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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
10 HOUSE-JOINERS AND
BRICKLAYERS

l wish to build Dwelling House Of
toierabIe size, together with Kitchen
omoke-house' &c. the ensuing season
OF the farm lately purchased from NV
iatner, and on which he now resides
SIX miles above Stanton. Undertaken
may md 1t their interest to give me a
call as soon as possible. also wish 70
contract for LUMBER Of oil kinds ne.
ccessary for the erection OF said buildings
for which cash will be given as soon a.
delivered, if required.
Feb Cliff 90
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
ROCKFJSH GAP TAVER N

The subscriber having purchased the
Tavern establishment, lately owned by
Mr.. Thomas Bernard, at Rock fsb Can
respectfully solicits share of the pat,
ronsge Of the travelling public. The
buildings are new and in good repair-
the stabling extensive-and be hopes bv
disposition to please, and attention. to
business, TO be able to render satisfaction
at all times to those who nav call ON
MN b. +. FRYE.
Jan. TO- 1899.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
Cash for Negroes.

wish to purchase a number
of Negroes of both sexes. for which
will pay the highest cash price. Any
communication promptly attended TO.
JOHN w. PlTMAN.
David A. Pitman, will attend to any
business for me in my absence. J.W.P.
Staunton Jan 81 1889
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

Rsast hereby forewarn all persons
gkHSy from trading for note exc
cuted by me to Abraham Rankin. on ,be
LIST OF March, for Thirty Dollars, being
gwen as supposed difference in a horse
tTade-as L am determined not to paw
the same, unless compelled by law.
JEREMIAH l.. CROSS.
March 2. 1899
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

'iit'''ih, TO WIT AT q COuRiU
Court Of augusta, held at the Court
house house ON the 2Sm day Of January,
1S39-
George Clinebill, William Lowman and
Margaret his wife, late Margaret Cline,
bill, Beojamin Clinebli, Henry CiinebilI.
John Barclay and Caibatine his wife late
Cdtbarine C!inebiiI, Alexander A ken and
Jane his wife, late Jane ClinebiII, and
David Clinebill, plaintiffs
AGAINST
Elizabeth Clinebill, Robert Garden and
Mary his wife, and Susan Clinebill. de-
PENDANTS.
This cause coming on to be heard this
2Slh day OF January 1889, upon the bill OF
The plaintiffs and an application founded
,bereupoB for sale OF lands in the bill mem
TONED; and il appearing TO The satisfaeiion
OF The Court, that The defendants are non.
residents OF this Common W eaiih II is de
creed and ordered, that they appear here on
The 4'h Monday Of April next, TO answer
The plaintiffs bill, and that copy Of this or.
der be inserted 10 some newspaper publish.
ed IN The town Of Stanton for eight week
SUCCESSFULLY, and another copy thereof posts
ed at the front door OF The Court house Of
This counfy-and The cause is continued
copy--Tesie.
JEFFERSON KINNEY, C. &C
FebA4
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

l wish to purchase number of like.
'y Young Negroes-boys and girls--for
which the highest cash price will be
paid. VIM. GULLEY.
Waynesborough, March IA, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
March z
Farm for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale the farm
On which he resides one mile from
Greenville, in Augusta county, adjoining
The the lands Of John Merritt, Charles
Crawford, and Ohio Williams, and con-
tanning 235 Acres, about 100 of which
are cleared, the balance well timbered.
There are sixteen acres Of watered mea.
dow, and about as much more can be
made. The improvements are good
"a log dwelling house, a good
HlRI barn, and other necessary bull
GaEa- dings-also a fiae orchard of
excellent fruit. There are six never fail
ing Springs on the farm, and a stream O (
water passes through the middle of 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 accommodating
THOS. G. mitchell.
Feb 14-taplp
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
Tracts of Land

therein mentioned. Plats OF Survey
will be exhibited, and any information
IN the mean time will be cheerfuily given
to persons wishing it. It is only neces-
sary here to say that Harris Bottom
containing over
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Saddle and Harness-M Making.
PHILIP II. PITMAN.

