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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
FOR SALE,
SD Head Qbf CsaGggp. &c

- HAVING sold my farm which lies in Bath
county, on Jackson's River, will on the
9th day Of September next, sell SO head OF
young cattle, some horses hogs, sheep. l
Wagon and gear, farming utensils, wheat
rye, oats, and corn III the field. III could
make private sale of all The above propcr,
" so as 10 make one debt, would Tive
Inc purchaser time 10 make the money ouI
o. The property and if make private sale
u must be done in time to give notice dat
.hefs VIII not be public sale James Bot.
kin who lives on. the place, viii show The pro.
perty 10 any person who may wish 10 pur.
chase priyatciy.-Terns On The day Of sale
G. VI. COCHRAN.
August 9, 1883
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

| do certify that l was grievously af-
hlcted with letter worm, which appear.
ed TO be spreading over me, and by Us
sing the Healing Springs, the property
OF Butler StoDestreet, deceased, am en-.
tirely relieved therefrom.
THOS. SITLINGTON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
ssDD eECa'eS OF Eegaasg
Flour Inspector.
WANTED

The office OF Inspector in the Town
OF charlottesville, will be vacated ON the
Isl NJ onday in October next-Auy per-
son wishing TO obtain the Office can get
any Information wanted BY applying to
VALENTINE, FRY, & Co.
charlottesville, Alb. Aug. l6, 1888.
:, 70, me Rockingham Register, will insert
the nbore 81 and charge thus office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
,E'HEEE AG'E'NA
{ 1EGE Eassess"ss3see C0ssss,esssss.

ARE continuing to take risks iuTown
and CountFy,on Dwelling Houses, Stores.
Manuiaciories, Mills and other Build
mss, and on Furniture, Libraries, Wear
ing Apparel, Stocks of Goods, Machine
ry, and the Stock Of Mills and Manu-.
factories, as well as on most other de-
scriptions of insurab!e property. The
terms will, in all cases, be made as IA.
vorable, as can be obtained at any other
good Office. Applications TO be made
either personally, OF by letter, to the
Agent AZ Richmond
JOHN O. LAY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
PUBLIC SALE.

In pursuance OF Decree of the Cir
cult Superior Court OF Law and Chance.
~, Tor Augusta County, pronounced OH
the Goth day of June, 1888, in a cause
therein depending between Jno. Church
man. Executor OF Walter Ii. Tapp. decd.
plaintiff, and the Widow and Children
of said Walter H.'rapp, decd. defendants
will be sold ct public auction, TO the
highest bidder. on Saturday the 10th
day of September next, on the premises,
the following real estate to wit:
A TRACT OF LAND.
estimated to contain about I3G a.
CNES, situated three miles north of
Staunton, adjoining the lands of Chap
man Johnson, Esq, Welsh's heirs and
others, upon which there is good two
story BRICK HOUSE, good KITCH-
EN-. BARN, and STABLES, and a
young ORCHARD.
One fourth of the purchase money will
be required in six months, one fourth in
twelve months, one fourth in two wears.
and one fourth in three years, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved secu>
Iity, aud lien upon the land for the
purchase money as additional security.
Possession will be given on the day of
sale. JOHN CHURCHMAN.
Ex'or: of Walter II. Tapp, decd.
August Is.
WILL be sold also, at the same time
and place. the interest of Walter III.
iaPp's estate in all the Corn now grow.
ing on the above described land, and on
Saturday the 2oth day of the present
month. will sell before the door ofthe
Eagle Tavern, in Stanton, I46 I-2
bushels of good Wheat, and So bushels
ofgood Rye. Terms will be made known
on the day of sale.
JOHN CHURCHMAN.
August l6-1t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
JOHN 0. LAY,
HgeHt at Richmond.
EHOS. x. BRACE.

President Tina Insurance Company.
HI e subscriber intending for the fu.
ture TO devote his undivided attention TO
the subject Of Insurance, thinks it Proper
to add, that EVERY loss which has oc-
cured during his agency OF the H1tna
Office, for the last rs years, has been
literally adjusted aud settled by him to
the satisfaction CT the parties Insured
JOHN ., LAY,
-Hyent 9Itna Insurance Csmpauy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
CASH FOR WHEAT.

we will give fair prices for about 90,
U0O bushels OF Wheat, delivered at Coles
Mill, or TO us at Scottsvile, Albemarle.
STAPLES, TYLER, 6, Co.
August Is, IS3S-5m'
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5ezaFz5ssysa,. THE cash will be required
Gl2sE.sEsf in future for postage Oh news
papers in advance, for letters and pam
phieis, always or the delivery Of them.
HENRY BLAKEaORE, PM.
AIt. Scion, July 10.
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yHarrteD.

