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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14

AN INCIDENT WORTHY OF REcoRD.-A few
days since In a town in Illinois. saws the st.
Louis Republican, a number of citizens of
both political parties assembled TO hear dis
cussion of political subjects. Among thos e
present was an old man whose head was
white with the SHOWS of seventy winters
He walked with long staff, and his hearing
had failed him. He was placed on the speak
ers stand. Here he sat patiently hearing
the different speakers. At length, young
lawyer came on the stand and shortly com
menced most violent TRADE of personal a.
buse of Gen. Harrison. The old man sat
patiently listening to it all until the speaker
pronounced Harrison a conrad. The utter
ance of that word appeared to act like magic
on the old man. His eyes, dimmed with
age, flashed with renovated fire, Selling his
stick, and springing TO his feet with ali the
buoyancy of 20, he seized the speaker by the
collar, and, in clear, shrill voice that thrill
ed through the crowd, exclaimed, s. you're a
liar. ~ said the old man, s'served under
Harrison, and you shall not tell that lie on
my commander tony face" The effectmay
be imagined, but not described. The whole
crowd, of both parties, became so indignant
at the speaker, that he had to be Struggled d.
way to protect his person.
Springfield (W.) Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published weekly, by
KENTON HARPER, at Two Dollars a
year, if paid in advance-or Two Dollars and
Fifty Gents, after the expiration of the first
six months. No paper will be discontinued,
but at the option ofthe editor, until all arrear-
ages are paid. advertisements, not ex-
ceeding thirteen lines of printed matter, in-
serted three weeks for one dollar Larger adj
vertisements in the same proportion. A lib
eral discount will be made to advertisers by
the year.
l-Letters on business must be postpaid.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14

ANOTHER BRIGAND LovER.-The neigh
oorhood of Tchernowdy, in Bulgaria, has re-
Gently been the theatre of crime similar to
that which took place, not many months ago
In Hungary. The Rajah Tedraka, who is
connected with some of the bands ofbrigands
In the Balkn, became deeply enamored with
the daughter of wealthy land owner, named
krevaji. The father, to save her from the
miseries of such an alliance, married her to
an inhabitant of the village of Soroko, named
fiadji, and according to the customs of the
country, the husband gave grand feast to his
bride and her family. At night, while the
party We're in the height of their enicyments,
the brigands assaulted the village, and SAN
gu1nary contest ensued, in which fifteen men
Were slain, and the village was entirely burnt
down. All the women were carried off, but
We're sent back after being kept for six DAYS.
The bride, however, has never been seen since.
Hadll was severely wounded in the conflict,
and has since died in despair. The local au-
thorlties, 1t is stated, have sent out troops to
trace the brlgands, but all their endeavors have
been fruitless.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
NEW SPRING
AND
SUMMER GOODS.
ROBERT c.. BICKLE

III AS completed his assortment of Spring
- a. Summer Goods-consisting of the ge-
neral variety of FANCY AND DOMES-
TIC GOODS, GROCERIES,, HARD
WARE, QUEENSWARE, BOOTS, SHOES.
LEATHER, WOODWARD, &c. purchased
IN N. York e. Philadelphia on the most reas-
onableterms, land will be sold as chea for cash
as they can be had in this place, or on the
usual time to punctual customers, or exchang-
ed for country produce. His friends and the
public generally are invited to call and ex-
anime his stock before purchasing.
Staunton,e April 30, lS4O-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
Poetry.
FOREVER THINE.


In the range of English fugitive poetry
few pieces are to be met with of deeper pa
thos or more tender feeling, than the follow
ing, by Alaric Watts 1t breathes the very
soul of devoted affection.
Forever thine, whate'er this heart betide.
Forever thine, where'er our lot be cast
Fate, that may rob US of all wealth beside.
Shall leave us love till life itself be past.
The world may wrong us-we will brave its
hate;
False friends may change and falser hopes
decline,
Though bowed by cankering care, we'll smile
at fate,
Since thou art mine, beloved and am
thine
Forever thine-when circling years have
Times snowy blossoms DER thy placid
When youths rich glow, its purple light is
fled,
And lilies bloom where roses flourish now.
Say, shall love the fading beauty less,
Whose spring tide radiance has been Who'll
ly mine?
No! come what will, thy steadfast truth I'll
In youth, in age, thine own, forever thine ,
Forever thine, at evenings dewy hour,
When gentle hearts to tenderest thoughts
incline.
When balmiest odors from each closing flower
Are breathing round me-thine forever
thine!
Forever thine amid the boisterous crowd.
When the jest sparkes with the sparkling
wine,
L may not name thy gentle name aloud,
But drlnk to thee In thought-torever thine
l would not, profane that sweet that silvery
sound:
The depths of love could such rude hearts
divine
Let the loud laughter peal, the toast 90
round,
My thoughts, my thoughts are thine, for
ever thine
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14

Soon after the CoPernican System of As
tronomy began TO be generally understood,
an old Connecticut farmer went to his parson
with the following inquiry
doctor +. do you believe in the new sto-
ry they tell OF the earth moving round the
sun = eyes, certainly" 500 you think
1t is according to the Scripture? If it's true,
how could Joshua command the sun to stand
sui :! "Umph" 'quoth the Doctor, no whit
puzzled" 'Joshua commanded the sun to
stand still" did he!" Yes "Wcll'' it
Stooa SIN, did it notl'' Eyes" every well.
Now did you ever hear that ne SET going
ogGia ?''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
Springfield (M.) Journal.

Jumping tie Rope.-The Boston Traveller
states that little school girl bantercd with
her comrades that she could. sskip the rope
one hundred times on one foot without stop
ping. She performed her boast, but it nearly
proved fatal to her. She was taken into the
school house, and from thence to her home.
covered with blood. Not only was the foot
on which she skipped bathed in blood, but il
exuded from every pore in her skin, and stood
in small drops al. over her body, arms and
face. She remained in an extremely danger
Gus state for several days, but is now recov-
ering.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14

1t has been ascertained that the great quack
nosuum called "Matchless Sanative," will
cure Knot holes in hemlock boards, the govt
N gTasshoppers, the cramp in humble bees,
tne rheumatism in bed bugs, and the tooth
acne In skunks. 1t is also good thing for
coughs In ganders, and colds in gobblers
deepening the vermillion in the head of the
iatter aud the feet of the former, and giving
.helr ieathers direction towards the tail !,
1t is indeed "matchless, medicine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
NOTICE.

GENERAL MEETING of the stockholders
in the Warm Springs notwithstanding Turn
pike Road, will be held at Stribling's Springs,
In the county of Augusta, on the the LIST Fri
day in June.
IT is desirable that stockholders should at
tend in person OF by proxy.
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER,
C. w. S. & II. T. n. c.
April 25, 1SlO.-tdm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
REMOVAL.

T'HE subscriber has removed his Sbop to
one door above Mr.. Cusbing's Confec-
tIonary establishment, where he will be han
Ply to attend to his friends in the line of his
business. T.. CAIVEPT
e. The Partnership heretofore existing
between Calvert & Freer in the Tailoring
business is now dissolved, and will hereafter
be conducted by the subscriber.
April 30.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14

The counsel Of James Wood, who killed
his daughter, has applied to the Court Of Oyer
and Ierminer, to be removed from the Nova
inenslng prison, where ne is now confined, to
the bunatIc Asylum, on the West side of the
nchuylkIll: The Attorney General is to ex-
anime the institution and report to the Court
the capabilities of the building as to the safe
keeping of the prisoner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14

John Bull takes Ohio and other Western
Wheat, carries it through the Weland Canal,
has it ground, and baptises it as English
Flour, and so it goes down the St. Lawrence
to England. This loses us great toll on our
canals, and they do not modify their corn
laws, because in this way there is no ncces-
sity for so doing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
Political.
AN EXAMINATION.

Of tie claims Of llr. I,an Buren, and General
Harrison TO the support Of the Souih, an an
.4ddress Of Me Hon. WADDy THOMPSON 10
las constituents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14

Sp1'SisS u Summer Goods.
THE subscribers are now receiving and
u opening their usual supply ofSPRING g.
SUMNER GOODS, which they will sell
low for cash, or to punctual customers.
They keep constant supply of FLOUR
for sale. ALLEN 81 COCHRAN.
April 80.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-05-14
The thorough bred & most beautiful Stallion
DAN.

THIS celebrated stallion, formerly owned
by M.Ginnis and Whitehead of New
Glasgow, Amherst County, will stand the
present season at Greenville, and at Captain
LayweiPs four miles below Greenville. For
terms see handbils.
Dan was by Roanoke. the favorite of tbe
late Hon. Ohm Randolph, his dam by Graves
fiorlzel. See Turf Register. A number of
certificates are in my possession, as to the
character OF his colts, which will be shown
with pleasure. Mares from distance will
be grain fed at IS cents day.
HARVEY BEARD.
Greenville, Augusta Co. April got
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
Sherman,s Breast Ointment

applied properly and in due time will cure the most
painful of sweed breasts, and prevent the for
nation of assesses where the swelling has
pointed and shown every appearance of breaking this
ointment has entirely dispclled it, and restored the
parts to a healthy condition. In applying it, smooth
and soft covering to the breast should be made of soft
leather, fine compact lnn, with hole in the CEN
tire to admit the nipple. When made, put coating
of the ointment over the inner surface and apply it
closely and smoothly over the whole breast leaving
the nipple protrudng through the hole so that the
child can nurse, which it should do as long as the
mother can bear it, Care should be taken to have the
breast drawn by the child otherwise, as pre-
vent an accumulation of milk. Whenever the pas-
ter gots rnkled and thereby uncomfortable new one
should be applied, and constantly worn until cure
is affected IL is sometimes necessary to slit the sides
80 they will conform to the shape of the breast and
cover It closely. Ask for Shermans breast ointment,
and see that his signature thus, "A. Sherman, M
d., is on the wrapper, none other can be genuine.
SHERMAN'S PAPILLARY OIL
Is the only lnfable remedy for nipples dis.
covered. 1t will cure the most troublesome cases in
few days, without deprivng the infant of the breast
warranted superior to all other remies when applied
according to the directions on the bottle See that
the signature of "a. Sherman, W. d." is on tn,
wrapper none other is genuine. BE particular YOU
will be deceived and disappointed. Sold at the Vnrie
~ store. PANGBORN 4 BRINSMAID.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
PUYSIC AND PHYSICIANS.

OUR late friend, the Rev. c. c. Cotton, makes the
~ following remarks IN his celebrated work. "Lacon,
or many things IN few words: :"
"No men dispise physic as much as physicians, be-
cause no men so Thoroughly understand how little it
can perform They have been tinhering the human
constitution four thousand years, in order to learn to
cure about as many disorders. The result is, that
curry and birthstone the only specifics they have
discovered All the fatal maides continue TO be what
they were in the days of Paracelss Hppocrntcs and
Galen, 'opprobra medicorum.' 1t is true that each
disorder has thousand prescriptions, but not a sin
gle remedy. They pour a variety Of salts and acids
into marble mortar and expect similar results when
these ingredients poured into the human stomach
but what can be groundless reasonings built on
such anaogies? For the marble mortar admits thu
agency of atmospheric air, which cannot be said of
the human stomach; and again, the human stomach
possesses life, AMI the gastric juice which cannot be
said of the marble mortar!!
at better TO have recourse to non-prOfcsslOna
man if he can cure our disorders although he cannot
explain them. In certain consultation of physicians
in this kingdom they all differed about the nature OF
an intermittent and all plausiby defined the disease
At length non medical who had been called in, thus
interposcd Gentlemen, you all seem to differ about
the nature of an intermittent; permit me to explain
| it. An intermittent fever, gentlemen, is disorder
which can cure, and which you cannot"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
At a special meeting of the Harrison VIII

At special meeting of the Harrison Wing
Association Of Brandon, the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the thanks of this Association
be, and the same are hereby, presented TO G..
p. VAN NESS Esq for the signal service he
rendered to the cause of THE PEOPLE, and for
the great damage he inflicted upon Locofocoism,
hv his speech in this village on the 9TH of
August.
Resolred, That Mr.. Van Ness be earnestly
solicited to visit and address the people of the
towns of Sherburne, MI. Tabor, Shrewsbury and
Mendon, previously to the November election.
as they are the only towns in this county which
were not converted from their errors by his
magic influence (From the Records,
f. JUNE, PreSideet.
D. w. C. CLARKE, Sec. pro tenn.
We commend this example to our friends in
other parts of the State. 1t does not become
Wings in the day of their triumph, to forget one
to whom they are so greatly indebted'-l Rutland
Co. Wing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
OLD FRANKLIN UNCONQUERED.

he 1reelnen Of FRANKLIN county nave noDly
sustained themselves. Last year the county
was redeemed, the wings having gained five
hundred and twenty over the votes Of the pre-
cedng year, which gave Jenson 229 majority.
The freemen have now proved their sincerity
and devotion to the good wing causes by more
than doubling the majority for Jenison, last year,
when two Senators and four representatives
were gained. Now, three representatives more
have gained, leaving one town unconquered--
SOLITARY and alone "a standing monument of
the last relic of locofocosm in this county-til
November when we believe she will be found
on the side of HARRISON a. REFORM.
BERKSHIRE, R!qHGD and ST. ALBANs, have
come out noby FROM the fight, encircled VIII
aurels of victory, and taken their proper stand
against the mal-adminissration of Martin Van
Buren,. FAIRFIELD has gained handsomely, and
we have much reason to believe that if there
had been "lair play" wing representative
would have been elected. And we may say,
that the wings of Old Franklin have done
their duty, their whole duty and the honor
gained by their success last year is more than
sustained. Franklin now stands next to old
Windsor, aside of Addison. May she always
prove herself thus faithful -MeSSenger.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

"CvRrors COINCIDENCE" -Locofocoism it is said
has such an irresistible tendency downwards now-a-
days that the boys cant fly kites made Of loco foco
newspapers
We learn from the New York Journal Of
Commerce that it was ascertained while taking
the census of the l4th ward in New York, that
there are 90l white persons in that ward over
20 years Of age who can neither read nor write.
Women looking up-A Liverpool paper says
that the banner of female society in Bolton,
bears an inscription, Of which the following is a
copy "To the Queen Victoria of England
may she always rule and The same to all other
pon,en !"
A correspondent of the Journal Of Commerce
says, in reference to the crops of Ohio, that the
only slack" there possible, will be lack Of
mouths to eat, mills to work up, and boats to
cary away the bountiful productions Of nature.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COUNTY.

1t will be seen that "Old Caledonia" gives
Democratic majority of about 100 for Governor
last year $40 against us-makng gain for
our ticket of about GAO. The gain on the Sena.
torial vote is about 100 and on member of Con-
gress about 800, "Old Caledonia" has done well.
We have but little to say of our triumph. 1t
was obtained by fair fight against drilled and
vigant opposition. But the true Democracy
OF the county, though conquered for few years
past, could not stay conquered any longer--and
she burst the letters that had bound her. To
the YOUNG MEN, who led in the contest
backed up nobly by their scniors-we tender
our hearty thanks-not for ourselves-but for
the country-in behalf of liberty and our free
institutions. They entered the field early
they were constantly on guard-they slept not
at their posts--and when the day came they
"charged' upon their opponents with firmness
and zeal, and achieved splendid vbtory. Yet
not to the young men alone is all the praise
due--the elder freemen of the county acted
well their peterborough up the rear with steady
and firm steps. 1t is matter of encouragement
that most OF the Young Men of tie Country are
enllsting with zeal into the ranks of Harrison and
Reform. They will rescue their country from
the destruction with which it is threatened by
Van Buren, and his train of gold-hungry officials
CoI
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
Miron Hollabird's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, iTHE honorable the
DIsTRlcr OF CHIrrENDEN. IS. l. Probate Court
for the District of Chenden, 70 all per, concern
ed in the Estate of Mron Hoabird, late Of She!nrn,
in said district, decea ,ed, GREETING.
WHEREAS, Oscar r. Holabird, administrator Of
the estate of said deceased, proposes 10 render an
account Of his administration, and preseat his ac-
coun, against said estate for examination and allow
at session Of the Court of Probate. TO lie holden
the Registers office, in Burlington, on the second
Wednesday Of October next Therefore, you arc
hereby notified appear before said court the time
and place aforesaid, and shew cause, if any you
have, why the account aforesaid should not be al
lowed. Given under my hand at Burlington, this g.
day Of August, A. ID. 1910.
sepS WIN, WESTON, Register.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

THE BUNKERHrLL GATHERING. 1t is expec-
ted that the Convention of the New England
Wings to be held on the battle ground of Bum
ker hill, September 10th, the anniversary OF
Perrys victory, will be one of the largest meet
ings ever held in the United States. Prepa-
rations are making for the entertainment Of
$4,000, which number it is supposed will be
present. On the same day the ladies' of New
England are to assemble in Quincy Hail.
where they are to have a grand Fair, 10 a't
in the completion of the Bunker Hill Monu'
ment
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

Comparatively few of the locofoco papers in
this state have learned the result Of the late
election. Our Montpelier neighbor, however,
is an exception.
THE BATTLE FIELD.
How sad and melancholy to contemplate, the
dead, the wounded, the mangled. the dying
friends berelt, hopes disappointed, hearts broken.
The keen anguish, the excited passions which
rack and agitate the soul, who can describe
them-who can have any just conception OF
them but he who has felt them! The heart
sickens, the blood curdles, the inauguration
rengo and Waterloo. A nations hopes, ma
TONS independence may hang upon the issue Of a
single battle, The battle is fought-wo have
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

STATE or VERMONT ho.rr probate GGns,
ton, within and for the district aforesaid, on the 3ist
day Of August A. d. 1910, an instrument purrorlng to
teihe last will and testament of Sarah Johns late Of
Charlotte in sand district, deceased, presented to
the court here for probate, by Abel Tonlinson, the
Executor, therein named, THEREroRE ii is Or
dercl by SAID court, that public notice lie given
to all persons concerned therein, appear before said
court at session thereof 10 be holden at the Regis.
ier'> Office in Burlngton on the second Wednesday Of
October A. d. $780, and contest the probate Of said WILL
and il is further ordered that this order he PUBLISHED
three weeks successfully in The Burlington Free Press,
newspaper printed at d arlington, in this state, the
last of which shall lie previous TO the day assigned, as
Registers Office, this 3lsi day Of August 4. D. 1910.
sens WIN. WESTON, Register.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

WE the subscribers having been appointed by the
w honorable the probate court for the district Of
Grand Isle, commissioners TO receive, examine and
adjust the claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate Of Peter Mnckler late Of Grand Isle, in
the district aforesaid, deceased represented nsolv-
enf, also all claims and demands exhibited in oI,ei
iherso and six months from the day Of the date hare
of being allowed by said court for that purpose, we
do therefore hereby give notice that we will attend 10
the business Of orr appointments at the dwelling Of
Sally Mnckler in Grand Isle aforesaid on the 1T.
Tuesday in Fcbuary, A. ID. ts41, from 10 o'clock
A. M, until 4 o'clock p. NJ. on said day. Dated this
goth day Of August 1870.
ABNER keller,
WALLIS MOTT Commits.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

McADAM.-We regret to have announce an event
which happily for the and 7e Country to which
we belong is of rare occurrencesamong us. Ycster-
day morning at Phillipsburg (MissisquU Bay Capt
McAsAM, Of Col DYER's Corps of Volunteers &C.
costed Lieut.. FARauHAR of the same corps in the
streets, and after few words drew loaded pistol,
which he had kept concealed under his clothes
and discharged its contents in the body of his
unfortunate victim. Lieut.. FARouHAn fell Instantly
and upon examinationit was Dissolved that the wound
was mortal the ball having passed through the loins
and injured beyond all hope Of reparaton some of the
abdominal vscera. Capt. McADAM was easily secur.
ed by the policc-nontrealH Herald
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

The Boston Post announces the result Of our
election in the following philosophical strain:
1.-THE British Wigs have logged us again in
Vermont, and leetle harder this time than at
any election since 1885, They have retained
all they had, and taken all we had, we fear, viz,
two Congress men. We'll, it isn't as though we
were poor and couldn't afford to lose man now
and then"