- Il
Having purchased the stock of his
brother, respectfully informs his friends
and the public that he has commenced
the
Saddle & Harness. Making BIZ
sineSs,
in the shop lately occupied by Frederick
M. Pitman, decd. in Stanton, where ne
will thankfully receive all orders for
work in his line. His materials will
be of the best quality that can be pro,
cured, and he hopes by unremitted at
ten,ion to business, good work, and
a disposition to please, TO merit and re.
ceive share of public patronage.
He will at all times keep on hand
'SNdfstes, Es,'i<kies, Harness.
GOts0rs, sc. which he will sell on
reasonable terms for cash, or on a short
credit TO Pu1otual customers.
Stanton Sept. q, 1898.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
Dr. NJ. Ecans' Soothing Syrup,
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Prepared by himself
U MOTHERS IND NURSEN.

" MO4 hEhS I'M NCRSES.
The passage OF the Teeth through the
gums produces troublesome and dangerous
symptoms. Il is known to mothers that
there is great irritation in the mouth and
gums during thsprocess. The gums swell,
the secretion OF saliva is increased, the child
Is seIzed with frequent and sudden fits of
crying, watchings, starting in the sleep, and
spasms OF peculiar parts; he child shrieks
win extreme violence, and thrusls its I'm
gers into its mouth. IF these precursory
symptoms are not speedily alleviated, spas>
moaic convuisions universally supervene,
ana soon cause the dissolution OF tbs 10 FAINT.
1t mothers who have their little babes affiic-
led with these distressing symptoms, would
apply Or. William Esans's Celebrated
Soothing SyEHes which has preserved hun.
dreds OF infants when thought past recovery,
rom being auddenly attacked with that la
tsi n,slady, commissions.
II Real Blessing to Mothers.
DIR. w. EVANS CELEBRATED
SOOTHING SYRUP.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

in conformity with tue above order
OF the Board of Trustees of Washing
ton College, the undersigned will offer
ior sale by way of Public Auction, al
Harris Bottom. (seven miles south OF
Lexington on the North River,) on
Monday the 22nd of April next, the
several
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

. Alta meeting Of the Board of Trus-
tees OF Washington College, held on the
END day of December, 1888, On mo-
tion Resotred, That Samuel Med. Reid
A. l.: Barclay. Reuben Grigsby, Rob
ert White. and John Alexander, be a
Committee to sell the Harris bottom
Tract 81 Land, and also the Mountain
Tracts, and the Irac, of Land called
the Lower Plantation; that the said
Committee advertise the time &c. ofthe
sale SIX weeks, in such papers as they
may think proper, aud then to sell at
Public Auction, the several tracts OF
land above specified. reserving one bid
which bid the said Committee shall be
authoized to make and that the said
Committee be requested to offer the said
lands upon the usual payments of land
sold in this vicinity.
true copy from the minutes.
EDW. GRAHAM, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
500 ACRES.

on the top of the Warm Springs Nouns
tam, opposite the Hot Springs, patented
IN the year 81 to William Craw ford
The title is considered good, but as Ex>
ecutor l will convey such title only as is
vested in me.
ALEXANDER CRAWFORD.
March It's
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
EiglaE Hundred .7c,.es.

has always been considered among the
best if not the very best Tract of Land
IN kockbridge county. The Mountain
TRACTS are intended TO be sold as ap-
pendages OF Harris Bottom, affording
abundance of Timber, and an excellent
range for Cattle, and good deal of ex>
cellent tobacco land. The Mountain
Tracts contain about
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

20 bushels Spring Wheat
For sale by the subscriber.
A. NJ. MOSBY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
LUMBER WANTED.

Preparations are now making to build
an extensive addition TO the Western
LunatIc Hospital, and large supply Of
PLANK e. SCANTLING
is wanted for that purpose. Persons dis,
posed 10 furnish flooring Two inch yellow
common, or white pine plank, inch and
hall, inch and quarter, and inch plank
scantling for various purposes, such as
Cirders, Rafters, Beams, Plates, and
Joist, will do well to call at the H hospital.
where contracts may be entered into for
the same.
Cash TO be paid on the delivery of
such timber, Application to be made to
SAMUEL M. WOODWARD.
September 6, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
LAND FOR SALE.