On Thursday evening the lG,b If
august. by the Rev. Jacob kilion, Mr..
DAVID e. BRANAMAN, to Miss CYNTHIA
BRADY youngest daughter of John Bra
dy, Sen.
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PREPARED ONLY BY THE SOLE PROPRIETOR.
DANIEL GODDARD, No. GoLp ST.
NEW-YORK

In presenting this remedy TO the pubIic rho PRO
prieor is authorized by Physician from whom The ecns
M oue d u; obtained, to state that he has used it
nlse ana IN his extensive practice Pulmonary afec
lions, WIN astonishing effect The happy combination of
Nesc.'e suo@ahces OF which il is entirely composed
Stomach. " 'So' 'NA' Si'u
ms medicine has been used very extensively and the
proprietor mas not known single instance in which il has
eu IN giving relief in diseases for which recommend
zen 10 cases approaching TO consumption, attended
WIN Deeus at the Lungs, aud where all other remedies
ha iaied the most decided and attering success has
aehueu It's USE Common colds, which are generally the
effect OF INSTRUCTED perspiraion will yield TO It's influence
u; lew hours when used in asthma, hoarsencss wheel.
s anu shoress oil breath, gives immediate relief pro-
curing tranquil rest and sleep In whooping cough IL is
without rival II operates by gentle cxpectoration and
may be given to infants with perfect safety ~
The Proprietor would adj that he is constantly recev
ing numerous testimonials OF the value and efficacy of hi.
remedy some certificates of which may seen on the bill
81 directions accompanying each bottle Any person usn
Il VIII be sure 10 recommend il AMIN $500
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CONTEMPORARIES.

Superior Candies, Raisins, English
Walnuls, Filberts, Palm Nuts, Almonds,
Preserved Ginger, best quality, Citron,
Iamarinds. Jujube Paste, Sc Old Port
Wine, and English Porter.
Just received and for sale bv
+. BERKELEY s. Co.
August 23, 1898.
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CANCER CURED.

MRS. vANPELT, from Yentvcku
now at MIR. George Wilson's, North
w ountain, is possessed of cure for the
lancer by outward application, and hay,
ing effected several cures in this conn,v
mas oeen solicited to make the fact
S 4, for the benefit Of the afflicted
she viii remain in the county but few
For the satisfaction ofthose interested
reference is made 10 Mrs. Brown. the
widow Of James Brown, on the Free
Road, who has been cured within few
weeks.
augusta County. Tug. 90.
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&c., ESTEeAY.-Taken up
gN sis Oh the 9th of this month by
James Wright, of this county, on his land
an Eslray SORREL MARE, with blaze
in her face, and two small white spots on her
neck-about six years old, and a6ou! ii .
hands high. Appraised TO $50.
EXtract-Tes,e
JEFFERSON KINNEY. c.Ac
August 10 lS3S-3l*
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Land for Sale

VIII be sold by the subscriber as a.
gent Tor the trustees of Col. Wilson G..
Nicholas on Saturday the 18th day OF
August instant, Oh the premises, for cash,
$500 egca'es Of EWaasg.
lying on Back Creek, in the County of
Augusta, it being a moiety of a tract
containing 6D0 Acres, formerly held by
SAID holas. with G. p. Stevenson AZ
tenants IN common, but has been by q
decree OF the Chancery Court divided.
:. Inc title to the above property is be-
iieved to be good. but the trustees will
convey none other than is vested in them
oy the deed of trust from said Nicholas,
GEORGE ESKRIDGE.
August is, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
FOR SALE.

dark complexion, has stoppage in his
speech and when confused, stammers a
little (; his front teeth are sound and toI>
erably white; he is 20 years old, slender
made, and somewhat sharp in his vissge ::
he has fine high forehead his hair Thin
and l think unusually fine he has some
scars about his face that were occasioued
by burn when child, think also one
on his neck or jaw far back his hands
also have been burnt and have scars on
one or both, or have rough appearance
for boy of his age; he is left handed
naturally bis foot is unusually large or
long for boy Of his size.
He took with him when he went off
suit OF new homemade dark grey leans
clothes. L will give the above reward if
taken out Of the State, or $lOO, iftakep
In the State.
J. CRAWFORD.
Stanton, August 8. 1888.
The Romney hteMgencer, Kaaa,cha
Banner, and Hagerstoton Torch Light,
w'H please insert the Adore for a sUeeks
and charge this office,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-06-19
A PAIR OF SPECTACLES.

