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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-20

az We had prepared some remarks OF
similar import to those in the following COM
munication, but have been compelled to O.
nit them for want of room. The unfoun-
ded character of the complaint against Mr..
STUART, is made so apparent, however,
by what is here said, that we do not
know that their omission is of the least
consequence. The dissatisfaction alluded to
has no doubt originated in misconception
OF the purpose of the resolution offered by
Mr.. STUART, which the exposition of our
correspondent cannot fail to correct.
For THE SPECTATOR
Mr.. HARPER-A misapprehension exists in
relation to the object of a resolution offered
by G. b. Stuart in the Legislature OH the sub
ject of the Valley Turnpike Road. Some
persons, (misled no doubt by the general
terms of the resolution,) have supposed that
1t was the wish of Mr.. Stuart to tax the peo-
pie OF Augusta county for the purpose of
constructing the unfinished portions of the
Valley Turnpike. AS have the means of
knowing that such is not the fact, think it
due to Mr.. Stuart and his constituents. that
the matter should be properly understood
A brief statement of the circumstances will
be sufficient to show that Mr.. Stuart has
merely performed duty incumbent upon him
as faithful representative.
1t Is known that the public at large, and
more especially the people of Augusta, have
labored under great inconvenience for the
want of a bridge over the Middle River
Bridges haye frequently been constructed at
the expense OF counties where such inconve-
niences exist; and there is a general law au-
thorising the County Courts to cause them to
be erected by means to be derived from a
county levy. In some instances, the courts
have undertaken to subscribe money for the
purpose, i'll aid Of other resources furnished
by public companies, or the contributions of
individuals, on such terms as Justice and rood
feeling seemed to require. An example of
this kind is to be found in the bridge over the
North Fork of James River, built by Col.
Jordan, with whom an arrangement was
made by the county court of Rockbridge, by
which In consideration of portion. Of the
expense being furnished by the cfy, the
citizens of Rockbridge are exemps 3sfn the
payment Of toll. -
&5er the authority, presume, Of this
geHHl law, the county court of AUGUSTA,
some years since, took the subject of erecting
bridge over the Middle River, at Bavlor's
mill, into consideration, and appointed a
committee to ascertain what it would COST
That committee did estimate the probable
cost at about 81, 500 or $4,000, but | believe
made no formal report, and it was considered
expedient to let the matter rest, until the new
Courthouse should be paid for. That debt
being now discharged, and a considerable a.
valuable surplus fund, probably from 81 900
to 81 500, remaining on hand, some Of the
people OF Augusta were DESTROYS of again
bringing forward the subject for considera-
ton. The necessity, however, of any action
on the part of the county would be obyiated
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Russian, SuJ-1,easurv .sysfem.

03SWe invite attention to the long article
In this paper, copied from the Richmond
Wing, as showing the dangerous and anti
republican tendencies of the Sub-Treasury
system more completely than any thing we
vsiave yet seen. This too, be it remember
ed, is the case of one of the foreign models,
referred to by Mr.. Van Buren,
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,hPssSfGG7S Sale,

IN pursuance of IL Deed in Trust executed
by David Rankin and wife and Absalom Fish
or and wife to the subscriber on the 30th dav
Of September 1897, and of record in the
County Court Office of Augusta, will be sold
for cash TO the highest bidder, on Saturday
the 18th day Of March next, before the door
of the Post Office in Staunton, tract or par
Gel of LAND, lying in the County of Au-
gusta, on the waters OF Naked Creek, adj
joining the lands Of Cutshawl, AltaiIer, Ran
kin and others, and being the same land con-
veyed by John Nichol to said Rankin and
Fisher, and is supposed TO contain between
ESQ & 1G9 ACR ES.
Such title only as is vested in the subscri-
Der will be made to the purchaser.
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Trustee.
Feb. -, 1910.
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10 MILLERS AND COOPERS.

