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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

The late storm and flood caused con.
siderable damage along the principal
rivers in Maine. The mills at Bruns>
wick were swept away.
A dwelling on French creek, in Pemn>
syi"ania. was swept away, and all is in
mates persisted
Great damage was done by the food
at Albany, New York, to piers craft,
produce, sc. The first stories OF all the
stores along the liver were filled with
water. The damage is estimated at
million of dollars
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
SELLING OFF FOR CASH

THE subscribers, with a view 70
close their concern at the time their
partnership expires by limitation, now
offer their present stock of Goods. which
is extensive, for cash. or approved couu-
try produce. as low as they can be had
elsewhere IL this market. In order to
effect their object. they are determined
10 open no new accounts after this date.
and they must earnestly request all those
whose accounts are still open, 10 close
the same by note. or otherwise make
immediate payment
they respectfully invite their riiends.
and the public generally, TO call and ex-
anime their Goods. and Judge for them
selves.
CRAIG 81 MAUPiN.
StauntOn, Feb. 4
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monument 10 the memory ofDr. RI.
5. BoDLEv, who fell in the conflict be.
tween the citizens of Vicksburg aud the
gamblers. in 1855, has been erected at
Ficksburg, and his remains were depos-
tied beneath it with appropriate ce,emo>
MES on the 22d ultimo.
The Picayune says that they have got
up caricaturc in New York in which
the express mail is called limos Ken
dulfs .H0sr- go moiirc.
a tempest, accompanied with a ire
mendous whrlwind, swept over a part
OF Georgia on the Sth uIt. Three per-
sons we're taken up from the ground and
carried several hundred wards. They
found no difficulty in riding upon the
whirlwind," but they could not direct
the storm.
Eir Menifee, who was engaged in the du-
cl with M'C!ung, in Mississippi, has died of
his wound.
a bill has passed The Legislature Of Ken
lucky To remove the trial OF Judge iVilke.
sen aud Mr. Murdaugh from Jefferson county
To Mercer county.
The name of Mr. Price appears among the
passengers OF the Liverpool. who rendered a
gold snuff box 10 the Captain. These leg>
ireasurers are liberal fellows.
a Young lady at IA boarding school in AL
bany expied few days ago " lille perform.
ing on the piano. "Fhe last note OF the me-
ludy had scarcely ceased vibrating mnen her
spirit fled"
The Wing party in the New York Legs
iaiure have resolved unanimously 10 support
the Hon. n p. Talimadge for reelection
10 The U. S. SENATE.
VIM. ID. Mrrricl; is reelected q. S.
Senator from Mary land.
The value OF The Flour which has been
bought for export 10 England. in the several
ports Of the United States, is but little short
vi hall million OF dollars.
The house of Representative Of Hi.
nois have adopted resolutions in opposi-
ton to the SUB Treasury.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
IN CHANCERY

VIRGINIA, 10 wit: At Rules held in The
clerks Office OF the Circuit Superior Cour.
o, Law and Chancery Tor Augusta county
February the 4Ih, 1853
Sally Ann Troyer, (cr French, by.DaaeI
i.:;c"yer, her father and next friend, yIsin,
tiN-againsi
isaac Alexander French defendant.
Ihe defendant uo. having entered his an
peaTnnce, and given security accSlliny 70
me act OF Assembly, ard iho Rules Of his
Court, and il "prsafing hy satisfactory evi.
Gehce' 'h"' ne IS got an nhabjiant OF this
/ Commonwealth !, is ordered. thai fl,e said
defendant do SPyear here on The FIRST day OF
The nexl term, (lOih Of J1ne) and auswe.
ihe bill Of ito plaintiff, aad iha. copy 9
this order be forthwith inserted in som,
newspaper printed in Staunton for ? nnnih
successfully, and posted u, tie font d2o
iof tn5 Court house Of this COUNTY.
copy --Icsie
| NiCu'S G. KINNEY, c. c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
Agent 4Etna Insurance Cgmpany.

Having been appointed agent for the
above mentioned society for the town
OF Stanton, and County OF Augusta,
viii receive propositions to insure pro-
perry OF the various kinds therein reler-
ed to. For information as to The ability
oil the society TO comply with its en-
gagemenis reference may be had to any
OF the merchants or gentlemen of Rich>
mond, OF to a. II. II. Stuart. Esq Of this
place. WIN. S. ESKRIDGE.
Stanton, July 10, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
VIRGINIA.

