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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
'l7EE UNEO n.
FEBRUARY /, I840.

WILLIAM II. RAY, is candidate
for member of Police, for tho Lexington
disrict-elect;oa on Saturday, the Sth ct
February inst.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01

! hope my old patrons will excuse this
number as have just returned from a
small trip, and have had no time to collect
or select any thing of importance for this.
! can only say that will try aud make
up for the future.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01

TT HEREBY forwarn all persons. "s
I'll trading for two certain pio n,, each
notes, given by me to James keeoy h, t on
for four hundred dollars; one payaDI ,bs
the third Monday of April, lSao; anu amber
other payable third Monday Oh w. W, has a
following, the one payable IN Apr''' ~
credit of Sl95. :, ZINES. Z:
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
NJ. II. SMITH.

From the above it will be seen that Mr..
Smith and myself have recanted our trade.
have therefore taken John n. Baskin
into the concern. The Union will here
after le published by us jointly.
w. II. HINES.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
w. II. HINES.


Speaking Of the Gm."-WilI our pa
irons come ia and settle up all old scores,
md let US be free once more from those
miserable dams we meet on all sides OF the
s,reets3 yes-we think so.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
LITTLE RIVER.

We publish to-day an article from the
Julie, (llinois) Courier, by which it will
be seen that the abolitionists of that place
have most fundamentally detained SER
want of Dr.. b. G. Farrar Of this county
As there are laws making it the duty Of
the authorities of Illinois to deliver up run
away negroes upon proper testimony, we
regret that there should be any so fanatic
rs 10 break them-thus kindling feelings
viii h il should he the object Of every pa
rot to destroy. Such conduct should be
loudly and severely repiobated; and we
are persuaded that the great body of the
people of Illinois win never sanction such
Illegal and outrageous proceedings.-H.
Louis Bulletin.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

TTTVTlE undersigned being DESTROYS of
IL going farther south, wishes<to dis.
pose Of the following property, viz: two
improved lots situated in the town OF
franklin seven miles south east of Lex.
ngion, on the main stage road Leading to
Jackson. The improvements are small
dwelling, smoke house and stable with
provender rooms.
Also my interest in the following pro.
perty situated in the town of Lexington,
lying on main street, north of the public
square about ninety feet. fine two story
frame building, with front of thirty-six
feet, two lower rooms and upper room the
full length; the lot extending back sulli.
cient for good yard. This is desiraS
bic stand for mercantile establishment,
being the direct road through town. The
terms are half cash, the balance due the
first Of January next. Persons wishing
to purchase would do well to examine the
premises, as I am hard pressed for money.
| will give a good bargain. If the above
property is not sold by the fifteenth of
February, it will be to rent
GEORGE d. BURTON.
N q The whole of this property can
be had If desired. Persons owing me
would do me favor by paying up imme-
diately. g. ID. n
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
SiiERlFF'S SALE.


W P Read Reiunabe 10 IIolmo,
Fl Fl ia on bond Circuit Court to April
James Sconyers Term 1910.
FsDY virtue Of the above stated pl f IA
X u to me directed, shall expose 10
sale to the highest bid Ter for cash, at he
Court llouse to'r Of my county, on
The first Monday in March ncrt,
the following described tract or parcel Of
laud, 10 wi':-the north east quarter and
west half Of south east quarter Of section
number -, township number II, Of range
number / east, containing pa and 7l.lO0
acres, more or less,
Levied on as the property Of The defend
ant james Sconycrs, to satisfy the above
stated execution and cost Of suit. The
above described lands are valuable and
we'll improved. | will sell all the right,
title, interest, aud claim that the defend.
ant james Sconyers, may have in and 70
the same. Jan 81, lS40 Fitch aitor.
uey for PHI,
j. y. WYATT, Sheriff
Feb | II IDS Pr. fee 50
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
ABOLITION MOVEMENTS.