WILL be offered for sale at public
auction. at the Courthouse in Bath
county, on the first day of the Superior
Court, 1T being on the 25th of April, a
Tract Or parcel Of Land in said county of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
12 HUNDRED ACRES.

IL HUNDRED ACRES.
The Lower Plantation contains about
Five Hundred Acres.
and will be sold seperate it lies on the
North River, about two miles below
Harris Bottom. On this Tract there is
large proportion Of good farming land.
The produce of these lands can be sent
to market at all seasons Of the year by
the River. and lies from ten to twelve
miles above the Blue Ridge CANA, TO
which point the Navigation is good from
Richmond, and Lyuchbure, and the i'm
provement OF the whole is expected to
be completed by the James River s.
Kanawha Company in few years. 1t
is unnecessary to say more persons ~ ish-
ing to purchase are respectfully invited
to examine the lands and Judge for
Themselves before the day Of sale. They
will be shown by Capt. Tinsley, or MI.
John Sales. living on the lands as ten.
ants. SAML. Med. REID
A. T. BARCLAY,
REUBEN GRIGSRY,
ROBERT WHITE,
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Committee Of the Board Of Washington Col.
Lexington. Feb. 26, 1899
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21
IN CHANCERY.

VIRGINIA, TO WIT At q Counfu
Court Of augusta, held at the Court-
house house on the 2SM day Of January,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-21

Committee Of the Board Of Washington
Lexington. Feb. 26, 1899.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

On or about the first of March last there
was found in the narrows, about forty
perches from the turnpike, in Union county
Pa, dark sorrel mare, aged about ten or
twelve years old. Strong suspicious are
entertained that some person has been muir
dered, as the mare when found, had the ap-
pearance of having been killed very near
or about the time she was discovered.
Fresh oats was found in the mare, and had
every appearance of being fed 10 her the
day before as far as can be judged; she also
had the marks Of a saddle. The forehead
of the breast was broken, supposed to have
been done with hand-spike as one was
lying near the place. One of the shoes had
the appearance Of being recently put on,
as the nails appeared to be new. The sus-
picions were so strong, that about sixty OF
seventy persons from Union and Centre
counties turned out and made a search, bu
it did not result in finding any thing to con
firm their suspicious. The beast is sup.
posed to have been led from the pike. 1t is
thought that if it was published, that ir
case it should be as supposed, that it nigh
meet the eye of some friend
Centre county, May 8, 1889.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

a Passenger IN an .4vktoard Predica-
ment--A gentleman, Mr.. r., who went
out in the Erie steamer last week, from
Buffalo, had taken berth in one of the
state rooms on deck, the state room next to
his having been secured by gentleman
and his wife. Mr.. r. wishing to retire
early went by mistake, into the married
gentleman's state room, and thinking it to
be his own slowed himself away very snug
ly in the upper berth, and was in short
time sound asleep. The lady who had
been reading in the cabin wishing to 60 to
bed, and not seeing her husband at hand,
went TO her state room, and was surprised
to find him las she supposed) asleep in his
berth. Not wishing 10 awake him she un-
dressed herself, and was just on the point
of getting into her berth, when the suppo-
sed husband sprang up and exclaimed,-
who's there 7 AS may naturally he sup
posed, the lady screamed and crouched in
one corner of the small room, and it hap
pened lust that moment that the husband
made his appearance. Being rather testy
gentleman, perhaps withal occasionally
haunted by the green eyed monster he
ulu HOb Wdllt lOl pldlduOh pub oSiS-
ing the tresspasser by the shirt collar,
pulled him from his berth, and without even
stopping to venture remark upon his
questionable situation attempted TO thrust
him upon deck. Mr.. r. on the other hand,
having too great respect for decency to
greet all his fellow passengers sans cullotte,
was compelled to defend himself againstbe-
ing thus summarily disposed of and while
endeavoring to push him through the door,
the married man himself was forced upon
the deck, and locked out Of his own room.
The Captain and crowd of passengers
Immediately assembled-Mr. r. threw
open the window-tendered an explanation,
it was accepted, and was permitted 10 dress
and retire. The chagrn of the testy gen.
tleman cannot be described. He not only
made fool of himself before all the pas
sengers, but had very impolitely exposed
passenger in the very face of his own wife,
who like a virtuous woman sat passive du-
ring the whole ridiculous scene.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29
E4zzssszEE4HYg1
Times.