The following article is from the Brownins-
Vile (Tenn.) Banner. 1t gives vivid account
of two very different scenes-one, family of
small children tClth Il newspaper; the other
family of grown children ,oIhout newspaper.
Riding out from town few miles, one even
ing last week, CHANGED to call at the house of
Mr.. -. who was sbsent with his wife oil a
visit. No white person appeared about the house
with the exception of six or eight well-lookng
children, whose ages differed from fifteen years
down to absolute infancy. We were soon in the
midst of them, aud from the intense gaze with
which the little fellows beheld us, and the mute
silence they at first preserved, we perceived that
we strangers TO this portion of the rising
generation.
"Where is your father" inquired we of little
lass s or 9 years old, who stood near us leaning
against a bed post.
Grl.-Why he has gone to the Hot Springs.
Editor.-The Hot Springs in Arkansas?
Grl.-Yes sir; he saw piece in the Banner
about the Hot Springs, and he could not rest till
he started to see them.
does he?
Girl.--No sir, but we all read it.
Ed.-We, do you remember what you see in
it, after you read it?
Gir.-Oh yes sir; for we all read it every day
some
Ed.-Can you tell me who is President of the
United States?
Girl.-Mr Van Buren,, of New York.
Ed.-Who is your present representative in
Congress?
MIR. Crockett, bur daddy voted for MIR Hughes
said haxen headed urchin, aged about seven
years, in great haste TO precede his sister
Ei-But, my little man, how do you know
that2
y.-(abashed)- seen in the newspaper as
how he elected.
Ed.-Can you tell the who is the Governor of
Tennessee?
Boy.-(hnstily) MIR. Cannon.
Ed.-Who is your representative in the State
Legislature?
To this the little boy could not SO readily reply,
but he was reminded by his sister that it was Mr.
Grove. After asking them divers questions
about such subjects as had been treated of in the
Banner for the last few weeks / asked them
whether their father was II subscriber to the Ban,
ner.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-06-19

of his adversary, are said to have afforded rich
scene. /, was pitched battle which the latter
never forgot. Apropos of elephants A friend
has described to us a laughuble scene which he
saw in Baltimore, wherein this "half-reasonlng
parent of COMBS" wide DIR. Johnson) bore, as
usual, a conspicuous and powerful part Five
or six men were " being led" by the animal
(they supposed they were leading him)-to the
steamboat at the wharf, where he was to embark
with managerie, for Philadelphia. He clanked
up, in chains, to the end of the pier, Just as
sudden puff Of steam escaped from the valve,
preparatory to starting. The elephant looked
indolently up at the white vapor, tapped his
ears, and turned doggedly round, saying, as
plainly actions could speak, 81 don't go in that
boat!' For the next twenty minutes, he was
seen, by the passengers in waiting, slowly NOV
ing up the long street, in snllen dignity. while
the attendants, utlering divers expostulalions
pulled strenuously back upon the ropes and
chains winch lightly encountered llse resistess
animals legs. When the boat left the wharf,
the party still family discerned in the dis
lance, continuing their toilsome and vexaous
Journey Knickerbocker.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-06-19

TERMS-THE CALIFORNIAN will be published
weekly 5000 per annum, or at 81 so if paid in
advance. If payment is made within six months
from the time OF subscribing it will be considered
as advance pay. No paper will be discontinued
until all arrearages paid, except at the option OF
the publisher
Advertisements will be inserted for the GUS
tomary prices. Persons are requested TO state the
number of weeks they wish their advertisements
published, otherwise they will be inserted Till for
bid and charged accordingly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-06-19
Curiosity

