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sllernariah Academy.

THE location of this Institution is contig-
uous to Shemariah Church, Augusta County,
Virginia, fourteen miles southwest from
Staunton, and three or four northwest from
Middlebrook. 1t is situated in healthy and
sequestered spot, well suited TO retirement
and study. Its officers or teachers are
Rev. ENocH THOMAS, A. Nj. Principal;
Mr.. RoBERT LOGAN, a. b. Assistant
Mr.. FRANKLIN II. MONTGOMERY. Usher.
Other teachers of suitable qualifications
will in due time be procured, if the number
of pupils be sufficiently large to justify the
expense.
The academic year of ten months is divid-
cd into two sessions of five months each.-
The tuition is ten dollars session for the
English branches, including Grammar and
Geography and fifteen dollars session for
the Languages and Mathematics. The next
session will commence on the 10th of No.
vember.
Good BOARDING can be had in respec-
table families in the neighbourhood of the A
cademy on reasonable terms.
N. B.-The Post Office address is Mid
dlebrook.
Oct 15-4t
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Mqrylam erect The Wings have carried
this State by a majority of $500 i'll the popu-
lar vote, and elected rs out of 100 members
of the Legisiature-Senators and Delegates.
Georgia.-But few official returns have yet
been received from this State. So far they
are favorable to the Wings. There are re-
ports from SO counties-thirty of which are
represented as having gone for the Wings.
NaShoiHe.-At the Corporation election
held in Nashville, Tennessee, on the 26th
nit. the Wings carried their candidates for
Mayor and Aldermen by near 200 majority.
DeaWare.-Tbo election in Delaware for
inspectors of elections took place OH Tuesday
the 9th. The Wigs every where triumph
ed, even in New Castle county, which for IL
years has been Jackson and Van Buren,
This ensures us Wing member OF Con
gress, unanimous Wing Legislature, and
two u. S. Senators.
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Oct Is
Valuable Property
FOR SALE.

pY virtue ola Deed of trust executed to the
Ne subscribers by the Catawba Iron Works
Co., of record in the County Court of Bote-
tourt, we shall on the 18th day of December
next, at the Furnace of the Catawba Iron
Works Co. on Catawba creek, about nine
miles from Fincastle, in the county of Bote-
tourt, offer for sale at public auction, all the
lands owned by the Catawba Iron Works
Co., consisting of
A TRACT OF 1900 ACRES,
on which the said F CE and many 9TH
or valuable Improvements are situated and
another tract containing between
AND 10000 ACRES,
made up of several tracts formerly owned by
David Ross, and which were conveyed by the
same David Ross executor and heirs to the
Catawba Iron Works Co. On the first nam
ed tract, ANTHRACITE GOALS found in
great abundance within one mile Of the Fur
mace, and IRON ORE within the same con-
venient distance. The Improvements are
very fine. In addition to the Furnace and
other necessary buildings there are on this tract
A VALUABLEGR ISr MILb,SAW MILL
AND SEVERAL GOOD DWELLING
HOUSES. The iron and castings made at
this establishment are of very superior quail
ty. The metal is equal if not superior 10 any
made in the State of Virginia. This valua-
Dle property VIII Dc SoIu upon d circuit U!
1S and 81 months. If desired the tract con-
tanning between and 10000 acres will be
sold in parcels to suit purchasers. AT the
same time we will offer for sale public auc-
ton upon credit of six months,
5 or TONS OF CASTINGS,
also, all the personal property at the Works,
including Marking Tools, Flasks, Patterns,
&c. Purchasers will be required to give
bonds with good security FOR the amount of
their purchases. The title of the above prop
erty is believed to be good acting as trus-
tees we will only convey such title as is YES
ted in us. VIM. y. ARCHER
ALIEN. Il. ESkRIDGE.
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p5DTEgE-

DURING the months of November and
December next, the subscriber expects to Wis
it Kentucky, and perhaps some of the ad DIN
ing States to attend to some land claims
He will be happy to take charge of any bu-
siness that may be entrusted to his manage
ment whilst in the West. He will undertake
to buy or sell lands, collect debts, investigate
land claims, &c.
Thomas ]. Niche, will attend to his pro-
fessional business during his absence.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
Oct. 8-tfN
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THE subscribers would return their sin
ccre thanks to their friends and the public
generally, for the liberal share Of patronage
they have already favoured them with, and
would respectfully inform their friends that
they have received part, and are still re-
ceiving their fall supply Of fresh Drugs, Me-
dicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs,
Fancy Articles, sc. which they will dispose
OF OIL the same moderate terms, for cash, as
heretofore. FORBES & WREN,
Apothccaries and Druggists.
Oct -
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EDUCATION.

