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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
HARRISBURG RIOTERS.

Last week was the regular term ofthe Court
OF Quarter Sessions at Harrisburg, and it was
supposed that the persons concerned in the
December riots would have been tried; but.
as before, the whole array of jurors has been
qnashed by Judge Porter, on account ofalled-
ged iilegallty-so that it is not at all prob.
aoie mat the regular process of law will be
permitted IN the case, and the rioters will GRO
''unwhipt of JUSTICE" if so be they should de.
serve 1t. The attempts to evade trial upon
their part, are certainly very symptomatic Of
bad cause.
~ Since the above was in TYNE. we learn
from the Harrisburg Telegraph. that the Court
decided on Wednesday, s'tl,at the rioters
Shall not be bound over for their appearance
at any future Court, and they are therefore
set at perfect liberty I''-.Ad. Sentinel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05

/, There is a sweet and simple custom preva-
lent In Iceland, which marks the habitnal de-
votIon OF its Inhabitants. Whenever they
leave home, though for a short Journey, they
uncover their heads, and for the space of Eve
minutes silently implore the protection and
favor OF the Almighty. DIR. Henderson, from
whom the fact is derived, and who observed
II In the lcelanders who often attended him
ON his excursions, also remarked it in the hum
oiest fishermen when going forth TO procure
food tor their families. After having put out
upon the sea, they row the boat into quiet wa
ter, at short distance from the shore, and
bowling theiruncovered heads, solicit the blcs-
sing. OF their Father in Heaven Even at
passing stream, which in their country of
Precipices is often an operation fraught with
danger, they observe the same sacred custom.
This affecting habit of devotion has been inn
puted to the fact, that from their isolated stu
alton, and mode Of life, the mother is almost
the only teacher, and her instruction seems to
have become incorporated with their very ele-
ments Of being.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
TIE HaAef Tie House Of Delegates.

hconipliance with an act of the last ses.
sion, the Hall has undergone radical channe
and has been refitted in an elegant and conye.
nieht manner. The old benches have been
removed, and desks and chairs have been
provided, so that each member will have his
regular seat, with all appendages necessary
lot wriuhg. The Speakers chair has been
Piacea opposite ITS former position, and has
been very tastefully decorated. 1t is the old
char used in Revolutionary times, and there
lore valued on account Gifts antiquity and the
associations naturally connected herewith
mere is gallery at each end, adding great
~ 10 me comfort of the auditory, and the en-
trance to the Hall is from the South of the a.
rea, opposite the statue of Washinotou.-
Privileged seats are provided for the Sena-
Tors, Executive Officers and Judges, and
care has been taken to have no lobby for crowds
of noisy spectators.
The new arrangement will add much to the
dignity and order of the body-at least i'm an
pearance-and we know of no drawback r.
the plan, except it be the lack of free inter
course likely to arise from confirming each
member to particular seat. All electionee-
ring must consequently be done out of doors,
and there Will he no DOING on back benches
as formerly. If men get nappy, from keeping
aie hours at night, they will be compelled to
take their snooze before entering the Hall, or
nod 1t out IN an erect position.
The work has been executed by Mr.. Ban
RETT, under the direction of Col. MuNFoRp:
and these gentlemen are entitled to great cred
1t for having accomplished much more than
was thought possible from the limited space
allowed them.
We think it probable the tobacco chewers of
the House will feel some regret at HAVING
contracted a habit likely to prove inconvenient
to them under the new arrangement. There
is 10 place provided for the emission of to-
bacco juice, and the present elegant and clean
ly appearance of the Hall ought to shame in
to abstinence many who are i'm the habit of des-
ecrating every corner within their reach.
whether in church or parlor. But, alas we
foresee the altered aspect Of the new carpet
and fresh painted divisions-and drop all re-
monstrance as vain.-WHIG.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
Trustees Sake.

BY virtue of deed Of Trust, executed to
me by Jeremiah Fuller, bearing date the 18Th.
day OF May, 1898, and duly recorded in the
county Court office of Augusta. l shall pro-
coed to sell for cash, to the highest bidder.
at the shop Of said Fuller, in s;taunton, on
Monday tie 9th of December next, the fol-
lowing property, viz:
Z pair of Ear Drops, IL Gilt Slides,
sc Breast Pins, a plain Gilt Rings,
IL set Gold Rings, II Gold and plated
Watch Seals, Is Gold & plated Watch
heys, two pair Of Silver Spectacles,
Is Silver Thimbles, ID pair Gilt Ear
Drops, Is spools Steel Wire, 5 Snuff
Boxes, 6 dozen Watch Glasses.
Acting as Trustee, shall convey such III
tie only as is vested in me by the deed afore-
said,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Trustee.
Nov. %, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
NEGROES FOR SALE.

