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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

TExAs.-The steam packet Columbia,
at New Orleans. briugs Houston papers
to the goth ult. Three Texan citizens
have escaped from the dungeons of Ma
:amoras and arrived safely at Goliad.-
One of them is MIR. Carnes, captured "a
bout year ago on the Neuces. They
state that MIR. Brennan, the late repre-
sentative from Goliad, remains behind in
prison.
A party OF about nineteen surveyors,
who had venturcd far up into the Indian
country, TO locate land claims. have been
nearly all massacred by the Wacoes, l.
rones and KeacSies. Only four survi-
we'd. They fought desperately 10 the
last, and fell surrounded by the dead
bodies Of their assailants.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

Arkansas. 1t turns out that Judge
Gross, the administration candidate for
Congress. is elected by large majority
Observation-Disclosures and Nuxubee
counties are reported TO have elected
Wings to the Legisl allure, which il is
thought will ensure the return Of Wbio
Senator from Mississippi.
Rhode Island-Na:han F.. Dixon is
elected TO the u S. Senate in The ,Jac.
OF MIR. Robbins, hose term will expire
the 9TH Of March next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

DARING OUTRAGE.-A most daring
outrage was committed upon one OF our
citizens. Mr.. William Brent, on Friday
morning last. by negro man, supposed
10 be runaway. The particulars we
we believe, are substantially as follows.
MI. Brent had been out on a hunting
excursion, and was returning home
through woods, but shor, distance
from town, accompanied 10y two little
ooyS, when he came across the negro.
who was lying asleep on the ground.
covered with leaves. He awakened
nm, and after some conversation. the ne
gro desired him to show him the way
to town, when Mr.. B. fold him to fol-
low him, and unsuspectlDgIy went on, the
negro following close behind He had
not proceeded far, however, before his
rifle was suddenly wrenched from his
shoulder by the villain, who knocked
him down, aud then inflicted five or
SIX severe stabs with a dirk upon his
body. Before the alarm could be raised.
the negro made his escape, and has
since eIuded all search. MIR. b. was
conveyed to a neighboring farm house,
where he is still lying in very critical
situation.
To- The negro referred 10 above as
lar as recollected, is described as OF a
bout middle stature, rather heavy, yel>
low complexion. having on a blue cloth
coat, with velvet collar.
He is supposed to have been on the
evening Of the same day some six or
eight miles west of Winchester, travel
ling in that direction. Every exertion
IS still making fer his apprehension,
which it is hoped will not be abated
until successful in securing the villain
for the punishment he deserves
Winchester Tfrginian.
The Republican states that the gun
taken from Mr.. Brent was a shot gun
with a percussion lock. Mr.. Brent
died on Friday, about+I o'clock. The
negro had not been taken on Saturday. |
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15
NEW YORK WHO
TRIUMPH!
Correspondence Of The Nat. inieligencer.

New York, NOVEMBER
WATERLOO! WATERLOO! WAFER
Loo!!! Sauue qui peui! The Napoleon
OF Humbug is routed at his Waterloo. Let
him abdica'e for ST. Helena. The Empire
State is Wing, from present appearances
certainly Wing, il The A5olitionists play no
freaks with US. Napoleon's own France
rejects him now. New York city is Wing
by from $500 TO 1000 majority All the
Wing ticket is elected. CAMBRELENG
goes 10 Washington only next winter. cir
spite of the lamentations of the People"
ESTIMATED RESULT SO FAR.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15
LATE FROM FLORIDA.

General Taylor writes from South AS
palya, on the Apalachicola river, under
date ofOctober Dist, that he had succee.
ded in embarking the whole of the APP
alachicola Indians on board a steamboat
on the goth ult. the. day fixed by the
treaty for the removal of that tribe
These Indians, about whom apprehen>
sions were entertained, are now on
their way to their new homes west Of
the Mississippi.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