wish to hire or let my MILL out on the
shares to good Miller-one who under
stands the business properly. A single man
would be preferred-but man with small
family would not be objected to. The Mill
is in good order for business, and has a fine
custom. ] have Miller's house, near the
Mill, which would suit small family.
wish also to employ one or two good
Coopers to make Flour Barrels for my Mill,
and some Oil Barrels. The Coopers arc
wanted immediately, as could pack 90 bar
rels every day, if they could be had. could
a family.-l have likewise cooper-stufr, tools
and shop, and will give the highest price in
cash for making barrels.
wish to hire also Carder and Oil-Mak
er.-To man who understands the business
l would give good wages and a large Job.
l wish also to hire man who understands
driving Wagon. | would give good wages
to sober man, and none other need apply.
am anxious to sell Lot of Ground, sun
posed to contain
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Feb. 90
PU BLEC SALE.

ID of Augusta pronounced i, on the 18th C day
of January, 1910, in a cause therein depend
ing, on the Chancery side of said Court, in
which Peter RUBBISH and Elizabeth his wife,
are Plaintiffs, and Peter Teter, and Molly his
wife, and others are Defendants | will. on
the Doth day of March next, on the premises,
proceed to sell, at public auction, certain
Tract or parcel of Land,
mentioned in the plaintiffs bill, lying and be-
ing situate in the County of Augusta, contain
ing
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1876 ACRES.

be the same more or less, and adjoining the
lands of James Byres, Samuel Whitmore,
John Estill, and others. The said tract or
parcel of land is the same of which the late
Peter Beard died seized.
Terms of sale:-One-third Of the purchase
money will be required in six months, one
third in twelve months, and the remaining
third n eighteen months from the day of sale,
bonds with approved personal security will
be required, and a lien on the land retained to
secure the purchase money.
Sale to commence at II o'clock, NJ when
signed.
GEORGE VI. COCHRAN, Con'r.
Feb 90
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IySAt Il Harrison meeting held at Cleve-
land, Ohio, procession was formed i'm
which 2,592 persons united, and there were
besides 500 more at least in attendance,
who did not join the ranks. This is but
one of the many specimens of popular feel
ing in the West, in favor of the incorrupti-
BILE old patriot.
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REMOVAL.
EaA EsMAN SAUEeE.

EAAaER AND HAIR DRESSER,
3 J AS removed his shop TO the room two
Z = doors east of the Post-oflice, where he
may be always found day and night Thank
full to those who have heretofore favored him
with their custom, he hopes again to receive
their patronage. He will color achiie hair
bIach, &c.
He will also cup, bleed, ertract teeth and
cor'ls, all of which he flatters himself he will
perform with the least possible pain to the pa
tent.
Inn 90
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-20
'EEzE1 CONSTITUTION.

AS there is only one principle Of Life, sois
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 a 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 Pnrgative Medicine, all cor
rupt humors from the body, and the blessings
OF Health will be the certain result. For all
pains or unpleasant feelings proceed from the
presence of corrupt or vitiated hunors, which
are the real cause of every disease, and, there
fore, the only disease to which man is sub
ject, because they stop up the veins and artor-
les, and prevent the free circulation Of the
blood.
DIR. BRANDRETH'S VEGETABLE, u
NV ERSAL PILLS,
will cure this disease, because they remove the
corrupt or vltiated humors, leaving the good
humors to give Life and Health to the body.
..IT The above named PILLS are for sale
by a. ROBINSON, agent for DIR. Brand
reth.
Staunton, Feb. 20, 1910.
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ELIJAH CALVERT,
HENRY S. FREER.
Stauni,n, Feb. 20, 1910.

HNHE undersigned having relinquished his
business and rented his old stand to Mes
srs. Calvert 81 Froer, he would respectfully
ask 10 tender his thanks to his old friends and
customers, who have so long sustained him,
and TO recommend, as worthy of their favour,
and support, the gentlemen who succeed him.
NJ. QUINLAND.
Feb. 30.
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PU EsEEC SALE.