WILL be sold OF the fourth Monday in this
month at the corner Of the old Wayne
Tavern lot in Staunton,
a negro man about "a years
OF age whoi is an excellent hand with horses.
and who understands farming, having been
raised on farm.
a woman about % years of
age, very likely and good cook, washer and
lroncE, with a likely male child.
Also, Negro woman about
IS years Of age, one Boy about Ii, and Boy
about 10 years OF age-not sold for any fault.
The sale will be conducted for the owners
by MIR. J. Il. ANAL. Terms made known
on the day.
Dec. 5. 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05

An attempt was made short time since in
Louisa county, TO get up instructions to COM
pei senator fontaine to vote against Mr.. Rives
as u. States Senator. The Conservatires
immediately took the subject in hand. and de-
terrulned to instruct Mr.. Lpscolnb, the Dele
gate from that county ito vote for Mr.Rives. We
learn from the proceedings of public meet
ingln Louisa, in the last Wing, that the com
mittee appointed to obtain signatures to these
last instructions, reported that they had al
ready ON the list three hundred and eighty
tour nanes-and it was said that there were
sui several papers not yet returned, contain
ing many signatures, which would make the
number upwards of four lIundred--a decided
majority OF the legal votes of the county,
as ihr. LiPscomb is pledged to abide the will
OF OF majority, he will no doubt cast his vote
for Mr.. Rives.-VA. ADV. ''''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
Household and Kitchen
Ekxl1affsel'e.

consisting in part of the following articles:
30 Feather Beds and Furniture. 10
Curled hair Mattresses: (the Beds and
Mattresses are nearly new,) 9 Eight
day Clocks, first rate Piano, in good
order, Side Board aud China Press.
Silver Spoons, Table and Tea China
Liquors, Wines and Champaign, and
many other articles too tedious TO
mention.
And at the same time will be sold, all the
STOCK OF CATTLE, HOGS, HORSES.
pr EEP, CORN, OATS and HAY, consist.
ing II, In part of two hundred barrels Corn. one
thousand bushels Oats, twenty Hogs, now
lat Tor Fork, 1 first rate yoke Of Oxen, Gu
mead OF Shoep, first rate Inilch Cows, and
about $4,000 weight of Hay, &c.
The sale will commence on Monday the
10th day of December, 1889, iffair, if not the
next fair day thereafter, and continue from
day to day until finished
w. III. GOODW
w. ii. G. LUMPKIN.
n. Is. Having sold the Plantation
and Tavern stand, and the gentleman not want
ing the Furniture and Stock, the sale will be
positive and without reserve.
w. III. G..
w. II. G. L..
Dec. J-.s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
WING AND LOCO FOCO PROpHE-
CIES

Senator Clayton, foreseeing, with the sa.
gacity Of q profound statesman, the present
condition fittings, said as long ago as 1899
that bankruptcy and ruin, at the anticipa.
ton OF which the heart sickens, must follow
IN the long train of evils that are assurcdly
before us. Where then,-where then, de-
Yand to know, sir, is the remedy to save u.s.
N6out the same period of this prophecy, the
Globe came out as follows: sIn seven
months from this time Bank rags will be a.
polished, and the whole country will be over
spread with gold. Every Farmer and Me-
chanic ofthe West will have u long silk purse
of open network, thro' the inierstices OF
which yellow gold will shine and glitter
But about these days, Mr.. Webster, look
ing ahead, with prophets eye, said
81 see imminent danger that more or few
er OF the State Banks will stop specie pay
ments. Under the pretence, then, of design
TO return to acurrency which shall be all spe.
Gle, we are likely to have currency in which
there shall he no specie at all We are i'm
danger ofbeing overwhelmed with irredeem-
able paper-,nere paper, not representing gold
or silver; no, sir, representing nothing but
broken promises, bad faith, bankrupt corpor-
atoms, cheated creditors and ruined peo-
pie"
Reader! Ponder seriously upon these things,
and remember too that the most rotten mo-
MED institutions are in those States where
the Loco Focos have had almost unlimited
control of political power. How long will
men endure these things, and strive against
their friends, TO sustain those in power who
have oppressed them to the dust! Some
will, forever; but we trust not all. To the
predictions Of the Wing Statesmen at the
time they Were made, the answer was ssPan-
ie!-panic !" Now other stratagems are en-
ployed to blind the eyes and confuse the ears
Of the people. But it would seem as if all
such efforts must be vain except upon those
who desire not to know the truth.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
OBITUARY..