1t is seldom The duty Of the public press
10 record a more disgraceful transaction
than the one which has lately occurred in
this place, in which the abolitionists were
the prime movers and Insigators. 1t
proves, concusively, that they regard the
laws Of the land with contempt, and are at
any time ready to set them at defiance,
when thew conflict with their own absurd
and f,r-fetched notions Of justice. Had
the affair TO which we are abiding been
of an ordinary character we should not
/ hive deemed il necessary tn have made il
The subject of remark; but it was no
less than m attempt, and successful at,
tempt, to rob an individual of his property
and set at defiance the majesty of the law.
! II speaks plainly as actions can declare,
that the doctrines of abolition lead directly
to the commission OF treason, robbery and
crime of every description. The senti.
t.s. II yn-.J1Ii D,:II:r1 ,xJ "a. ..on..
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
SliERIFF'.5 SALE.

Feb | tbs 10 Pr. fee 50
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-01
CAIITION!!

Feb l 10 tbs Pr fee SO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

Tile NOrh E,GSiern boundary The st.
Johns On. b. Courier states that the British
Commissioners appointed TO run the bounda-
ry line between the American possessions Of
Great Britain and the L. States, have finish
ed their labors for tie present season, having
completed the survey Of the due North line
from the river st. John 10 the Beaver stream,
OH the Motifs. From thence the Commission
ers proceeded up the St. Lawrence to River
Ouellc, with the intention of passing up that
river and examining the highlands at its sour
ces. They started the last week in October
for that purpose, but heavy and continued
snow storms forced them to relinqush their
operations. From the river Ouele the Com
mssioners proceeded to Quebec; from thence,
sioners, went TO n. y orli, on his way to Eng
land. Mr. Featerstonhaugh, the younger,
remains at Quebec for the present, making up
the returns and completing the plats.
1t appears from the Woodstock Times that
the American Commissioners have also been
active in prosecuting their researches. They
have explored nearly the whole extent of
country between Woodstock and st. Law
renee, which is represented as most desolate
and barren region. Nothing but bogs, lakes
and marshes, with some broken and irregular
ridges Of highlands, covered with stunted
growth of moss clad trees, meet the eye after
leaving the St. John some fifteen or twenty
miles. The parties that went up the kenne-
bee and Penobscot, have likewise reported,
thus completing the whole American survey.
with the exception Of running the Meridian
by lunar observations, now going OH under
the direction of Major Graham.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

The buildings occupied by the Fredericlis-
burg Union Manufacturing Company, were
almost entirely destroyed by fire Oh the night
Of the 9TH inst. They were ensured to the
amount of about $40, OOO-but the loss on the
company will be heavy Notwithstanding
The company were engaged in the manufac-
turc of Rail Road Cars, Engines, &c.
Gen. Hauison's majority, in the popular
vote, over Mr.. Van Buren,, is something over
one hundred and forty thousand. Mr.. Van
Buren's majority, in 1886, was abou, twenty
five thousand.
James II. Gwatkins and John. Glenn, of
Bedford County, Virginia, were murdered
recently on the river near Louisville, n.y.
An individual named John White is charged
with the murder.
The boundary line which has been run be-
tween the United States and Texas it is said
will take in the whole Of Miller county, Ar
kansas.
.fhcacy buSiness.--'TEc fact is stated in the
Richmond Wing, on the annunciatIon of a
recent marriage by the Rev. Philip Courtney,
that it is the thousandth couple he has unit
cd, in the 2l years he has been minister Of
the Gospel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Dec. 3. Is

THURSDAY, Dec. s, 1910.
The Speaker announced the following as
the standing Committees of the Senate.
Committee of Privileges and Elections
Messrs. Good, Thompson, Thornton, Hun
ton, Piper and McIlhaney.
Committee of General Laws.-Messrs.
Smith, Lyons, Atkinson, Faulkner, Tod,
Eouldin and Preston.
Committee Of Courts of Justice.-Messrs.
Peyton. Bouldin, Good, Conrad and Thomp-
son.
Committee of Internal Improvement
Mcssrs. Anderson, Cooke, Scott, Thompson,
Mcilhaney, Bondurant, Baptist, McMullen
and Wiley.
Committee of Claims.-Messrs. Carter,
Hunton, Piper, Good, Gusts, Preston and
Smith.
Committee to examine Treasurer's Ac-
count.-Messrs. Hunton, Thornton, Lyons,
Scott, Bland, Woodhouse and Campbell.
Committee to examine Penitcntiary.-
Messrs. MOfftt, Curtis, Mcllhaney, Bondu
rant, Dyer, Wiley and Carson.
Committee to examine Armory .-MossIS.
Carson, Wiley, Carter, Woodhcuse, Camp
bell, Mofiiit and Bland.
Committee 10 examine the Library
Messrs. Fontaine, Cock, Faulkner, Baptist,
Mcilhaney, Tod and Peyton.
J. w. Nash was reelected Speaker of the
Senate-and all. the old officers. Parties are
exactly tied in this body, but one Wing Sc
nator was absent. No opposition was made
in tile elections.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

Smiling IF lHssiona, ieS.-We learn from
the Boston Recorder that the Rev. Messrs.
Dole and Bond and their wives, destined for
the Sandwich Islands and the Rev. Mr.. Pa
ris and wife. ard Mr.. aud Mrs. Rice, desiin-
ed for the Oregon mission, embarked in the
ship Gloucester, Cap. Eastcrbrook, on the 18th
OF y november. Religious services were held
on the occasion, the Rev. Or. jerks leading
in prayer. Tie missionaries for Oregon 90
by the way of the Sandwich Islands.
On the 18th OF November, the Rev. Ste
phen johnson and wife. Rev. William Theo-
dore Van Doren and wife, and Rev. Isaac p.
Stryker, sailed in the barque u. States, Capt.
Webb, bound to Batavia, on the island OF ia
va. Mr.. Johnson is returning to Siam, after
All absence oitwo years. MossIS. Van Dorer
and Strykcr, Of The Reformed Dutch Church
are destined to the mission liz Borneo; bot ac-
cording to the rules Of the colonial govern
ment OF Nethcrland India, must spend aycaI
at Batavia Christian OJserrr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
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 Cents, after the expiration OF the
first six months. Nopaper will be discon-
tinued, but at the option Of the editor, until
all arrearages are paid. acknowledgements
not exceeding thisteen lines of printed mat
ter, inserted three weeks fer one dollar. Lar
ger advertisements in the same proportion.
A liberal discount will be made TO advertis-
ers by the year. tf~Lehera on business
must be plr,-pait..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

The difficulty in the Georgia Legislature,
mentioned in our last paper, has been remov-
ed by an arrangement between the two par
ties which places the election CT Senator on
the ground it stood before the difficulty arose.
. a bill! has passed the lower house of the
Georgia Legislature requiring the Banks OF
that State TO resume specie payments on the
ist Of February. 1t was thought it would
pass the Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

~ We regret to learn that the Honorable
WADDY TnoMpsoN, OF South Carolina, mar
rowly escaped being killed or the Petersburg
and Richmond Rail Road, a few days ago, on
his way to Washington. The circumstances
as they have been reported TO us were these {:
The track being iced, the locomotive could
with difficulty proceed, and number Of the
passengers got out to walk. Mr.. T. took the
track in 'front.' but the locomotive suddenly
increasing its speed he was caught, and the
whole train passed over him. We under
stand his clothes were nearly torn off his
body, and ne rendered insensibio for awhile
as to enable him to resume his journey.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

Syrup.-Tabc the whites of two eggs, beat
thcU to frotli, which must be mixed thor
oughly with a gallon OF water. Then take
twelve pounds Of dry white sugar; roll and
siitit. Dissolve the sugar in the water, and
the scum which will rise thick on top, may
be removed. and little cold water added to
prevent its boiling over. In this way syrup
superior to any tina. the writer has ever seen
for sale. nay be made in less than one hour.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
REMITTANCE BY MAIL
FpoM THE posi- MASTER GENERAL.

FRoI THE POST MASTER GENERAL.
"a Postmaster may enclose money in a letter
30 the Publisher If u Newspaper, 10 pay the
subscription: Of a t!ird person. and frank The let
ter, if tcritien by himself"
NorE.-Somc subscribers may not be IL
ware of the above regulation. twill be seen,
that by requesting the Post Master where
they reside, to frank their letters containin G
subscription money, he will do SO upon being
satisfied that the letters contains nothing but
what refers to the subscription.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

Tie UndiSonian, after congratulating Ken
lucky on having won the PRIZE BANNER. pays
the following deserved compliment to the pre-
siding genius of that glorious State:
MIR. CLAWS conduct throughout this cam
paign has eXacted the admiration of all. And
now, after seeing his own high claims post
poncd, yet yielding to the disposition Of E.
vents with patient resignation, and magnani-
mously coming up to the support Of his sue
cessiul rival with all his strength. and com
ing at length out of the conflict with the whole
of Kentucky at his back, bearing the prize
Banner aloit, and deposting the ballot of his
State to swell that rivals majority, lie has
furnished one Of the most glorious if not sub
lime spcctacles in the history ofpubIc men.
Verify the position of Henry Clay challenges
the envy of his race.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

The Hon. IIIEGY Clay passed through
this place, for the seat of Government, on
Wednesday last, in the finest health and spi
rits. During the time he remained here 10
dine, Il number Of cur citizens called upon
him, to testify their great respect for his char
actcr and eminent public services. Mr.. Clay
was in the best possible humor, full! Of
sPrightlinoss and pleasantly, and could not
conceal his satisfaction in announcing that
Kentucky was 1.-The Banner State"
CumJ6rland I'D. } CirL'ain.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
---eSTAUNTON Co.
THURSDAY, Dec EMEER II, 1910.

l5-The official returns Of the Presidential
election in Virginia are at length published,
which show the actual Van Buren, majority
to be l,l12.-Nve will publish the table in
our next paper.
The official returns from Illinois make the
Van Buren majority il. that State 1880.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

The Washington Correspondent of me New
\ ork Journal of Commerce says'.The Bank
Of the United States is now paying off it's
bonds due to the Government and in specie
too. This is fortunate supply for the Trea-
sary. which, according 10 all accounts, was
getting low"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

The trial Of SEMMEs, for the murder Of Pro-
lessor Davis, has been postponed to Februa-
~ court, at the instance of the accused. The
principal witness, Mr.. Kincaid, Of South
Carolina, had absented himself, in violation
of his recognizance--but we understand, (no
doubt thinking better of it,) he has since re-
turned to Charlottesville.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

ton OtCO-pdrtncrSnlp Wlt!liH tile SlioitcoI pos
sible period, have determined to dispose Of
their present stock, consisting of good as
sortment OF
EDry Go IDS, Groceries, Shoes,
ESGo!Se sc.
At unprecedented low prices for ASH. Know
ing that similar plans have been heretofore d
dopted with the view to deceive d generous
public. we avail ourselves ofthis opportunity
10 state that we shall strictly adhere to uni
form reduction ofprices.
CLOTHS.
Superfine Blue. Blue Black, Black, Invis'
Green, Bottle Green, Brown ard Drab
Cloths.
FOR OVER COATS.
Blue, Beaver, Brown, and Drab Pilot
Cloths.
FOR pANTALOONS AND VESTS.
Queens Own, striped and corded CASH
neres, Sattinetts black steel mixed and drab,
superior Ihibet, Valensia, Toilinet, Satin,
figured silk, plain and figured Velvet Vest
ings.
FOR LADIES DRESSES.
Mou3elne de Lame, Mode Co.'s. Tibet
Merino, French Merino, green, drab, scarlet,
and crimson English Mernoes, may blue,
brown, black and olive Cercassians, Merronc,
Silks and ;Satins, very pretty and cheap
Blue black and black French and Italian
Silks.
FOR HOUSE-kEEPERS.
81, Al, 5-4 and CT bro. and bleached
Shirtings and Sheetings, at wholesale prices.
7-8 stout, heavy cotton Osnabergs at l2t
cents ! 81 heavy sail duck for bags at
ISS cents, 90 and 81 cents Furniture ard
apron Checks 10, 10 and lS3 cents. Lin
sey, Bedticking and Flannels, with every
other article in this line.
SHOES AND BOOTS.
Ladies' and Gents. superior walking and
dress Shoes. Gents. sewed and peg'd.
calf and seal Shoes and Boots, Children's
Misses and Boys Shoes and Boottees.
GROCERIES.
Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Spices, Powder,
Shot, Soap, Mustard, Bride Bits, Writing
Paper, States, Cotton Yarns, Bed Cords and
Starch, with many other articles not enutner-
ated. We solicit call from purchasers in
pursuit of bargains at wholesale prices.
BRECKINRIDGE & CRAWFORD
Stanton, Oct 29
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

WhisxEy.-The entire consumption Of
wlilskey, at the late Bsliinasloe fair, says
Dublin paper, was only eight gallons. The
average consumption heretofore was from
eight TO twelve puncheons. This shows the
good effect Of the exhortations OF Father
Matthew
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
EBEgI EV'N1A
FIRE Ens.srH,:cs Company

FIRE Insurance Company
ARE continuing to take risks in town and
country on dwelling houses, stores, manuiac-
tories, mills and other buildings, and ON fur
niture, libraries, wearing apparel, stocks OF
goods ard machinery, and the stock OF mills
and manufactures, as well as most other de-
scriptions of insurable property. The terms
will, in all cases, be made favorable as
can be obtained at any other good office. APP
plication to be made either personally, or by
letter, to the Agent at Richmond.
ii. BALDWIN,
Agent at Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

0T-The last Valley Star contains the vale
dctory of JOHN LETcHrR, Esq'r. on leaving
the editorial chair.-IIe is succeeded by
JOHN w. BaocKENBnouGH, Esq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

The Postmaster at \. Orleans (M'Qucen)
has cut for Texas. II is not stated how much
Uncle Sam loses by this operation; but as he
has been so foolish as to put his money bags
on legs, we shouldn't wonder if they all ran
Cn'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

~ Mr.. Ritchie remarked, in 1918, ''the
gallant HARRlsoN has put all his enemies to
shame" We suppose he will leave it for
others to say that the old General has done
the same thing in 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

Having been appointed Agcntfor the above
mentioned society for the town of Staunton,
and county of Augusta, will receive propot-
stions to insure property Of the various kinds
above named. For information as to the abi-
ity of tho society to comply with its engage
monts, reference may BIO had to any OF the
merchants or gentlemen of Richmond, or TO
A. II. Ii. Stuart, Esq. of ibis place.
J. Il. ARNALL.
Stanton, Oct. 22d. 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

i|It is now confidently asserted that the
Banks OF Philadelphia will resume specie
payments en- or about the 18th of January.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
Virginia. Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 1910.

On motion of Mr.. Taylor, of Halifax,
Resolved, That the Committee for Lunatic
Hospitals, be instructed to inquire into the
expediency of providing by law for the en-
largement of the present Lunatic Hospitals,
so as to make them sufficiently commodious
3" accommodate all the Lunatics in the State,
to amend the existing laws in relation to
l. aat;c . ospitals, so as more offectually to
provide tor the police and management of said
institutions.
ELECTION OF U. S. SENATOR.
MIR. Dorman offered Il joint resolution for
the election of U. S. Senator to supply the
Occasioned by the expiration of the
term of service of WIN. c. Rives, Esq. on
Monday next-Adoptcd ayes 81, Noes CT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

Tie PRESIDENT Fleet s,on the 9th, at
Lexington, Kentucky. where he was joyful
ly and honorable received, ard most hcspita-
bly, entertained
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17

The President Of the n. York Electoral
College is JAMES BURT, Esq. Forty years a.
90, Mr.. Burt was i member of the College
which cast its vote for Mr.. Jefferson
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
EsaFg:.iFss, EBaTgaaE
TO TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSE,
KEEPERS AND CONSUMERS.

THE undersigned with a view to dissolu-
ton ofco-partncrship within the shortest pos
sible period, have determined to dispose of
their present stock, consisting OF good as
sortment of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
EDsy 60 IDS, Groceries, Shoes
EgGogsa Sc.

At unprecedented low prices for ASH. Know
ing that similar plans have been heretofore d
dopted with the view to deceive a generous
public. we avail ourselves ofthis opportunity
10 state that we shall strictly adhere to uni
form reduction of prlces.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
CLOTHS

Superfne Blue. Blue Black, Black, Invis'
Green, Bottle Green, Brown and Drab