A young gentleman wrote the following letter
under the direction and the eye of his father to
his "ady-ovc," having an understanding with
her, however, that she was to read only every
other Tine, beginning with the first. All parties
were satisfied.
MADAM
The great love have hitherto expressed for you
is false, and find that my indifference towards you
increases every day; the more SEQ Of you, the more
YOU appear in my eyes object Of contempt
feel myself every way disposed and determined 10
hate you Believe me, never had an intention to
offer you my hand. Our last conversation has
left tedious inspidity, which has by no means
given me the most exalted idea Of yonr character
your temper would make me extremely unhappy,
and if we united, shall experience nothing but
the hatred Of my parents, added to everlasting dis
pleasure in living with you. l have indeed heart
to bostow, but | do not wish you to imagine it is
at your service; I could not give it TO any more
inconsistent and capricious than yourself, and less
capable to do honor TO my choice and TO my family.
Yes, Madam, beg you will be persuaded that
] speak sincere y; and you will do me favor
to AVOID me- shall excuse your taking the trouble
10 answer this. Your letters are always full of
impernence, and you have not the shadow of
wit or good sense. Adieu! cdieu! oleve me, I am
10 you thai it is impossible for me to be
your most atlectionate friend and humble servant
Taking Scalp-We have tale to tell which
will make every man who is proprietor of" a
good head of hair" feel The same rising on end.
The story is undoubtedly true-for it was con-
veyed in letter from officer of the United
States army to gentleman of another service
here One Of the troops, q subordinate officer,
wen, to Florida from New Orleans. While in
that city, perhaps from fever, he had the misfor-
tune to lose all his hair, and was obliged to pos
sess himself Of Il wig in an engagement with
the Semnoes, he was wounded, and fell
to the ground, where he lay without the power
TO rise. The red enemy, who wounded him ,
came up for his scalp. The officer feigned him =
self TlpnI md u In,. o,,IS fIx,
she. The Indian bent over hm-drew his knife
passed it fearfmlly and quickly round the head
of his vctm-and then witha 'whoop!' bounded
with his bloodess trophy into everglade. 1t
came TO pass that the scalped and wounded Off
Ger got safe back to camp--looking somewhat
like The Prophet in Scripture when the boys
mock him and the hears nte hem.E He still sur
wives, to- rehearse the narrative with infinite glee,
and to wish the Indian joy ofhis spoil.
Ehila. Gazette.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-06-19

ANIMAL BURLEsQUE Did you ever remark
reader, the exhibition of n species of burlesque.
in the deportment of animals? Strong contrasts
are often observable in the bearing of this "por-
ton ofcommuniry." We could not resist hear.
" hugh. recently, rs we saw pocket edition of
a poodle, bedizened with thinking bells and red
ribbon, following one Of Harrington's lordly ST.
Bernard mastiffs, and expressing its personal
dislike OF the canine giant, by n series of fntus
banks, or barktets, as Lunb would have termed
it's small vocerations. With indescribable con
tempt did the monster look down upon his little
assalant, in the brief moment that he turned
round his head, and then moved on, Overshad-
owing the aspiring cur with his Immense tail =
Dignity was enthroned in his whole manner and
aspect. A similar disparity is sometimes various
Nv exhibited! in higher order of animals. The
CITY reader will remember inanPgerie incident,
which occurred here some years since. tiger
by some means or other, escaped from his cage,
while the keeper was i'll the amphtheatre. He
ran from side to side, 'seeking whom he might
devour" AT length his fiery eye rested upon
the keeper who had taken up his position under
the leg of huge elephant, that had watched the
motions of the enraged animal, from the begin
ming, with the greatest gravity. The tiger sprang
violently toward his master, hut suddenly found
himself encrcled in the 1.-the proboscis of the
Twice he returned to the charge, and twice he
was sent half across the amphi,heare, the last
time with force that brought him to the ground
with exceeding emphasis, and in state so dlsa-
bled as to render his capture easy The ponder.
GUS decorum with which the elephant conducted
the affair, and the chagrin and the discontinue
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25
New YORK. Jan. 10.

The .Aurou Piracy Case.-Yestcrday,
Judge Belts decided that the prisoners
Shcridcn, Croker, and Morton, should be
removed for trial % South Carolina, within
the Jurisdiction of which State he judged
their offence was committed. OF the three,
Crocker alone is committed for the capital
offence, of f~eloniously wrecking the Aurora.
Capt. Shcriden is committed only for rob-
hing her, inasnuch as though he had agreed
upon the wrecking OF the schooner, lie did
not purpose lis accomplishment at the time
il was carried into effect. Morton was com
mitted as a witness, bnt his admission rs
states evidence here will not bind the
Court of South Carolina to receive him rs
such, and extend to him the immunity
which it would have secured to him, had
the prisoners been tried here.
One Of the Marshals has recovered up
wards of $4,000, which Sheriden left with a
respectable citizen of the city. Sheriden
says that lie left it with a view to induce
the men to go bail for him-but no bail has
been taken or offered. 1t is suspected that
this is z part of the booty.-Sua.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