Water CreSS.-The grateful and salutary
qualities of this vegetable are too well
known to need description; but, at certain
periods of the year, when, perhaps, the
cress is in its best state for the table, it is
common for the under part of the leaves TO
have white gelatnous substance adhellng
to them, which cannotbe removed by wash
ing; and small snails are also fixed on them
1t may be useful 10 many to learn. that, if
the crosses are put into strong brine, made
with common salt and water, and suffered
to remain there ten minutes or less, every
thing of the animal or insec ct kind will be
detached from the leaves, and the crosses
can afterwards be washed in pure water, ,and
sent to table. Small salads, cabbages, eau
liiower, broccoli, celery, lettuce, vegetables
of all descriptions, by the same simple
method, may be freed from slugs, worms,
or insects. If a jar of brine is KEEP: for the
purpose, and strained after being used, it
will last many weeks, and the expense, of
course, be trifing.-Gardnsr'S Gazette.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

Remarkable LongeUity.-Mr. Adam
Rogers, of Bangor, has published an &C.
count of the longevity of his fathers family,
which shows the following remarkable re-
suit. They were all born and brought up
in Marshfeld, Massachusetts,, and consisted
of six brothers and four sisters, who died
at the ages set against their respective
names.-Timoihy Rogers, 100 years; Is
rael Rogers, lO5 Peleg Rogers, IO7 A.
mos Rogers, SIS; Hacheus Rogers, 81 ; Ad-
am Rogers, lO4; Lydia Lewis, 80; Betsey
Talman, 100; Eunice Ford, 100; and Jane
Oldham, loO-making their aggregate ages
98S.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

earthly voice that had frightened Pcll on
the evening alluded to. He sunk down on a
chair pale and guilt struck He saw that the
crime was known and that he was in
Tins power.
Tim saw his situation and commisseraled
him. He promised not to divulge the crime
on condition that after surrendering the will
and estate, he would leave the country.
This was Immediately done and Tim and
Eliza soon after left Farmingdale Park for
the Homestead ofhe father where they still
reside, surrounded by wealth and sincere
friends.
AS for poor Benson he never returned to
TO college nor was ever again seen in that
vicinity.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

At a trial which recently took place in
Kendall county, Ohio, Miss Lasher re-
covered $40 from Mr.. Smith orrefusing
to marry her according to agreement. The
defendant insisted as his excuse, that his
inamorata wore false teeth, and false curs,
to boot, Of different color from her own
natural hair, and that with all due Difference
TO the court, he did not agree to marry any
such things as these. But the jury gallant
ly decided that false teeth and curls were
very good things in their place; and that
even if the plaintiff wore them, "a gals a
gal for a that, and so mulcted the defend
ant in damages.--Roch. Dai. .4dU.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29
Wllkes5arre Aduocatc.

Camp W'ashington.-The Trenton State
Gazette of Friday states that the whole
number Of Dragons and mounted artillery
at the encampment, is about seven hundred.
The troops drill in companies twice day,
and parade about half an hour before sun
down. At the parade on Monday, soldier
whom the spectators had observed bound
to tree, was brought ont before the troops
drawn up in line, and an officer read
that he had been found guilty of de-
serting his post while in Florida, and that
he was sentenced to be shot in the presence
of the army. Spectators, who had visited
the camp for amusement, began TO think
they were about to see tragedy, until the
the officer announced that the President
had commued the punishment to confne-
ment at hard labor in menial services, about
the army, during the whole term of his en-
listment, to have an iron chain and ball fas-
tened to his leg, to be allowed no more
clothing than was absolutely necessary, to
receive no pay, and at the expiration Of his
term to be dishonorably discharged.
Public Ledger.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

"A Large Piece Of Chalk.-On the South
Eastern Dover Railway, in England, an
enormous mass of chalk, Of several thou
sand tons, suddenly fell from the facing Of
the rock forming the entrance of the tunnel,
through Shakspeare's Cliff. Noless than
seventy eight men would have been crushed
by the fall, had they not been warned OF
their danger in time to make their escape.
BY the previous falling of some particles.
This accident has afforded rare treat to
the geologists, as it has LAID bare the verte.
bre Of an immense animal, aud it is hoped
that on the removal of the fallen rubbish,
the remainder Of the skeleton viii be found.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