AT Superior Court of Law held Tor Au.
gu.'a county, Apr! 24ih, 1924.
Robert Bcveriy's heirs, Dernandants,
AGAINST, Ona Writ Of
james Guihrey, TenanlS RIoht.
On The motion of the Demandonis by their
attorney, II is ordered that the Surveyor Of
THIS County d. 90 upon the lands in c0ntro.
versy on such day as The said Surveyor shall
appoint, The said Tenant having reasonable
notice thereof, and survey and lay out The
same as either party shall require, and res
lure i've fair plais and reports thereof to the
Court, and that any one 81 the Justices Of
The SAID county, do then and there meet him
ana examine and lake the deposilions Of suci,
witnesses, as shall be produced by either OF
The parties, which are 10 be returned with
NE saia pia's and reports and Tie Sheriff
OF Inc said county is TO attend the said sur
'ey, and remove force, il any be offered.
n copy-Teste,
NICHS. G. kINNEY.c.c
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e 3 RON

(ihe pr ope'iy Of I'm. Il. Johnsoa,
WI! stand the ensuing season in Staun.
ton, or its vicinity. This beautiful ami,
mai is Of the most favourite fausi!y ORA.
GERS and one of the greatest, as will APP.
pear from letters and certi.icstcs in NV
possession. He is full FIVE feet three
inches high. fine bay, very great
beauty. OF excellent form, action and
strength. He was by the celebrated
horse ViTsjDian. his dam Coquetts, who
was by Sir Archy. In shori, he is OF
The most approved blood in Virginia,
ana as Is ren'a' ed by John Minge, esq.
the Foosi beautiful animal in the world
Terms. $40 The leap, SIS The season.
ani $50 to ensure. Particulars viii! be
gwen III due time in landbills. The
farmers Of Augusta would DO well 70 a.
vail themselves OF this favorable oppor.
tnniiy 10 improve their stock.
THOMAS LYNDON.
Feb IA
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
WAYNESBOROUGH PROPERTY
EGeE SAEE

The subscriber having determined to
remove TO the country, offers for sale his
,EzS. HOUSE s. LOT IN Waynes.
s:saH borough. Also. few Acres of
Land adjoining the town.
The House aud Lot. as private resi-.
dence, combines beauty and comfort, aud
The out Lot is desirable as pasture lot.
Should the above described property
not be sold privately before the 18th Of
April, it will be offered publicly for sale
on that day. ROBERT GUY.
Waynesboroneh, Feb Its
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
ASHES IN WOODEN VESSELS.

we have every reason 10 believe that o {
the many fires that occur during the winter
season, very large portion is caused by The
improper practice o! putting ashes in wood>
en- vessels. Such carclessGess is in The high,
est degree re2rehensile, and should be pre-
vented if possible by the heads oiiamilies-
baltimore HmericGn.
GIVE understand that the Patrol saved
cur town severe scorching some nights ago,
from the above cause. We. cannot be too
particular IN these matters Ed Spec.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
HSsS Acres of HAnnseH
FOR SALE

10y virtue Of decree Of the County
Cou:t OF Augusta. will be sold on Friday
The LIST day of March next, on the pre-
misses. the two-thirds Of the Tract Of
Land belonging 10 :he heirs of Jacob
Boon, deed. Said Tract is situate On a
drait OF North river. Augusta county,
Va, about Eye miles east of Mount Sid
ney, and about 2 i-2 miles from Whit
moFes mil. There are on the preG,is>
es good two story log dwelling house,
Darn, and well Of never falling water.
The land is in q good state of cultivation
and well adapted to clover-nearly half
the tcaoi is in timber, which enhances
lis value A farther description is deem
ca unnecessary, as any person wishing
10 purchase can view the premises bv
applying 10 either o! the subscribers liy
ing near the same. Terms made known
on the day OF sale.
ALSO,
On the Same day will be sold a, the
house oil Jacob Boon. decd. all the per
sonai property Of said deceased, consist
ing OF
Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Wag-
on q Gear, Farming Utensils, House
hold and Kitchen furniture, and a va
nety of other articles too tedious to
mention.
The sale to commence at an earl, hour
on said day, and continue until all is
sold. Terms made known on the day
oil sale. ISAAC SELLERS.
DANIEL BOON,
Heo ADMINISTRATORS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