WILL be sold to the highest bidder on the
18th Mach next, at my house on Mid
die River, several NEGROES, HORSES,
CATTLE, HOGS and SH of
all kinds. A credit of nine months will be
given on all sums over five dollars, (by the
purchaser giving bond with approved securi-
ty,) and under that amount, the cash will be
required. Sale TO commence at o'clock.
GEORGE RANKIN.
Feb. 90
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FOR SALE,

have sixty acres of Wheat now growing,
which looks as well as any in this part of the
country, and ten acres of Rye, which will
expose 10 sale, to the highest bidder, on the
fourth Monday in this month, on credit of
three months. Bond and security will be re-
CURED.
GEORGE G.. MITCHELL.
Feb. 13, 1910.
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CALVERT az FREER.

at Mr.. NJ. ouinland's old stand in Staunton-
the later partner being direct from New Y ork
ana Philadelphia, where he has devoted much
,ime TO ms business-and the former, well
known among you; they announce, that they
are now prepared to execute all work in their
line of business in very superior STYLE, and at
the shortest notice.
Having had their shop fixed in the neatest
manner, and every arrangement made to con-
unue their business on an enlarged and much
improved scale, they respectfully solicit, that
encouragement, iroma generous public, which
they trust they will be found to merit. The
public are respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime their work and fashions, specimens of
which will always be kept on hands.
tx full suit Of clothes will be made
up at any time, when required, in twenty -four
hours
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TURNPIKE NOTICE.

'gNflE President and Directors of the Siam
l. ton and James River Turnpike Company
have declared dividend Of , per cent on the
capital Stock for January, 1910, which viii
be paid by calling on
WIN. II. ALLEN, AgenL
Feb. 6.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-20

IVA resolution to suspend the Geological
Survey of the State during the present year,
was rejected by the House of Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-20

The use of the Hall of the House of Dele.
gates has been granted to the two political
conventions about to assemble ut Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-20

az Flour, in Richmond, on Friday last
So 80 otfered-holdersa asking s. rs and So
receipts light for the week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-20

~ The editor of the Richmond Enquirer
remarked some time ago that he was candi-
date for nothing. Prentice, of the louisville
Journal, thinks he will be elected.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-20
Ssfassnton e.. Bnsapfysy!

YOU are ordered TO parade at your usual
place on the god Of February, at 10 o'clock,
with arms and accoutrements in complete or
der, and provided with 13 rounds blank cart
ridges.
Feb. IL. j. Carroll, o. s.
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From the HiRsJorough Ohio Ne,cs.


From the HiAsJorough Ohio Ne,cs.
Departed this life, on Friday, 3Ist ultimo,
at the residence of DR.. Telfair, in Clinton
County, Ohio, Mrs. JANE Boys, wife of the
late DIR. William Boys, of Staunton, Virginia,
in the 59th year of her age. The deceased
was for many years an exemplary and con-
sistent member of the Presbyterian Church,
and died i'll the faith, and with the consola-
tons of that religion which she early profess
sed. A large family of children and grand
children, with many affectionate relatives and
friends, are left to mourn for one whose viz
tues adorned each sphere of life in which she
moved.
From tie GtarlesiOUnJ eBcrson Free Press.
On Thursday morning the 9th inst, VIM
w. W. HAYDEN, in the 18th year of his age,
son of the late DIR. John r. Hayden, of this
county.
To his bereaved mother, who has within
the brief space of seventeen months, been de-
prived by death ofhusband and three children,
his loss will be severely felt. He was the
eldest child, and the morning of his life gave
flattering hopes Of the future.
DIED, in this place on Tuesday the 18th
inst, Miss SUSAN G.. SHARP, for the last 20
years pious and consistent member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rdppcnfe
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NHE undersigned beg leave respectfully to
inform the public, that they have formed u
co-partnershlp to carry on the above business,
i'm the name and STYLE of
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81 never knew what fear was.''-Mr Pick
ems.
81 was born insensible to fear.''--MR
Bynum.
;tJ1Wo nder if either of the gentlemen ever
attempted to snuff candle with his fingers!
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TO THE FARMERS OF AUGUSTA

