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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-04

EEsumPTIoS.-We have the pleasure to state
that the ENCHANGE BANK in this town. resum-
ed specie payments on Monday, as will be seen
on reference to the advertisement.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-04

Capt. Benjamin Morrill,, formerly of Stoning-
ton, Conn, a well known adventurer, died at
Mozambique in March last. A Boston paper
remarks that his history is an eventful one, and
would fully sustain the old saying, that if
rogues were to exercise half the ingenuity in
themselves the pests OF society, they might OBJ
tain competence, if not wealth, and die respect
ed
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-04
Another Offer.

We will receive S1,75 for years subscrip-
ton in advance, from every new subscriber who
will come forward before the first Of January.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-04

The Governor Of Iowa, in his message TO
the legislature, denounces the " demon of in
which he says appears to stalk
through our land unmolcs,ed. and indeed torti-
fed in many respects behind he license lac Of
the country" The governor urges the repeal
of all license laws, and leaving the matter to
public opinion. at the same time making it
punishable for taverners or grocers permitting
drunkenness or disorder about their premises.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-04

Discorery.-Mr. Shaw Of Philadelphia. has
discovered a method or preventing the blast OF
smoke from the vent Of gun or cannon at the
moment Of hs discharge. On board ships of
var. and especially between decks, the quantity
Of smoke thus occasisned has been productive
Of many ineopvcnicnes. and has been known 10
cause . suspension Of the action. The discov.
cry Of Mr.. Sbsv entirely sbviates the difficulty.
Baltimore POST
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-04

0}SGOv. Porter Of Pennsylvania, issued his
Proclamation last week, declaring Charles j..
lngersoll to have been legally elected a repre-
sentative to Congress iiom that State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-18
ReaplHng Machine.

Al the request of Mr.. Jose oh Smith
and others, the subscriber will exhib;t
ms fatent Re"ping Machine, cutting
oats, on the Scott farm of Mr.. Smith
on the Lexington Road, three miles
south OF Staunton. on Tuesday the 23rd
instant at which time (say 10 or lIo'-
clock and place. persons TO whom it
may be convenient, and who NAV he
desirous OF seeing the Machine Operate
can nave an opportunity to do so.
The subscriber in consequence of other
en9gas. ments, and failure in the crops
OF gram has done nothing with this ma
chine for several years. until recently
since which he has made some import,
ant improvements upon it. He has eut
WIN 1t during the present harvest about
20 acres OF w heat and Rye, and thinks
lis performance now unexce ptionabie. It
VIII cut one and half to two acres an
hour' with two horses and two hands
leaving the grain 10 sheaves, ready for
Tying and will cut and save the grain
much cleaner than the ordinary mode Of
grading, whether it be tangled or
straight. The machine is not com pIica.
ted, or liable to get out of order-but is
entirely durable and will cost about $50
G Fl. MCCORMICK.
July IS, 1899
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1eing the same land conveyed by II. l.
mn. aud Elizabeth his wife, to John,
Adam, and Jacob Rusmisel, BY deed
bearing date the Both of August, 1884,
and OF record in the Office OF the County
court OF Augusta, reference to which
may De had BY those wishing to pur-
chase for more minute Dissertation Of
SAID land. Cash will be required for TIT
instruments due at the time OF sale, in.
terest thereon. costs Of sale and costs of
su't' the residue of the money will be
payable OH credit corresponding with
the deferred instalments, viz-one equal
part on the 18th Of January, 1910 q.
mother Oh the 18th of January ls4I. a.
mother on the 18th of January 1912, a.
neither on the 18th OF January IS43 and
the last on the 18th January 1914, the
Commissioner taking Of the purchaser.
bonds Tor the deferred payments, and
retaining the title as ultimate security
c. JOHNSON, jr.
July 4-6t
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WSeyeF'S Ceyve.

