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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05

a BtoODY TRAGEDY.-The Olive Branch
of the 18th ult. published at Monroe, Louisi-
ana, contains the account ola fatal and bloody
rencounter which lately occurred in Bayou
Mason, in the Parish Of Carroll. The par
tlculars were given TO the Editor of the Olive
Branch by gentleman from Lake Provi
dcDcc.
IT appears that suspicious had long been
entertained ola secret association of robbers
on Island No. %, in the Mississippi. The
whole country was rife with accounts of their
deprcdations. After the late murder Of Mir.
Webb on Bayou Mason, it became the deter
mination OF the people to use every means for
their exterpation. One of the clan, man by
the name of Laverty. was known to be at the
house Of Garrett. Rallins, on the Bayou, and
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
ExTRAcTs--from the Thoughts of Antho-
ny Grumbler DAVID HoFFMAN, Esq.
TAMERLANE's BoAsr.

I-XTRACTS-iroin Tie VI houShtS OF Antho-
ny Grumbler''-by DAVID HOFFMAN, ESD
TAMERLANE's BOAST.
1t used to be the boast of Tamerlane, that
he governed men by four great arts, viz. BRI-
Berry, AMUSEMENT, DIVISION and SUSPENSE
Each is powerful instrument in wicked
hands, but he seems TO have placed Hponey
first, which, whilst it hath an inner, Mt eff
cheney, constitutes the main spring in using
the other three. Money, in the hands of po-
litical power, is key that suits every lock-
wedge, which in the moral world equals in
power. the lever and its fulcrum, so much de-
sired by Archimedes, iii the physical. Like
calore, 1t is the most subtle and permeating
Of all known principles, fusing the adamant
of virtue, and congealing. when distracted,
like poSitire cold, the most infiammable of the
vices. Like know ledge, money confers
actual imbccilIty. Tamcrlane, therefore,
showed his philosophy, in placing bribery at
the head OF those corrupting acts, which ty-
rdnnv demands. .9musemen'. with its train
OF subtle articles, comes next; and how rea-
Oily man surrenders his most valuable (but
not truly valned) rights, when charmed from
the contemplation of The dangers by which
they are beset, through pleasures, actual or
anticipated, all history shows, from the
games, and saturnalia, and carmivals OF the
old world, to our more humble, but no less
lnslduous and dangerous, barbecues, and fcs-
rivals! The seeds of dissensiOn are easily
sown, and envy, jealousy, with the like pas
sions, are too natural to man, not to render di.
UiSfOn most potentinstrument of despots, in
degrading and tyrannizing over their subjects.
If to these we add suspense, based on lavish
promises, and the excitements of curiosity and
of hope, no marvel is it if a nation falls a gra-
dual, but no less certain victim, to the articles
of our modern Tamerlaues.
Love or MONEY.
Were our love of money regulated by the
mere desire to avoid the miscries of being
without 1T, none but currish sort ofmoralst
would reprehend it, since Few things are more
Justly regarded as calamitous than actual
want; and if we have TO money. or the means
. Of obtaining it, we are rightly miserable, how
ever rich we may be III The hearts affections,
| and in stores of learning. But those who
value themselves, and others, only for and i'm
proportion to what they are in worldly goods,
are seldom without sufficient means them
selves, to avoid all the miseries of a want of
money, and the more they have, the more
they desire. 1t is true, indeed, there are ar
tifcial wants created by circumstances, which
as impeTiously require apropoTtiona,e expen-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
Poetry.

az The following beautiful lines, are, v
the production Of an orphan g
N this county:
For THE SPECTATOR.
THE ORPHANS SUPPORT.
What friend have in heaven or earth,
What friend to trust but thee
My Fathers dead-my Mothers dead
My God remember me.
Thy gracious promise now fulfill
And bid my troubles cease;
In Thee the fatheress shall find
Mercy, and Grace, and Peace.
Eve not secret griefor pain
But He that secret knows;
Thou, Father of the fatherless,
Pity the Orphans woes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
TGHgG EITNA
Fire Insurance COs,lDGslsH

ARE continuing to take risks in town and
country on dwelling houses, stores, manufac-
tories, mills and other buildings, and on fur
nitore, Libraries, wearing apparel, stocks of
goods and machinery, and the stock of mills
and manufacturers, as well as most other de-
scrlptlons OF insnrable property. The terms
will, in all cases, be made as 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.
III. BALDWIN,
Agent at Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
IMPORTANT.

HARPER'S Patent Metallic Compound
Powder, to give a keen sharp edge to RAJ
zor, in one minute, or money refunded, for
sale wholesale or retail at his Drug Store, on
King ST., Alexandria. A liberal discount to
those that purchase to sell again.
VIM. HARPER, Druggist.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
TRAVELLING
Oaa tie RsgSE-3sONsg.
- Gfc-

nN and after Monday, the 3Oth instant. the
OPASSENGE TRAIN vii, leave the
Depot at quarter past A. NJ. precisely.-
Passengers will thus have an opportunity of
oreaktasting in Winchester: and il is particu-
iaIly 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
DRE, will startat 3 o'clock, A. NJ. Fare to
Harper's Ferry and back by this train at the
low rate of one dollar.
Travellers by this route have now the ad-
vantage Of reaching Baltimore OF Washing
ton on the evening of the same day they leave
winchester, and Richmond at o'clock next
mornings,
J. GEO. HEST, AGENT.
Winchester, April 25, 1893.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
WASHINGTON, JuNR &c, 1910.


1t is very seldom that | have ever recon-
mended any new invention, because l know
that recommendations are SO frequent and
easily obtained that they are in general of lit
tie value. But l consider it 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 it 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 any
thing equal to it for giving a keen edge to a
razor. No man who shnves himself should
in my opinion, be without it.
J. l.. EDWARDS.
The subscribers, in Washington, from their
own experience, fully concur with Mr.. Ed
wards in the above recommendation.
VIM. Cranch, J.W. Bronaugh,
w. Jones, B. Warning,
J. Kennedy, Jno. Mcleod,
Phincas Bradley.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05

Having been appointed Agentfor the above
mentioned society for the town of Staunton,
and county of Augusta, will receive propo-
sitions to insure property of the various kinds
above named. For information as to the abil-
ity of the society to comply with its engage
monts, reference may be had to any Of the
merchants or gentlemen Of Richmond, orto
"A. ii. I'll. Stuart, Esq. of this place.
j. r. ARNAIL.
Stanton, Oct. 22d. 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05

Superior Copal Varnish.-Also, Window
Glass, asserted sizes. Just received and for
sale by FORBES & WREN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05

Genuine Humjag --HStll so gently Ger
me s,eaiingr" as the musical nobleman hun
med 20 the bug.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
CERTIFICATES IN ALEXANDRIA.

CERTIFICATES IN ALEXANDRIA.
We, the subscribers, have in use Harper's
Metallic Compound Powder for Razors, and
take pleasure in saying, we find it to be supe-
flor to any thing we have ever used, and COM
ing up fully to his recommendations, we
highly recommend it to the public.
b. Hooe, George Wise,
Jno. Lloyd, Jno. Douglass,
Jno. NJ. Johnson, Jno. Eveleth,
Jno. C. Vowel, Chr. Neale,
Jno. Hootf, ]. II. McVeigh,
Robt. Jameson, DIR. +. ]. Murphy,
II. Daingerfield, Robt. Washington,
VIM. n. Berkeley, II. D. Wright,
f. I. Lee. WIN. NJ. McCarty,
Thos. Sanford, Jno. T. Frobel
Jas. Mckenzie, J. Brooke,
W. B. Alexander, l.. Stansbury,
Rev. E. r. Lippitt, VIM. Gregory.
n. B.-If it has ever failed, it is in consa-
quence of too much being used at time on
the strap-the strap must be simply busted
with very small quantity Of the Powder.
September 10, 1870. w. III.
~ The above is for sale by JAMES F.
PATTERSON, in Staunton.
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10 THE PUBLIC.

Ear. ID. E. 4. BIsAINEEzO having been in
~ the regular practice of medicine for the last h
teen years. and thereby gained extensive knowledge
I'm the science OF medicinal operations, is induced,
through the solica OF numerous friends to offer
the public his PURELY VEGETABLE PILLS, in
the of which THOUSANDS have been cured from IN
FLAMnAT9RY and other diseases of long standing. He
trusts trey will be taken Quack medicine, as he
can fully snbStanate his character ans kewise,
that of the medicine, by those individuals who have taB
ken r. with the most decided benefit and rel to their
suffeTiHgs.
That the most prominent feature in ah diseases orgi-
mates frem deranged OF the BOWELS, cannot be
denied and as these Pills have been used for many
years producing the salutary effect he thEefore
Inclined TO throw himself before generous public,
ident that fair trial viii insure that encouragement
which he merits.
For testimonials of character Dr. Brainerd most
specially refers TO the following medical gentlemen
Parker Cleaveand, NJ. d., Professor ofChemistry and
Nateria Medca,
Daniel Oliver, NJ D., Professor Of Theory and Prac-
uce OfAIedcine
John D. Wells, NJ. d., Professor ofAnatomy and Sur
gerry,
James McKeen NJ. D., Professor of Midwifery,
Botrd2f1 College, Mtine.
Henry II. Chids, NJ D., Professor Of theory and prac
tee of Medicine
Chester Dewy, NJ. D., Professor of Chemistry, NatrI-
raj Phiosoph nd Botany,
Berkshire Medical Institution, Mass
N. B. No Druggist or Apoth.eary will be appointed
agent under any circumstances whatever.
PRICE Is CENTS, SINGLE BOX-S2 PER DOZ.
DR.. BRAIEFRDs HEAD QUARTERS or sale of PURE
LY VEGETABLE PILLS at
No. L. Lombard SIS
(Betwcen Calvert &South st reefs
Baltimore, uly "a, 1910. +e0d6,
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.Na1SC LA " Y .

NAyAL,-The Norfolk Beacon Of Wednes-
3ay contains an account ofthe ceremony Whlch
took Mace on board the U, S. ship Macedonia
in that harbor on the 2sth ult, when Commo-
dere JESSE WILKINSON relieved Commodore
SHUBRIcK in the command of the West India
Squadron. After Commodore S had delivered
to Commodore W., in due form, the papers and
documents which were 10 govern him as future
commander in, chief of the w. |. Squadron,
Com. S. made his appearance on the quarter
deck where he met all the Officers of the ship.
"Taking his cap in one hand he passed
slowly along the line shaking each one cor
diallv by the hand and when the lullness,of his
manly soul would allow it, utterng harty
"God bless you" his lip quivering on the verge
ola smile, and his eye sparkling with half
formed. tear. Kindred emotions seemed to be
aroused in the breast of each one as he passed,
and The feeling was common that they were
parting with an officer and a gentleman whom
thew truly respected and loved He passed on
TO the gangway and as he left the quarter deck
had the honors of the guard and was duly pip
ed over the side. When he had gotten some
fifty Yards from the ship, the rigging was man
ned by all hands with the order ''stand by to
Cheer All being silent as the grave, the hrst
lieutenant from the poop gave the command
s'cheer," which was followed by three deafen-
ing and most hearty cheers. At the first one
the commodore pointed his oars and stood
uncovered in the stern sheets,pf his boat when
the three cheers were done he boated his oars
and his crew on their feet, twirled their hats in
the air and returned three hearty cheers, which
were answered by one stunning peal from the
ships crew, who then instantly laid down up
on deck and the Commodore pulled oft to the
shore, thus consummating his detachment from
the West India Squadron.
Commodore Wilkinson, it is understood will
sail for the w. India station in few days.
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AsPHALTUM OR COMPACT BITuMEN.-We
frequentlys see specimens of this mineral sub
stance, while riding along the beach, washed
up apparently from the bottom of the ocean by
its never sceasing waves. We understand that
large quantites of it are found on Arkansas
bay-qnantities sufficient to be used as an
article of commerce. In the Island of Trinidad
there is lake of this substance three miles in
circumference, and of unknown thickness.
By boiling it with grease or common pitch it
is rendered useful for the paying of ships, and
is said to protect them from the worms. 1t
goes by the name of Sea -tUar among the people
on the coast; but this is mistake, Sea t0ar OF
Malta, is a whitish substance of the COM
pex;on and consistence of tanow. .4sphaltum
or Compact Bitumen, is of shining black
color, solid and brittle, with conch oida
fracture. The ancients employed bitumen il
building their houses. Herodotus tells US thai
the walls of Babylon were cemented with btu.
men, which gave them unusual solidity.
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A SAsaUtNARY IMPosToR.-A Paris paper
raentiops the case of an extraordinary impostor.
He was brought before one Of the Police officers
upon a charge of assumed epileptic debility, in
order TO extort money from the charitable, when
he suddenly fell down on the floor, went into
strong csnyulsions, blood gushed copiously from
exhaustion. he was forced to be removed TO the
infrmary Of his prison. There, on being close,
" watched, it was found that he had acquired
the faculty of retainingin his stomach consid-
cradle quantity of bleod, which he could at plea
eure eject by the throat, and produce all the
symptoms 81 an involuntary rupture of import
ant blood vessels His arms had usually sup
piled him with blood, the veins beng all seari,
Gfe5 with marks of innumerable bleedings; and
he had at last resorted to his nose, an instru-
mcrt being found concealed on his person Ter
searifvig TIE interior OF that organ, and which,
IL appears he had made use Of on the day It.
onest,all. shoitly before being taken into courl,
He has been brought up again, and CONDEMNED
20 one years imprisonment.
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BA l. 7 NJ X %,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS is
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEVELRY, SILVER AND
PLATED WARE, MILITARY GOODS, sc.
OFFER at Wholesale and retail, complete as
ysortment of goods in their line Their facilities ior
obtaining goods by direct importation, and from the
Dnncipa Manufactures such as TO afford them eV
ery advantage Among the leading articles OF their as
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
Gold Levers, of VI. j. Tobias, Johnson, Robinson,
Harrison and other makers.
Gold Anchor Levers, do with independent SECONDS,
Gold Lepines and Vertical Watches,
Silver Levers and Lepines,
silver and gilt Watches--sut bic for the country
Gilt Gil, Alabaster, Ebony s. New England clocks
time pieces;
Ladies gold chains,
Gold guard and Fob chains
Seals ard Keys, Watch Hooks,
Miniature Cases, Lockets,
Gold ear rings and pins, in sets,
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald; Pearl, Mosaic Cameo; In
amelled and gold breast pins.
Do finger rings,
Pearl sets complete,
Cold Thimbles Pencil cases,
spectacles, and every variety OF Gold JewelFy-als
a large assortment of common JeweiTy-suaasiesl
country trade
United States Army and Navy Swords,
Gin and Plsted Sabre, Cut and Thrust RapieT do
Fencing fois masks epaulettes
Wings, sashes plumes, agulettes,
Sword belts, tassels, stars,
Hat and cap Trimmings,
Cans furnished 10 Ofuer, ana ullllDtu,
Gold and silver lace,
Cord, thread spangles, bullion, &c
Eagles, plume sockets, ball buttons,
Army, navy and other military buttons
| PIusnes OF all descriptions,
| Pocket, Holsters, Travelling and rife pistols
DiIks, game bags, powder Hasks,
| Shot pouches, percussion caps,
| BRoNZED GOODS, LAMPS, sc.
Bronzed and gilt astral. mantle and ssspendihg
| iRnps,
Chronicles, candiebras, candlestfcks,
Brackets, inkstands, taper stands,
Card vases, Thermometers, &c.
CUTLE cry,
| Table and pocket cutlery,
| Racers, scissors, &c, &c.
| SILVER PLATED s BRfTTANIA WARE.
| Silver spoons, forks, ladies'
| Butter knives, sugar tongs,
! Salt spoons, &c.
Plated Bread and cake baskets,
WaEers, castors, candLestcks,
4 Tea and coffee arms, epergBes,
| Shutters and Trays,
| Bottle stands,
Cups gobets. tankards, Sec. for continuation service
Plated tea and coffee sets cemplee, five aldssx iPc
! ces,
| Brittana ware, in sets.
FANCY GOODS.
Writing desks, dressing cases,
| Work boxes, snuff boxes, card Cases.
Segar cases, spectacles, coral,
| Razor straps, tooth brushes purses,
Chessmen, back CANNON boards,
Dice, pocket books wallets,
I Morocco Miniature cases,
Musical boxes opera glasses, buckles,
Slides, Head bands and ornaments,
Purse clasps, shoe buckles,
Decanter Labels.
| Pencil cases. &c. sc.
Military companies furnished with equipments a
| short notice.
Watches repaired and warranted Ws,ck tools an
| materials for sale.
ORDERS from TIE country promuy attended 10.
! aul9
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BALTIMORE, MORNING. NOVEMBER 1870

FOREIGN ExTRACTs.-Prince Louis Napoleon
and his companions, had been found guilty by
the Court Of Peers, were removed from the prl-
son OF the Luxembourg, one portion to inc clta-
del Of Ham, and the other to that oil blaye'
The Prince was said to have taken his condem-
nation very quietly, mersiy '0s'' e ~
0had one satisfaction left-namely, that OF re-
nainfag in France, and that the word ''perpet-
ualn was long since expunged from the French
Vocabulary. at>least as respected political ohen-
ders. General MoRt holon, on the contrary, was
astounded by his sentence, having throughout
the proceedings INDUCED hope OF being acqult-
ted, from his personal acquaintanceand intimacy
with the greater number of his judges. ~ 10 as
appointment was such that he took to his bed, ana
being Indisposed, was unable to follow his COM
panions to the place of their captivity. Colonel
Parquin also felt his condemnation most keenly;
Lieutenant AladaniZe escaped beiEg sentenced
to death by a majority Of four votes.
The returns of the British revenue for the
aiarter ending October 10, give an amount oil
9l2,I1I ,230 for the receipts of the quarter,
which is a decrease of 1881 ,00T, compared with
the corresponding quarter OF the preceding year;
Ofthe decrease, 42S4,0 is in the income OF
the post Office, sfl15,129 in the customs; and
Else, $40 in the excise. The receipts OF the
wear to the same date were 944, 665,798, being
decrease Of 4676,S56 from the produce OF the
preceding. wear, of which deficiency tS39,Oo
was in the post Office.
BuRMAH-Rebellion is rife in Burmah. A
formidable instruction is said to have taken
place to the northward of Amarapoora, but 1t
| is impossible to obtain any authentic or specific
intelligence of what is really going on. Some
reports say that the rebels are dispersed-others;
| say that they yet form an organized body, and
contemplate mischief. 1t is rumored that the
deposed king is implicated in this rising; and
there is little doubt that his wife and her brother
| and niece have fallen victims to the suspicion
excited against them in the mind Of the present
king. Altogether about ninety executions have
taken place. These internal disturbances give
his majesty so much employment, that he is moi
likely to trouble our government.
The Bank of England return of Oct. IS, give.
as the average of weekly liabilities for the quar-
tor ending Oct. 10, Circulation, en- 1891 900
Deposites, ke, 1852 900; Liabilities, 353 900
Securities, e22, $4,000; Bullion, IA, 145,Oo0
Assets, EGG, $4,000