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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
THE ATNA
FIRE assurance Company!

ARE continuing to take risks inTown
and Country,on Dwelling Houses, Stores,
Manufactures, Mills aud other Build
inss, and on Furniture, Libraries. Wear.
ins Apparel. Stocks OF Goods, Machine
ry, and the Stock Of Mills and Manu-.
factories, as well as on most other de-
srriptions OF insu'able 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, or by letter, TO the
Agent at Richmond.
JOHN o. LAY,
Agenf at Richmond
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
',atn" spfrtatnr : esrnrra1 annrrt,srr.

years-and by using this medicine about elk
weeks: his cough, pains, sc. left him entire.
~, and he is now so well as to be about his
ordinary business.
Indeed sir, from the rapidi,y of the sales,
the value Of the Sanalive may he safely de,
'ermined. am wholly out, have daily
calls for it, and wish you would toward me
more as soon as possible. Yours, &c.
"A. LOGAN, p. NJ.
From the Postmaster OF Claremont, N. IL.
go The above powerful and invaluable
medicine is doiug wonders in this section of
the country, as well as in others Applca.
items Tor il have been made in various places
in this vicinity. A young lady in this tow
has been restored from u consumption and
confirmed in health by the use OF i,-No mis-,
take. She had been visited by various phy
siCians, but all To no purpose. One pltial OF
this medicine produced the long desired effect.
A few more bottles of this efIicacions med
| icine may Toe found at the Post Office il ap.
piled for soon. j. NYE.
Sole Agent for Claremont.
Claremont, April 81, 1885,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
3G5 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 pay ments
MAR TIN McFERRAN. Apt.
lor the heirs of Ly dia Peck
August 9. ids
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
THOMAS CROSBY.
Bra,ileboro, March 18th. 1888.
&C. CsrtifcateJrom Henry Clarke, Esq.
Of BrattIebOrO.

" DTNftItUUTO.
This certifes that had suffered for many
months from an obstinate cough which re
sisted great variety Of medicines, until
used bottle Of the Nafchiess Sanative,
which removed il entirely in The course OF lw o
or three weeks and restored me to excellent
health
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
ESQ ACRES.

<Aea about $50 cleared, the balance
well timbcred--a first rate meadow on
said tract, and from so to 100 acres of
watered meadow can be made The build.
ings are comfortable. There is a SawNIiIl
and an excellent site Tor a Choppinp
MIL on said farm. The LAND is we'll a
dap'ed to the growth of all kinds Of grain:
considerable portion Of the timbered
Land is first rate for Tobacco. The sub.
scri5er being determined to sell this sum-
mer, would say to these wishing to pur-
chase either stock, or tobacco farm,
10 call and examine for themselves. The
price and payments will be- made accom-.
modat'ng- J. BLAIR.
Rockbridge Co. July 5-,f.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06

The subscriber having purchased the
Patent Right ofthis Bed for the counties
oil Augusta aud Bath. is now ready to
furnish them to all who may desire them.
BY the use OF these Beds, the expense
of feathers is entirely avoided, conse.
quently making it a cheaper bed than
those in common use.-It is not necessa.
ry to enumerate all the advantages of
these Beds, as all who wish them will
not fail to see for themselves.
Persons wishing to see the Beds can
do so by calling at Messrs. Allen and
Cochran's store.
The subscriber is also the Agent for
the sale of Rights in the other Counties
Of the State.
WILLIAM d. COOKE.
Slauntcn, May 3. 1898.
-ege~
WE have carefully examined the
Spring Bed exhibited and manufactured
by VIM. D. Cooke of this county and
do not hesitate to say, that for Comfort
Simplicity of Structure, and Utility, as 9
Bed accommodation, we have seen moth
Ing equal 10 it. AS matter of Economy
superseding the necessity OF feathers
we entertain no doubt of this however
the Public will be the best judge. Blu
as continuance for the acconmoda tior
OF the sick and decrepid we look upon the
IN vention as unsurpassed by any Of which
we have knowledge.
ADDISON WADDELL, NJ. d.
JOSEPH WILSON, NJ. ID.
f. r. S7RIBLLNG, III. d.
T. REYNOLDS, ~. d.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
Valtssa BILE Land
FOR SALE

THE subscriber offers for sale his
PLANTATION. situated on the road
leading from Lexington TO Buchanan,
IL miles from the former, and IL from
the latter, and within g miles OF James
- River said Plantation contains
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
VIRGINIA..
July ~.

