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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
REAL PROPERTY
FOR SALE

As the agent of Mr.. Ebenezer Watts. I
will offer for sale on Saturday the 4tb dav of
April next, on the premises, if not previously
disposed of at private sale, the undivided
one-sixth part of the Lot and appurtenances
IN the town of Staunton, lately occupied by
MIR. John Cooper. The terms will be made
known on the day of sale.
SAM'L. CLARKE.
March 40
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS

UST received. supply of Fresh Garden
Seed-among which are Early Washing
ton reas' Fairly York Cabbage, Early Sugar
Loaf do. Early Blood Turnip Beet, Early
cucumber, Long Green Cucumber, &c.
ALSO,
PAINTS, OILS AND DYE STUFFS.
Spirits Turpontine, Alcohol, Copal and
Japan Varnish, window Glass by 10. TO
by IL. Picture Glass from l2 by il tolls
by "a, Coach Glass Ii by Is, HILLS Pa
tent Mould Candles either by the box or
single pound. all which together with ey-
cry other article in our line, we keen con-
stans.y on hand, and are determined to sell
as low as they can be bought in the place.
We only request our customers to give us
a call before they purchase elsewhere.
e. BERKELEY & Co.
March sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
KALORAMA SEMINARY

'HE semi-annual examination of the
young Ladies of this Institution will be
ne aeid on the goth and 31st inst, Monday and
iuesoay next,-commencing at 10, A. NJ.
each day. Thcpublic is respectfully invited
March 25, 1910.
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H,s'sgSEGe7S Safe.
March 26.--3t

Ep1 virtue of two deeds of trust executed
to the subscribers by George G. Mitchell,
and Of record in the Corporation Court of
Staunton, and for the purposes in said deeds
set forth--we will on the fourth Monday of
April, 1910, Chat being Court-day,) offer for
sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
a certain tract or parcel of land on which said
Mitchell now resides, near Stanton. and part
ly within said Corporation containing by es-
timation
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
NOTICE.

There will be apoll opened at each precinct
election in the counties of Bath and PendIe-
ton, at the next Spring Election, for the pur-
pose of taking the sense of the people for
and against new county, (the county seat to
be at Woodsboro, and the boundary the same
ineach county, that was stipulated in the ad-
vertlsements last spring.) All legally author
ized voters In each county are requested to
attend.
Feb. II.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
DISSOLUTION.

NHE partnership heretofore existing under
the firm of Stevens g. Blakemore, has been
dissolved and it is necessary that the bu.
slness Of the concern be settled immediately.
Therefore, all persons indebted to it, are ear.
nestly requested to make Immediate settle.
ment-s JOS. MAUZY, Er'or.
Of r.. &erens, deed.
HENRY BLAKEMORE.
Nit. Scion, Va. March I2-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26

The Rev. Mr.. Cunningham has resigned
the Office of pastor of the Presbyterian Church
In this place, to the deep regret of large
portion of his congregation, who were devo-
tedly attached to him-and deservedly so {;
tor we have never known more pious cler-
gyman or more estimable man. Wherever
fortune may cast his lot, he has our best
wishes for his prosperity and happiness
Lexington Gazette.
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A Copy-Teste,
NlCH'S. G.. KINNEY, &C

me parties interested in the above cause
are hereby notified, that / will attend at my
once In the town of Staunton, on Friday the
I4el day OF April next, for the purpose of
going order.
=, SAM'L. CLARKE, M. Com'r.
March 26.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
EXECUTORS SALE
OF Land and Slaves.

L shall proceed to sell on the promises to
the highest bidder, on Saturday the 18th of
April next, that desirable little FARM on
which Hazael Williams, decd. resided at
the time and previous to his death, contain
InU
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
Wool CssrdIseg.

The subscriber respectfully informs the
public that he will be prepared by the lst of
May next, to card all WOOL, that NAV be
sent to him, on two first rate Machines at the
old stand, near his fathers chopping Mill. in
Augusta county, on the road half way be.
tween Greenville and Middlebrook. To en-
sure good work, one pound of grease will be
required to eleven pounds of wool.
JACOB BOSSERMAN. Jun.
March GG-3t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
FOR SALE

a quantity of fine blue POTATOES
Also well selected stock of SCHOOL
OWNS. VIM, CRAIG.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26

YOU are ordered to parade at your usual
place on Saturday the 18th day ofApnl, at 2
O'Clock, p. m. with arms and accoutrements
in complete order, for drill, as required by
law. CARRO3.
March &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
Trustees Sale.

RY virtue of Deed of Trust executed by
John Sitlington on the 18th Sept. 1889,
and OF record in the Office of the County
court of Pendleton, will proceed on Satur-
day the 23d day of May next, to sell at public
auction on the premises, to the highest bidder
for ready money,
THE PLANTATION.
lying and situated on the Bull Pasture River
In the county of Pendleton, known by the
name of the IRVINE and Parrot lands, and adj
Joining the lands of Peter Hull above and
Charles Stewart below ;-it being the planta-
ton on which said Sitlington formerly resid-
ed.
1t is a highly valuable grazing farm with
extensive improvements on it-but particu-
lar description of the property is deemed I'M
necessary, as bidders will examine it for
The title is believed to be unquestionable,
put as Trustee L will convey such only as is
vested In me by the aforesaid deed.
THOMAS JONES, Trustee.
March 10.
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r e E II e. EVEg.
e.. n. HUDSON,
DE MIST

4 EsPEcTFuLLY informs the Ladies and Gem
~t!e1nen OF Staunton and its vicinity, that
he will make them professional visit this
year. Hemay be expected there about the first
of April.
Chesterville, S. G. March II, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
SHOES FOR SALE
March &c.

The subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he has on hand a
quantity OF SHOES, of different qualities.
that ne VIII dispose of on reasonable terms,
or on credit to punctual men.
JOHN HALL.
Christians Creek, Aug. Co. March &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
WANTED

TO purchase good WORK HORSE, for
which fair price, and good security will
be given. Enquire of the Editor Spectator.
March 1876.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
"A Valuable Farm
FOR SATE

FOR SALE.
PROPOSALS will be received until the
a LIST of September, 1910, for the purchase
of about
$50 Acres of Land,
being the former residence of Major David
IemPieton, decd. situated in Rockbridge Co.
and In the immediate neighborhood of Ed
mondson's Mill on the North branch of James
River. Propositions made, will specify the
price per Acre-and payments when to be
made, not less than one-third in hand and the
residue In l, 2 and 3, annual payments, well
secured. AT reasonable cost this miobt be
made desirable situation. The premises
will be shown by Capt. Carpenter, who lives
thereon, or by
w. PAXTON, Atty
For ]. NJ. TEMPI.ETON.
March 19-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26

STAUNTON
MILITIA COMPANY!,
Parade on the first Saturday in April at
your usual place, at III o'clock, a. m. for drill
according to law.
March &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
March 26.
VIRGINIA.

:. At Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery, held for Augusta County, at the
Courthouse thereof, in the town OF Staun.
ton, the 18th day of November 1889
William Giikerson and other creditors of the
estate of John Wayt, decd. plaintiffs
AGAINST
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26

Silas III. Smith, administrator with the will
annexed of John Wayt, decd. and others
defendants.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-26
bssEss|tte ROcEDI'lsfge Farm
FOR SALE.

T'TIE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale fine
Il valuable
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07
THE LIVING PHANTOM.--A TRUE
STORY.
BY CHARLES LAMB.

When l was young boy, had delicate
health and was somewhat of penslVe and
contemplalive turn Of mind it was my delight
in the long summer evenings, to slip away from
my noisy and more robust companions that
might walk in the shade of venerable wood
nv favorite haunt, aud listen to the cawing
of the old rocks, who seemed as fond OF this
retreat as | was. 9, ;,
One evening sat later than usual, though
the distant sound of the cathedral clock had
more than once warned me to my home
There was stiffness in all nature that was
unwilling to disturb by the least motion. rom
this reverie was suddenly startled by the sight
of a tall, slender female, who was standing by
me. looking sorrowluly and steadily in my face.
She was dressed in white, from head to foot, IN
fashion that had never seen before; her gar
ments were unusually long and flowing, and rus
lied as she glded through the low shrubs near
meas if they were made Of the richest silk My
heart bet as if was dying, and know not
that could have stirred from the spot, but, she
seemed so very mild and beautiful, did not
attempt it, Her pale, Brown hair, was braid
ed round her head, but their were some locks
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07
EDUCATION.

There is something so exquisitely beautiful
in the following extract from an ILLINOIS paper,
addressed to the principal mistress OF iemaie
academy in Quincey, that we wish to see II
copied in every paper throughout the UNI
on. .c
"Imagine for moment, that the oeau'iiui
was placed in your hands, on which you are
reouired to engrave sentiment. which must be
remembered at the great day of account, IN the
presence of listening angels and assemed
worlds What care would you exercise. what
industry would you use, to select from the
vast commonwealth of letters, SEN
tence, pure, refined, chaste and holy NO cost
NO nains-no efforts would be lacking
"Permit me to say to you this is your SIT
uation.-Precious innocent hearts, III all the
beantv Of childhood's delightful bloom, are pla-
ced in your keeping; and the duty OF engraving
nr;ncinles there which will outlive the sum- and
iive--and still live and live on forever, devoves
ON Won. Yes these diamonds more precious
than orient pearls: more costly than that swee'
little star that smiles the dying day to sleep,
will soon be removed from your sight and lock
ed up in the archives of eetrnitty And when
al nature shall be assembled 10 hear their final
doom. they will unfolded, and some smlit wing
ed anqel as he bends his lofty flight around the
tree Of life. will catch the echo of present IN
structions, and with his silver trump pour mem
into the ears of unnumbered millions
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07
.IESUS.

BY MRS. SgGOURSEY-
Tot, Him who loved Us and washed US from our SINS IN
ood-Revelaiions.
How hath he loved us Ask the star
That, on its wOndrous mission sped,
Hung trembling o 'er that manger scene
Where He, the Eternal, bowed his head
He who of earth doth seal the doom,
Found IN her lowliest inn-no room
Juaeas mountains Iift your voice,
With legends of the Savior fraught,
Speak. favored Olivet-so Soft
Al midnght's prayerful vigils sought,
And Cedron's brook, whose ripping wave
Frequent his weary feet did lave
How hath he loved US Ask the band
That fed his woes with breaihlesS haste
Ask the weak friends denial tone,
Scarcely his biiterest tears efaced
Then ask the traitors kiss-and see
What Jesus hath endured for thee
Ask OF fGethsemane, whose dews
Shrunk from that moisture strangely red
Which in that unmatched hour Of pam
His agonizIng temples shed
The scourge, the thorn, whose anguish sore
Like the unanswering lamb he bore.
How hath he loved us Ask the cross,
The Roman spear, the shrouded sky,
Ask OF the shrouded dead, who burst
Their prisons al his fearful cry
o ask no more but bow thy pride
And yield Thy heart TO him who died.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07
SELECT TALES.
THE MAID OF SOLEURE.
A SWISS STORY.

A SWISS STORY
The townlof Soleureis situated among the noun
tains of Juba, in Switzerland and along the fertile
and romantic vale of the Balsal 1t is the capital
of the canton which bears the same name, and Is
,ya,ered bv the river Aar. The town is small, but
neat. and surrounded by stone tortlhcahons-
claims the honor of great antiquity ana It's III
habitants have long been distinguished for their
hove of civil Independence The following tradi-
onary story is related of one of the most interest
ing personages in the history OF the place
Huso VoN BUcHEG was chief magistrate OF 'le
town of Soleure. He had long been regarded as
the father of the council, and the people placed
their reliance upon him in every time OF danger.
His habits were plain and simple. He had amas-
sedweath for his services were given and not SOLO.
One treasure he possessed, which he considered
beyond all price, and that was his only child Ellen
She had early lost her mother, in wandering about
the suburbs Of Soleure, gathering plants for hel
collections, and accommodating stock ot heaI'h
energy, and cheerfulness.
She was vet at a tender age, when her tatherre
ceiyed most earnest letter from his only sister
who resided in the valley of Lauterbrunu, entreat
ing him to spare his daughter 10 her ior ie"
rfynths, representing the solitude OF her own sltua
t;on. and the want she had of youthful and cheer
nc society. The last plea he could not RESIST ah'
Ellen for the first time separated from her iather-
She found her aunt, who was widow SICK AM
low snirjted. Ii was new situation for Ellen
TT;therto. her life had demanded but a few sacrlh
ces. but now her duties began, ahd day and nlgh
she was seated by her bedside Sickness oftel
makes people selfish and unreasonable. Inc ID
valid was unwilling to part with her newly acqulr
cd solace for moment, and Ellen could only gaze
ON the beautiful scenery around her, without benz
allowed to plunge into its depths. II was not uh
III health and spirits dropped. that she gained per
mission To walk al sunset. At first, the rapdh
with which she moved along was almost iree iron
thought. 1t was recovered liberty, and 10 gaze u
70 the heavens. and the water, and tie wooos' !
feel that she could sing fayorte songs and dlsiuf
ma one was rapture. IIer delight to rampie amiaS
,as vv;,d scenery of the district was augmented D
l,or ,,anrallv devotional feelings. When the glo
ro,,s sm arose II was to her Ike the Creator hi'
mo up the curtain of the night and coming iOf'
from the darkness Of his pavilion rs sne gaze
on the valley and cottages and Listened 70 tie ''oS
Of the shepherds pipe, TO the tinkhng bel-s oi u
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07

that strayed upon her neck and, although she
looked like lovely picture, but not like a
lovely woman, closed my eyes forcibly with
nv hands, and when looked again and she
vanished.
| cannct exactly say why did not on my re-
turn. speak of this beautiful Appearance
nor why, with strange picture OF love and
fear. went again and again TO the same spot
that might see her. She always came, and Of
ten in the storm and FLASHING rain, that never
seemed to touch or to annoy her, and looked
sweetly on me, and silently passed on; and
though she was so near me, that once the WIND
lifted those light straying locks, and ieit them
against my cheek yet | never could move or
sneak to her. | fell i'll and when | recover
ed. nv mother closely questioned me OF the tall
lady, of whom in the height Of my fever, had
SO often spoken.
| I cannot tell what weight was taken from my
boyish spirits when | learned that this was no
appparition but most lovely woman not young
though she had kept her young looks tor the
Grief which had broken her heart seemed to
have spared her beauty
| When the rebel troops were retreatmg after
their total defeat in that very wood was SO
fond Of young officer, unable any longer to en-
dure the anguish of his wounds, sunk from his
horse and laid himself down to die. lie was
was found there by the daughter of Sir Henry
R. and conveyed by trustys domestic to
nv fathers mansion Sir Henry was loyal
ist; but the officers desperate condition exclted
his compassion, and his many wounds spoke lne
lanquage brave man could not misunderstood
! Sir Henry's daughter with many tears pleaded
for him. and that he should be carefully and Sc
cretly attended.-And well she kept that prom
ise for she waited upon him for many weeks
her mother being long since dead
You NAV fancy better than can tell you, as
he SLOWLY recovered, all the moments that were
spent in reading, and low voice singing and
gently PLAYING. on the lutte andi howi many
fresh flowers were brought to one, whose woun-
ded limbs would not bear him TO gathers them
for himself and how calmly the days gllded on
in the blessedness ofreturning health, and In
that sweet silence so carefully enjoined him.
I will pass bv this, to speak OF one day which
BRIGHTER than others, did not seem more bright
or more lovely, than the looks of the young
she ahA yos&Ff & Of "a Little aof ae01lns st e1 whloh
recovery" {" And it is time lady saiu ir0,
g for that guest SO tended and so honored, to
tell YOU his whole story, and speak of one who
will help him to thank you may ask you tar
lady. to write little billet for me, which even
in these times of danger, | may find some
means to forward" To his mother no doubt
she though as with light steps and lighter
heart she seated herself at his couch, and sml-
lingly bade him dictate but, when he said,
!" Nv dear wife and lifted up his eyes to ask
f for more he saw before pale statue, that
gave'him one look OF utter despair and fell
} heavily at his feet Those eyes never truly re-
Aected the pure soul again, or answered by an,
swering looks the fond inquiries OF her poor old
father
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07

y.nrrr ILLUSTRATIONS I'VE fndthe follow
;uo in a Massachusetts Agricultural Report on
Sheep "a sheep should be Judged Of IKE a
danar bv the 6neness of his coat.W beg par
don Of the aheep for the comparison---but IL IS
so apt! In both cases, the coat IS lhg llo9 GOOD m
portant part of the animal nat Is siieeP soo oJ
for without fleece? and what Is oaiiuy soo''
far without coat"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07

C1rR1cAL ANEcDoTE. .--Old parson W. OF Bns-
tol Co. Mass, related the following anecdote
of himself. He wished to address every portion
Of his flock in manner to impress them most
deeply, and accordingly gave nolce s 'ha' tat ne ne
would preach seperate sermons to the oia' 10
young men, to young women. and to 81 sinners. h,,
At the first sermon, his house was lul,.-,o1' ooo1
not one aged person was there; at the second'
70 vonno men. every lady of the parish was pres
emf and but few of those for whom it was inten-
ded. at the third, few young ladies attended,
hut the aisles were crowded with young men /;
and at the fourth, addressed to sinners, not
solitary individual was there except the sexton
and the organst---" SO" as the old parson salo, "a
every body came to church to hear his nelgnoors s
scolded bnt no one cared tobe spoken to hlmseh.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07
THE JoCKlED FRENCHMAN.