FEHHE subscriber would respectfully inform
d the Farmers of Augusta, that ne will have
some of his improved SELF-SHARPEN-
ING HORIZONTAL PLOUGiIS at Staun-
ton, on the Monday the February Court, for
sale, and will warrant them to perform in the
best manner on level, as well as billy lands.
C. II. MCCORMICK.
Feb. 20.
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Trustees sale.
-uR6-

-OO
V virtue of Deed of Trust executed bv
John Sitlington on the 18th Sept. 1882,
and OF record in the Office of the County
Court of Pendleton, | will proceed on Satur-
day the 18th day of April next, to sell at
public auction on the premises, to the highest
bidder for ready money,
TNE PLANTATION.
lying and situated on the Bullpasture river
In the county of Pendleton, known bv the
name of the Ervine and Parrot lands, and adj
Joining the lands of Peter Hull above g. Chas.
Stewart below sit being the plantation on
which said Sitlington formerly resided.
is highly valuable grazing farm with
extensive improvements or it-but a particu-
lar description of the property is deemed I'M
necessary, as bidders will examine it for
themselves.
The title is believed to be unquestionable,
but as Trustee will convey such only as is
vested in me by the aforesaid deed.
TliOS. JONES, Trustee.
Feb. I3,-2m.
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OBITUARY..

DIED, in Harrisonburg. the 9th inst,
john f. EFFINGER, Esq, of that pace-a
highly respectable citizen.
DIED, in Mt. Crawford, on the 3Ist Jan
uary, WILLIAM FISHER, sen. merchant of that
place.
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ESFKsA ",

FB'AkEN up by Eli Long, RED COW,
h-'with white face and white under the bel
ly, each ear cropped off, the appearance of an
underlieel on the right ear, and there is hole
III each horn, white at the end ofthe tail, and
each hind foot white.-SuPposedt to be seven
or eight years old, of low stature, and apprais-
ed to SIS.
EXtract-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Clerk.
Feb. 6.
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FOR HIRE,

TIA Negro Woman, who is good
nurse, and understands washing, ironing
and all kinds of Homework, with two small
children. A place or miles from town
preferred. Apply to b. Crawford, esq.
Feb 30
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COslsassisstol,cy,s !Susc.

--SSf@S-
z y obedience TO decree of the Honorable
ACircult Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for Augusta County, pronounced on the
10Th day OF June, 1889, in cause therein
pending, In which Abraham Hanna is plain
tiff, and John New, defendant: | shall at the
Courthouse of Augusta County on the 9th
day OF February next, (t being Court-day,)
proceed to sell for read money, the tract o
land IN the bill mentioned, which tract con-
s,;r Ly
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9G IA IFS.

and adjoins the lands of Uriah Diler, Thos.
A. Turk, and Joseph Dozsey-and lies nea1
Mossey Creek, Augusta County.
The title to the above property is believed
to be unquestionable, but acting as a Com.
missioner OF the Court, j shall convey sucl
only, as is vested in me by the decree afore.
said.
REUBEN j.. HILL.
Jan. 30
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81 hi1NN ana number oil TRtII TREES.
This house was used as apublc house, some
time ago. There is a BARN and other out
houses that would be useful to family.
This property is valuable, and is first rate
stand for Store or Tavern. This part Of the
road is more travelled than any part from
Winchester to Knoxville, on account of the
I.ynchburg Natural Bridge and Daeger's
Springs Turnpike coming INTO this road three
miles east of this place and going out one
mile west-and 1t is believed that the travel
will increase every year.
In addition TO the above, would sell about
thirty acres of woodland convenient to it. On
the woodland lot there is small improvement
"a HOUSE with a stone chimney and shin
gle roof, "a STABLE, n SPRING-HOUSE
over a GOOD SPRING, and A or Is rood
FRUIT TREES. There are four or five a.
ores cleared. The above property is valuable,
and would not be in market, i'll did not need
money: The above property is five miles
from the Natural Bridge, and seven miles
from Buchanan. | would also sell NV
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0I~Nothng of interest doing in Congress
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.EORs PRINTING

Neatly and sapsdiiiOasy erecuied nj his otfce
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10 GEs re ACRES.