AT Rules held in the Clerks Office oil
the Circui; Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County. on Mon,
day the 2nd day Of July, 1888.
John ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
George r. Gather and James Alexan.
der Sheriff of Augusta County, defen,
dants.
IN CHANCERY
The defendant George r. Gather, no
having entered his appearance, and Civ
ell security, according to the act OF AS
sembly and the Rules of this Court, and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence,
that he is not an inh abitant Of this Com.
monwealth: 1t is ordered, that the said
defendant, do appear here, on the first
day of the next term, IOih of Nov. and
answer the bill of the plaintiff. and
that copy of this order, be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper, printed in
Stanton, for two months successfully
and posted at the front door of the Court.
house of Augusta County.
A Copy-Teste,
NICHS. C.. KINNEY, &C.
July IL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-06
LANDS for. Safe.

l will sell my lands in Augusta. Th.
tract where | lived ,on Middle River, OF
GNS "A GHP HIS
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

THE FAfa At Castle GAaoss. The attendance 10
well kept up at the Far OF the Mechanics institute
and there appears 10 be disposition with the public
20 sustain II literally. There is much fault TO be
End, however in the management, Of the concern.
Every thing seems TO move discordanty. Goods and
wares are displayed, and no ntmation is gwen as TO
the manufacturers or artists by whom they deposit
edexcept by number upon piece sfcardwhch refers
to the secretarys books Why not the propretors
in attendance to exhibit and explain 20 the public the
various quallties Of their wares7 There are many
very valuable patterns Of stoves housekeeping u'en
sils. and fancy work, which we shouldbe gratied in
calling pubic attsauon to, bat which we are unable
10 do in consequence Of not being able to ascertain
without more trouble than we afford to bestow, 10
whom they belong. This complaint % general
w. noticed a case OF gentlemens stocks, made
without brstIes new article and one OF great uiii-
" and comfort. Since the expusion Of neck haHd-
kerchefs fashion has imposed upon US most hor-
rbIe penance by nhcting upon US the use Of brIsed
stecks which, after little wear, become like collar
ofthistles The mode was undoubtedly resorted TO
originally by some gentleman Of fashion who vas
afflicted with kings evil or the effects OF early pety,
a. the best method Of conceaing his personal defects
We hope tina, stocks Of all descriptions will soon be-
come "a the hngs that were and De forever ABOLISH
ed from human thrests. As il IT, however, the less
evil m be 10 select stock without brstles, such as
are exhibited at the fair.
A splendid display Of coach lace and silver plate is
spread out in the saloon Il looks as melancholy as
funeral All the real estate and stock jebbng coach
fellows and banqueting geniuscs have walked up from
their dreams Of wealth and greatness, and gone 10
work again like honest men. They had better con.
vert their coach lace into belly bands for canal sor-
ses, and thin silver plate into honest dollars, where
| thsy belong
Humbugs who wish to keep up appearances and
sham rich, had better bay cheap set out Of first rate
Germsn silver, some beautiful specimens Of which
may be seen in the garden II locks just as well as
the real stuh, and don't quarter the money
THE maa What dives AID walks about the bed Of
the bay, digging san clans with his toe nails no
SLOUGH He can be seen al four full submarine
costume.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

stsr'-rough as Red River rickhaw, and just a. like
y 10 sAsnd friend as foe. But we'll "let that nes
stick by the wa" as the Scotchman said. e.
And - to what the 'Courier" says about one o. the
officers sonRvng it, &C. and therefore desiring Sofn o.
them TO be dismissed is all balderdash. II Boodgosd
had had no quarrel with Lyons, we should have
heard nothing of this. The men TO ann at are Blood
good and the Vice Consul-the fight should be be-
tween them. Mr. Lewnds is sworn Judge Of the
U. S. Court; let him send for the Wee Consul and
get his testimony thereon and report to the general
government. Me- y.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07
M ORNlNG HERALD.
RT- Our ,hanks are due 70 .ha, excsllent cen.