-, ihis celebrated Cavern will he brilliantly
Illuminated on Thursday the 18Th Of Az,
gus, next, with upwards OF 1000 capdl.s
NO exertions will be spared TO make am
pie provisions for the accommodation of Wis,
Tiers. A splendid Band uf Music will be
procured for the Cave-and also exceIIep,
m, music Tor The BAL room in the evening III
The weather he inciemenl, the candles will
no! he lighted until the next day.
he singular wonders of This cavern are ion
diversified TO he noticed in an advertisement
too well known 10 require comment. Suf
flee il 10 say that of the grc,esque and pic,u-
resque-the variega,ed and beautiful
wild and romantic-rhe impressive and az.
ton'hing-of Natures scenery, Wcyer'sCave
siands pre- mineni.
Tickets for Gentlemen one dollar " ilb the
privilege OF taking in two Ladies'
JACOB MOHLER.
July 4.
% The Richmond Wing and Enquirer Charlo,,esviJ,.
A"v.c te, ckneham Register, Romney Intelligence
and Lexington Gazette will insert the above oncr ~
tall 18th August, aud forward accounts for paym.nt
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
July 4--6t


AT Rules held in the Clerks Office nj
Bath County Circuit Superior Court q,
Law and Chaucery, on the Sd day OF
June, 1859.
Thomas Observation-Disclosures,
James p. Frazier and Richardson Fra,
zier, adm'rs. of Henry Frazier, decd
Robert Wilson. Thomas Il, Rhea
James Thomas Jesse Thomas, Robt'
r. Barnet. Joseph Payne, James
Frazier, and John S Kelso-defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant Robert Wilson. NOT
having entered his appearance and given
security agreeably to law and the rules
OF this Court. and it appearing from sat
isiactory evidence that he is not an in.
haoltant of this commonwealth On mo.
ton OF the plaintiff it is ordered that
the said defendant Robert Wilson. an.
pear here on the first Monday in SEQ.
fember. next. aud answer the plaintiffs
amended bill and that copy Of this orr
der be forthwith published in the S,sun.
ton Spectator for two months succ.ss;v..
ly. and also posted at the front door Of
the Court house of this county.
A Copy-Teste,
CHAS. l.. FRANCISCO, Clerk.
June 20
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ROCK BRIDGE ALUM
SPRINGS.

The Proprietors of the Alum Springs,
grateful Tor the encouragement which
they have received in former years, not.
withstanding the unfinished state of
their improvements, inform the public
'ha' their improvements are now so far
completed that they are prepared to af-
ioro comfortable accommodations to from
one hundred 10 one hundred and twenty
ooarders. The Alum Springs are in
fockbridge County, Virginia, on the
road from Lexington to the Warm
springs, seventeen miles from the forms
er and twenty miles from the latter
place. There is good turnpike road
across the mountain. Good hacks can
be procured in Lexington on moderate
terms, TO convey stage passengers to and
from these springs,
These waters. for the time they have
been in use, have been more celebrated
than any mineral waters in Virginia, for
the cure o! dyspepsia, chronic diseases
OF the stomach and liver, chronic dis
eases general, aud all kinds of cuta.
neous diseases. They are said 10 be PEI
culiarly efficaciOus IN the cure of female
Several inveterate cases of scrofuIa
nave been entirely cured by the use OF
these waters. aud we believe that non.
have used them for any length of time
without deriving great benefit in this
hitherto almost incurable disease
uhcates TO this effect would have been
published in connection with this state.
ment, had we not understood that DIR
GOOD OF the Hot Springs, was preparing
Tor publication his opinion of the effects
OF these waters in the cure of this disease.
and had made application to Mrs. Dick
inson, of Millborough Springs, for her GER
tificate 10 accompany his publication.
J. s.. A. III. CAMPBELL.
Alum Springs.
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June 6, 1889
Ot'ce ofMe VALLEY Turnpike Company, !
Winchester, July | 1899.

Noface as hereby givem to the stock
holders III the Valley Turnpike Compa
ny, that an instalment Of three dollars N,
each share of capital stock in said com.
pany IS required on or before the 25ib
July Qnslant,) to be paid to the subscri.
Der or either Of the Banks in Wincbss-
ter to John AlIemong at Newtown TO
Jacob 5. Dancer at MiddIetowp 10 Geo.
r. HupP. at Strasburg TO WIN. Mofs-
land at W oodstock 10 Richard Miller al
otoney Creek Bridge; to John Morgan
Mount Jackson TO John ID. Zircle
at View Market; TO Derrick Penny
packer as Sparta to Isaac Hardesty at
,n,a,rrlsonoarg; to Shipman s Roller at
Mt. Crawford to Jacob C. Roller al M
Sidney, and to J. 3. Breckinridoe a.
StauntoD.
J. s. CARSON, Treas.
Winchester, July ls
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OBITUARY..

