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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

AN INCIDENTAL friend at our elbow
vouches for the following incident of visit
made to Monticello
One day at the dinner table, which had
been elongated for the reception of several
casual guests, among whom, he is under the
impression, were Mr.. SoutlalI and the Rav
Hatch, OF Charlottesville, an ACCOMPLISH
and favorlte granddaughter of the SAGE Of
Monticello, entered into severe criticism ~
Harrison Gray Otis, the Hartford Conven.
ton, and the ''Y ankees.''
This playful, though caustic conversation
she DID not suppose was overheard bv her
grandfather, who sat at another end of the f..
BILE engaged with visiter from the Univers;-
ty, until her eloquence was checked bv this
observation of Mr.. Jefferson. =. vn,,
nave mistaken the character Of persons and
shlngs-and, if ever you should soiourn at
Boston, you will learn better how to appre-
ciate the Yankees, and will be cured of your
prejudices." ''''
This speech became prophetic. She ac.
forwards married ~ ankee' gentleman. and
now resides i'll Boston.-JHe A1alisonign.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
PUBLIC SALE,

~
ANlNG rented out the greatest part of
my farm live on, ] will sell at pubIic
auction on the 9Th day of November next. on
the premises, one mile from Staunton, some
OF my stock, consisting of
Work Horses, brood Mares and s
line Colts, a few Mich Cows, and a.
bout 20 head ofyoung Cattle, Sheep,
and perhaps some young Hogs.-Al
so, my very fine Stud Horse Young
Sampson. whose breed is we'll known
In the county-Mr. George Imboden
can inform any person wishing to pur-
chase, as to his colts and STANDING: he
is an excellent work-horse on a farm
or IN Wagon; some farming uten-
slls --one Wagon which has been used
some time, Wheat Fans, or, as they
are called frequently, Wind Mills
one Ok Wagon with broad wheels.
and 3 well broke Oxen, young and
strong.
credit Of IL months vii! be given for all
sums over Sand all under must be cash
the purchaser giving bond with approved Sc
curly Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock.
JOHN MCDOWELL.
October 8, 1SiO--ts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

The Hon. Moses II. Grinnel has institut-
ed suit against the Bay State Democrat of
Boston tor having published a statement from
this city that Mr.. Grinnell had absconded.
&c. Mr.. Wetmore has suit against the
boston Morning Post, iot similar offence.
The Boston Atlas says-"We are authori-
zed TO state, that Mr.. Grinnell has commenced
proceedings against the albany .4rgus, JVcsh-
'ngton Globe, and every other Loco Foco pa
per which has published the infamous SLAM
der OF his having abscOndcd from New York
city,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
NOTICE..

WILL be offered for sale, on Friday the
9th OF November next, at the late resi-
dence of Joseph Wallace, decd. on the Cow
Pasture River, Bath Co. Va, the following
property, viz:
l Negro Man aged % years, /
Negro Girl aged 10, and l Boy aged
~ or II. Also, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs,
Gram of all kinds, l Wagon, House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, AMI 9th
eF articles too tedious to mention.
a credit of twelve months will be given on
all sums over S., the purchaser giving bond
win approved securty-for all sums under
80 the cash will be required. Due attention
VIII be given by me on the day of sale.
THOS. WALLACE, Eg'or.
Of Joseph Wallace, dev'd.
November 8.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
Nov ID
ATTENTION!

THOSE who have enrolled themselves as
members OF the Rife Company, about to be
formed at Fishorsville, to be attached to the
sgd Regiment, are hereby notified to meet a,
the house of Col. Rupert, in FishersvilIe on
Saturday the 2lst inst. at o'clock, in the
morning. 1t is hoped that all the members
will attend, as it is desirable that the compa.
ny should be organized as speedily as posi-
Bile. An election for officers will he held on
that day-provided the attendance of the Co
lionel OF the Regiment, Cor other officer, whom
ne may direct, can be procured, to superin-
tend said election.
Nov ID
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