The failure OF the Potato crop has not
been confined TO the Middle Atlantic
States. Ohio is also sufferer by the
loss of this important esculent. The
Cleveland Herald says that the people
OF Wisconsin. Canada, and w estern
New York, have driven profitable po-
tato trade with Ohio this scaoe.a,
ThousandS-as hrom scrirs. and the Lake
country has been very generally supplied
from abroad. The crop in Ohio was
almost entirely cut off by the drought,
and in the central portions of the State
we notice they are quoted as high as
81, 20 to S 80 per bushel. The farm
ers OF the Scioto valley will probably
get taste of Wisconsin and Canada po>
tatoes before navigation on the Canal
closes
PoTAToEs.-There is, we believe, a
duty OF 10 per cent. OH foreign potatoes.
Ihe Virginians wish TO have it expung.
ed. We protest against the black lines.
Potatoes grow so fast in Nova Scotia
that call creation could not eat half
that would be raised there, were the
duties taken off. We can raise enough
in Maine 20 supply the world, ard will
do so after fair notice.-Porilaad ADDER
User.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

creation Of Commonwealth's Bank. |
founded upon the faith, money and cred
il Of the State-the profits arising from
which should be dedicated to the cause
Of Internal Improvement and Education.
In such an institution, with proper
checks and guards thrown around it, the
people would feel that they had t.i>
rect personal interest ana concern, while
at the same time il would afford them a
safe and sound currency currency
which they would consider truly ma
tional in its character for with the faith
of the State pledged for the redemption
of the notes of such Bank, they be-
lieve there is no part Of the Union in
which they would not pass current.
Resolred. Therefore. that we, with
pie assure, accept the invitation Of our
Fellow Citizens OF Norfolk Borough, to
send Delegates to the Convention pro-
posed TO be held there on the End We'd
nesday in this month.
Resolred, That John c. Sewers, Ed.
ward Valentine, Joseph r.. Anderson.
Thos. ]. Niche, Benjamin Crawford,
John Wayt, Adam Link. Elijah Hogs.
head. John b. Breckenridge, Matthew
Blair. John Tate, Robert S. Brooke, and
l.. l.. Stevenson, Of Augusta, and G. w.
Newton, and Robert Taylor, of Nor
folk,-John W.. Murdough of Ports.
mouth, Joseph Segar of Northampton,
and VIM. ID. Hodges Of Nansemond
be aud they are hereby appointed Dele.
gates to represent the Tow n ofStauntou
aud County of Augusta in said Conven.
ton. with request that they will pro
mote, as far as possible, the views of thi
meeting.
a. II. H. Stuart. Esq. then offere,
the following resolutions, which aite
some dicussion were adopted. Their
: was an entire concurrence among tn
speakers in the sentiments Of the resu
utions-nnd the only question was as t
the fitness Of the occasion for their ex
t preston.
4 RESOLVED, That, in the opinion of tn
o meeting. a vigorous prosecution of a
expanded system of Internal Improve
ment by the State of Virginia. is indls
pensable TO restore to her. her just shar
oi me ulrtct import tTaue oil our country
/. Resolred. That, in the opinion of thi
n meeting. it is important to the best in
terests of Virginia to complete. as 500
practicable, the James River and Kama
: wha improvement, and TO construct
rail road from Buchanan TO the Ten
nessee line.
f Resolped, That in the opinion of thi
= meeting. all the great lines of improve
ment in the commonwealth of Virgins
ought to be constructed on State account
and il the James River and Kanawh
e Company under its present organization
IT should be unable to complete that work
ss s1als q an &SFfae n 10 COMPLETE
soon as possible.
On motion Off. B. Breckenridge ESQ
Resolued, That, the proceedings of thi
meeting be published in the Staunto
Spectator. and the newspapers of Rich
mond and Norfolk.
On motion of l.. l.. Stevenson, ESQ
The meeting then adjourned.
= JOHN c. Sewers, Charm.
KENroN HARPER. Secr'g.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15
From The Neg York Gaxefte.