Died. at Mount Airy, June 25th, after
a painful illness Of 10 days. ELv1RA.
daughter Of Reuben d. Hill, esq. aged IN
years and 4 months. lCom
on the Ord inst. Mrs REDEccA B.s.
KIN. wife of Capt. ThomasS S. Baskin
OF this county.
Died, Oh the 2lst of May, in Hanni-
oal. Mo, Col. j. b. d. SmIrH, late of
Winchester, Va.
In Richmond. on the End inst. in the
@lst year of his age, JOHN GREEN Ply.
TON eldest son of Col Bernard Peyton.
At Wilton, his Seat near Richmond
on the same day, RoBERT RANDOLPH. in
the 18th year of his age.
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~rrrisp,

On Tuesday the 9th inst. by the Rev',l.
Mr. Chenowiih, Mr. w H. TEAGLE. 10
Miss CArHARINE S., daughter OF MIR.
John Fox, all Of this town.
How sweet is the union of two fond hear,s
In amiiy and love, content and 10y !,
w here they reside, a thousand blessings flow
10 gid their lives, and iorm heaven below.
[CoM.
on the 18th instant. by the Rev. MIR.
Cunningham, DR.. MAuRY, (of London,
England TO Miss MARGARET, dauch;e
OF MIR. Robert Erwin, OF Bath county
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-18
HANDS WANTED,

III beTal wages will be given, for from
90 to 100 hands, TO work on the Eastern
Division Of the Stanton and Patke1s.
burg Turnpike Road one set of The
hands 10 meet at Jacob Heynet's in
IeDd'eton county-ihe other set Mt
George Burners, on Greenbrier river in
Pocahontas county. The work viii
commence at both places about the IO,h
Of July next.
VIM. S, EsKRIDGE, Supeyn't
Eastern Dipision s. & p. Tn
Siounton, June 81.
t. | wish to purchase three
OF iour large and heavy EEGRsES.
perfectly gentle, and W ell broke, 10 work
on the road. w 6 =
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-18
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The session Of this institution closed
on Thursday last. the 9TH instant. The
public exercises were conducted in the
Rotunda in the presence Of large and
brilliant assemblage, among whom were
Gov. Campbell Elk, Governor Barbour,
the Visitors, and the Society of the A /.
lumni. An unusually large number of
Diplomas were bestowed the evidence of
diligence and application on the part of
the students.
After the College exercises were
through, the Society of Alumni was orr
ganized. The Hon. r. NJ. Il. Hunter
delivered an Grafton according to ap.
Po'ntment. The Collegian says,
"Commencing with brief INTRODUCES
ton upon the National Anniversary, he
proceeded to give historical account OF
the origin and progress of government
up to the present day, analysing some OF
the features OF our own Republican
iorm' and showing their bearing on
each other. He spoke with ommenda-
Die pride OF Virginia and her prospects,
and appealed TO her sons to aid in re.
storing her former supremacy in the ma
ions councils. He followed up this
appeal, with an address 10 the Alumni
IN particular. in which he showed them
some OF the advantages OF their institu
tons and then addressed the students Of
the present session.
1t is not for us to speak of the merit
OF thls address copy has been solicit.
ed Tor publication. Mr.. Hunter is we
think' evidently an enthusiast on the
subject OF political science Without
aifordins much food for the Imagination.
ms address was clear and philosophical
an the calculation of favorite princioles
OF government and the highest ingenui
~ was often displayed in unravelliug
abstract points of moral and political
right"
The Society elected JAS. BRucE, esq.
OF Halifax, ORATOR for the next annual
meeting, and James NJ. Seldom, ESQ. OF
Richmond. alternate.
About 30 members were III attendance
hne spirit prevailed among them, and
the Society from present indications bids
ia'r TO be the means Of delightful re u
mons to old friends, and Of proving a
potent auxiliary to the noble institution
with which it is connected.
After the Grafton, the Society partook
OF all elegant dinner. prepared by the
Faculty. The Governor, Elk Governor
Barbour, the Visitors and other gentle.
men to the number of $50, were guests
ADVOCATE
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HENRY RUFFNER.
From the Rev. A. ID. Metealf.
Near Lexington, Nav "a ia:

ANSo' Lac NiuSton, NAV "a, 1859.
Messrs 81 A. Campbell-Haviue
Tor several seasons visited your Justly
celebrated springs, and having uniforms
ly derived much advantage from the use
OF the water, l cbeerfuIly add nv les.
tlmony to its virtues, both that other in i,
dividuals may profit as | have done BY
the use OF the water, and that YOU NAV
In some measure be rewarded for the
expensive Improvements and excellent
accommodations you have made and bro.
yided. My disease is chronic liver af.
lection. accompanied with cough aud
dyspepsia. The water uniformly an.
Peas TO the liver, with gentle action on
the bowels; improves appetite and dis
gestIon. and produces general tonic e(
feet on the whole system. feel we'll
satisfied that | am indebted TO a large
{ xtent to the virtue Of the Alum Sprine
toI a considerable portion of the health
and comfort have enjoyed since tried
its efficacy, This statement is at YOUR
disposal Respectfully,
A. d. METCALF.
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ID UBLZC SALE

WILL be offered for sale. at public
auction, on Thursday the 25th day OF
me present month, (JuIy) at the late re.
sidence of Henry Swope, decd in len.
mugs Gap quantity OF finished
Leather, Upper and SoIe-aIl
the Stock Of Horses, Cattle and
Hogs-one Wagon and Geers-
Farming Utensils, Household &,
Kitchen Furniture,-consisting
OF Beds, Bedsteads, Coverlets,
Blankets, Comforts and Quilts
bureaus, Tables, Book Case,
Clock, Chairs, &c. &c.
And number Of other articles too
'tuiois 10 mention. All those having
earns e against the estate, will please TO
"aro them on or before the dsy of
SAFE properly authenticated for settle
, neni, and all those indebted to the es-
.a'e oy Bond or Book account, or 9th
eIwlSe, are respectfully but earnestly
'.4ueS'eu TO come forward and settle the
same; on or before the day Of sale as the
ahmr $. are very DESTROYS that the busi.
ness ,,, should be brought to speedy close.
he Notes, Books, and Accounts will
oe found in the possession of John
Armstrong jr.
iefms.-A credit of nine months will
os gwen on all sums OF FIVE dollars, and
required ' Gao" y" VI NC
J u, ARMSTRONG, jr.
July II A' "u''i o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-18

r. CLAY We learn that il is the in .
!entIon Of this distinguished statesman Of
me West TO visit. in the course This month.
The Lakes, Niagara, and Saratoga Springs
which places, be il remarked, he has never
yet seen, but which lie has long desired 10
'H't; IL is his intention, We understand. 10
AVOID being The occasion Of any public de-
nominations, and 10 pass as quietly through
,he country as possible. Undoubtedly his
fm hearted friends will be DESTROYS, of do
ing him honor; but iflbey consult his wish.
es, they will not press HIM to accent of any
Poe'ic demonstration of their confidence and
esteem, however sirnng may be their desire
10 manifest their feelings towards him.
u s. GaxeBe
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A. D. METCALF,

Lexington June "a, 1889.
] do hereby certify that abou. the LIST
January. 1888, my little boy, then a.
bout four months old, had an eruption on
his head aud face. which is generally
called MILK RASH; il was very ,roub-
'esome and continued to grow worse.
Spreading over the upper part of his face.
| used the prescriptions of one or two
practising Ply siciaus for several months,
without any visible relief. About the
LIST OF May, | commenced the use of the
Alum Spring water, chiefly by outward
applications. when the disease immedj-
ately began TO give way, in very short
time was entirely cured, without any ia
conveniences following after, and the
boy has continued well ever since,
JNO. +. CARUTHERS.
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SALE OF LAND.

IN conformity with decree of the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chaucery for Augusta County. pronoun-
.sd at the November term thereof, 1888.
viii proceed on "Wednesday the 18th
OF August, Off lair, il not, on the next
far day 10 sell at public auction, OH the
premises. A TRACT OR PARCEL
OF LAND. about twelve miles from
Stannton. lying on Whiskey Creek, and
supposed to contain about
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-18
JUDGES SALARIES

