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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20
ST. DOMINGO AS TT NOW Is

The following description of the presen.
state OF that Island is from the pen of q
French naval officer:
1--WE embarked on board the frigate Ne
relde on the 24th December. On the 2sth we
were ut fort Royal, to receive orders from the
Admrals who despatched us on the 29th TO
~. Domingo. where we were 10 take on board
the millions of francs which the Consul
General had informed us was ready. We
have been days at anchor in this famous
Republic, and all that can say 10 YOU of the
misery ofthe people will scarce suffice to give
you any idea of is.
81 have been every where, and every where
have seen nothing but degradation and cor
ruPion. Men In rags compose the army and
exhibit a most ludicrous military masquerade.
Cavalry on foot manGuvre like horses at the
word Of command, hot, gqilop, 5c. Both
officers end soldiers are without shoes; one
has spurs tied by cord to his naked feet, a.
Mother has made himself spurs with piece
OF iron driven into wooden sole tied TO his
loot, and one whole company which inspec-
ted infinitely had not single musket, which
would so oil. The officers in RAGS ask char
ty.
''Slothfulness, poverty in its most hideous
form-and i'll the negro it is most hideous--
alone meet your eye at the town of Port au
Prince. The fields are ovcrrun by branbies,
iogwood trees, and the repacious .lichens.
which obstruct the roads and destroy the old
plantations. With the exception Of few
gardens, which here and there are cultivated
ythc negrOes--gardens far inferior to thoss
OF our worst s,aves--there is no cultivation
whatever.
''ihe only prodGet of the Island is coffee,
and that every year diminishes so materially
That the time is not far distant when it will
| produce none at all. Nomore is planted, and
the old coffee plantations are not even taken
care OF. The owners gather the crops from
their own fields, in the midst Of briars and
weeds. nolaborers being to be had, the ono
not being willing TO work for the other"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20

HENRY RE

TAKES this opportunity Of returning his
- thanks TO tho citizens Of Staunton, and of
Augusta county generally, for the very liberal
encouragement which he has received, and
would inform them that he has made eyery
arrangement for the satisfactory management,
of his enlarged business.
He has secured the services Of number Of
competent workmen, and hopes by his I'M
wearied attention TO business to be able to
render ontire satisfaction to all his customers.
He has received the
SPRING g. SUMMER FASHIONS,
for l94l. A full suit Of clothes will be made
at anytime in twenty-four hours, iG desired
Stanntcn, April %, 1871
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20

Thames y.ferson's Opinion If Concrsss.--iI
served with General Washington In the Le-
gislature Of Virginia before tie Revolution,
and during it wit, DR.. Franklin in Congress.
never heard either Of them speak tea min
utica al q tipo, nor 20 any but 70 The main point
which was to decide the question. They
laid their shoulders TO 'he great points, know
if,g that GIe little ones would follow Of them
eeivcs. il tHe present Congress oTrs in too
much talking, how can il be otherwise in a
body TO which the People send men who ques-
tion every :bing. yield nothing, and talk by
tho houT9"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20

rs and Q's.--'Fhs origin of the phrase--.
"Mind your P's and Q's" is not generally
known. In Alc-honses, where chalk scores
Were formerly marked upon tho wall. it was
customary TO put these initial letters a. the
head of every mans account, 10 show the
number of i'i"ts and Quarts for which he was
IN arrears, and we may presume many
friendly rustic to have tapped his neighbor on
the shoulder, when he was induIging 70 free.
~ in his potations, and to have exclaimed, "a
he pointed TO his score-"Gfhs, GILES, mind
your }"s md Q'sr'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20

The Perpetual Rosa Partisan TO-
Tist has succeeded in producing anew hybrid
!ose from the Bourbon rose and G!orio de
RGsomcDe, The flowers Of which ne fortified
with ihe pollen of some danask hybrid roses.
The plant is said to be extremely beautiful.
tho color bright crimson shaded with maroon
rnrPIc, and is further enriched With power
ful and delicious fragrance
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20

NEW STORE.