BT Our thanks are due to that excellsnt CON-
mander Capt Waite, of the superb packet ship
England. He came personally to the Office on
Wednesday night and delivered US our files Of
English papers. He alss informed US that ne was
constantly in company with Mr.. Bennett during
that geneman's stay in Liverpool Mr. b. was in
fine health and spirits and when Captain Waite
parted with him, he was on the point of leaving
England for the continent Of Europe.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

10 Capt Bissell, of ship Congress- from Mazat-
LAM via Valparaiso, informs US that when the Con-
gress left the country was in very unsettled state.
The town was besieged by land and blockaded by
sea by the forces Of government The L. s. schoon-
er Boxer, Capt w. q. Nicholson, which was at NJ
accompanied the Congress off the coast, and was "a
return and sail in two three days for Caao touch
ing at San Bias and Panama. Capt Nicholson had
been on the coast about three months, and had rem
dered very important services to his countrymeR al
that place. by the protection the presence Of the Box
er has given TO large amount of American property.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

Counr ov GENERAL SESSIONS, Thursday, Sept. 6
Jacob Seaman, black man, was put upon his trial
charged with passing counterfeit money. IL appeared
from the testimony that the prisoner gave woman
named Mary Carter a $40 counterfeit bill on the Ex-
change Bank al Hartford. which she passed at gro
Gerry IN Broeme street. in payment for % worth of
groceries, receiving SO in change, three of which she
Kept for her trouble in passing IL and the residue she
gave to the prisoner The testimony being imperfect,
the black scoundre was permitted TO escape by YER
dict Of acqul,tal.
Lett P. Bartlett charged with passing counterfeit,
money, not appearing TO answsr, his recognizance
was forfeited.
William WALL charged with throwing small child
down stairs, was acquitted.
William McC;innis, Nancy McGnnis, Elisha Kee.
nan and Sally McDennough, were tried for beating
Rose Boyle, and acqsitted.
George Caldwell, alias Moore, pleaded guilty to the
charge Of grand larceny and was reEanded
Tho court then adjourned
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

u' An arrival at Boston from Lcghorn brings two
casts Of the colossal marbles Of Day and Night, the
original by Michael Angelo, and now in the Church
Of ST. Nicholas at Florence. They were sent out by
Greenouph as present 10 Colonel Perkins
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

%. We understand that Judge Belts, Of tho United
States District Court this day appointed Elihu s.
Buaker and John Clark under the set Of congress
ofihe las session, inspectors Of stcaniboss, &c ply.
ing to ans from tins port, and licensed here.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

FIaE.-A fire broke out about o'clock yesterday
ternoon in large workshop, connected with Bell &
Browns ship yard; the buildnQ was destroyed and
shin on the stocks much scorched.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

CouRr o. Common PLEAS Sept Before Judge
IHprahan.
was bropgh, 10 recover the amount of ,aors bill for
a sui, Of clothes, OF the value of s66 ~ The plain
tis proved the order for making and that the defcn
dant barganed TO pay for the clothes upon delivery
at his house IL furthermore proved that the de-
fendan, called at the shop Of the PLAINTIFF, the As
Tor House. and tried the suit which, he express
ed IL, fitted him TO T, was delighted with the admi-
rable workmanship with which the garments had
been put together, extoei the beauty OF the color
and the texture Of the cloth the very sKes-stru-
ted up and down the store and twisted himself around
before the looking glass, in every possible way man.
ner and shape-the spshot of which was that he
pronounced il great suit, aRd-ordered il to be sent
homo.
The order was obeyed.-The clerk sok the gar.
ments Ia the defendants residence and the bill with
them. The gentleman was not at home.
"Ill call again MADAM said tie clerk, to the lady
that came to the door.
20 you had better leave the clothes sir" said the
lady; "it will save YOU the trouble"
The clerk, however, was an old salt about town,
and could mt think Of leaving them without the CASH
Cash was the oGy terms known by Cox " Knock,
and so the clerk took the bundle back again. The
ready and take away the goods which the piaintlns
al length began 10 believe all noonshine, ana py way
Of settling the business brought the present acuoh
for work and labor
The defence set Up wae, that the clio nes had not
been delivered and consequently no 'nseo'eonesse e.
isted.
HE honor charged that party Is not bound TO de-
liver ,oods 10 another without receiving his pay un-
less he agrees to do at the time Oh taking the
der and that prsof Of the wors having neen performed
- vork manlke and satisfactory manner was suffi-
c,en, ~ susta,u the plaintiff in his action.
The ,urv without leaving their seats 0und verdict
foy the psintl for the full amount claimed together
with the casts OF court.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