DIED, on Thursday last, in this town
Mrs. ANN CHAMBERS, widow Of the late Can't
VIM. Chambers, in the 74th year of her age
The deceased, in the active period of hel
ilie' was lady of great energy of character
and was extensively known, during her lono
widowhood, as the proprietress of the Wayne
Tavern. By her almost unaided exertions.
she reared and educated, and set fort, respec-
tably in life, large family of children. Few
women have filled up greater measure of
usefulness in the world than she. or enioved
more extensively the esteem and regard of her
acquaintance. She was a consistent mom-
her OF the Presbyterian Church-and now that
she has fallen asleep, we trust she has rone
TO receive the glorious reward of grace accord
ing to her labours-even ga crown of right
eousness, which the Lord, the riohteous
Judge, hath laid up for all them that love his
appearing
DIED, on Thursday last, JANE Ayv, infant
child of MIR. Michael Quinland.
COMMUNICATED.
Departed this life on Friday morning the
Goth ult. after brief but painful illness of on
ly four days, Mrs. FRANCES CARRIER, wife of
Albert }, CARRIER, aged SO years-leaving de-
voted husband and six interesting little chill
dren to mourn her untimely loss.
How short is the passage from life unto
death But yesterday she moved among us,
youthful, lovely and beloved of all who knew
her-to-day she rests beneath the cold sod
We'll have the words of inspiration spoken,
''Be we always ready.''
Under any circumstances, the death of a wife
and mother must be deeply afllicting.-But
when one In the prime of life and full bloom
OF loneliness is snatchcd from the fond en-
brace OF her husband s. children, TO lie in the
cherries grave-when those poor children are
lett In the flrst dawning of infancy, TO grope
their way through dark world, without a
mothers tender care and guidance, oh! who
can estimate the grief of such parting p
What balm can alleviate it-what earthly
prop can support the crushed spirit of those
bereaved ones 9-None, none.-To Heaven p
lone can they look for comfort, and looking
there they will surely not he disappointed
There the disconsolate husband will be told
that the sweet partner of his bosom-she for
whom he lived, has only been removed. bv
TIE love and mercy of a Redeemer, to a
brighter, happier home in Heaven-t!,at the
cold, damp grave is thro' him made the gate
OF Heaven-the way to eternal bliss. There
MS little orphans viii learn, that though de-
prIved of mothers care, vet the mercy
OF God "temDerS the wind "a H. H.,
lamb" and that the Redeemcr's especial
care is for ''the Orphan
1t is matter Of much consolation to the re-
lativcs and friends Of this most excellent la
dy to know, that her last moments were cha
racterised by perfect resignation to the will
OF Heaven, and a sure reliance On the merits
OF a Crucfed Saviour.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
WHIG PRINCIPLES

lst. The will of the people is the source Of
power.
ID. Government instituted for the benefit
OF the tchole people.
Sd. A clearly defined and well preserved
separation of the three great departments OF
four overnment-Executive,I Legislative and
judicial.
18th. An uniform and we'll regulated curren-
cy the same for the Government and the peo-
pie.
9th. Retrenchment in Government expen-
ditnre, economy in their administration, and
honesty in their disbursements.
9th. Diminution of Executive patronage.
To he secured by
lst. The restoration to the people of the
power unconstitutionally usurped by the Elk
ecutive.
I'd. BY rescuing the Government from the
hands OF those who regard it merely as sub
servient to the purposes Of party.
Sd. BY restricting the veto power to its
Constitutional intent; by the prohibition OF
the appointment to office of members of Con-
gress; by causing the appointment of more
great officers to emanate from the people by
removing the public money from under the
control of the Executive, and by uncompro-
missing opposition to all attempts at tamper-
ing with the Constitutional organization OF
the Supreme Court.
4th. by the performance of their Constitui-
tional duty by Congress, without Executive
interference.
9Th. Reform in all the Executive Depart.
inents; close and rigid conformity to legisla.
tive appropriations; we'll digested and severe
system Of responsibility, and strict accounta.
bility.
9th. One Presidential term; no Treasury
Bank; Secretary of the Treasury and Post.
master General appointed by Congress; Fed.
eral Officers, by law, prohibited from interfer.
ing with elections.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05