Congressional Election an henfuchy.-An
election took place in the Harrodsbure Dis
trict OH Monday the 10Th ult. to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of The late S.
ii. Anderson, Mr.. Thompson was the Whig
candidate, and Mr.. Daniel was run by the 10,
coiocos. The Louisville Journal says =
We have letter from Harrodsburg dated on
Thursday, which says: ''Thompson's major
ity on the first day. as far as heard from. is
4I4. The whole district is heard from ex-
cept Sims, precinct in this county, which
VIII not change the result. Thompson's ma
jority will be increased to 500 i have no
doubt
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

II Su6, Treasurer Going Back to Paper Do.
nhy.-'he boston Atlas states that the col.
iecior OF that port has given notice that the
eovernment dues will hereafter be received
In Bank notes, and not one-quarter in specie,
as heretofore. 1t appears that much trouble
had been experienced in counting the specie
and ascertaing its value, and therefore Mr..
Bancroft determined to go back to the old
convenient system. His right thus to abro-
gate the law may well be questioned, but
what a commentary on the pretence about a
specie currency
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

~ The Richmond Wing proposes that
the Wing editors of Virginia shall meet in
Washington city on the ffM of March next.
Tor the twofold purpose of concerning some
measures which shall place their CORPS upon
more elevated ground than they now occupy.
by redeeming the brotherhood from reproacb.
es brought upon them by some who do not
more disgrace the profession than they do the
species to which they belong,-and ofpledq-
Ing themselves to the observance and main
tenance, with rigorous fidelity, of certain prin-
cipies, believed to be consecrated by experi-
ence, the constitution, and the interests Of
the people. For one, we say, agreed!
Lynchb. Virg.
lAgreed too, say we and let US com
mend the principle, in our own persons, of a
complete divorce between the Government
and the Political Press.-Ed. Spec.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
THE PUBLIC DERT

Inc Secretary of the Treasury, under date
OF Nov. 2, reports the aggregate amount of
treasury notes now outstanding at 81, Co.,
200. OF these s., 100000 are bearing an in
terest OF 5 2-5 per cent. This confirms what
we stated early in the season in regard to the
amount OF issue and interest, although MANY
were lncredulous-SI,3 1921 ,dl2 bear an inte-
rest OF 8 per cent,-the residue per cent
The public debt is about one hundred and
three thousand dollars larger than it was a
month .lIadisonian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

Mr.. WEBsTER.-The illness of Mr.. Web
Ster, mentioned the other day, was very Sc
we're. 1t was caused by speaking three hours
IN a rain storm, and then, when wet and cold,
farther iatlguing himself by an attempt to
reach his home. We are happy, however, to
announce that he has so far recovered as to be
fS9ie to travel, and has, ere this day, Joined
''s family III Boston.--N. y. Com. .Adr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published weekly, by
kENTON HARPER, at Two Dollars a
year, IT paid in advance-or Two Dollars and
Fifty Cents, after the expiration of the first
SIX months. No paper will be discontinued,
busat the option ofthe editor, until all arear-
ages are paid. JeAdvertisenents, not cx-
ceeding thirteen lines of printed matter. in.
serted three weeks for one dollar: Laroer IL.
vertisemehts in the same proportion. a lin.
eral discount will be made to advertisers bv
the year.
G~Lett on business must be POSTPAID.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
FRESH SUPPLIES OF
Drugs & Medicines.

JUST RECEIVED by the subscribers
Spanish Flot. Indigo. Madden, Lampblack-
Alum, Saltpetre, Orange Shellac, Poland
Starch, (sup.) ALSO variety of Fancy
Articles, viz Motto Seals, Drawing PEN
ellis, Dressing and Fine Combs, Tooth
brushes, lndelible Ink, Cologne Water,
Preston Salts, Otto Rose Soap, Hull's va
regated do.-Fine Shaving Brushes.
Also SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBAC-
W; +. BERKELEY g. Co.
Nov. s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

GERMANs.-lt is stated in recent French
paper that, at the port of Bremen, Germans
are constantly arriving from all ports of their
country, to take passage for North America.
he number of these emigrants is every year
increasing last year amounted to nearly
$4,000 persons, and, in the first two-thirds Of
this year, 1t had exceeded Il 900.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
DISAPPOINTMENT.

=. In consequence of the state of my health
iind IT necessary to postpone the above sale
until Thursday the 10Th instant, at which
time VIII also offer for sale 90 shares OF
stock IN the New Shenandoah Company. and
a IKACf OF LAND, adjoining the one
i've on, containing $50 Acres. Said tract has
small Improvement on it, and about sixty
acres OF the land are cleared. Terms made
known on the day of sale.
Nov. s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

bunker HILL MoNuMENT.-A gentleman
OF New Orleans has added $4,000 to the
sum already contributed to the building of
the Monument This, and $40, 900 contrib
uted by Mr.. Lawrence, of Boston, with the
proceeds OF the Fair, make the sum amount
u, 10 rising nifty thousand dollars. This we be-
iieVe' is amply sufficient to finish the work.
according to It's original intention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
II Caution to Stage Pyoprieto,s and D,ire,,


The Frankfort (Ky.) Commonwealth states
that in the fall of 1888, the mail stage line.
owned by Messrs. Il. T. Johnson g. Co. and
the opposition line, owned by Mcssrs. Nc
Nair 81 Weaver, came in contact on the turn
PIKE road near Shelbyville, by which the mail
.lne was upset and several passengers had
their limbs fractured. Amongst the persons
Injured was Mr.. Isaac Laughlin, the driver
OF the mail line, who had the misfortune to
have one foot and ankle crushed to pieces.
by whicA he has been made cripple for
lie. lie sued McNar & Weaver, the pro-
Pfletors OF the opposition, for the injury, al
the cause. The case was tried some time
since in the Shelby Circuit Court, and YER
dict was given in favor of Laughin for 81
9Oo. A new trial was granted upon applica-
tion OF defendants; the case was removed to
1le tienry Circuit Court and there tried the
last week, when verdict Of 81, 900 was piv-
en.-BaH. Timer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
OverScerS Of the Poor.

WILL please take notice that their annual
meeting will be held at the Tavern of VIM,
II. CARRIER, in Staunton, on Monday the 7tb
day of next month. The Deputy Sherifls,
and all persons having business with the
board, are notified to attend.
BY order of the President.
L. STRIBLlNG, COP.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The people of New Hampshire have again
shown their attachment to the strong arm of
Executive pewer, and that, too, by an increas-
ed majority. Returns from l24 towns show
Van Buren, gain of 1906 on the test vote
OF 1888; and the Van Buren, electors are
doubtless chosen by at least five thousand
majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

A slip from the Office of the Virginia Free
Press, dated Nov. Sd, states that in the sinole
County of Jefferson. the administration party
have made, since the spring election. by
means oftemporary deeds, 335 new votes. to
operate on the Presidential election. Such
is the conduct of a party, which has the au-
dacity to charge fraud upon the Wings.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
NOTICE..

THE subscribers have just received an as.
sortment OF mems, youths and chidren's
CAPS consisting Of Otter, Seal, Muskrat.
Cloth and Hair, which will be sold on ac.
commodating terms.
McCOMB g. CARRIER.
Nov. 5-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

Operation for Squinting.-This delicate op-
Grafton was successfully performed on Young
lady on Saturday lastin the presence Of Drs.
Wilkes Coke and Hosack by DR.. Carnochan
OF this city. The operation consisted in d.
vldlng the infernal-rectus muscle of the eve. a
contracted state of which produces the defor-
NIFTY. The division of the muscle was no
sooner made than the eye took straight an d
proper position in the socket andthe patient S
expression was Immediately and favorably
changed. DR.. c. has also operated with sue
cess Tor cfub foot In the adult. This gentle
man ma merits high praise for his dexterity.-
Philad. u. s. Gaz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

IT We are requested to state that, on
Monday last, the Faculty of the University
OF Va. appointed DIR. Joseph Toeno, Tutor Of
Italian and French and MIR. Paul Pioda. Tn
tor OF the Spanish and German LANGUAGES
IN that Observation-Disclosures .adrncnie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
IMPORTANT.

HARPER'S Patent Metallic Command
POWDER to give keen sharp edge to RAJ
sale wholesale or retail at his Drug Store on
King ST., Alexandria. A liberal discount to
those that purchase to sell again.
WIN. HARPER, Druggist.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
RHODE ISLAND SENATOR

The Hon. James F. Simmons has been G.
iected Senator in the Congress of the United
states from the State of Rhode Island. in the
place OF the Hon. Nehemiah R. Knight, whose
'eftii OF service expires next March. The Sc
lection seems to give much satisfaction to
our political friends in that State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
Nov l2
NOTICE..

- A petition will be presented to the mex,
General Assembly of Virginia, praying tina,
a precinct election may be authorized-to be
called ''the Bellfonte Precinct'-at the house
OF Samuel Craig,on the Little Calf Pastures
IN Augusta County.
Nov IL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
WASHINGTON, JUNE &c, 1910.

ASHiNGToN' JUNE 26, $40.
1t is very seldom that have ever recon-.
mended any new invention, because know
that recommendations are SO frequent and
easily obtained that they are in general of lit
tie value: But considerit nothing more than
an act of justice to the inventor to bear testi-
mony to the good qualities of Harper's Metal
lie Compound for sharpening Razors, and to
say 1t is the very best material for that pur-
pose that has come to my notice. / have made
fair trial of it, and have never found anv
ming eqHai 10 II Tor giving keen edge to q
;aZoi. NO man VINO shaves himself should
III MY opihioh' DC without 1t.
Thohs-;, >. L.. ED" ARDS.
own experience fnllv conn,r In, ii NI 'ne,r
wards in the above recommendation.
Mm; Cranch, J.W. Bronaugh,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

:, Judge Saunders of N. C. says. that Mr..
van bnren has informed him, through a
member of his Cabinet, that if Florida IS adj
mitted into the Union as Slave State. he
VIII approve the bill. Why has he been from
April until now making up his mind to an
Swer this question Has the thunder of the
ballot boxes alarmed him? But if he is so
wiling now to admit Florida as Slave State.
why did he say in 1921 that no Slave State
ought to be admitted? The solution of this
marvellous change Of opinion is to be found
IN n ms change OF position. Now, he wants
Southern votes, then he did not His renent.
ance and confession, however. come too late
because they are under circumstances we'll
calculated to create doubt of their sincerity
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

Sioie Periou, nave determined to dispose Of
their present stock, consisting of good as
sortment of
Dry Goocss, Groceries, Shoes,
E0Ofs, sc.
At unprecedented low prices for CASH. Know
ing that similar plans have been heretofore a.
dopted with the view to deceive Il generous
public. we avail ourselves ofthis opportunity
to state that we shall strictly adhere to uni
form reduction ofprices:
CLOTHS.
Superfne Blue, Blue Black, Black. Invis'
Green, Bottle Green, Brown and Drab
Cloths.
FOR OVER COATS.
Blue, Beaver, Brown, and Drab Pilot
Cloths.
FOR PANTALOONS AND VESTS.
Queens Own, striped and corded Cassi-
meres, Sattinetts, black steel mixed and drab,
superior Ihibet, Valcnsia, Tcilinet, Satin;
figured Silk, plain and figured Velvet Vest.
ings.
FOR LADIES DRESSES.
Mousellne de Laine, Mode Coils Thibet
Merino, French hlerino, green, drab, scarlet,
and crimson English Merinoes, NAV blue.
brown, black and olive Cercassians, Merrone.
light, drab, Brown &c. &c.-Rich 6Gured
Silks and Satins, very pretty and cheap
DIue black and black French and Italian
Silks.
FOR HOUSE-KEEPERs.
I'd, A, Cd and Cd bro. and leached
Shlrtings and Sheetings, at Wholesale prices.
rs stout, heavy cotton Osnabergs at I21
cents J! 81 heavy sail duck for bags at
lSi cents, 90 and 81 cents !! Furniture and
apron Checks 10, Is and 1919 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 pep'd.
calf and seal Shoes and Boots, Chldren's
Misses and Boys Shoes and Boot;ees.
GROCERIES.
Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Spices, Powder,
Shot, Soap, Mustard, Bride Bits, Writing
Paper, States, Cotton Yarns, Bed Cords and
Starch, with many ether articles not enumer
ated. We solicit call from purchasers in
pursuit of bargains at wholesale prices.
BRECKENRIDGE g. CRAWFORD
Staunton, Oct %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
virginia Scriyemer

For sale at this office. e5-Merchants
supplied on commission, on liberal
terms.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12
oBKTUARx.

DIED, in Galloway county, Missouri, on
the 18TH OF Sept. of congestive fever, Colonel
ADAM DICKINSON, formerly of Bath county,
Virginia.
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AND YET ANOTHER FORGERY

Another forgery of the New York conspi-
rators, In the shape of an ''Enancipator Ex-
ira" dated Thursday. Oct s, lSi0," reach
ed us yesterday through the Cincinnati Re-
publican. 1t purports to be correspondence
between General Harrison and Arthur Tan
pan and others, in which the General is RON
resented as favoring the views of the Aboii-
tionists-evidently designed for circulation in
the South, in the hope that it could moi he
contradlcted before the election. Some per-
son III New York having enclosed a cow Of
.nis vile forgery TO Gen. Harrison, induced
nm to publish in the Republican the follow
Letter disclaiming ali knowledge of it:
TO THE EDITOR OF THE REPUBLICAN,.
CINCINNATI, OcroBER 81, 1910.
DEAR SIR:-I have furnished Won with =
handful, purporting to be issued from the Of
flee OF the Emancipator of New York. con-
tanning letter, under the date of the 2Ist of
September, directed to me, and signed bv
Arthur Tappan, ]. Leavett, and II. Dresser.
and an answer to that letter, purportinr to
be signed by me, dated in this city on the ID
of October, 1910.
have never in my life received a letter
from the above named persons, either con-
Junctlvely or Individually; nor did ever adj
dress the letter signed with my name, or any
other letter to them, or either of them. The
whole IS vile fabrication, Totally destitute
oil the least foundation in truth. The letter
which encloses the handful to me is left in
your possession, and it has the New Yorl,
postmark upon it, and was opened this day
by me In the presence of MIR. Il. p. Lanpdon
the Deputy Postmaster
\ ours. truly.
VIM. ii. HARRISON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-12

.. TX.
iippecanoe and Loco Foco Matches lust
received and for sale by
FORBES & WREN.
Oct Is
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Bargains, Bargains.
TO TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSE,
KEEPERS AND CONSUMERS.

THE undersigned with view to dissolu-
ton ofco-partnership within the shortest pos
sible period, have determined to dispose Of
their present stock, consisting of good as
Sortment of
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stanton, October 5th, 1910.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1840-12-11
THE PRICE OF GRAIN.

orally to the support of Harrison, and you
shall have good times, High wages, and plenty
Of work. -Tus. Advocate, Oct. "a.
Since the Governors election, wheat has fal
len in Masslon from 60 to so cents. In Steu-
benvile wheat has got dowu to As. In Balti-
moro -four brings rs to $4.87. In Wheel.
ing, SO 25.
The Pittsburg Tnte:ligencer says; Since the
canal Inns have stopped receiving. flour has
falion, ard is dull at So per bbI. frnm wagons
and boats and SO 25 from stores- Wheat is
duil at 81 cents.
At Dover, wheat is so cts. having fallen but
3 cents since the election AT Port Washing.
ton, prior to the election a Wing merchant
promised 81 per hushel for wheat as quick as
Harrison was elected. Hgrrison is now cleo
ted and that same merchant is now paving 48
cts. in store goods. Farmers, don't you wan,
little more "Harrison and Reform =
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1840-12-11
THE OFFICE SEEKING PARTY.

1t is really amusing to see the terrible mania
ihe whIg' have all at once so! into tor:serverhg
their country" Six months ago, there was mol.
reptile on tie earth so ahhorrenl to the vhirs
as an "ofiice holder" Now all want 10 be
otnce holders. In ourpeaceable town of Do.
Ver' there are number ofgreedy aspirants az
Ter the Post Office, and the Collectors Office.
1t is true they don't say much yet, but they are
like the lrishman's Owl, they "koep upa divil
of a thinking" about it.
in Massllon, the ether day, we were told,
that there were upwards of 40 wanting the
Post Office all greedy, noisy, reckless polii-
clans.
A Washington correspondent Of the N. Y.
Express writes, that ''person from the West,
who called on General Harrison few days a.
go. and spent day or Two with him, Gays that
the General told him he had already on hand
TWO BUS HELS Ofdp applications for Office