THE subscriber begs leave respectfully to
inform his old friends and customers, and the
public generally, that lie has again commence
ed the Mercantile business at his Store-house
In Stanton, where he is just receiving gem
cral and carefully selected assortment of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20
May 10
TO THE OvERSEERS or THE POOR
FOR AUGUSTA COUNTY.

YOU will please take notice, that your
next annual meeting will be held at the I'av-
ern of VIM. " CARRIER in Siaunton, on the
lst Monday in June next. BY order of the
President.
Z. STRIBLINC, COR.
May i3, i941.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20

VIRGINIA.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chance
ry for Augusta County, the Sd day of May,
1871.
Isaac Hall, admir-. with the will annexed of
James Bradford. dec'd.-Plaintiff-.
AGAINST
Sally Bradford, James Bradford, John Braf-
ford, Spoiswood Bradford. Philander Gus
It's. Sarah Nj. Gusts, Amanda Gusts, La
vinia GUSTS, James Gusts, VIM. Bryan,
Willis Bryan, Ewine Mallory and Sarah his
wife, late Sarah Ann Bryan, T.. Daubins e.
Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Bryan,
Lavinia Bryan and Mary Bryan-Delcn-
dants,
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants Lavinia Bryan, Willis
Bryan, Mary Bryan and James Gusts, not
having entered their appearance and given
security, according to the act Of Assembly,
and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing
by satisfactory evidence that they are not in
habitanis Of this Commonwealth: 1t is order
ed, that the said Defendants do appear here,
(on the LIST Monday in August next,) and an
swer the bill ofthe plaintiffs. and that copy
| of this order be forthwith inserted in soiuo
newspaper printed in Stanton, for two
months excessively, and posted at the front
door of the Courthouse.
A Copy-T'este,
J. u. WATTS, d. c.
| Nav I3
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20
BECKWITI'S
.G.VYE-D 2-SSrEFTdC
PI L. l. S

THE subscriber having been furnished by
the Inventor with the Recipe for these PILLS.
with exclusive authority to prepare and vend
them, they are now offered to the public, by
THOMAS l.. JUMP, Chemist.
Raleigh, N. G. May ID, 1884.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20
"Daplin c.. ". c. Mirch 7, 1884

"UUpNn Co. ". c. 1Harch 7, 1851.
To DIR. John BeckwiM:
DEAR Sir - have, with your permission,
used your Anti-dyspeptic Pills in my Prac-
tice for ten years, and have thoroughly test
ed them in my own person ; for you know
was much of a Dyspeptic. and you will add,
something OF n hypochondriac, and have found
them an invaluable remedy. My sick head
ache is uniformly relieved by them. feel
DESTROYS that the public should be made ac-
quainted with their value, and receive the be-
nefits Of a medicine calculated to do so much
good, and to save them from the too common
and unadvised use of mercurial preparations.
Truly yours,
ELIJAH CROSBY, NJ. D."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20
TRAVELLING
Css Ekee RegSE.a'ONSE.


On and after Monday, the 3Oth instant, the
PASSENGER TRAIN will leave the
Depot at quarter past A. NJ. precisely
Passengers will thus have an opportunity of
breallfasting in Winchester: and it is particu-
iarly requested thatall 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
URE, will startat o'clock, A. M. Fare to
Harper's Ferry and back by this train at the
low rate of one dollar.
Travellers by this route have now the adj
vantage Of reaching Baltimore or Washing
ton on the evening of the same day they leave
Winchester, and Richmond at10o'clock next
morning.
J. GEO. HEST, AGENT.
Winchester, April 25, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-20

THE above invaluable PILLS received
and for sale by ANTHONY ID. WREN.
Diagonc|iy Opposite Capt. McClung's Hotel
Jan. 7.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14
The Village Preacher.
"Father, forgive them"
BY CHARLES MINER; ESQ.