ON the main stage road leading from Lexing
ton TO Fincastle-also on the road that runs
from Lynchburg by the Natural Bridge to
Dagger's Springs. On this lot Of ground there
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P0STE'ONEEEEN'E.

II The above sale.is postponed until
he 10Th instant. w. u. h
Feb 6
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nation OF what was going forward. and at
tempted to dispense the crowd; but Web
Der, who still conducted the prosecution,
called on them TO resist the police, and save
the poor creature; and now began Il most
terrific fray, the stones forming a ready
weapon, were hurled at the unprepared
constables, who, on their side, foug CHIT man
fully, but against superior numbers: so
that at last: it was only by the aid of mi
Itary force the mob could be dispersed,
and a riot, which had assumed very Sc
rious character, got under. Meanwhile,
Weber had reached his chambers and
changed his costume, land was relating over
a supper-tabIe, the'narratiye of his phiIan-
thropy to very admiring circle Of friends.
Such was my chum, and as this was the
first anecdote had hoard Of him, relate
it here, that my readers may be in possess
sion OF the grounds upon which my opin-
ion OF that celebrated character was found
ed, while yet our acquaintance was in its
infancy.
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black mould, called the dirt bed, and by
the rings of annual growth in the large
petritied trees, whose roots have grown in
this mould.
Thirdly, we find this forest to have been
gradually submerged; first beneath The wa
ters of fresh water lake, next of an estu-
airy, and afterwards beneath those Of
deep sea, in which cretaceous and tertiary
strata were deposited more than two thou
sand lectin thickness. Fourthly, the whole
Of these strata have been elevated by sub
terancan violence into their actual position
in the hills of Devonshire.
Such are some of the evidences Of the
mighty revolutions that have affected the
globe uPon which we reside.
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II, Frank and c. Latham shOlcs, Editors.
u ERM&

Tho Southport Telegraph will he published week
-, Oh an imperial sheet, ut two dollars and half
per annum; payable half yearly in advance. lrpay-
mcnt be not made previous tn the expiration of the
first month"; an additional twenty-five cents will be
charged on the hafyeary subscription.
Advertisements inserted at the rate of one dollar
per square, seventeen lines or undcr) for the first
Insertion ana twenty-five cents for each subsequent
Insertion
All advertisements left without notice as 10 the
time Of insertion, will be continued until forbid and
charged accordingly.
No subscription will bo discontinued untl all ar
rcqrlgcs are paid. unless the option of the editor
NO subscriptions received for a less period than
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Fur COmpany's Operatjons.-Among
the numerous large and substantial build
ings which have been erected in this city,
during the past six months, the most cx-
tensve, probably, is the ware house oftbo
American Fur Company, on Laurel street
The front building Of this establishment is
90 by 80 feet, and four stories in height.
The roof, together with the caves of the
building, is covered with tin, over which
have been laid four coats of paint, render
ing it proof against fire or water. Con-
nectcd with the building and extending in
line with it from Laurel street, is a Sec
ond OF the same width, l02 feet in length
and three stories high-making together,
a substantial brick building 162 feet long.
The buildings are separated by fire proof
partition.
The value Of furs and peltries obtained
by the company the last year, consisting
Of beaver, buffalo, otter, deer-skins, &c is
about $4,000. Their operations have
been very much circumscribed recently,
by the Hudson Bay Co. who possess the