IEAAS.-Galveston papers to the I4th
nlt. have been received at New Orleans. .
The health of Galveston was perfect res
tored. and business had assumed very live
iy aspect.
From the Goicestonion, Nor. If.
sflst'n.-The new seat of government con-
tinues, as we are informed, to advance with
astonishing rapidity. The Indians however.
continue their depredations in its neighbour
MOOD. But recently number of gentlemen
were iired upon within few miles of the CT
ny; one OF the number, DR.. Kiney. was shot
through the leg, and his horse killed from I'M
der him, one of his companions were also
wounded In the arm. Thirteen men were
Killed, 1t is said, upon Brushy, the week pre-
sions. What beautiful comment upon the
wisdom and judgment ofthose who manifest
ed so much anxiety for the removal of the cap
ital from Houston.
FROM the frontier, we have little of inter-
est, save that Capt. Ross has Joined Cannales
III conjunction with the Federalists-that
they had taken the town of Mier without re-
slstance, although 800 Centralists were sta
uohed there at the time of the surrender, and
that they were, (at the date of our intelli-
gence0 delaying for the purpose of consoli-
gazing their forces previous to marching upon
hiatamoras and Tampico, which thew enter
tanned no doubt would fall into their possess
sion without opposition. However fortunate
or prohtable this expedition may prove to
those engaged in it, we can find no erc,.Se for
the base and wilful recreancy of Capt. Ross.
lie was despatched to the frontier as am arm
OF the government, and had no rioht to A.
bandon public duty for the sake of private
gain. In the report that Col. Karnes had also
passed beyond the jurisdiction of Texas. and
was on5hls march TO Monclova, in open and
dlrect violation Of Executive orders, we re-
pose no confidence: he is an officer of too
long standing, and has undergone too many
privatloris and sacrifices in Texan contests to
turn apostate for the paltry pay of plumber at
ms late day. We hope the Government will
take such steps in relation TO Capt Ross, as
wiz WI IL teach others the dangerous improperly
oil oiSfegdrding positive official orders.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05
ONE SIX ACRE LOT

on The back street in said town, which was
also purchased by said Terrell from said Sha-
ver.-Also,
One bay, Horse years old, l grey Horse
. ., years old, Cow, 4 Hogs, . Bureaus, >
FEATHER Beds, Bedsteads and Furniture, 9
small rabies, half dozen Windsor Chairs, 9
oven, l Baker, Tea Kettle, Saddle and
Birdie, pair Saddle Bags, l Shot Gun. !
Stove and Pipe, pair Fire Irons, 3 Sad Irons.
par Shovel and longs, and ? Axes.-A]so.
a4uantlty OF Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. men
toned in said deed.
Acting as trustee, | will convey such title
only as Is vested lin Inc by said deed.
JEFFERSON KINNEY
Dec. 5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05

II Noble Confribution.--The collection for
the sufferers at Mobile, taken yesterday at the
Kew. Mr.. foung's Church amounted TO three
hundred and twenty-one dollars, besides an
order for two barrels of provisions, the value
OF which is estimated by the committee at
twenty.four dollars. Considering the pressure
OIL the tunes, this contributions generous and
noble.-BoSton transcript.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05

a report is going the rounds of the papers.
taken from New Orleans paper, that Texas
had succeeded in negotiating loan in Enc
land OF five millions of dollars. This rumor.
we have reason TO believe, is incorrect. or at
least prematurc.-Norfh timer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05

Mr.: Calhoun andMe 7wiG.-The Charles
ton Mercury In quasi official notice of the re-.
mark that Mr.. Calhoun had changed his views
IN relation to the Tariff, says:geAs to Mr.,
Calhoun's sentiments, his friends know
them better than his enemies. They are m
changed and well known to the Republican
party throughout the Union, with whom, we
are well assured, the Tariff is dead, and the
coming session of Congress will prove it.
Inc Jumor about General HAMILTON is, we
doubt not, as unfounded as that about Mr..
Calhoun"
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,E'E,sssGee9s Sale.
Dec. 5-:s.

