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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

.he proceeds OF the sales of the public lands.
this General Assembly doth not mean. in any
event. to infringe or disturb the PRINCIPLES 81
t,e ACT OIL Congress, commonly called the
compromise Act, passed on the end March
io1'' out on the contrary, il hereby declares
ana resolves, that the same should he hold ca
cred and involate.
- Inc 9Th and last Resolution, REQUESTS the
governor to transmit copies of these resoIu-
ionS TO our Senators, and to the Governors of
all the States. Vi
SATURDAY, Fcb'ry. 8, 1910.
MIR. Bayly, from the Select Committee to
whom so much of the Governors MESSAGE nc
reiates to the correspondence between the Ey-
ScutiVe OF Virginia, and the Governor of New
ork mad been referred, presented long re-
port winch was laid upon the table and order
ed to be printed.
MT. -. assigned the reasons for the delay
which had taken place in MAKING ont the ~,
port. Ii concluded in the following manner e.
"4our committee cannot close This renort
without expressing in high terms its cordial
appreciation of the conduct of the Executive
OF virginia In relation to this controversy with
New York. Win
our committee recommend the adoption
OF the following resolutions
u. Resolved, That the reasons ASSIGNED by
The Governor of New York for his refusal to
surrender Peter Johnson, Edward Smith. and
Isaac Gansy, as fugitives from Justice, upon
the demand of the Executive of this State. are
uhsatlsiactory; and that that refusal was a
PaPable and dangerous disregard, on the part
vi ti'e governor OF New ork, of his duties
uhuer the Constitution of the u. States.
Resolved, That the course of the Exc
'"tine Vi ~. ORR cannot be acquiesccd in.
d. l,n
cutlve of New Y ork, persevercd in. will make
1t the solemn duty of Virginia to appeal from
the cancelled obligation of the constitutional
compact, to her reserved rights.
4. iIesolved, That the Governor of this
olate be authorized and requested to renew his
correspondence with the Executive of New
ork, requesting that that functionarv will
review the grounds taken by him; and that
lie VIII urge the consideration of the subject
upon the Legislature Of his State.
-. Resolved, That the Governor of Va. be
requested to open a correspondence with the
Executives ofeach ofthe slave-holdnu States.
requesting their cooperation in any necessary
ana proper measure of redress, which Yirqi-
MA may be forced to adopt.
''6. Resolved, That the Governor If yirc;-
ND DE requested to forward copies of these
proceedings to the Executive of each State q,
TINS Union, with the request that thew be laid
before their respective Legislatures.''
Mr. Sonthall called up the bill .sto establish
BOARD OF Agrlculture''-which was read.
on calling the roll, the bill was ordered r.
Dc engrossed by vote of 67 to So.
IVA petition has been presented to the
House fDelegates by Col. McCue prayinu
that new regiment may not be created out
OF the 32nd and 93rd regiments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
Trustees Sale.

In pursuance ola Decd of Trust executed
TO me ON the 18th day of May 1887, by John
Minis and Wheeler Minis, which is of re-
cord in the Clerks Office of Augusta County,
/ shall proceed in the town of Waynesbo-
rough, ON the 18th day of February next, to
sell at public auction for cash, the following
personal property, viz:
7 head of Horses, 10 head of Cat
tie, "a head of Hogs, one four horse
Wagon, with harness for six horses
complete-4 saddles and brides, all
the farming utensils of every desc,ip-
ton whatsoever, 5 feather Beds, Bed
steads and furniture complete one
Beureau, Desk and Book case and
Books, 2 falling leaf Tables, and all
the household and kitchen furniture Of
every description.
Acting as Trustee, l will only ensure such
title as is vested in me by the deed aforesaid
WIN. Is. KAISER, Trustee.
Jan. 80.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
OBGTUARY.