- Go, proud infidel, search the ponder
Gus tones of heather learning-explore the
precepts of Seneca, and the writings of Socra
tes. Collect all the excellencies of the ancien
and modern moralists, and point 10 sentence
equal to this simple prayer of the Saviour
Relieved and suffering the crosses
indienities, crowned with ,horns, and led away
to die, no annihilating curse breaks from his
breast. Sweet, placid as the aspiring of q
mother for her nursing, ascends prayer o.
mercy for his enemies, Forgive, forgive
them" Oh, it is worthy of lis origin, and
stamped with the bright seal of truth that his
mission was from heaven!
Acquainiances, have YOU ever quarrelled
! Friends, have you ever differed? If he who is
pure and perfect forgave his biiterest enemies
do you well to cherish your anger? Brothers,
TO you the preceptis imperative: you shall for.
give not seven times merely, but seventy times
seven
Husbands and wives, you have no right to
expect perfection in each other. To error is
the lot Of humanity Illness will sometimes
make you petulant, and disappointment ruffies
the smoo,hest temper. Guard, beseech you,
with unremitted vigilance, your passions; con-
sroled, they are the genial heat that warns us
along the way of life--ungoverned, they are
consuming fires. Let your strife be one of re-
spectful attentions and conciliatory conduct
Cultivate, with care, the naked and gentle af-
fections of the heart. Plant not, but eradicate
the thorn that grows in your partners path
Above all, let no feeling of revenge find har-
Dor within your breast; let the sun never go
down on your anger. A kind word-an oblig-
ing action--if i. be trifling concern--has a
power superior to the harp of David, in calm
ing the pillows of the soul.
Revenge is as incompatible with happiness
as hostile TO religion. LIE, him whose heart is
black with malice, and studious of revenge,
walk through the fields when clothed with ver-
dure or adorned with howers--to his eyes there
is no beauty; the flowers to him exhale no fra
grance Dark as his soul, nature is robed in
the deepest sable. The smile of beauty lights
not upon his bosom with joy; but the furies of
hell rage in his breast and render him as mis-
erable as he would wish the object of his hate
But let him lay his hand on his breast and
say, Revenge, cast thee from me; Father,
forgive me, as forgive my enemies, land ma
ture assumes new and delightful garniture
Then, indeed, are meads verdant and flowers
fragraRt---,hen is the music of the groves de-
lightfu 10 the ear, and the smiles of virtuous
beauty lovely to his soul.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14
From the Saturday Evening Post.

Ararat Farm, Cecil CO., Md. June 10Th, Is41.
Cure for Diseases i'm Peach Trees.
Gentlemen--
As have understood from source that can
not be doubted, that there is several persons en-
plcyed in this State and Pennsyvana, curing
diseased Peach Trees and charging for doing
50, and as that information has been received
directly or indirectly through me without cos,
To them; feel it duty owe my fellow agri-
culturists TO make it public
My experiments commenced in 1886, when
| | came into possession of the farm now occu-
py, the information was derived from observa-
lions in nature OF more than twenty years stand
ing; an account Of which, with my experiments,
propose to prepare for the Cultivator, publish
ed at Albany, n. Y. as early as convenient for
me to do So
The application to the trees consists of salt
and salt petre combined in the proportion of
one part of salt petre to eight parts Of salt, one
half pound of this mixture to tree seven years
old and upward, 10 be applied upon the surface
of the ground, around and in immediate contact
with the trunk of the tree this will destroy the
worm, but to more efectually preserve the tree
also sow this mixture over my orchard a, the
rate of two bushels to the acre. The size of
the fruit is increased, and the flavor very great
ly improved, the worm destroyed and the yell
lows prevented.
hope that other papers will place this mat
ter before their readers so as TO prevent the pub
lie from being imposed upon.
With high respect, am yours, &c.
LITTLETON PHYSICK.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

We find the following floating about in our
exchange papers. If true, the information is of
value to the wheat growers.--We give it for
what it is worth:
"Salt is said to be complete preventive
against the destruction of wheat by weevil. Mix
a pint of salt with barrel of wheat, or put the
grain in old salt barrels, and the weevil will not
attack it. In stacking wheat, four or five quarts
of salt to every hundred sheaves, sprinkled
among them, will entirely secure them from the
depredations of the insect, and render the straw
more valuable as food for cattle"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14
Potato Culture.

The greatest crops of potatoes or record, are
those grown by General Barnum, of Vermont,
which reached from 500 to 800 bushels per
acre; and he gives it as his opinion, that in a
good soil, and with his mode of culture, from
800 to 1000 bushels per acre may be calcula-
ted upon. The reports of the Agricultural So
cieties show that from 500 to 700 bushels per
acre, are not uncommon. Mr. Bache, of Wells
borough, Pennsylvania, In 1889, raised 600 TO
tho acre, and the crop of Mr Morris, of Cata-
raugus, N. Y. fell but little short. The aver
age crop in the country cannot we think, be
estimated at more than IT'S to 250 bushels, the
influence of the seasons being more felt in this
crop than many others.
The methods of planting are various. Gen.
Barnum's mode, after careful and thorough
preparation Of his land, is 10 plant in drills %
inches apart, and the sets in the drills / 0 in-
ches from each other. The drills are kept
clean, but the earth is killed around The plants
only once in the season; as he considers there
is much danger of disturbing the young tuburs
by removing the earth, or causing the formation
of new shoots or tubers by repeated hoeings or
killings. The secret of his grea. crops ap-
peared TO consist, in his bringing rich fresh
earths from the barn yard, or the mould depos-
tied in swamps, and giving each hill shovel
full, as top dressing. He does this with the
aid of horse and cart, the horse and the wheels
passing between the rows.---Albany CultiUatOr.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

1RIFLEs ARE NOT TO BIZ DESPISED.- .---The
nerve Of a tooth, not as large as the finest cam
bric needle, will sometimes drive strong man
to distraction. A musquitoe can make an ele.
phant absolutely mad The coral rock which
causes navy to founder, is the work of worms.
The warrior that withstood death in thousand
forms may be killed by an insect. Small pleas
ures make up the sum ofhappiness. The deep
est wreichedness often results from perpetual
continuance of petty pains. A chance look
from those we love, often produces exquisite
pain or unaloyed pleasure. e.---NOrth american.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14
Why Don't the Judse Resign

Why dsat the men propose!
Why don't the Judge Resign, dear feds'
Why DONE the Judge resign!
This hanging on to office now,
Il really can't define;
For if, as YOU so stouty say,
His lucky stars do shine
Why don't the Judge resign, dear feds!
Why don't the Judge Resignl-
Lancaster Intelligeneey,
The reason why he don't resign
Dear feds. is easily guessed at,
Although no doubt you'd think il fine
To have future jest at;
His district is well satisfied,
And DO not want another;
So Davy can't be gratifed
To nominate his brother,
Harrisburg Telegraph.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

How TO COOK GREEN PEAs-The common
method of cooking this delicious vegetable, by
boiling in water, is nearly destructive to its fla
vor, at least so says lady who has sent us the
following method of preparing them for the ia
BILE, which, after experience, we must add is a
great improvement: "Place in the bottom of
your sauce pan or boiler, several ofthe outside
leaves of head salad-put your peas in the dish
with two ounces of butter in proportion to half
peck of peas--cover the pan or boiler close,
and place it over the fre---in thirty minutes
they are ready for the table. They can either
be seasoned in the pan or after taken out..--Wa-
ter extracts nearly all The delicious quality Of
the green pea, and is as fatal to their flavor as
it is destructive to mad dog"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

Family Poisoned gentleman and his wife,
his wife's sister, and three children, were all
poisoned at Salem, New Jersey, on Monday
last, by parlaking freely of pudding baked in an
earthen vessel; It's supposed that in baking the
pudding it imbbed from the glazing, (Which is
done with red lead,) its deleterous qualities,
which is subtle and fatal poison, and persons
cannot be too cautious in the use of their cuina-
ry utensils, or the consequences of such care
lessness will be dearly repaid. Medical aid
was promptly called in, and all of them were
considered out of danger on Wednesday eren-
ing.Philadelphia Daily Chronicle.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