The last Fght-Crossing the Hell-gate
ferry the other evening, from Hallett's Cove
where we had been assisting in the con-
sumption of such bowl of Strawberries
as Epicures never dreamed Of with our an
cient friend Shaw, we observed man with
game-cock beneath his arm. Presently
another man came along with alobster, just
caught and lively. A proposition for fight
between the cock and lobster was made by
one of the ferrymen, and accepted by both
proprietors. The legs of the cock were
unloosed, and as the joints of the lobster
had not ben plugged, he was game at any
moment-and at it they went. The battle
was short, however since the ample mail of
the lobster was impenetrable to the spurs
of his antagonist, and no tailor piled his
shears with greater dexteIity than the little
seamonster did his long testacious fingers.
Victory accordingly perched upon the
standard of the lobster, whereat chanticleer
was so crest-fallen that he made not the
slightest effort to crown. Z. Com. AdU.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29
1<zgs1Esfszs.s4EE.

Ancient SimpHcity.-Paulding in his life
of Washington, gives the following little
anecdOte of the mother of this great man:'She
was once present and occupied the seat of
honor, at ball given to Washington at
Fredericksburg, while in the measure Of his
full earned glory ,and when o'clock came
said to him, with perfect simplicity, Come,
George, it is time TO go home.'"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

Singtlar Suit for Damages. es.--The case
of David Eaton VS.. George L, Hughes, came
onfor trial in the County Court at Pottsdam
Pa. on Monday, Sd instant. 1t seems that
Hughes, either to crafty a private pique,
or for some mischief, procured horrible
looking mask, and on Sunday evening
when, Miss Jane Eaton, plaintiffs daugh-
ter, was returning unattended from confer
ence, he appeared before her with this
mask upon his face, which so frightened
the young lady, that she fell senseless to
the earth and it gave her nerves such a
shock, that she was confined TO her room
for several weeks and at one time it was
thought she could not survive. 1t was for
the expense attendant upon the sickness OF
that plaintiff now sought redress. For the
defence, it was contended that plaintiff had
not made out his case, inasmuch as he had
not proved that the mask was used by de-
fendant for the express purpose of frighten-
ing plaintiffs daughter. Defendant might
have used the mask for his own amusement;
and it was certainly not against the law for
man to put on mask, if he was in such
humor. The jury however, thought the
defendant was too old child 10 be amused
by playing with mask, and gave plaintiff
$500 damages, very proper verdict.
Journal.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

Unparalleled Speed One of the
most extraordinary feats ever performed by
human being came off on the Hunting
Park Course, Philadelphia county, James
Brown, proprietor,on Monday of this week.
1t was wagered that .AJram Nastrand
could not perform twenty miles in two
hours and half. He is aged % years, 5
feet 7 inches high, weighs l42 pounds and
is native of Jamaica, Long Island. Ac-
cording TO appointment he started, the bets
being two to one against him. The follow
ing table will show the time of each and
every mile.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

a Tradition.-An aged Indian by the
name of John Liscom told an elderly lady,
now the oldest living in our valley, of a
great food that happened when his grand
father was quite young. The waters GOV
cred the valley with its crested foam from
mountain to mouutain&that the Indians fled
the very summit for their lives. That upon
the subsidng of the waters, the ground
looked 'like vast snow bank" covered
with an immense quantity of fish, and
which in order to avoid unpleasant couse-
quences, they buried in large holes. OF
the correctness Of this tradition we do not
Judge, but the external and internal appear
ance Of the valley, affords the clearest evil
dence of rude and mighty commissions, of
of some terrible sweeping of the waters,
some grand deluge which changed the as
pect and rendered the locale which it now
presents to our view.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-06-29

Chances Of Mmriage.-The following
curious statement, by DR.. Granville, is Ia
ken from an English paper. 1t is drawn
from the registered cases of s76 women,
and is derived from their answers TO the
age at which they respectively married. 1t
is the first ever constructed to exhibit TO fe-
males their chances Of marriage at various
ages. Of the S76 females, there were
married: