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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
TEsE CONSTITUTION.

AS there is only one principle of Life, So is
there only one principle of Disease; and only
one method Of cure!!
What is that we call the constitution! The
constitution is evidently that which consti-
tutes, and that which constitutes is the Blood.
we therefore, know that the Blood is the
constitution. and that good or bad constitu.
ton, is neither more or less than good or
bad state Of the Blood. There is no person
who having lost health, does not wish to have
1t restored.
USE THEN THE PROPER MEANS.
Expel with Purgative Medicine, all cor
rupt humors from the body, and the blessings
OF Health will be the certain result. For all
pans or unpleasant feelings proceed from the
presence Of corrupt or vitiated humors, which
are the real cause of every disease, and, there
fore, the only disease to which man is sub
!ect, because they stop up the veins and arter-
les, and prevent the free circulation ofthe
blood.
DIR. BRANDRETH'S VEGETABLE. u.
UNIVERSAL PILLS,
VIII cure this disease, because they remove the
corrupt or vitiated humors, leaving the good
humors to give Life and Health to the body.
sgThe above named PILLS are for sale
by A. ROBINSON, agent for DR.. Brand
reth.
Staunton, Feb. 20, 1910.
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t" " q EC.

Mrs. HENRY JOHNSON Formerly Tea
cher of Music in the Utica Female Institute
State of N. York, and late of Williamsburg. J
having been induced 10 take up her residence
In Staunton, begs to inform the Inhabitants of
the town and its vicinity, that she is DESTROYS
OF devotlng her attention to MUSIC CLASS,
Tor which undertaking she trusts she will be
found peculiarly qualified.
MIS-. J. having received her education un-
der the first London Masters, is enabled to
give instruction upon the most scientific prin-
clples, and confidently hopes to give entire
satisfaction to those who may favor her with
their support.
Pupils can be received at Mrs. Tapp's
between the hours of nine and one.
IERMS-$20 per session of five months,
or Ssi5 per quarter, payable in advance.
instruction upon the Organ thorough Bass
and Composition, ST. per lesson.
reference is respectfully made to Messrs.
Saunders, Millington and ID. Browne, profes.
sors of William and Mary College, to the
Gentl. Trustees of the Staunton Academy,
and to the Editor of this paper, at whose Of:
lice testimonials have been lodged for inspec.
ton.
N. Is. Mrs. j. will also give instruction in
Drawing and Painting-'Terms sio for a
course of SO lessons, with the use of paints
and brushes.
Staunton, Sept. 90, 1889.
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TIE YEONfAN.

FINDER this title, the undersigned propo-
- ses to publish WEEKLY JOURNAL until
the close of the Presidential Election, on
plan and alta price which will place it with
in the reach OF large portion of the COM
munity who do not now take newspaper.
The design of the publication is TO pre-
sent facts and arguments bearing upon the
prominent questions at issue between the two
great parties of the country, and to embody
these in concise, simple, yet comprehensive
form. In the preparation of matter for this
journal, the publisher expects to be aided by
the best talents in the State; and it is his
purpose to appeal to the reason and calm
Judgmen tot men, and not to their passions.
Believing that Il majority of the people are
essentially honest in their intentions, and that
they only err when misled by false Informal
ton, it will be u main feature in the EEOMAN
| to spread before them such papers as can be
| sustained by indisputable proof-by extracts
| from the documentary history of the country
and by facts which carry upon their face the
| evidences Of truth.
The Wing party of Virginia now have eve
ry just motive for union, energy and zeal in
the struggle before them; and the glorious
example of New York will stimulate them
to honorable and unceasing efforts in cause
which they believe to be identified with the
dearest interests of the country.
| TERMS.
The Woman will BE- issued weekly, on a
sheet of suitable size, at the extraordinary
low price of One Dollar and Itceniy-fre cent.
for nine months; but to justify this chear
rate, not less than 5000 copies must be issued
This will reqnire only from fifty to one hun
cred Dollars from each county in the State
sum which the Committees of Vigilance vii
find but little difficulty in raising.
Five dollars will pay for four copies; bu
persons paying for from 90 to 100 copies 1,
ADVANCE, will be furnished at One Dollar pc
copy.
The attention of the County COMMITTEES
is respectfully invited to the subject, as i'm
mediate action is necessary.
JOHN S. GALLAHER.
Richmond, Dec. 10, 1889.
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500 REWARD.

~ AN AWAY from The subscriber. the
M 18th instant, my Negro Man BOB. He
is about 25 or 26 years Of age, S feet to 0
inches high, stout made, dark brown com
plexjon, scar on his face, long beard I'm
der his chin and *hiskers; slow gpoken
when spoken to. ] have reason TO believe
that he has associated himself with one or
more white men, and is now making his wsy
to some Of the free Western States. will
give BOO for hin if taken out of the State,
ana $50, and all reasonable expenses, ifta-
Ken IN the State and delivered to me, or Sc
cured in a Jail so that get him again.
FRANCES McGRUDER.
Short Pump, II miles above Richmond.
Jan. 90, 1S40.-1w.
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DEAF AND DUMB, AND BLIND
SCHOOL,
AT STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

his Institution Will open for the reception
OF pupils on the 18th day of November next.
The Terms and conditions of admittance
will be as follows:
LIST. The Institution will provide for each
pupil, board, lodging, and washing: the con-
slant superintendent of health, conduct,
manners and morals: fuel, candles, stationa-
ry,and other incidental expenses of the school
room, for which, including tuition, there will
be an annual charge of $3.50.
Cd. In case of sickness the necessary ex-
ira charges will be made.
3rd. No pupil will be received for a less
term than two years; and no deduction will
be made on account of vacation or absence,
except in case of sickness.
4th. Payments are always to be made six
months In advance; for the punctual fulfil
ment Of which. and the continuance of the
pupil Tor two years, except In case of sickness
or dlsmission by the visitors, satisfactory
bond and security will be required.
5th. Each Deaf mute applying for admis-
sion, must not be under 7 or over 25 wears of
age, and in the case of the Blind, not under
or over 10; under peculiar circumstances
this rule may be departed from at the disore-
ZION OF the Executive committee. In every
instance the pupil must be of good naural
intellect, free from any immoralities of con.
duct, or from any contagious disease: of
which satisfactory certificate will be reaui-
red.
9th. Each pupil shall, on admission, be
provided by his parents or guardian with
sufficient changes of comfortable clothing
with the name of the owner marked on each
article the clothes must be renewed BY the
parents or guardians when required, other
Wise they will be furnished by the institution
and charged to such parents or guardians.
9TH. In case the parents or guardians are
unable to defray the expenses of pupils. if
residents of the State of Virginia, they will
be educated and furnished gratuitously by the
institution.
When a pupil is sent to the Institution. UNI
less accompanied by parent or some friend,
VINO can give the necessary information con-
corning such pupil, written statement should
be sent as to his or her name; the year, month
and day of birth; the names in full of his or
her parents, brothers and sisters; the place
OF his residence whether he or she was
born deaf or blind, or if not, what caused his
or her deafness or blindness; and also the
name or direction of the person to whom let
tiers respecting such pupils may be addressed.
The vacations will be determined on here
after.
All letters in relation to the admission of
pupils, address to the undersigned
NICH'S. G. KINNEY, Sec'ry.
Staunton, Oct. 10, 1899.
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MONEY WANTED
FOR STATE SCRIP

pERSONS who may have money which
they wish to invest safely, may now
have an opportunity of doing so in State
scrip. The scrip is issued by the State o
Va, bearinga an interest toto per cent. per an
mum, redeemablein 20 years, the interest to be
paid every months. Ifpersons investing mo-
ney In scrip should wish to convert it aqai6 into
money, 1t can always be sold at premium in
consequence OF the certain security. 1t is
certainly much better and much more GER
tain Investment of money than Bank stock.
Application to be made to Benjamin Craw-
ford, Esq. of Staunton.
Oct. 81.
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AGAINST
III CHANCERY.

The defendants William Bratton, Hugh
Mckee. and James Mckee not having entered
their appearance and given security, accord
ing to the act of Assembly ard the rules Of
this Court, and il appearing from satisfactory
evidence that they are not inhabitants of th;s
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the said
defendants, William Bratton, Hugh Mckee,
and James Mckee, do appear here On the let
day OF the next Term ard answer the plain
hf,s biil,and that copy OF this order be forth
with inserted in the Staunton Spectator for
two months successfully, and posted at the
front door of the Courthouse Of this county.
A Copy-Teste,
CHAS. l.. FRANCISCO, Cl'k.
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POETR ".
Flom the Richmond Enquirer. /.

FROM SAe ntcHm0nQ enquirer.
The following beautiful lines were reci;ed
1 the exhibition Of the Blind, at the First
Presbyterian Church, January 23d, 1883, by
Joseph B. SMITH, Blind Boy:
The bird that never tried his wing,
Can blithely hop and sweetly sing, i.
Tho prison'd i'll a narrow cage,
Till his bright feathers droop with age.
So /, tho never blessed with sight,
Shut out from Heavens surrounding light,
Life's hours and days and years enjoy,
Tho blind, mcrry-hearted boy.
That captive bird may never float
Through heaven, or pour his thrilling note
Midst shady groves by pleasant streams,
That sparkle in the soft moonbeams,
But he may gaily futtcr round
Within his PRISONS scanty bound,
And give his soul to song, for he
Meier longs to taste sweet liberty.
Oh! may not as happy dwell
Within mine unillumin'd cell?
May not leap, and sing, and play,
And turn my constant night to-day1
never saw the skies, the sea-
The earth was never green to me:
Then why-oh why should repino
For blessings that were never mine!
Think not that blindness makes me sad
My thoughts, like yours, are often glad
Parents, l have, who love me WE'LL
p Their different voices can tell.
Tho far and absent can hear,
In dreams their music meets my ear.
Is there star SO dear above
q ho &c,
! Cannot see my fathers face
But on his forehead when place
My hand, and feel the wrinkles there,
Left less by time than anxious care,
l fear the world has sights of WOO
To knit the brow OF manhood so;
sit upon my fathers knee
He'd love Inc less if could see.
never.saw my mother smile
Her gentle tones my heart beguile;
They fall like distant melody,
They are so mild and sweet to me.
She murmurS not, my mother dear
But sometimes l have kiss'd the tear
From her soft cheek, to tell the joy,
One smiling word would give her boy.
Right merry was every day,
Fearless to run about and play
With sisters, brothers, friends and all,
10 answer to their sudden call
TO join the ring-to speed the chase
10 find each playmate's hiding place
To pass my hand across his brow
Totell hlm-I could do it now.
Yet tho delightful flew the hours,
SO passed in childhood's peaceful bowers
When all were gone to school butt,
used to sit at home and sigh.
And tho never longed to view
The earth so green, the sky so blue,
thought I'd give the world to look
Along the pages of book.
Now, since I've learned to read and wri.e
My heart is filled with new delight;
And music, too--can there be found
A sight so beautiful as sound
Tell me, kind friend, in one short word,
Am not like that captive bird?
live in song, in peace, in joy
Tho blind, merry-hearted boy.
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NATH'L. B. LONG.

EspEcTFULLY informs his friends and
the public generally, that he has just
received and opened general assortment Of
Goods-consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
,ocre, Queens,oare, Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
He would ask attention to an as
sortment of ENGLISH GUNS, which
he flatters himself cannot fail to please.
He has also received large stock of Red
Spanish SOLE LEATHER.
From his close attention TO business, and a
determination to sell cheap, he hopes to re.
ceive share of public patronage.
Staunton, Nov. Ia, 1889.
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Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Dy.
StuHS. and Grocpries
OVePScer's Notice.

oiiCE is hereby given thata meeting
oil the OyeTseers of the Poor for Augusts
county, will be held at the Tavern Of VIM,
IL. Garber, in Stanton, on the second Mon-
day in March next.
AS this meeting is held for the special pur-
pose of closing all accounts with the colleo-
tors, those delinquent are requested to attend
prepared for final settlement and punctual pay
nen,' am requested TO say that no farther
indulgence will be given.
ERASMUS STRIBIdNG,s o. P.
Feb. -, 1910.
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SPLENDID
PKc2s7SsO FOE TIES,
And other Musical Instruments
Music, Strings, &c. &c

Music, Strings, &c. &c.
SAM'L CARUSI, No. 81, BaItir,oro Ct
Baltimore, Importer of Piano-Fortes and
other Musical Instruments, best Italian
Strings, &c. &c. Wholesale and Retail-..has
on hand splendid assortment of American
and German Piano Fortes, made to order bv
tne pest makers of America and GERMANY
anu l warranted to stand any cimate.-Also an
extensive supply of all kinds ofotber music al
instruments, best Italian Strings, with ever,,
article In the music line, wholesale and retail
country merchants and dealers supplied on
the most liberal terms.-Liberal discount to
academies and professors.-Orders from ann,
part OF the United States punctuaIIy and faith
fully attended to.-Music published to order
on the most accommodating terms. Orders
may DC IeitwIth Mrs. Sheffey, or with MIR Jas.
&. maupin, (merchant) Stanton.
Dec. IL.
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augusta County Court, December 81, 1899.
John Coalter-plaintif'
AGAINST
James Coalter-defendant.
IN CHANCERY

:, This day came the plaintiff by counsel and
flied his bill against the defendant, and the
defendant not having entered his appearance
and given security according to the act of AS
semoiy and the rules of this court, and it ap-
pearing by satisfactory evidence that ne is not
an inhabitant of this commonwealth: Onmo-
ton Of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered
that said defendant appear here on the 4th
Monday of March next and answer the plain
tf's bill, and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper pub
llshed in the town ofStaunton for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door of
the Courthouse of this county.
A copy-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Cl'k.
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BOARDING..

Mrs. ELIZA TAPP respectfully ;rf,rn,s
her friends and the public that she is prcnared
to accommodate seven or eipbt boarders Az
one OF the professors of the Staunton Male
Academy and his family boards with her. it
might be an inducement with parents sending
their sons to that institution, to place them al
her house, where they would be und n the con-
slant care of their teacher.
Stanton, Oct 81
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Meranoes, .Mouselines & Chaliies.
french German and English MERI-
NOES, assorted colors, superior and COM
mon MOUSELINESa and CH6IJIES nrot-
ty and cheap, with many other desirable Goods
at BRECkINRIDGE& CRAWFORD'S
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods Store.
Stanton, Jan'ry. 9, 1910.
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SIP
Jewclry, Watches, SC.

Y>HE subscriber having purchased the inA
terest of A. Il. PEBBLES, in the Jewelry
Store, lately opened by him in Staunton, and
recently occupied by VIM. Young, has per-
manently located himself here for the purpose
OF conducting the business in all its various
branches.
Having provided himself with fine materi-
ais, tools, &c. he feels prepared to offer his
services to the public, and will repair all kinds
ofhne watches, clocks, &c. which may be en-
trusted to his care. Having had considera-
bic experience in his profession, he hopes no
Will be able TO please those who may favor
him with their custom. He will Keep on
hand
Gold and SilUer Lever Patches
Plain StIUer do.
Gold and Siicer Pencils,
Gold Butions.
Fine cnameled Pearl &. Paste
Rings,
Fine enameled Breast Pins,
Coral Gold CLASPS,
SiIUer and ,Silrer-piafcd Hare,
with variety of articles all of which he is
disposed to sell On accommodating terms.
A. ROBINSON.
Staunton, Nov. 81, 1889.
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TEsAvEELTMG
900 EA@ ESsySz-s'O@d.


NN and after Monday, the 3Oth instant tho
>PASSENGER TRAIN will leave The
Depot at quarter past A. M. preciselv.-
Passengers will thus have an opportunity Of
6reaktasting in Winchester: and it is partcu-
larly requested that all will provide themselves
with tickets in time.
ON Saturday. the 9Th of May, and on the
same day of each succeeding week, an EN-
IRA TRAIN FOR PARTIES OF PLEAS.
uKE, will start at o'clock, A. NJ. Fare 70
iarper's Ferry and back by this train at the
low rate of one dollar.
travellers by this route have now the adj
vantage OF reaching Baltimore or Washing
ton on the evening of the same day they leave
winchester, and Richmond at 1 0 O'Clock next
morning. >-N'
J. GEO. HEST, AGENT.
Winchester, April 25, 1888.
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Trustees Sale.

IN pursuance of Deed in Trust executed
by David Rankin and wife and AbsaIom Fish
er and wife to the subscriber on the 3Otb dav
OF September 1887, and of record in the
county Court Office of Augusta, will be sold
tor casi, to the highest bidder, on Saturday
the l4th day Of March next, before the door
of the Post Office in Staunton, tract or mar
eel of LAND, lying in the County of Au-
gusta, on the waters Of Naked Creek, adj
Joining the lands Of Cutshawl, AItaher, Ran
XIII and others, and being the same land con-
veyed by John Nic1ol to said Rankin and
Fisher, and is supposed to contain between
ESQ &s IGO ACRES,
Such title only as is vested in the subscr;-
Der will be made to the purchaser,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Trustee.
Feb. 10, 1910.
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VIRGINIA..