The new four story Flour mill near
Harper's Ferry, belonging to Rowland,
Hefilebower s, CO, has been DESTROYED
by fire. with from ten TO fifteen thousand
bushels OF wheat. The whole loss is cs.
timstcd at from forty TO fifty thousand
dollars. which was covered by insurance
IN Baltimore.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
y HIGHLY IMPORTANT CAUTION
TO THE PUBLIC BY DR.. WIN.
EVANS, 100 CHATHAM STREET.
Diseases general and special" Gaze nc
fiiubes
BEWARE LEST YE STUMBLE

DOCT. WILLIAM EVANS, JOG Chat
ham street, avai!s himself Of the present &C.
casIon 10 tender his most uufeigned acknoml-
edgments TO the numerous members Of 80.
ciety who (suffering undcr 'all the pains
and aches that flesh is heir to, y have enlrusl-
ed themselves 10 his care. lie has the sat
Isiac'ion OF knowing from many living eyi,
depces, that bis remedies have done their
duty as far as lies within the compass Of bu
man means. How distressing TO the a1iict>
ed IS Dyspepsia or Indigestion, poisoning ell
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
Z < ONE !! HONEY =
O.
RssgGsag Gee -HEe,e.
WILLIAM y. COOKE

Would respectfully inform those who
are Interested in the growing of BEES,
or who are fond of good HoNry. that
he has the night for making, using, and
vending to others to be used in the
county of Augusta, Morrilrs PATENT
BEE HI E.-I'his Five is so con.
structcd that the Bees work in glass wee
seis' or common glass tumblers-is q
complete preventive to the Web IIorm.
Noth, and other destructive insects; the
vessels can oe taken away at any time
without interruPting The Bees, thus rem,
uerins unnecessary the most cruel practice
OF destroying these useful insects. The
Honey made III these Hives is of far
superior quality to that made in the
common hives, as there is a. place pre.
pared IN The interior of the Paten; Hive
where the Bees deposite their Young,
oFeao. and winter store. All those who
nave been heretofore debarred the plea.
sure and benefit of raising their own
Honey, On account of the difficulties of
protecting their Bees from the raysaes
oil the Web worm and Moth, NAV be as.
SURE dihat this Hive affords perfect pro.
tectiohto The Bee against all its enemies.
TESTIMONIALS
Nelson Go. Ia. Sept. 25th 1888.
have seen Iorrli's Patent Bee Hive !,
full operation in the city of Washington OK.
amIned two Glass Jars wherein the Uonev
comb was deposited, and am OF opinion. that
Tor simplicity Of construction, utility and e.
economy II exceeds any thing OF the kind
have ever seen.
III. NJ. GARLAND.
Warrenton, Fduquier Co. Ia.
a, June l3th, 1887.
Sir take pleasure in informing you.
anc these who are Interested in the tearinG
OF Bees, that have one OF your patent Hives
10 iuli operation in my garden am fully
satisfied OF its utility, and With confidence
recommend II TO my friends ard the public:
as am now convinced Tho, ii will answer
most desirable purpose. wish YOU sue
cess, JOHN r. TOSCUE
We concur with Mr.. Tongue in the O.
pinIons above expressed
Il. j. MARSHALL,
Jodn II. Digges,
I'm z. Randolph,
I'm. s. Eemper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

A very interesting meeting was held
at the franklin Institute in Phiiadel>
phia, on the subjec, of the Silk Culture
About SUI persons were present, many
of whom are engaged in rearing the
mulberry, and in making silk. 1t was
agreed to hold n convention at Harris
burg on the 22nd of February.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

The sale mentioned in The foregoing I'D
reriisement is made at my request. ara
authorized by part Of the creditors TO make
sale privately Of the real estate before the
day any person wishing TO purchase, or
view the premises. is invite. TO call upon the
subscriber. | have reason 10 believe that
an arrangement will be effected by which
a liberal credit will I've given on said proper.
~, real and personal,
JAMES p. TYLER.
Jan. Is, 1899. lids
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
NlCHS. G. KINNEY, c. c.
MR.. JAMES CUTHREY

AS you are not an inhabiant of this Com
mon wealth, and have no agent in this coun,
Try known TO me, you will please 10 take
notice, that on Monday the 18Th day OF
March next, il fair, ifnot, The next lair day
shall attend on the land aforesaid. lpr Tie
purpose Of executing the order aforesaid. a;
which TINE and place YOU are requested to
Attend. JAMES Nj LILI.EY.
Feb 7, 1889
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HS q Hg T. ~ s. .