Letters were received by the North.
ern mail Of yesterday, informing tina,
the mllers in the interior of this State
had agreed to suspend business for the
season on the 10Th instant, rather than
pay the high prices demanded for Wheat
by the farmers. The market on Satur,
day for Flour was rather heavy, but
without any variation in prices.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

o. Robert Stauard, Gen. Harvie, and
John NJ. Bots are mentioned as candi.
dates for Congress in the Richmond dis
Titt, ID the place Of Mr.. Robertson.
who declines re- election.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

PoRK.-The price for Pork is not
yet fairly established, in this city. We
perceive by the Columbus papers, that
the merchants OF that city are offering
six dollars and fifty cents per hundred
pounds Cincinnati Republican Oct 30.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

&The Richmond Enquirer states
that the operations on the James River
Canal, near that city, are going on
bfavely, and that there is every proba
billy of its being re>opened by the Ist,
and at far:hest by the 10th of next
month.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

o. The person who was arrested on
suspicion Of burning the barn of Jacob
Baylor, Esq. was tried by called court
on Saturday last, and discharged.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

SrThe barn Of Col Abraham Lin,
eoin, on Linnvi!le's creek, Rockingham
was consumed by 6fe Oh Tuesday night
OF last week, with all its contents. IT i,
nov known how the fire originated
ne Darn contained about 500 bmbels
Of grain.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

&%The Agricultural Society of Abe
marie held its annual exhibition lately
1t appears TO be in very nourishing
condition. Gov. Barbour delivered an
Address to the Society. which is highly
comPlimented by the Advocate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

The Richmond and Frederick sburo
Raii-Road Company have declared d.
v'dend of three and half per cent. Tor
the last six months.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15
SPECTATOR.
-sTAUNTON.
THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 1888.

o. The Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery, for Augusta Coan-
ty, commenced its session on Saturda,
last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

The Cherokee lands in North Caro-.
lima have sold for four times the price
put upon them by the State. The a.
mount Of sales was about 1910 OOo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

The beautiful male Giraffe. recently
brought to New York from Egypt, died
last week very suddenly after eating.
without any previous appearance of i'll.
ness.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

company, ana oil the clllZenS oil Augusta
generally, to be held on Saturday. The
question to be acted on is one of great
@ldVs fxr~or,E-OOTNV XIV TIUN.
AT meeting Of the citizens of Staun.
ton and Augusta county, held at the
Court house on Thursday the 9Th day of
November, 1888, pursuant to adjourn-
ment, for the purpose Of considering the
proprety of electing delegates to the
Commercial Convention propos ed to be
held i'll the borough of NorfoIk-John
c. Sopers. Esq. in the chair aud Ken
ton Harper Secretary
William Kinney, Esq from the Com
mittee appointed at the former meeting,
made the following report, which was
unanimously adopted, and the blanks in
the second resolution filed with the
names Of the Delegates
The citizens Of Staunton and Angus.
ia county feel deeply sensible of the
great importance, at this crisis. Of attempt
ing TO increase and improve the foreign
and domestic commerce Of Virginia, and
will heartily cooperate with their fell
low citizens in other portions of the
Commonwealth, in the adoption of such
measures as may be best calculated to
bring about SO desirable a result
They regard liberal and judicious
system OF Internal Improvement by the
State, as one great aud necessary means
OF accomplishing the object for vain
will ii be to import foreign goods into
our atlantic cities, unless facilities are
afforded 10 the interior and western Dor
tons OF our State to reach those cities,
with the products Of their fertile soil,
and receive their goods in return BY
sach system, every branch of industry
agricultural, manufacturing and commer>
cial, will be stimulated and rendered |
more profitable. 1t will give 10 the
west and interior many of the advan.
tages possessed by those parts of our
State situated upon the coast, bays and
hDe navigabie streams OF The east, and
tend TO the more general diffusion of
opuleDce.
An increase and proper regulation
OF the Banking capital of the State, they
look upon as necessary to the promotion
Oh these two great objects. They are
aware that on the subject of Banking
there rs some diversity Of opinion, and
some uneasiness in the public mind a.i
sing out Of the severe trials and Difficult
ties through which we have Just passed,
from an unsettled and unsound curren-
The people begin to took with
something of jealousy aud distrnst upon
monied monoPolies, created as they think,
for the benefit Of the few, at the expense
OF The public. They want something
more national in lis character, and we
believe would bail viii. pleasure The
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

FANDERpoEL (V b. is elected GAL
Lup, VAIL, CAMDRELENG. and Moonr
are defeated.
The Van Buren, men here give up the
State; The Evening Posi- lays no claim 10
IT.. The New Era, al 10 O'clock was doubt.
full
The city last night was full of the mos,
exciting scenes: must refer you TO the
newspapers. There was no disturbance.
The higs, 10y thousands, will go to Ma
sonic Hall TO n ight
All business matters feel The impetus of
the joyful news
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

@FLOUR, 10 Richmond 81 ST
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15
ESTIMATED RESULT so FAR.