DIED, on Friday last, MIR. RoarEr H,Rys-
BARGER, aged 81 years--a soldier of the Rev
clutlon.and an inhabitant ofAugusta COUNTY
Tor fitty-five years. Hewas an honest. indus.
qualities. 'NVoii''i'
DIED, on Wednesday the 22d ult. in tbc
ga ga year OF her age, Mrs. SARAH ANN WARp.
formerly OF Lexington, Ya.) consort Of MI
Daniel ;: Ward, of this place. - ~
Mrs Ward was an affectionatc wife. ten
der mother, and kind and gentle in all her
ways During an illness Of several weeks.
ana olIen suffering intense agony. no mmrmur
escaped 1er lips; she endured it all with chris
va. .s'n IneekneSs and resignation, and died in
, ,t'o ocsscu nope OF ''entering into the rest
aDoiis Jou17luL. '''''''''-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

u Those who wish to continue their sub
scriptions to "The Cultivator," will please
Inform us wi'hin few days-otherwise it
VIII be very inconvenient for us to forward
and adjust their subscriptions.
IL we whl likewise take great pleasure
IN ordering "THE YEoMAN," for any of our
feliow-citizens who may desire it. A hand
some subscription from Augusta is already
acknowledged by the editor-but certainly.
h0thlng like what we can, and will do, for it.
we are glad to see that instead ola weekly
issue OF SIX thousand copies, as originally
contemplated by the editor, the probability is,
from the present demand, that the number
Will at least be doubled.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

W The President of the Bank of Viruin-
ii, MIR. BRocKENBRouGu. in answer 10 =, Ie,tor
addressed to him by JOHN III. PLEAsANrs.
Esq. denies the accuracy of the statement
made in the course of the summer, that he
had declared the stock of the Bank of Vir-
gina was not worth fifty cents in the dollar
Mi. Peasants had been induced to think that
some injustice might probably have been
uone 10 Mr.. Is. In the statement, and as it had
been published originally in the Wing, he
wished to afford him an opportunity of set
ting himself right before the public. In his
reply, MIR. Brockenbrough says:
"The facts are simply these. was strono-
ly opposed to the acceptance of the new cbar-
ter OF the Bank of Virginia, which was about
10 be fastened on the stockholders bv the now
or OF the state vote, in addition to certain
combinations which deemed hostile to the
interest of the Bank. The clause of forfeit
ture especially, that did not exist in the old
chafter' considered so dangerous, under the
thfeatenings OF another suspension of specie
payments, that preferred winding up the in
Sttutlon, by which the stockholders would
get more than their original capital restored
10 them. subsequent events have proved that
my apprehensions We're not groundless. and
the Bank now rests on the will of the Leois
latnre as to relief or death. This was STATE
OF things that was anxious to avoid-with
these feelings and opinions, accidentally
met with gentleman in the street, who fully
concurred with me in sentiment, and, in pas
sing, we had few moments conversation.
when unguardly remarked, that should the
new charter be adopted, l would not give fiftv
dollars share for the stock. The remark
was hypothetical, and merely intended as a
strong expression of my disapprobation of
the provisions of the new charter, and of the
means by which it might be carried
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
10 MILLERS AND COopEBs.

wish to hire or let my MILL cut on the
shares to good Miller-ono who under
stands the business properly. A single man
would be preferred--but man with 4 small
family would not be objected to. The Mill
is In good order for business, and has fine
custom. ! have MiIler'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 are
wanted Immediately, as could pack 20 bar
Iels every day, if they could be had. could
furnish Cooper with house and garden fer
famlly;-l have likewise cocper-stuff., tools
and shop, and will give the highest price in
cash for making barrels.
L wish to hire also Carder and Oil-Mak-
er.-To man who understands the business
would give good wages and large Job.
wish also to hire man who understands
driving Wagon. would give good wages
to a sober man, and none other need apply.
posed to contain -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY ID, 1910.

W The Wing Committee of Vigilance for
'he county OF Augusta is respectfully rcques-
ted to meet at the Courthouse in Staunton an
'he fourth Monday in this month (being Court
day') Tor the purpose of adopting such mca-
s"res as may be deemed proper, preparatory to
the call OF general meeting of the citizens,
which 1t Is desirable should be held at as err
'ly day as possible. 1t is sincerely hoped
'nat every member of the Committee will at
tend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
Trustees Sale,

in pursuance of Deed in Trust executed
by David Rankin and wife and Absalom Fish
er and wife to the subscriber on the 3Oth day
Of September 1887, 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 o. par
Gel OF LAND, lying in the County Of Au-
gusta' on the waters of Naked Creek, ad-
Joining. the lands of Cutshawl, AltafIer. Ran
KIN and others, and being the same land con-
vyeyed by John Nichol to said Rankin and
flSncr' and is supposed TO contain between
ESQ s. $50 ACR IS.
ouch title only as is vested in the subscri-
per VIII be made TO the purchaser.
r, JEt PERSON KINNEY, Trustee.
Feb. 10, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

ITMr. Hunter declined presenting the res
buttons OF the Legislature Of New Jersey to
the House of Representatives, inasmuch as
the Legislature did not recognize him in his
character as Speaker. THEY believed that
the House was unconstitutionally organized
as their representatives had been excluded
therefrom--and he thinks that proper regard
10 tnose who elected him, as well as for the
dignity OF his position, forbids him from pre-
sSen'lng Their resolutions. This is new pre-
dlcament. The subject was under discus
sion at the last dates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
OveE'See7''S Notice.

Office is hereby given that a meetino
=, oil the Overseers of the Poor for Augusta
county, will be held at the Tavern of Nm.
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 collec-
tors, those delinquent are requested to attend
prepared for final settlement and punctual pay
ment. am requested to say that no farther
Indulgence will be given
ERASMUS STRiBLING, C. Up.
Feb. I3, 1910,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

" One of the largest political meetings
known In Winchester for the last ten wears
was held at the town hall on the Sd instant
III FAVOUR OF HARRISON and Reform. The
meeting was addressed by Richard w. Bar
'on' Esq and Colonel a. G.. Smith. and the
greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
"a spirited Harrison meeting has also been
held in Fluvanna.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
DIY GOODS,
Groceries, Queensware,
Hardware, SC. &c.

IN the house formerly occupied by NIr. An
drew Cowan, on the corner opposite the Post
Office In Staunton, where they will be pleased
to receive their calls, satisfied the quality of
their goods and their prices cannot fail to
please purchasers; Their stock comprises
almost every article usually kept in well as
sorted Stores in this part of the country-a-
mong them a quantity of CLOTHS. CAS-
and CASSINETS of excellent
quality.
In addition to their stock first opened here.
they are just receiving a general assortment
OF fresh Goods-all of which they are deter
mined to sell at moderate profit.
Also a general assortment of BOOTS and
SHOES.
L. All kinds Of Country produce taken
In exchange for Goods.
They respectfully solicit share of public
patronage.
Stanton, Feb. 10, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

elected I %. a Brown, of Nelson. has been
era1 in thy IL %ie Legislature Brigadier Cen
C.I pace ol zen. Gordon promoted.
d,T V aio Gn4fLEs +. DoRMAN was, on Satur.
der G Tooru by the General Assembly, Briga
t IN, vacancy occasioned by the resigu, 9HpPly
"eneral Watts. The vote was one '' ~ -. ~
rnosi ,latterIng character, and is hirb test io
n nJial OF the good opinion entertained Of fbe
III, nou,oo ana private worth of Col. ID. Inv Con
oatoe 81 al parties. In the House of Dele
ga1gS' OF which he is member. where he i
,,nan;a nmo"n and appreciated, he received a
T ,-,'.'e"'ouS Uofe' and in the SENATE crer,,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
Plantation for Rent.

q Vie subscriber will on Saturday the 22d
DAY OF February next, offer for rent on the
premises to the highest bidder, the plantation
belonging to the heirs of John Airhart, decd.
SITUATED In the County Of Augusta, about
three miles West Of Middlebrook.
me improvements consist Of about ONE
dCNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES OF
GLhARED LAND, DWELLING HOUSE,
BARN AND EXCELLENT ORCHARD.
The term Of time for which the land will
De rented, and other matters, which will be
required of the renter, will be made known
on The day of renting.
DAVID KERR, Guardian
IF lie inCr'A ehjlfrcn IF Jola .qirbgyj.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

Capital.-We have already stated that the
Wing Kentucky Legislature agreed cordially
to celebrate Gen'l. Jackson's glorious victory
OF the Sth, but made it obligatory that the sa-
lutes should be fired out of Harrison cannon y.
l: e., the piece captured at Saratoga, surren-
dered by Hull, and rc-taken at the glorious
battle OF the Thames, by Harrison.
Forthwith, up jumps Van Buren, man to
inquire whether there 1cas such cannon.
and whether it was fit for t.se?''
Up rises another member-"Yes, sir. there
Is Is such cannon. 1t was captured from the
BRUSH at Saratoga. TWAS surrendered bacl,
by null and 1t was re-captured at the battle
o. o, tne names, and helped to take it. 1t is
N for use now, and it will be fit for use nnyt
November '''>'
OF course both resolutions wore passed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

IL y liberal Bank bill is before the Leg
islature OF Virginia, doing away with many
oil the mischievous and ridiculous restrictions
contained In the late acts for the much talked
OF reform of the Banking SYSTEM 1t is wor-
thy of remark that the dominant party in
pennsylvania and Ohio are also rctrogradinr
on this subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

MIR. WIsE.-The accounts from Washinp-
ton Still represent this gentleman as being in
feeble health. His disease is said to he an
affection of the throat-bronchitis-o which
so many instances have occurred, of late
years, among public speakers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

Ne~ forh d3ahet.-The New York Ex-
press OF Monday evening says: ssThe news
from Europe has had no impression on the
market. Holders of Cotton, Flour, &c. ask
the same, but there are no sales.''
Large sales of Flour have been made in
Hlchmond, for foreign export, within the last
week, at S. so.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
IEaIgcrSsD.

On Thursday the 9th inst. by the Rev
): }. Reimensnyder, Mr.. JOIN TErER, to Miss
E II daughter of Mr. Jacob HaTner-
all of Augusta County.
r, On the evening of the 9Th inst. by the
Rev. J. G.. Lyon, Mr.. RIcuhRp Ruo6rs 70
MISS MARGARET S. TRAYER, all of this conn
ty. ga VI '''i' 'o''ii-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
E&rE'ER a "

FE'AkEN up by Eli Long, RED COW,
4 with white face and white under the bel
ly, each ear cropped off, the appearance of an
underkoel ON the right ear, and there is a hole
In each horn, white at the end oithe tail, and
each hind foot white.-Supposed to be seven
or eight years old, Of low stature, and apprais-
ed to Sl5.
Extract-FCstc.
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Clerk.
Feb G.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
FOR SALE.

l nave 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 to sale, to the highest bidder, on the
! iS Monday in this month, on Il credit of
quired. WI W 'c-
n, GEORGE G.. MITCHELL.
Feb. IS, 1910. '''''''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Courier writes that the indemnity paid
ny the British Government to our Minister
In London, for the wrecked American slaves
set free some years ago in the Bahamas, av-
erages about $500 for each.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

JJ7Gen. Alexander Anderson has been C.
iected U. ). Senator from Tennessee, in the
place of Judge White. Thevote stood-An-
derson49, White ~, scattering 6.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

>, MIR. Fox, in his last published letter to Mr..
Forsyth, says that, ono reinforcement has been
marched to the British post at Temiscouata.' y
that 1t is not true that the British authorities
ei'hef nave built, or are building barracks on
both sides of the st. Johns river. or At ,I,n
mouth OF the Madawaska river" or "anv
where'-''that Her Majesty's forces are not
concentrating military force at the Grand
River
He declar also that che not only pre-
serves the nope, but he entertains the firm be-
lief, that, iftie duty of negotiating the bonn
diary. question be left in the hands of the two
National Governments, to whom alone of
right 1T belongs, the difficulty of CONDUCTING
the negotiation to an amicable issue will not
be found SO great as has been, by many per-
sons apprrehended. But the case will be-
come wholly altered, ifthe people oftle State
OF Maine, who, though interested in the re-
suit, are not charged with the negotiation.
snail attempt to interrupt it by violence
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
For tie Spectator.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE
1910.

Zero.
The average temperature of the month was
so. The coolest day of the month was the
10th. The mercury was lower on the morn
ing OF the End, than at any time during the
month, viz: 200 below zero. On the 3rd it
was = below zero, on the Sth % below, and
on the 10Th, 10 below. The Thermometer was
IN situation where the temperature was uni
form and uninfluenced by any contingent
cause.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
trustees Sale.

N
R4 virtue Of Deed of Trust executed bv
John Sitlington on the 10Th Sept. 1889,
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 promises, to the HIGHEST
bidder for ready money,
Taz = PLANTATION,
lying and situated on the Bullpasture river
In the county of Pendleton, known by the
name OF the IRVINE and Parrot lands, and add
Joining the lands of Peter Hull above g. Chas.
stewart below ;-lt being the plantation on
which said Sitlington formerly resided.
1t is highly valuable grazing farm with
extensive Improvements on it-but particu-
lar description of the property is deemed un-
necessary, as bidders will examine il fer
themselves.
The title is believed to be unquestionable.
but as Trustee will convey such only as is
vested in me by the aforesaid deed.
TiiOS. JONES, Trustee.
Feb. l3,-2m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
E4ANRD Az AUCyTEspN.
s.y3sys, oN Saturday the 9th day Of
s warren next, will be sold at public
suction, on the premises, upon a ill.,
<sa eral credit, first rate
TES ACT OF LANE

containing nearly 800 acres, living within Z
miles OF Lexington, Rockbridge County, Va.
on the North River. 90
The greater part of the above mentioned
tract oil land has AN excellentSlav foundation.
ana is wei adapted to Clover, Wheat. Rye
Uats' Indian Corn, and every kind of vegeta-
6les. There is fair proportion Of CLEAR.
I'D and WOOD LAND on the tract. The
wood Is sufficiently convenient to be hauled
TO Lexington, where it will command from
TWO TO three dollars per wagon load. There
are upon this tract twelve or thirteen constant
springs, furnishing an abundant supplv of
WAIEk FOR STOCK, on all parts Of the
place. There is a large comfortable frame
ga DWELLING HOUSE., a larue Barn
iFsIgI ana other necessary out houses on the
HSsa- land. The tractwill be divided. and
sold, In three parcels, the smallest of which
Will contain upwards of two hundred acres :.
with a FRAME DWELLING House
barn, &c. ON one and A LOG DWELLING
HOUSE and SPRING HOUSE on another.
and the third has very handsome and con.
Venlent situation for the erection ola DyyEI-
LING HOUSE and other necessary build-
ihgs, near constant spring.
The above Tract of Land is tho e,no -,
which Andrew Moore, decd. resided. is in
an excellent neighborhood, and is convenient
to several good mills. Persons wishing to
purchase, will please to call and view the
land before the day of sale.
SAMUEL Med. MOORE.
HSenftor the heirs Of .4ndrev Moore. dec,5.
February Is, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

az The Cincinnati Advertiser states that
Ten. Harrison is a member of an Abolition
Society, and that the fact can be proven, if a.
ny OF the Wing presses meet the charge with
an explicit denial.
Here the fact is stated at once, and the
proof promised, if denied. Will the Wing
presses deny it. If they will, let them do It
on the sport. Notwisting or turning, gentle
men. Come, out with it. We wish the
South to know what kind of Presidential
candidate the Wings are supporting Out
with 1t, gentlemen; for if you do not, it will
be suspected that you are afraid to DENY it,
iestit should be proven true. Again, we say,
out with It'd. Sentinel
1--WE DENY the above allegation, Mr.. SEN
tinel of the Valley-and we do so because il
Is wholly Inconsistent with every sentiment on
the subject that we have ever heard from Gen.
HARRlsoN. Now for your proof, good sir
YOUR PROOF! No backing out, MIR. Sentinel.
You know where the evidence is to be found
and ifyou really desire s'the South to know
what kind of Presidential candidate the
Wings are supporting" rs you say, here is a
chance foryou. Ne take up your Janter-gnd
zoe shall hold YOU to the pRoor.-Ed. Snec,. I
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13

" Inc Richmond Enquirer mentions that
'he members of the Legislature talk Of adj
Jourhlng from the 9Th to the 10Th or N,r,1,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-02-13
"A MILLER VVAN's'EGye,

'H'iE subscribers wish to employ Miller,
"a at their Mills in Crab Bottom, Pendleton
County, Fa.-as their former Miller has
married fortune, and wishes to retire to en-
Joy the sweets OF retired life. The Mill has
a large custom, sufficient for two hands.
Application need not be made, unless the
applicant can, come well recommended for
honesty, industry and sobricty; to such, libcr-
al wages will be given.
SIrLINGTON & SNYDER.
Jan. 3O-3t