A Northern Man Dith Southern Prsneip!ss.-
1 say Sam, said negro employed in carrying
up bricks to building, addressing brother
darky, whose avoca.ion is manufacturing ice
creams: why does you follow sich cold bu-
siness? II wouldn't be genial TO my Suddern
feelins.'
We'll, fac is follow it, Ben, case you sees
Is Suddern man with Modern principles
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

come from the blackberryin' in pairs and not
as we went-had loud cargo o. berries, and
do not b'leve that one on US II ever forgit the
haw-h -hawin' we had about the fellow who sot
down on the hornets nest Yours, truly,
JEHOSHAPHAT JENKINS.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

"WoMAN.--A mother---she cherishes and cor.
rects US; sister---she consulis and counsels US;
sweethear---she coquets US; a wife. she
comforts and confdes in us; without her, what
would become of u.s. Exchange paper.
Wen enquire and let you know --Picayune
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

BROKEN up" Well, mother, the founda-
tions of the great deep have broken up at last "
"What do you mean, Timothy!" "My trow-
sers have got hole in 'em behind, that's what
| mean"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
THEODORE SCHOCH.

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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14

BY the by, speaking of tales. we like those
that end well. Hogg's for instance.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-14
No 81.
From the Harrisburg Reporter.

From the Harrisburg Reporter.
THE BERKs COUNTY MURDER. Capt.
Renno, an ndefatigable Citizen Of Berks
county, passed through this town, OH his
return from the west, on Wednesday, hav-
ing in custody the two persons suspected
as the murderers Of Mr. Christ, of Berks
county; notice of which excited much
attention few weeks ago in the newspa-
| perS of the State, as the crime was an uI-
usual, and almost unheard of oge in THAI
honest county. We have been politely
handed the following particulars of an ex-
animation Of one of the prisoners, at Day
ton, Ohio.
The following voluntary declaration was
was made on the examination before
me, by +. Osleman, June 93, IS4I.
In January last went to Berks county,
Pa. The first time saw Rineheart was
at Boyer's store, at BernvlIIe-he had
some difficulty with girl. He (R.) said
we had better steal couple Of horses aud
run away, but he (Osleman) would NOT
do so.
About month ago R. told him, O.,
that he had spite against Christ. K. told
me Christ bad money and wanted me to
assist to murder Christ. He said they
could go down the river (Ohio) and would
not be found out.
On Tuesday before the murder Rine-
hart told me that we would choke him
and kill him, and after he was dead take
him up stairs and hang him. told him
would not do it, for we would be found
out and be catched. On Wednesday he
told me he was going to do it. About 10
in the evening we left D BodIke's tavern
| went to Byerly's where my clothes were,
and packed up my clothes. The next I
saw of Rinehart was between and
o'clock in the morning he came to Byer-
ly's,-when we started off /! miles | was
tired.
Rinehart brought guns with him
When We stopped fell asleep in few
minutes, and believe r. did. We soon
went to Laws X Keys tavern. told r.
| was tired ofcarrying the gnns--one was
a small one. He R., offered TO sell the
gun, and told me to say it was mine The
landlord offered 81 so for it. He, R. told
me to throw it down and give it to hun.
r. had pistol which is now at my house
in Miami comfy. R. had some silver
money and some bills-I don't know how
much.
Had you then 10, 90 or so dollars7 |
should think more, but don't know how
much. We went on foot to Stouchtown.
then to Myerstown in buggy and paid
So 90, then to Lebanon, then to Millers-
town, then took the stage to Harrisburg,
thence to Hagerstown, thence toWheeling
and to Cincinnati, and then to Dayton
| paid my travelling expenses and he paid
bis.
This side of Cumberland I asked him
(R.) if he had done it, he (R.) said no.
| hereby certify the foregoing to be in
substance the declaration made before me,
on the examination of F. Osleman, this
26th June, 1841.
E FORELIN,