The Legislature Of Pennsylvania has in.
C,easeo me salaries OF the Law Judges ofihe
plate 5000. This is an example Worthy a
oeing followed. Judges should be well pait
-shnuid receive salaries which would com
, ,ha Tue ATTEST services, and would place
; ;"s oooVe The pecun;ary temptations and
nnuonees which must come Of dependence
opon o,ner resources. Virginia should take
counsel OF Pennsylvania, and be more liber,
al To her Judges. = Compiler
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Acceptance of IIoior Eyo,c;e s;,

acceptance Of Major Francis Smith.
we have just been informed by one O,
3he visitors. that Maj FRANCIS SMITH
mas accepted the appointment of Princi
pa Professor in the Virginia Military
institute, and that he will be ready ~
enter upon the discharge of his duties
early IN the month Of November. Eve
~ 'b'ngso far sugurs well for the snc.
cess OF the school VaUev Star.
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JOHN RIDGE K1LIED.-A gentleman
"Do arrived here on Monday evening
from the West. informs us that rumo1
was current there, when he left. that
1Uhh fsioge, one OF the chiefs of the
Chefokee indians had been waylaid and
shot. while on his return from The Conn.
Gil. We have not been able 70 lssr,
GAZETTE. NN =
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White Sulphur Water.

y" II are now receiving a moderate
supply of this Celebrated Water. which
we warrant genuine, and to possess all
OF It's Medicinal and gaseous properties.
we are prepared to furnish il in boxes
or barrels or by the quart, bottle, or gals
ALSO, White Sulphur PILLS.
WIN. s. J. LIGHrNER.
Greenville. Augusta Co. July Il-3,
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&&e A PROTRACTED MEET.
s&@ Ing will take place the 10Th of
August. under the superintendent of
the United Brethren in Christ at Jen.
n'ngs Branch Meeting house, and con.
tinue 8 or days.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-18

News has been received from England
oy the teamship Liverpool at n. York,
70 the 10Th OF June. The only items oil
"uch interest, are an advance in the
price OF cotton of five-eightbs and three
quarters per pound, which it was be.
heved would be permanent and the
promising appearance of the British
crops.
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LABOURING HANDS
WssReYeX1ED.

l will give good prices for 20 good
hands to work on the Staunton s. Park
ersburg Road, near Buffalow Cap
Good Quarters and plenty of good pro,
VISIONS Contractors DESTROYS Of epgag,
ing in such work, might find it to their
interest to divide the undertaking with
me. d. w. PATTESON.
Contractor
June 6, 1889
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not lar from two centuries ago. the
Scottish Legislature enacted, that "a
good and efficient school shall be erected
ana maintained in every parish. TO
these hve little words "a good and suf,
hcient school" introduced ,uio an Ace,
OF farliament. not longer than a mans
thumb, is Scotland indebted at this day
Tor nearly every snlid glory she possesses.
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A 4 , ACRES.

ana are situated abou, eight miles East
OF %, the warm Springs, and near the free
Turnpike Road . g
Inc aforesaid tracts Of land, will be
sold upon credit Of one, two and three
Years ID equal instruments, and the pnr
c"aSeI or purchasers, viii be required to
give bonds with good security, and also
a lien or liens upon the lands Tins sold
10 secure the payment of the purchase
money.
JOHN SLOAN, Com'r.
July 1l-4t
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VIRGINIA. TO WIT:

AT County Court of Augusta, con.
tnued and held at the Courthouse of
said County. on Thursday the Both day
of May, 1899.
Archibald Observation-Disclosures
James Huston, and Jane his wifi. and
Rebecca Rogers-defepdapts.
IN CHANCERY.
This day came the plaintiff by his
attorney and the defendants James Hus.
ton and wife, and Rebecca Rogers, not
having entered their appearance and
given security according to the act of
Assembly, and the rules Of this Court
and 1t appearing to the satisfaction of the
court that they are not inhabitants of this
commonwealth 1t is ordered that said
defendants appear here on or before the
fourth Monday in August next, and an>
swer The plaintiffs bill. and that COPY
OF this order be published in some news.
paper printed in the town of Stauntop
Tor two months successfully, and that a.
mother copy thereof be posted at the
front door of the Courthouse of this
county.
A Copy-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY. Crk
June 30
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Nae'HEgE.

AS false rumor has been circulated
I'D relation TO the charges Of board, &c.
we deem 1T necessary to state, that there
is no ground for the rumor Whatever.
Our charges are SIS per week half price
Tor servants and horses.
J s.. A. ri. CAMPBELL.
July 4
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Certificates.

From the R-v'd. Henry Ruffner, D. D.,
President OF Washington College.
Lexington, May 81, 1889.
1 have been requested to certify my
experience of the salutary effects of the
Alum Spring water. have repeatedly
used it, and besides the good effects upon
my general health, found it peculiarly
efllcacious in dispelling cutaneous erup-
tons. and promoting a healthy action Of
the skin. No other medicine that ev.
er used, had so remarkable virtue in
this resDect