THE ensuing session of Mr.. Stover's
School will commence on the 9th of n oyem-
Der next. The Latin and Greek Languages,
and various other branches of good English
education, are taught in this school. Mr..
Stover's close attention to his duties as
teacher, justly entities him to encouragement.
His tuition fees will be the same as for his
last session. Should it be desired, few of
his pupils can be boarded in my family.
JOHN HENDREN.
OctIE-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-10-15

We regret to learn that the shop of Doctor
Norman in Mount Sidney was consumed by
fire with all its contents on Wednesday
night the 18th inst. and also the IIatter's Shop
of Mr.. Schenck, under the same roof. The
loss of DR.. nj. we understand is very serious.
The fire is believed TO have been accidental.
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To The Editor of Me .Snecto,o,.

Dear Sir-I have long been supporter of
the present Administration, but from their re-
cent movements, | cannot sustain them any
longer. l believe that many of their acts are
anti-republican and dangerous to a free gov
eminent, and feel it duty of every man
thus renouncing, to make it public to the
world. The present Administration claim to
themselves the name of Republicans, while
their acts go to prove directly the opposite.
JOHN l.. BLAKEMORE.
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TO OUR DEBTORS.

THE subscribers having been burnt out of
house and home, and having lost all their
books, accounts, &c. would respectfully re-
quest those owing them, to come forward and
pay their dues, or give their notes for the a.
mount due from them.
THO. NJ. SCHENCK & Co.
Mt Sidney, Oct Is
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ONE DAY FOR THE COUNTRY {.

1t is understood and agreed, by and be-
tween both the political parties, that there
shall be discussion held on Saturday the
18th inst. at Mr.. Overton Gibson's, on the
main road leading from Greenville to
Waynesborough-about eight miles from the
latter place. 1t is desirable that there should
be as full an attendance IS possible of both
parties, as very interesting discussion is
anticipated. BOTH PARTIES.
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y84arrfcU,

On Thursday evening the 9Th instant, by
the Rev. Mr.. ]. G. Hensell, Mr.. JONATHAN
BRowN, to Miss ELIZABETH A. B. WADDy,
all of this county.
On the same day, by the same, Mr.. JOHN
same.
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OBITUARY..

DIED, on Sunday the 4th inst. Mrs. MAR
GAREr SHIPE, consort of Mr. Adam Shipe, in
the eightiethyear of her age Com.
DIED, in Jefferson county, Major HIERoNE
l.. OPIE, one of the Van Buren, electors, and
for many years a member of the Senate Of
Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-10-15

IT, The sale Of the lots No. and 10,
heretofore advertised by me to take place on
the 18th instant, in Spring-hill, to satisfy the
purposes of deed trust executed to nle by
John Nebergall is postponed until further no.
tice shall be given. G.. Johnson, ir.
Oct ID Trustee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-10-15

~ A gentleman of this town has receiv-
ed letter from friend in Tennessee, stat
ing his confident expectation, from the best
information. that Harrison will carry Ten
nessee by a majority varying from seven to
nine thousand.
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Oct. Is.
FOR RENT.

THE House and Garden, at Waggoner's
Spring. None need apply unless satisfacto-
rp testimonials he given of good character
Possession can he had after the 9th day of
December next ARCH. p. STUART.
Oct ID
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EGy The Methodist f. Church will hold
a Protractcd Meeting at New Hope, COM
mencing on Friday the Odd inst. at o'clock.
The public are invited to attend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-10-15

~ William Kinney, Esq'r., will address
the Tippecanoe Clubs of Fishersville and
Waynesborough at Fishersvile, this day,
Crhursday,) at 10 O'Clock. Some other gen
tlemen of the Wing party are also expected
to speak.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-10-15

THE winter session of the Female School
taught at Cedar Grove by my daughter and
myself, will commence the 9th Of November
next. Terms as heretofore.
WIN. CALHOON.
Dct-lh
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REMAINDER I

The Presidential Election takes place in
Virginia on Monday the 2nd day of Novem-
Der, and let every man feel it to be a solemn
duty, at every sacrifice, to be at the polls.
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AZ A number Of Advertisements una
voidably omitted.
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s The Mount Scion, Churchville and
Spring Hill Tippecanoe Clubs, meet at
Spring Hill on Saturday next. Anumber of
Speeches are expected.
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~ Gen. Harrison left Cincinnati on the
2nd, to visit Pennsylvania.
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FEMALE SCHOOL.