a Z Rules held in the Clerks Office Of
Bath County Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery on Monday the 9th day Of
January 1870
liazael Williams and Nancy his wife, and
said Hazacl Williams, as administrator of
Joseph Mckee, dec'd.-plaintiffs
AGAINST
Andrew Bratton, and William Bratton, Excel
utors OF James Bratton decd. who was the
acting administrator of James Mckee, de-
ceased, and said Andrew Bratton, admir-.
dc bonis non of said James Mckee decd.
and Samuel McDannald, and Mary his
wife, James Lyle, and Isabella his wife,
Hugh Mckee, and James Mckee, children
and distributes of said James Mckee de-
Observation-Disclosures
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Virginia Scriyenev

For sale at this Office. AsrMercbants
supplied on commission, onliberaI
terms.
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For TICKETS and SHARES or Certificates of
Pachases In the above Splendid Lotteries,2
address
d. S. GREGORY g. Co. Managers.
Richmond, Va, or Washington City, ID. C..
Drawings sent Immediately after they are
over to all who order as above.
Feb. 27.
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For HIRE

~ a Negro Woman, who is aoood
nurse, and understands washing. ironing
and all kinds Of House.work, with two small
children. A place OF 6 miles fro.ro 49,
preferred: Apply to u. Crawford, esq. "
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N R11a &DnnS.
ALLEN & COCHRAN.
HAVE completed their assortment of
ENfI and Waiter Goods.

which they are selling low. They have on
hand large stock of HATS, which they are
anxious to dispose of, g. will sell them for cost
and charges. The accounts for Hats sold by
James Wiley are in their hands, and they on
LY, are authorized to settle them. Those in
debted Tor Hats will please call and discharge
accounts.
Staunton, Nov. IA.
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JOB PRINTING

We HaEJN q klN1H
Neatly and ezpsdiaiousty executed at his o,7fe,.
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JOHN IT. PEYTON,
b. G. BALDWIN,
SAMUEL CLARKE,
JAMES CRAWFORD,
JOHN G. Sewers,
WILLIAM KINNEY.
THOMAS J. NICHE.
a. III. III. STUART.
X EMTON HARPER,
e. BERKELEY.
on, Sept. 1919,
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-06-25
z.sE eT FfOmthe LoussSS1e JoVn9 g ' fsi
 #S 5 & LOG CABINS. I

From the beginning of ihe world, men have always carried on their political, rell- gious, and martial conflicts under certaln- emblems. The ancient Romans took the Eagle for their emblem; the Mahometans took the Crescent; the Scotch took the ThIs- tie and the Gross of St. Andrew; the Anerl- cans took the stars and stripes 1; the old Jack son party in this country took the hickory pole; ;the hickory broom. and the hog; and the Whig party has taken the log icabInE The late worshippers of the hog and thehlck- ory pole denounce the log cabin as q poor and unmeaning sign. It was not one, to be sure, of our party's choosing; was forced upon them, we admit, by the insulting Jeers of their enemies at the honest and honorable poverty of an old grey. .haired soldier; yet we regard it as the, most strongly and beau .ifully significant emblem ever adopted by any party or people. '''"'' ''s '''''+
 We like the annexed remarks of ,he Buffalo Centi-
 Wh;g Ascaassass. The cf ecffam6liue locofacos point to the log cabin, and cry, "there is Whlg Iargu- men'.'g They are right. siti'e best arsument m The hickory poles of Andrew Jackson were nothing to them The firecross symbol of Scotland compared not with it in significance. q,,T .L-Il .:. y-.7, -,a When the Pilgrim Fathers ot New England landed at Plymouth, in the holy of liberty they erected log cabins. To the same cause we erect them now, and infnse the same spirit by which they were anima. ted. When the gallant settlers of Virginia landed at Jamestown, they erected log cabins, and from .ha, day to this log cabins have been the chosen home of liberty and republican principles. and the habitations 'ot the pioneers of the progressive West: <,
 This is a log cabin nation. Here liberty was era dled in log cabins. Chivary grew mp in them. Why each chink betwesR tho logs aioop hole for the set tler's rifle There never was an argument so power full s reasonable, so jus. This country has been yovorned and ru,ned Sv Dala ce.bred DOlitieiane TIA log ca tn stafesniaH alone can Set her right. S1eh m one is General Harrison. He has spent his fife in and among them. He is brave, honest, wise and pat, riotic. v .satot' al8GG..-. v iu E'fC ra
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-06-25

LOsrel Mass. according to a census just ta- ken. has % ,061 inhabitants: 7,341 males and 13.640 females. School Children, S.7S6; Aliens. S.l(S. colored 5a, 7,7ll are be-