The subscriber has received from the
Bible Society of Virginia a large mum
Der OF Egs5yes 81 Eess6sassea,gs.
winch he is authorized to sell at the
ooc'etys prices. Sunday Schools fur
nisned with Bibles at 56 cents, and
with Iestaments at 8 cents piece.
O. j. w. SMITH.
Staunton. Jan'y 80, 1889
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
ENaag.Ala fGEe Sake.

The subscriber offers for sale The farm
on which he resides. one mile from
Greenriiie, in Augusta county. adjoining
The the lands Of John Merritt, Charles
Crawford, aud Ohio Williams, and con-
tanning 235 Acres, about 1870 of which
are cleared, the balance well timbcred.
There are sixteen acres of watered mea-
dow, and about as much more can be
made. The Improvements are good
Ia log dwelling house, a good
ssra barn, and other necessary bull
i sssssksa dings-aso fac crcha,d of
excellent fruit. There are six never fail
ing Springs on the farm, aud stream O
water passes through the middle oil it,
which affords good scite for a Mill
seat. Persons wishing to purchase are
requested to call and see for themselves.
The terms will be made accommodations
THCS. c. mitchell.
Feb li-tapln
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
TIE WELL BRED EOPSE
AUGUSTA STAR

= = = z - ! II > ! Aa,
\ descendant Of the Diomed and Fiorj.
eel stock, of 81 beautiful dark coIor. OF
fine size and commanding form, viii
stand the ensuing season at my stable
near Greenvi!le, and will be e, 10 mare
on accommodating terms. For par!icu-
Jars see handbiils.
SAML. LiGHTNER, Sen.
F~b I4-tiap
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
OBITUARY.

DIED. on the 9th instant, Joseph
Samuel, infant son Of Maj. James and
Cynthia A. Crawford, aged three months
and nine days.
From The Inn Hsbor { Uich y .J0ur Ann ~
Died, on the 9Th inst. Of pulmonary con.
sumption in The SD year OF her ace Mrs
MARIA, vile OF Dir. James r. Allen Of
ibis village.
For eight years Mrs. Allen had been f.,
worthy member of the church, and in her
iast sickness the excellence Of the Christian
reiig'on was ominenilv manifest, in the va ,
sience with which she was enabled TO suffer
fhe cheerlujness with which she gave I'm the
. Interesting objects of her earthly affection.
ana IN the peaceful and triumphant manner
10 which she tlnally me, the awful hour OF
dissolution
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
STAUNToN LII. INFANTRY

PARADE at your usual place on the 22d
"l February with l3 rounds blank cart, dge,
and arms and accoutremen,s in complete or
der. J. Carroll q s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

By virtue OF two trust deeds executed
oy Erasmus Stribling to Henry J. Tap,
anu the subscriber, one dated the 2ls
day o. January 1880, for the benefit o.
Daniel Shelley and others, and the otbe,
on the 23d of the same month and y.,r
Tor TIE benefit Of John Wayt, and 9th,
efs both oil which deeds are duiv re-.
corded in the Clerks Office of Augusta
county COURT will us surviving lrus
tee in the said Trust Deeds, and for ,b,.
purposes therein named (at tie rcques,
OF the said Etasmus S;ribling) proceed
10 sell at public auction, fer cash. on the
premises. on the 9Th day of March next,
that valuable
TRACT OF LAND,
situated i'll the said county of Augusta
commonly called aud known as the Au
enS'a Springs tract This tract is madeup
OF several tracts adjoining aud near adj.
Joining each other. and is estimated 10
contain about seven hundred acres. more
or less.
II Is believed il would make a very
valuable stock farm aud as Watering
place, from its situation, the esten, Of
Tue improvements, and the celebrity the
waters have already obtained, auticipa-
lions may well be formed il will. at no
distant day, successfully compete with
we hrst watering places in the noun.
tains
The title is believed TO be indisnu,a.
bic but acting as Trustee. | will convey
no other than such as is vested in me by
the Trust Deeds aforesaid-Sale to com
mence at IL o'clock Nj. precisely.
CHESLEY KINNEY.
Feb, Z, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
JOHN o. LAY,
Hgent al Richmond.
TtiOS. K. BRACE.