Oct I5-3t*
, 1840-02-08
From Brother Jonathan.
MELANCHOLY DISASTER!
STEAMBOAT LEXINGTON BURNED
IN THE SOUND.!
$50 LIVES LOSTi!!

The appalling calamity Of the destruction
Of the Steamboat Lexington. on her way
from this city 10 Providence. IT. rev the rom
muni;y into a state q! m-l ,nrholy and gloom
. n the arrival of he Intelligence at 2 o'clock
"wednesday, such as we have never before
witnessed in this metropolis. From Capt.
HIIlard. the following particulars have beer
gathers d.
Tie Lexington left n. York at 8 O'Clock
on Monday evening. and proceeded regularly
on her way till half past 7. when between
E.aion's Neck. and Cranes Neck,a f:e was
discovered tr nave taken place among SORE
tales of coiion. r ear the smoke pIpe, spread
ing with fearful raFid,tv. A frui'less attempt
was immePiaiely made i"eaiint ui>hile Canes
by mems "i the suction pipe. While the e1.
iraordinary heat increased the action Of the
engine with alarming rapidry. All access
to the engine Vas cut off. Cart. Chi'ds de-
,-rmined 10 steer the boat for the nearest
shore. and WAS the last on. seen in the
w~hcelhouse. In fifteen minutes more. the
engine stepped, and the progress nf The boat
was cut shout two n,iirs away fiom land,
where she Ultimately went down about
O'Clock next morning.
The scene that now folio .;cd WIS too aw,
fui TO dwell on. All order and discipline
were gone. The life boat and all The Other
boats had been low cred down and swamped
while the boat was under full Roadway
aud hardly a CLEAN of hope remained TO the
devoted sufferers OF board. Bales .! cot.
ton other articles were ih"rwn o, erboard,l.
Il means of assistance in the impending ex.
IRENE o: necessity. but those who surceed.
ed at last in reaching them were soon wash
ed off to 4 watery grave. The fire was
amid>hips and cut or all communications fore
and aft. The lrrcer part of the passenger.
were seen clIhging To portions Of the vessel
in clusters, and they all went down with the
iil-f teI bon, on Thursday morniny.
The policy of the owners of this line has
been TO save their best boats. during Til,
wintry season, and Ia put their two Oldest
worst vessels upon that dangerous passage,
These thew have sent OF Oh every other day,
laden deeply with vast masses Of combus:i'
ble freight. and hundreds "f pasSrn.er>-,hu,
careles.ly and lcckles<ly ,rifing viii human
lille. We hope that the aggregation of $"
many proofs. will have convinced the raw
tefinT public. rs this tim. o. the danger 81
trusting their Ives and those IF their KIN.
dred and friends, 10 the tender mercies Of a
money making monopoly.
, 1840-02-08

by the military, after which they were dis
missed.
New Orleans has won snme fame for the
briIIiances OF her military displays. BIT the
parade Of yesterday exceeded any thng OF
the kind We have ever achieved. All feel.
ings f rivalry were iurg"ttun. and the l.e-
giun and Washington Battalion tuned out
in concert. We never saw them look TO
more advantage than they dId o.. that occasion,
and the light Of other days could he seen
brighining in the old soldiers eyes rs he co.,
templaied the fine martial display before
him. lie who had led raw and undisciplined
Tennesseans and Louisianians to battle and
10 victory. from the sam spot, now beheld
4 wel-drilled array OF troops, and his pleased
coln,en:nce fully indicated his satisfaction
In the evening, agreeable 10 the invitation
OF The managers, the General and his
nf the act IF the comedy then performing,
the curtain was dropped. anG the anthem
played according To announcement The
curtain then r"se and Mr.. J. NJ. Field deliv-
ere,' a ~poeiical address from his own pen To
the Defender Of New Orleans, the aged
vett ran who came,
aTo bless the children Of the sires e slved."
The house was crann,ed from the PIT Ia
the dome, and the General twice arose Ia
acknowledge the enthusiastic cheering oi
the multitude. Hail Columbia vas the n
sung by the full company oi The St. Charles
and the white-headed warrior left the theatre
amid the prolonged cheers Of an admirine
audience of some two thousand souls. Thus
ends our brief and hastily written record 81
a day that will be remembered while New
Orleans stands, and the Mississippi flows.
, 1840-02-08
From tie N. O. Picoyune Of the 9M.
RECEPTION OF GENL JACKSON IN
NEW ORLEANS,