A Frenchman in America, who was little
acquainted with horse -joCkleS or horse-hesh,
was grievously taken in purchase. He gave
a hundred dollars.for miserable Jade OF an Old
mare, latted up to sell, which turned out to be
ringboned, spawned, blind, and windbroken.
The Frenchman soon discovered that he had
been used up in the trade, and went to request
the Jockey to take back the animal and refund
the money.
"Sare,7 said he, 81 ave fetch backsd mare
horse vat you sell me, and | want de money In
my pocket back"
!" Your pocket back F." returnedsthe jockey,
feigning SURPRISE do A't understand you"
You no stand under me-" exclaimed the
Frenchman, beginning to gestculate iurlously,
s.you not stand under me? Sare, you be Won
grand rascalle---you lie like Sam---lke Sam
vat you call de leetle mountain I"
8" Sam Hill, | suppose you mean e
"Out monsieur-Sam de Hlll--yes sare,
YOU lie ike7two Sam Hill. You sell me one
mare-horse for one hundred dollaires---he no
wort Won hundred cent"
oWhv, what is the matter with the beast
sMattaire- aire--sacrei---mattaire, do you say!
Wv he's all mattaire---he no 90 at all---he got
no leo. no feet no vind---he blindllke Won stone
viddis eve---he no see nobody at all vid dat eye
he 90 v-heeze-o, Fv-heeze-o, like Won Jorge
hammer bellows---he 60 limp lump---he no 60 o.
yer at all de ground---he no travel two mile IN
tree day, Out sare, he is von grand sheat. You
must take him. and fund de money back"
Refund the money? 0 | could Mt think
of such thing"
"Vat, You no fund me back de money
| Van sbeatv me yid Won hundred dollaire horse
dat not can go at all's
81 never promised you that he would 60
".Vat is Won horse good for ven The no go !
He Is no better as Won dead shackass VII
you, sare, take de mare-horse, PACK anu give
me me my money vat pay him ior
''No, sir, | cannot Twas al lar bargain
Your eyes were your own Market "S We
gentlemen of the turf say"
.GentiImen de turf! You be no gentleman al
all-you be no turf. Mon Dleu you Dc Won
Grand Turk-yon sacre dam deceptlone fou
sheat your own born modder-you pay Won
roscalle trick on your own gotten ladoer' q"
have no principalle."
a,,hA interest is what 60 in for
fes, sare, yonr interest is NO Prineipalie.
You be Won grand rascaIIe sheaI rrUH E'ie,.- ;
We're you die ven you 60 to, heb! LIE DIable
he fetch you no time quicker.
Failing to obtain redress of the jockey, the
poor Frenchman sent his "mare-horse" to an auc-
tioneer to be sold, bat be seemed to he as great
rogue as the jockey, for he took care that the
fees for selling should eat up the price ne got
for the brute.
"By---," said the Frenehman, when relating
the story" | be sheatly all around. De shocky
| horse, he sheaty me in trade da hauctloneer'
he sheaty me in dispose of de hanimalle,--he
sell me de mare-horse for ten dollar-and hc
sharzge me 1even dollaire for sell HIM. Mon
DieuI so | be take all round in. lose leven
and Won hundred dollaire all my pocket clearlor
one scarce lmp-lump, v-heeze-o Wind, no see at
all. good for nothing shape of mare-horSe'
worse as nineteen dead shackhsses :!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07
IrrFERSoNIAN REPUBLICAN.

ERNsTwo dollars per annum in adyancemawo @ We, a0Ia @ rs
half vearlv-and not paid before me eho Oh
nc 49, 5iaTs and half Those who receive their pa
ear ,r ar STAGE drivers employed by the proprietor,
t5i1 he cbarred 81 10 per year, extra -, ..
No sers discontinued until ala arrearages are pao, except
L. he nnilon of the Editor. - ,.;.o, 1;,.s,
l ne inserted three weeks for one dollar twehyVe GEMS
for every subsequent insertion larger ones IN pIopoto n
'i;beTs discount will be made TO yearly alVertseTs-
Letters addressed TO the Editor must be post pald