buttons, suspcndcrs. umbrellas, watches,
lj"wcIry, cr"ckcry and glass ware.
90 beaver bonncts,
100 fancy hdkfs.
"A m'n's Sealskin caps,
100 white fnr tippets,
40 dozen silk frogs,
"a wnrsied bland lace,
All just received from New York, aud Will
be sold without reserve. Conditions at sale.
Jan H.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
Jan IL
Court Of Probate, .Nswpori, Jam. ], 1873.

Court Of PrcLate, .Nswpori, Jan. !, 1873.
4 rPLTCATIoN was made for an Admnistra
"A tor to he appointed OH the Estate Of Ed
ward fias'on, late of Newport, Merchant who
left this State in 1914 aud has never been
heard of since:
II is ordered, TINT the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred to n Court of
Probate to be holden at the State House ia New
port, on the first Monday in February next, at 8
O'Clock A. NJ. and that previous notice be given
by publishing copy Of this order three several
times. in the Herald Of the Times, for all per-
sons Interested to appear at said Time and place
and be heard
A true copy-wi'ncss,
L. i. IIowLAND, Pro. elk.
jan. III
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

OST-On Sunday morning, in Spipg street,
ML PURPLE SILK NET BAG.-Ihc finder
will he rewarded byleavng il at the store Of Mr..
James Hammond Jan IL.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11
Otsce.
Shells, shells.

A fine assortment OF Marine Shells, is Just re-
1A ceived and for sale at No. lis Thames-si, ,
Jan u. by C. NJ TIILEY
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gNeeklp almanac.

Calculated for the meridian of .Neuport.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
Marshal's Sale.

By virtue OF writ Of fieri facias
which issued from the Clerks Office Of
the Federal Court Of the United States,
Tor the Western District Of Virgins, ON
Judgment obtained in said Court a..
gainst James +. Patterson, shall
expose to public sale for cash, on Mon.
day the 26lh day of this present month
November. } the following real proper.
ty In Staunton, late in the occupancy of
thu said James +. Patterson, to wit
The new BRICK STORE HOUSE
now in the occupancy Of VIM. Clarke's
admir-, vacant LOT east of and adioin
ing said Store House. the FRAME
HOUSE adjoining the Brick Store
House. on the corner Immediately oppo>
site the Post Office, and the large
@A FRAME HOUSE and
E.iM out houses now in the oc-
cupancy of Matthew Blair.
The sale will take place on the pre-
misses. JAMES POINTS
Nov l.. Marshal w. ID. Y.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
VeEV.D UE.

The sale of the personal estate OF
William Clarke, decd. consisting of,
Valuable Household and Kitchen
Furniture, 9 Horse creatures, light
Wagon, Cart, Geers, Ploughs and
Harrows, and valuable assortment
of Merchandise,
wiz commence on Tuesday the Goth
day OF November next, at his late resi-.
dence, in the Town of Staunton, and be
continued from day to day there, and at
the Store. until the whole shall be dis
posed OF. The terms will be made
known at the commencement Of the sale.
SAM'L. CLARKE, 1Adm'r.
Staunton, Oct 90, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
NOTICE..

THE Partnership heretofore existing
between JOHN BLAIR q, Co. at SCOTS.
vile. III the Grocery and Commission
business, having been dissolved, the bu-
siness will in future be conducted under
the name and firm Of JomN u T. II.
BLAIR. All persons having unsettled
accounts with the late firm, are respect
fully requested to make immedi paw
ment, as it is highly necessary that the
business should be closed.
j. 81 7. r. BLAIR.
Scottsville. AlbemarIe,
Jan'y l9, 1888. II
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
$1OO REWARD.

Ran away from the subscriber near
Staunton. Augusta County, Virginia, on
| Monday the 10th instant. a mulatto man
named JESSE.
about 30 years of age, but having little
or no beard. would be taken to be much
younger. He is about 5 feet 9 or 10
inches high, when he speaks his ewes
incline to fall. he does not articaiate
well, and particularly when angry or in
hurry; when he walks. his toes turn
out much more than common. He took
with HIM quantity Of good clothing,
among other articles a frock coat, be-
lieved to be brown, and | have reason
to believe he has with him quantity of
money. He has wife who belongs to
MIR. John Ruff, of Lexington, Rock
bridge County. and he may probably be
lurking in that neighbourhood, or he
may make his way to Ohio. or some oth>
er free State, as he went off without any
provocation.
will give the above reward If tax en-
out of the State and secured in any Jail
SO tina, | get him. $50 if taken in either
oil the counties of Augusta or Rock bridge,
and 500 if taken in any other county in
the State. MOSES McCUE.
Sept p, 1888.