AS had been previously. ARRANGED, the
steamer bearing the venerable tx president
arrived yesterday morning at about 10
o'clock. An immense throng assembled AT
the wharf to vel .ome him, aud the steam.
boats, vessels in the river. and house-.ops.
were, alive with the people wavin. their
hats and handkerchieis as he approached.--
The old General looks somewhit the worse
for age, but still remarkably active and heal
ty for one Of his years.
The reception, generally, was one of
which the aged veteran should feel proud
There was a lukewarmness on the part OF
sorne of his political opponents which We
consider anything but rraiseworthy; but
the body of our citizens Were out and cordi.
'affy welcomed The man VINO, n 1915, ;Saa-
manfnl!y braved, not only an almost uncon-
qnerable enemy but public opininn, in their
behalf. We, in our individual capacity. are
among those who have politically opposed
Gen. Jackson in thought, word and deed
not eleventh hour men, but went against hi,
political advancement, Fl ON the first jump on,
still. we yesterday forgot the politician &
thought only Of the man-welcomed him as
the 81 ,ro of New Orleans' and the fearless
defender Of his country. and were willing TO
forget ought else.
On leaving the boat a barouche with four
horses was ready to receive him, from whence
he was escorted, by the Legion and Wash.
ingten Battalion, 10 the State House. A.
the procession pissed along Canal street. a
dense mass Of citizens thronged each side.
and the numerous balconies we're groanin ,
with their fair burdens; ladies waving their
handkercaiefs, while the silver.headed war-
rior bowed in acknowledgment Of their sal.
utations.
From the State House he was escorted to
the public square. in front Of the old chathe.
draI, by the veterans of "a and rs, the
members Of the city councils, and a large
concourse Of citizens. Arrived at the pub
lie square, he was conducted to the ca hedral
where an oratiorf wal delivered, after which
be reviewed the troops in the square. the
c~anoniers meanwhile firing a salute. This
mart or tho eeremo lies over, BE- was escor
~ y hsfSg - hs s. Lows Epsh.ags
&HGAA-
, 1840-02-08
LOTTERY EXTRAORDINARY.

A recent traveller in the UniidI States
gives n curious account of n matrimonial lot.
terry, which was formed with beneficial effects
however singular it may seem.
We are highly pleased with the modns ope-
randi. and would heartily recommend il.
'On the 3ist Of Decenber last" said he 81
was passing through the State Of South Caro-
lima. in the evening arrived in the suburbs oi
the Town o., where ] had IN acqulInt-
ance, on whom | called. was quickly in.
formed that the family WAS invited To a wed.
ding in Il neighhoriny house, and on being re-
|quested, went with them. As SION rs the
couple were ma -ried. the company was seat
ed. and a profound silence ensued. Ayoung
lawyer aruse. and Addressed the companv
very eioquenlIy; and in finishing his Discourse
legged leave 10 offer n new scheme of matri.
mony, which ne believed would lie beneficial.
and an obtaining leave, he proposed-athHi
one man in the company should be selected
az president, and should be duly sworn to
keep entirely secret all the communications
that should he forwarded iohi,n in his official
department. that night: and that each nma
RED gentleman and lady, should write his or
her name IN piece of paper, and under il
pI&es the name Of the person they wished 70
, 1840-02-08

,Anecdote of FauHncr.-'My watch says
Sir A. b. Faulkner, in his rambling notes,
had stopped, and | took it TO a make5.o pu,
it right. He armed his eyes with a'micro.
scope, and confined to exhaust all nv pa.
thence. f"r a considerable time. very saPiently
occupied. as ! thought, examining the ma.
chinery TO discover the disorder. Atlengih
he told me he could do my watch no good
unless he took it all 10 pieces; To which OBJ.
,eciins, ! carried It To another, who, a good
deal to NV surprise. discovered that | had
only forgotten to prnd ii up.
, 1840-02-08