BY virtue of a deed of trust executed TO
me by robert Terrell, bearing date the sth
day OF November. 1916, and duly recorded in
the Clerks Office of the County Court of Au-
gusta, will sell for cash, to the highest bid
der' on Friday the 10th of January, at the re-
Siqence OF SAID Terrell, in the town of
Waynesborough, the following real and per-
Sonal property To yyif. r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-05

FLoRiDA.-The Tallahassee Star of the 9th
states that Gen'l. Taylor has been retained in
command COT, l!, OF the regular army in Florida. He
%"o usny expected in Middle Florida, with a
'"'ge iorce' to be added to that already there.
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NOTICE.

WILL be sold at Brooksville in the conn.
ty OF Albemarle, 10 miles from Char
lottesville, and the same from Staunton' At
the fork ofthe Charlottesville and Scottsyille
Turnpikes, all the '''o
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I'll r. f. 81 GO

aged 20 years the 10th day of November 49,
80 the property of the late John Jones. dex
ceased. Said boy will be sold until he arrives
at the age of3o years. A credit mine months
VIII be given, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security.
THOMAS JONES,
EX'or. of John Jones, decd.
Dec. 5, ISS9-3t.
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A HOUSE s. LOT

lnthe upper end of Wavnesborough. beinp the
same purchased by said Terrell from John
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LAW NOTICE.
w EEHEaaE2a Frazier.
ATTORNEY AT LAW

WILL continue to practice in the Courts
OF Augusta, Bath and Pendleton. Bn-
siness confided to him will receive prompt at
His office is in the white house ON the al
ley. IN rear Of the Courthouse, formerly oc-
cuPied by VIM. Kinney, Esq. as an Office.
Staunton, Dec. Sit.
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NOTICE..

WILL. be sold on Thursday, the e7th day
CT December next, at Dudley's Tavern,
augusta County, a NEGRO boy manned
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ASOTgOE,
EST7EgA Y.

'E'AkEN up by Joseph s. Rupert, an es-
tray MARE, of a sorrel color, almost l5l
hands high--four white feet, and rather q
light colored mane--apPraised to 1856.
Copy-Teste
JEFFERSON KINNEY, CTk.
Dec. 3. ~
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-05

The Thames Tunnel is brough, to low
water mark, and all apprehensons of anoth-
er irruplion are now entirely removed
This wonderful work will stand alone, un-
equaIed in grandeSr Of conception as we'll
as III the astonishing degree of labor and
perseverance which have brought il TO sue
cessful termination. We hope, however,
and indeed are sure, that the enterprising
and enquring spirit of our cOuntrymen will
not suffer it TO remain long an unrivalled
work. The Mississippi, the Ohio, and
other great rivers, which are subject to sud-
den rises and falls, and on that account diff
cult to be bridged securely, may be we'll
adapted for iunnelliug. We doubt not but
the information necessary TO decide that
point will be obtained very soon when the
the opening of the Thames Tunnel shall
allow general and particular inspection of
the plan and mode Of construction.
Bah. .4mericdn.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-10-05

To the Electors cF Columbia county.

To the Electors IF Columbia county.
Al the request Of my friends, suffered
my name to be brought forward as candi-
date for nomination 10 the Legislature; but
it appears that was defeated by unfair
means by my opponents, after had fair
expression of the people in my favor. Al
though was thus defeated against the wish
es of the people of majority of the dis
tricts, / determined in my own mind not TO
suffer myself to be in the field in opposition
10 William Colt, the apparently nominated
candidate.
But subsequently,, at the earnest solicila-
lion of my friends, and in compliance with
the wishes Of democratic meeting held in
Brier Creek, consented to allow my name
to be used. Having now reason to believe
that my continuing to be a candidate, un.
der the circumstances, may tend 10 divide
aud distract the democratic party, and, per
haps, secure the election of whig, think
it nay duty to withdraw my name from the
canvass, at the same time, expressing nv
gratitude to my friends for their good wishe:
towards me. DANIEL SNYDER.
Boomsburg, September 80, 1880.