When We get up the ilu.ls"n 10 Altsny,
we shall be behind Marcy little, perhaps,
but not much and, il the grand Wing arr
my OF the Centre stands firm, the right wing
of The invincible Wings in the West will
speak the majnri,es The North will give
us gain over 1886, but Van Buren, ma
jority, however. The great fighting ground
was in New York city and along the Hud-
son. The Wing divisions have conquered
there.
What the majority in the State will be,
il is diilicult 10 say. am inclined to think
however, il will not be very large. The
Wings are secure OF The Assembly, though
not by SO large majority as last year.
WIG GAINS OF CONGRESSMEN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-15

@We invite attention to the call of
meeting of the stockholders of the
Stanton and James River Turnpike
Company, and of the citizens of Augusta
generally, to be held on Saturday. The
question to be acted on is one of great
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-09-26
BATH COFFEE HOUSE.
a'4s!|EE||IA
-:
THrs EO.sRDE.,-6-HoUsE

A II Berkeley Springs, Morgan county,
IA Va, is now open for the entertain
meDt of visitors. and the Undersigned co.,
ductors of il, have made such range
ments as will enable them TO administer 10
the comfort Of their guests in every part'c.
ular On their FABLE will always be found
the finest mountain mui on. venlson, and
every luxury the country affords. Their
BAR is supplied with the choisest Wines
and Liquors, and we'll furnished with Ice.
The Beds and Mattresses are furnished
with linen sheeting The House is situate
adjoining the public Grove, Bath House,
and Sprin., Attached to it is Ten pin
Alley. Tn are Quoits, &c, for gen le-
men to recreate themselves at manly ex.
ercise.
The gentleman fond OF the sports Of the
field. can be gratified in his way. as the
neighboring woods abound with Deer, wild
Turkies, Squirrels, Wood Cocks, Pleas.
ants. and Partridge.
ayAt the Coffee House. all persons can
at any time be supplied. 10 addition to the
regular meals, with Collations. either hot
or cold. Private Suppers. or any other re-
freshment asked for.
A first rate Band of Music is in attend.
ancc a, the Springs, and the House is fur.
nished with fine Piano.
II mag be we'll to inform the public tina,
besides the Berkeley Springs proper. SC
celebrated for their qualities, especially in
Gouty, Rheumatic, aud Scorbutic diseas
es-the country abounds in ChaIy beatt
Springs, within the distance OF health,
walk. There are also many Sulphur
Springs in the vicinity Slnce the last sea
son, spring has been d covered nea
Bath. on the lands Of Cromwell Orrick
ESQ.,, which has been examin ] by per
sons Of competent skill, and pronounced ,
White Sulphur Of the best quality
aJ-At the Berke' ~ Springs, the Inva
lid, the Epicure. the Gay, and Fashiona
BILE. will find their appropriate comforts.
!" There is not in the world a valley more sweet
Than this vale in whose bosom the bright wa
tiers meet
The undersigned have made arrange
ments with Mr.. Coudy Of Hancock, ant
Mr.. Bushnell of Winchester, to run stag,
coaches regularly between those place,
and the Berkeley Springs. whereby access
to them is facilitated. Our county road,
are IN very good state of repair. The
markets here are good and abundant, anc
the present prospect of fine crops seem.
TO promise that the Berkeley Springs will
this season. be largely attended-in anti
cipation Of which. the undersigned have
made proportional and suitable prepare
lions. NELSON Ii. OGDEN,
EDWIN G. OGDEN.
August !, 183S.-tf
aFSaratoga and Bedford Waters ar,
constantly on hand at the Bar
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-09-26
BARGAINS, BARGAINS!