A friend having pointed out To Mr.. Sheri
dan that Lord Kenyon had f,llen asleep al
the first representation o' Pizlrro. and that
too, in the mid.t Of R.daa's fine speech t.
the Peruvian soldiers. the dramrii>i i.'i rlif'
er mortified; but Instantly recovering his uSu.
al good humor. he said. 'Ah, poor man! let
him sleep. he thinks i've is IN the be CIR
One day. meeting tw" royal dukes walking
up st. James street. the Youngest thus Zip.
PANTY addressed him: u say. Sherry, we
have just been discussing whether you are a
greater fool or rogue; what is your own
opinion, nv boyr Mr.. Sheridan having
bowed. and smiling at the compliment. took
each Of them by the arm, and instantly re.
piled, why, faith, believe am between
both
, 1840-02-08
URN NAL.
SATURDAY.. FEBRUARY 8. 1850.
Try morning.

ERRArA.-ln looking over The co,nmuni
cation signed .Medicus' in our last number,
We discovered several typographical errors,
which We take pleasure in correciing-vA:
Ia the third line for 'the c'untry' read, this
county; line ihi-ty-fourth for Country re; d
county; liue i"rty-firs,, fr 'c"nversed' real
converse; forty fifth, for caused read canse
and in the fortv-. XIII. for on read or.
, 1840-02-08

Suiciae.-Mr. Thomas Kirkby. Of the firm
OF K,rkhy & Miller. Of G,lena, III. C "nmit-
ted suiride in B ,%ltinure IN the 18Th ult.-
He was led to the act by the refusal Of the
mother If Il yong lady, TO whom he was be.
,rn,i,rd, to assent ,o their marriage. The de-
ceased was in good circumstances, and bore
an excellent character. He proceeded with
great deliberaiion; having written letters on
business, and other subjects, in which his
purpose was avowed, the very hour he &C.
cnnpli<heG it.-Com. But.
, 1840-02-08

lLLINoIs.-Tne oh urler Of the State u nj
has been revived on certain conditions-and
her SUSPENSION l-gairzed until the end Of tn.
next stssion Of the Legislature, provided the
restrictions imposed, he accepted. If no,
accepted, her charter will be iuifeited. The
following are the principal amendments pro-
posed, and The bill only wants the approval
Of the council Of revision to become a law.
lst. The bank shall make no loan on any
hypothecation of its stock.
Cd. Ii shall not sell or dispose Of IFS spe.
Gle or bullion, except in suns Of five dollars.
for change.
81. IL shall make a monthly statement o!
ITS transactions. under oath, To the Governor.
4th During the suspension, i, shall not is.
sue notes So that the amount shall at any
time exceed the amount Of the capital stock
paid in.
9th. 1t shall receive state funds, and pay
out the same free Of any charge TO the State.
9th. Any stakeholder holding five share,
of its stock shall be eligible US a director in
the bank.
7Ih. Until the resumption OF specie pay
ments, citizens who have notes discounted
by the bank shall be allowed TO pay such
notes in instruments Of ten per cent. each,
according to the customary rules Of banking,
they 81, ing satisfactory security for rhe res.
i,lue IF their debt, winch is thus extended.
9th. The bank shall not loan to any indi.
sidual or firm so that their Indebtedness shall
exceed $4,000 at any one time.
9ih. At the next election Cor directors, at
least three new directors shall be appointed
in place Of those now holding the office. and
thereafter, at every election two new dire
tors shall be appointed.
The legislature has also passed a law lin
i ing the term Of service Of the secretary d
State to four years, and a resolution approx
ing Of Mr.. Calhoun's Land Bill. They also
repudiated soms Of the Ions, contracted in
England by tho commissioner, Msssrs. Raw
!lings and Oakley.
, 1840-02-08

BoRDER TROUBLES AaArs.-lt seems that
England is detc rmined to maintain her claim
To the disputed territory, sven'at the point
of the bayonst. She has made some move.
ment with her troops, that has been made
known by Governor Fairfield of Maine, 10
the President, and by the President to the
British Minister a, Washington. In add.
ton To this, the Governor ofNew Brunswick
has issued something like a proclamation
which certainly contemplated war with The
United States. The whole matter was laid.
before Congress on the 9sd nit. Fer want Of
space, we are unable to give more Particu-
lars this week.