Presldent adnG Insurance Company.
ii Il subscriber intending for the Gu-
turc 10 devote his undivided attention to
the subject o! Insurance, thinks it rroper
TO add, that EVERY loss " hicb has oc-
CURED during bis agency OF the HItpa
Office, for the last is years, has been
literally adjusted and settled by him, TO
the satisfaction Of tue parties insured.
JOHN Q. LAY,
Ngent .M,tna Insurance Glnpnnn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
Feb 7
E'ZRl Essssyssssece Cosl.ssc.ssss:
yA'EEE ATN A

ARE continuing TO take risks inTown
and County ,on Dwelling Houses Stores,
Manufac'ories, Mills and other Build
ings, and on Furniture, Libraries, Wear
ing Apparel, Stocks OF Goods, Machine
ry. and the Stock Of Mills and nIanu.
factories, as well as on most other de-
script;ons OF insurabIe property. Tie
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, 10 the
Agent at Richmond.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-04-25
NEW YORK ELECTION.

The official canvass ofthe vote for Mayor
in the City Of New York, shows majority
for Varian of l067-Clark 20,005-Vari-
an 1,072.
The aggregate vote for the Wing Alder
men is 90, l84-Loco Foco 30, 724 Loco
Foco majority $40. This vote indicates
moro nearly the state of parties, as it is
well known that Mr. Clark did not command
the entire Wing strength.-With all the
frauds and cheating practsed by the Loco
Focos they were able to carry the city by
only about 500 majority. New York, upon
fair trial of tine strength of the parties, is
Wing city by heavy majority, and so it
will appear whenever registry law is
established.
We have no fears of the result at the fall
election. The Wings are already begin
ming to prepare for action.
The ladies Of Bangor have a fair. May lst.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-04-25
Gen. TlrroN. late U. S. Senator from
Indiana, died on the 9th inst, aged So.

What the British sag. A writer in the
ST. Johns Observer having censured Sir
John Harvey for not carrying out his threat
to occupy the Aroostook, and for yielding
up the exclusive jurisdiction Of any part of
the disputed territory, a correspondent Of
the st. Johns Courier takes up the cudgels
for the Governor, and among other things
says:
"What course could our Governor pur
sue, under such circumstances, more pru-
dent. more considerate to The Province un-
der his charge, more conductive TO the
welfare Of its inhabitants, o: more in ac-
cordance with the dignilied spirit Of his gov
eminent, than that which he has adopted
Was he 10 fly in the face of the strong
recommendation of the British Minister,
and thereby initiate the conduct of Maine,
in setting up right to govern independent
Of the parent government, sort Of "in-
perium in impero" Was he to dash aside
the olive branch of peace thus held out to,
him, and light the torch Of war Could he
by so doing have gained one single step
more for this Province, than he has attained
by the present arrangement What have
we lost by it Our communication with
Canada is secured. Our possession of the
whole Of the disputed territory of which we
ever had the actual occupation, remains
undisturbed."
The last clause is worth remembering.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-04-25

good light, as the Patriot pretends. is the
case. But we cannot We sincerely be-
lieyc, we have lost ground. our cause
stands not SO favorable for speedy adjust
ment, as it did before these admissions,
and we have no doubt but every impartial,
unshackled patriot, will, with careful ptten-
ton TO the subject. sustain US in these re-
marks.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-04-25

The Pennsylvanan, an administration
paper, gives most deplorabe account OF
the morals ofthe Pennsylvania Legislature.
According to that paper, whenever an IN
dyidua or association of individuals, want
any act passed. they engage the influence
of set Of lobby members, who make a
regular onset on the members, of the Leg
islatuFe, by treating them with champaign,
brandyf luxurious supper parties, "roarinIg
fro lies" Sc, and advance money to the
need and extravaganza, BY which means the
votes o. members are obtaned.
We should experimenting better from
Legislature composed of loco foco rowdIess,
and organized by the aid of Charles )
IneersolPs DULLES and rullians from the
brotheIa and gaming houses of Phlladel-
phia. Ken Journal.