EEAMME & STEPHENS are now re
HHceiving and opening an assortment OF
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
which they can with safety say are very
cheap, but TO make true the assertion, our
customers and the public generally are
requested TO call, examine, aud judge for
themselves. We have
Blue, Black, and Fancy Cotored
GlOf hs,
CASSTDfERES & CASSINETTS,
Black, q. Fancy Cold Summer Cloths,
to which we would particularly invite the
attention OF those who want cheap coats.
French Chintses, English and Domes-
tic Calicoes Rich d beautiful Chal5
and Lawns; Black and Fancy Col.
lored SILKS. A heary stock Of Brotcn
Bleached d Cord DoMEsTIc GooDs
Groceries, Hard and Queens Ware
together with almost every article kept in
retail esta blishnent--which will be solo
very cheap. April IS, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-09-26

WILSON & DOLL have just recei
w we'd and opened large and general
assortment Of fresh
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.
TO which they would respectfully invite
the attention of dealers, as they are de
termiDed to sell on such terms as cannot
fail to please. The stock consists 10 part
Of superfne Blue, Black. and Fancy col.
ored Cloths !; do. do. do. Cassimeres,
London W ellings.
Marseilles and Satin Vestings,
Summer Cloths, Grape Camblets.
Pantaloon Siufs. general assortment,
French Painted Cambrics,
MusIins and Lawns;
do. English g. American Calicoes,
Black, Blue black s. Fancy cold Silks,
Tafieta, Gauze. and Belt Ribbonds,
Plain and Figured Swiss,
Book and Null MusIins,
Plaid & Striped Swiss, & Jackonet do.
Kid, Silk and Cotton Gloves,
Silk and Cotton Hosiery,
Brown French and Irish Linens,
Porter Sheetings, Osnaburg & Burlaps,
Irish Linens, Diapers.
Fancy Hdkfs., and Shalls,
Muslin & Bobbinett Edges & Insertings,
Pittsburg Cord, Bed Ticking,
Beaverton, Plaid Domestics, Checks,
Bieached and Brown Domestics,
Shirtings and Sbeetings,
Brown DrilIings, Osnaburgs, &c. &c.
Together with a general assortment
Of Groceries, Hard, Glass, and Queens
Ware.
April l9, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-09-26
DOrsey,S V'ey.nsifxge.

fHNHIS article offer to the public as a
a safe and certain preparation for de
stroyiDg and expelling worms from chill.
dren. Its virtues have been tested. in nu-
merons cases; and have never been known
to fail. No other medicine is requisite to
assist its operations.
To those who wish 10 buy 10 sell again,
a liberal discount will be allowed
WILLIAM DORSEY. Druggist,
Martnsburg, Dec 6, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-09-26
5g[sd3 AAIElIlaf2Il(0]MfM
SILK GRO WEIR.
AND EARMER,S MAMMAL

Embellished Nth appropriate EngrDrinps.
edited by Hard Cheney s. Brothers, Bur.
hngton, Neio Jersey, and published by
Charles alexander, Phiiadeiphta.
THE First Number of this highly impor,an.
and Valuable Work, is now ready for dey.
cry TO subscribers. We beg leave respectfully
to call the attention Of our citizens to the praise
worthy objects il has in view, and for The promo.
ton OF which ii has been put into operation.
There has not probably hereiofos been time
when the attention Of the people in this country
was as much engaged on the subject of the Silk
Culture as at present; nor lime when those
who have already embarked in this business felt
such entire confidence, not only that liberal pro.
fits may be derived from it but also in their abili-
~ 10 produce as good silk as can be procured in
any part OF the world.--It is believed that all
that is now wanting to fully establish this great
interest In this country. with all its vast advan
tages, is but the dissemination Of plain practical
information concerning il /; and TO COW lnce our
citizens of what we know TO be true, viz that
there is no more difficulty about raising a crop Of
SILK, than there is in procuring crop Of grain.
The capital thus bestowed yields o greater re-
turn than can be obtained from any other branch
OF husbandry. The editors have long been en-
gsged 10 the SILK culture, and intend hereafter
10 give II Their entire attention. They have
made extensive arrangements for feed ding the silk
worm, and cnltivating that inv auable species Of
mulberry tree, the Morus Mulicaulis And
and extensive correspondence with silk growers,
they believe they may say without ostehtation,
tina, they shall be able to make the AMERI.
CAN SILK GROWER, useful and entertai.
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are generally useful to the cultivators of the
soil
The Propnetors respectfully solicit contribu.
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