HosRIsLE ErrEcTs or FuRioUs BsIvISG. -Yester-
day forenoon, as poor woman, named McAnally,
was standing in Centre near Canal street, with an
infant in her arms two dirt carts, that were racing at
most furious rate approached her suddenly, that
before she mad time to get out Of the way the shafts
Of one OF them struck her down, aHd the wheels pass
cd over the body of her child, crushing il to death
SANITY. Mrs. McAnaly was thrown by the concus-
sion full ten yards from the spot where the bsdy Of
her child was picked up The Internal cartmen, after
perceiving the murder they had committed, continued
to drive on at the same rate and escaped. The
ner requests that any information which may lead to
the detection Of the drivers Of the above carts may be
left at his sficc in the Park where the informant
will be well paid for his trouble.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

10 On our ostsldc will be found a most extraordi
nary story Of the sale Of live boy for dissection.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

" Oswald J. Cammann, ESQ. has been appoaed
cashier Of the Merchants Bank in this CITY, IN the
place Of Waiter Mead ESQ who has resigned that
Office and accepted the appontmentof cashier Of the
North American Trust and Banking Company.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

MRLaScHcIv AccipESr.-Mr John Hesey, who
has been for some time past engaged in Transporting
the mail from Cold Springs to West Point was
drowned a, west Point dock on Monday evening
last, in attempting to land from small boat
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

o. Ans,her ASSOCIATION under the new banking
Law has been formed al Rochester, with capital Of
OF 100000, with the privilege Of increasing il to
90 900 Oe0 Immediately after the books were openes,
$4,000 were subscribed and the residue will be
taken up forthwith. The directors have been already
chosen. aad the institution will 90 into operation as
soon nrnh,hlY as the bills can be procured.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

From another eminent Ply stefan ard Ocu~ Director the
Royal National Establish ment for he Blind.
Trg QUrrzE Vrscrs, Pans, Jar. 1915.
Nothing sir, nore ju than thet Should comply with
the request you INSIDE declare the effects that
have seen o the operation Of remedies The eyes of
those patients for whom ycn consulted expecting
their bodily complaints new only render homage truth
giving this psbc testimony and do declare many
persons an ced with the Chronic Op,halmia also Opsci
ties transparent Cornts nhsmratian. Eyes
kyc-i,s W. ekntss ~ he Optic Nerve &C hgve been
rsiraly curd mech hent Fitted and pray sou, sir Ia
sccep the xpreons ei my gratitude the grniuous and
unreinr attention and that have bestowed or
all The ndir-rt recommended 20 ynu, Nv s'r,
Yours NC GUILE, NJ d.. Paris
TuA-. NC
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07
CURE OF GUTTA SERENA. OR PALSY OF THE
OPTIC NEkvE.
NJ Lizard Doctor Of Med,c'rs M. Edn~s. 0c,iist


sr-f think my du render tonnage TRUTH FOR the
sxcelest remedies discovered by such devoted
their tine ana talents 10 the exsfc " the OF curing tbr
ielsw citreps And could that account Sir with
bold from yoa the proof Of the complete that have
had IN the OF your reneees in diseases q
the Eye aud Fyess, but particularly lady who
was attacked in my prssrnce by the 0uta Serena, or
Palsy of the Optic Nerve OF right eve without having
proved. previously ts that dreadful accident nsspo
ston that could the least fear of such af'cllsE
event Having examined atenvcly both and the diln
ton OF The pupil OF the LETT eye, wi. as the SUI Contract
ability at manifested, could easily predct Thai she
wouc, perhaps In of four and twenty sours, be-
totally blind The folio ng day my prediction
allied when possible for her to discover u light
either eye los. time apply blistrrs eechcx
set on 10 the neck 6c without the slightest sdvsnsge and
recoecting that had employed your remedies with
csse thous hi duty to send 10 you
eyes the lady on when they arrived
began their appcsiios for about FIVE
before the end of which evdert manifest
and in the space three months both eyes
pleasure communicated TO you in writing ought ao "a
feie ate upon fortunate results you have obtsne
an ssvern o Honheur which a-
vre I, you WHO bad been entirely or boil
81 "a vet by kind attention restored
a, their sight, and continue 20 be all Of them very salts
lsctory state.
Tbave equally 10 thank you, sir. for Treatise Die
~ the Eye and Ear which yen kind
~ 20 send me aud have been slow express you
city, with my wife, who desired should place herself
your care on account Of weakness of the eyeds much
rs 10 prevent her using her needles which Is
Rhul TO her, and OF the chief pie Of her ebnt
the bad state o the weather has been the osy that
have been deprived of the advantage Of seeing you.
Receive, sir, the assurance Of yours, NC.
Ho.G-ur, Cn Frasce,l Sept. n, fssg
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