The details Of the falloWins shocking
occurrence. are from the Louisville Adv. Of
the 9th ipst. &
Attempt at Robbery-M urder-and sui
cide.-The- Mechanics Saving Institution
was drenchef with blood Yesterday evening
The Treasurer, II. S. Julian had gone 10
dinner, leaving the clerk, Q. NJ. Parker, in
the Bank. After the Treasurer left, it seems
that Clender L. Dicks, was admitted into
the Institution by Mr.. Parker, who had been
acquainted with Dicks from boyhood.-
Under what pretext Dicks entered, ar how
he acted Immediately after obtaining adj
mission, must he matter of conjecture. I,
appears, however, that Mr.. Parker was xii
led at his desk by a blow with the hammer
used in cancelline notes paid. He! was
struck on the top of the head, aud the ham
mer buried to the handle in his brain. AT
this instant it is supposed Dicks N
his search for money, as a drawer in which
bank notes arc usually kept, was found part
ly drawn out-when Mr.. Julian, he Treas
urer arrived, aud knocked at the door OF
tho building.
Dicks opened the door, admitted Julian,
shut the door again, and commenced Al at
tack upon him with the hammer will,
which Parker had been killed. Julian,
%unapprised of what had occurred. pnrricd
the blows aimed at him, and begged Dicks
to pause, assuring him that he was mis-
taken. Dicks continued his assault-mak-
ing blows after blows until Nj. Julian had
an opportunity TO seize the hammer, when,
in struggling with his adversary, Julian fell
but not without wrestling the hammer from
Dicks. Deprived Of the hammer Dicks be-
gan to feel for bis pistol. The aim of d.
r.oc conn o,,l ~ Tr1sor .o.o c-,,, ,l,o a..
nc discovered Parker lying dead upon the
room. Suddenly Julian raised his chair
threw it ut Dicks, and thus gained time Is
TWO or three persons in the immediate neigh
bourllood.
At this Dicks finding that dctec
ton was inevitable, raised his pistol to the
side OF his head, and shot himself.
Mr.. Julian, we arc happy to learn. tho
wounded in the head and in the face, is not
considered in a dangerous situation. But
poor Prrkcr, he was cut off in his prime,
leaving an Interesting wife and three chill
drcn,-and as for Dicks the robbcr, murder
he was the victim of Gambling. We knew
him for years, when clerk In one of the first
houses III this city-whrn he had not been
corrupted by all association, and was above
suspicion or reproach-handling thousands
daily and giving entire satisfaction to his
employers. In 1881 or 81 he was master
of Il steamboat, which proved all unprofit-
able concern !; and here it is supposed his
career rs a gambler commenced. In 1888
he obtained the situation as clerk of the
Philadelphia, which boat was robbedof five
or six thousand dollars. whilst Dicks had
charge of tho key of the iron chest. Sus-
piciOn rested OH him, and IL was thercfore
difficult if not impracticablc for him to
obtain employment. Having lost what
money he had at the gaming table, lie was
driven TO desperation-aud hence the bloody
occurrence we have ustdetailed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-25

Mr.. Daniel O'Connel and the u. States.
"A great Anti Slavery Meeting was re-
Gently held i'll London, at which Daniel
O'Connell appeared and made u very
great speech, i'll the course of which he be-
slowed the following hattery upon the u.
States.
1.-The British nation should be foremost
IN The work OF freedom, and set an exam
pie To the world. America should sec that
She was no longer the first country in the
scale of rcPublicinism, but that she had be.
come the baSest ofihe base, The vIlest of tho
vile. The LEANED gentleman having allu-
dcd In very stron. and unmeasurcd Ian
guasc, To the conduct of the United States
ana The government, and expressed his hor.
ror and detcstation of slavery and oppres-
sion, Ill every form and every climc-hay-
inEprorounced the humanity Of tho Amor
leans of the Uuited States a swindIinc hu-
manity, d alluded To the late breach uffaith
by that government with the Seminole In
dian Chief, called the attention ofthc meet
ing TO the fact, that one Of our present
Queens first acts was n treaty with Colum-
bia for the total abolition of slavery. and
concluded with moving the resolution with
which he had been entrusted, and sat down
amidst raptuOus cheers, which continued
for several minutes"
We arc constantly called upon in this
country to consider O'Connell as wortbv
of all our admiration and good will, and this
speech IS about a fair specimen Of his claims
upon them. 1t is not by any means so out
rageous rs several of his former f%avonrs in
the same way, but quite sufficient VIC sup
pose, for all t%ratcrnai purposcs.-N. Y.
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