90 Theprogramme of Mrs. Gibbs Concert at the
City Hotel, tomorrow.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

BANNIsTER's BENEFIr.--The Franklin will this
evening present fine array. Bannister is great
favorite and deservedly so, both as actor and
dramatist. His "Gentleman of Lyons is beaah.
full production; and his acting in it's representa-
ton last evening was very effective, and without
blemish.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

THE New CIRcuLAR.-We understand the collee
tor has not yet received the printed circular about
which much has been said, and we also learn that
he has become satisfied that it will not be made to
operate as to affect merchandise now in port and
uneniered and that he will today surrender up the
conditional obligations taken from the merchants, to
comply with the ultimate decision Of the Treasury
the disputed questions.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-07

NIBLos.-M HoRNcAsrLE Benefit Mr.. Hughes,
leader Of the Park theatre will play for the
benefit of his old friend Horneastle. Mr. Williams
will also make his appearance and perform fantasia
on the harp. Miss Clarence Wells, Archer, Bishop,
John Sefton all will be brought into active requsl-
ton and the new vaudeville of My Neighbours Wife
and the popular burleta of Uncle Foozle, constitute
strong and pleasing bill of amusement.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-18

Court Of Probate, .Ntrport, Jan. !, 1898.
vENIiE Administrators lst account on tho
II Estate of William Manchester, late of
Newport, Cordwainer, dec. was presented for
allowance:
1t is ordered, that the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred to Court
OF Probate, to be holden at the State House
in Newport,on the first Monday in Feb. next,
al s. o'clock A. NJ. and that previous notice
be given by publishing copy of this order
three several times in the Herald of tie
Times, for all persons interested to appear at
said time and place and be heard.
True copy-witncss,
b B. IIowLASD, Prob. Clk
jan. III
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-18
Warren Ladies' Seminary.

fs'llE Trustees Of this Institution arc hsppy
n in being able 10 announce that they have
procured the services Of Mr. PkLEG =. War;.
MAN, as Principal of this School, for the Term
commencing on The first "Wednesday in Jan.
uary, nnd continuing Is weeks assisted by
Miss Reed, Mrs Browning. and Miss Croadc.
Price Of tuition for the term: English studies
in the regular sourse from IS to co. in the
extra course, $50 EArn charges for Ice.
'ntcs aud Ornamental Branch s, and the Lat.
ia, Greek. and French Languages, Music. s 10.
Board exclusive oi washing, SI,75 per week:
including washing. $500 por week.
The Trustees feel confident Of its continu-
ing to merit y lib"fal patronage.
HENRY II. LUTHER, Sec'ry.
Warren, X. !. Dec. III, 1887. [l2s.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-18
Charles N. TiIley,

Has for sale at his store, No. Ile, Thomes-st..
EROCERIES-such as -four, rice, sugar,
w tea, ,cofIee-SPlCES ofall kinds, ,raisins,
cranberries, apples, pepper sauce, calsupcay
enne pepper, mustard, nnscrtions, olives,
New York and Boston soap, fancy soap in
boxes, shaving soap, white bar soap, lamp oil,
egar,-Museat wine, &c &c.
Also, great variety ofCROCKERY and
GLASS WARE, China, Earthen and tin
ware, wooden ware, children's chairs, brooms,
brushes, mop sticks, wash boards, tubs, pals,
canpails, SC Sc.
Books, prints, combs, knives, snuff boxes,
friction matches, loco foeo matches, blacking,
black ball, beesway, essences Of oil kinds.
with good assortment Of COMPETITION.
AIRY, and other articles. Call and see for
yourselves.
Auction business attended to us usual, and
eonslgnments solicited. Public Sales, every
Saturday morning.
Jan d.