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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01
DESTRUCTIVE RAIN.

The heaviest fall of rain,--certainly the
most destructive,-of which we have any re-
membrance, occurred on Monday night last.
For some days the clouds had been accumu-
latlng-and about dark of that day they be-
gan to discharge their stores, but so gently
as TO lead to no apprehension of the deluge,
which, before SUNRISE, had laid almost evory
decliviy bare, forming innumerable channels
In ITS course; filling to overlooking every
creek and rill in our vicinity; bearing of
mills and mll-dams on its mpetuous bosom;
breaking the Canal at several points, cu]verts
as well as eTnbankments; and even undermi-
ming and prostratlng a large brick tenement
We have never witnessed more extensive
exhibition of the immense power of this usu-
ally placid element.-Lyneh. Hirg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01
THURSDAY, july /, l84l.

O-The editor Of the Spectator expects to
be absent for several weeks, on journey, for
the benefit Of his health. Those having Inn.
slness with him are respectfully referred to
MIR. JOHN CoLmouN, who will at all times bo
IN attendance at the office, and 10 whom.
with the aid ola young friend, he leaves the
editorial management ofthe paper.
AS he designs making arrangements, du.
ring his absence, for the enlargement and
improvement of the Spectator, which will
require considerable expenditure, he would
be greatly obliged to those who know them
selves to be indebted, to call and settle their
respective accounts, as early as may be con-
venient
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01
AFFRAY AND MURDER.

We learn from gentleman who was at
the Superior Court of Green county, that
fatal ARRAY occurred on Wednesday last, be-
tween two individuals of that county, named
Turner and Knight. The former mado an
attack upon Knight with stick, which he re-
sisted, and IN attempting to wrest the stick
from his assalant, exposed his person to d
fatal blow from large knife which Turner
had drawn, and which inflicted deep wound
III Knights side, of which he died instantly.
Turner was Immediately arrested and I'M
prisoned.- .4du.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

There has good deal OF noise been made
lately in the newspapers, abou, a certain sbin
Charles, from New Orleans bound TO Havre.
which was found some thirty or forty miles at
sea abandoned, not soul left i'm the Shin and
supposlng IT TO be the work of pirates, the
citizens of \. Orleans have been very active
and energetic, with the hope ofcapturing said
pirates. Tho captain and crew of the aban-
doned vessel have recently arrived at Charles
ton; they had abandoned the shin ON account
OF a leak which they could no, overcome; SO
that 1t happily turns out that no pirates were
III the case at all.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01
A STRANGE PLACE TO DIE.

The Vicksburg Wing, of the 29th ul,imo,
says that man was found ON the day previ.
Gus on the roof of a three story brick store
having apparently been dead for some weeks
as his body was horribly mutilaied by the
BIRDS that had been flying about him. Who
he was, whence he came, or how he po
there, Iio one could tell. He was unknown
by all about there but had chosen thai
strange, grand death-bod, where, in mid air
far above the dull earth, alone in the midst
OF that populcus city, with the blue skies 70,
a canopy and the stars for watchers, his spi.
rit had passed 70 Is long home,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

Among the passengers in the Great Wes-
tern, whic.: sliled Saturday from n. York
was Mir. Charles w. Dayton, whc it is
said, has gone to bring home Samuel Swart.
won't, who is now reported to be residing in
London In penury. So many others have
Swartwouted with impuni:y tina: we presume
he has little to fear Oh his return.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

Inc National lntelligencer conjectures that
Congress will not adjourn earlier than the Isl
OF September. From the little progress thus
far made, that would seem to be the earliest
period at which an adjournment can be fairly
hoped for.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

The bill for the relief of Mrs. Harrison
passed the Senate Friday, by vote of % to
10, and is now a law of the land. No act of
the National Legislature could meet hearth
er response in the bosom Of the American pco-
pie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

JUST CoNeLvsioN.-The National Ga
zeite says, "a newspaper which so far for
gets Its selt-respect as TO depsrt from the sub
lect OF discussion to indulge ribGlary agains.
an editor places itself hors do coa.bai.~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

VIM. III. At,ree, reporter for the n. York
Herald, has by decision and order Of the
Judges been excluded from the Court Of Gen
eral Sessions, N. York, in consequence of
gross misrepresentation made by him of tho
Proceedings ofthe Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01
MINISTER TO RUSSIA.

The Baltimore Patriot of the 2Ist saws -
eve learn from Washington that John S.
Pendleton. Esq. of Virginia is to be the Min
lister to RUSSIA
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

Weregret to announce the death of Major
General ALEXANDER MAcomB, the General-in-
Chief Of the U. S. Army, which occurred at
hali-Past two o'clock of Friday last, {Juno
25th).
His Funeral will take place on Mondav
next, at 0 o'clock A. M.--Nas. Int,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

BY the law Of England, any clerk in the
Post Office who steals, secretes, or DESTROYS
a newspaper, is liable to no fined and impris-
oned, and the law is strictly enforced.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

O-The Baltimore American says that it is
SAID the Office oil commissioner Of Indian af-
fairs will be filled in few days by Mr. Black
ford, the Editor of the Fredericksburg
Arena.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

a letter from Washington TO the Albany
Argus says: "They (the Democrats) are fuH
Of spirits" This must have been written by
Nh Senator Wright, or by some one who had
him in eye.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-07-01

~ We tender our thanks to the Hon. a.
II. II. STUART for Congressional Documents.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03
DIR. w. EVANS CELEBRATED
SOOTHING SYRUP.
FOR CHILDREN TEETTfING.
Prepared by himself
TO MOTHERS AND NURSES.

TO MOTHERS AND NURSES.
The passage Of the Teeth through the gums
produces troublesome and dang ID symptoms.
1t is known by mothers that there is great inn
ta,ioG in the mouth and gums during this pro-
cess. The gums swell. the secretion Of saliva
IS increased, the cbhd is seized with frequent
aud sudden fits OF crying, watching, starting in
the sleep, and spasms Of peculiar parts; the
child shries with extreme violence, and thrusts
its Gngers into its mouth. II these prccursory
symptoms are not speedily alIevia'e1, spasmod
ic convulslons universally surefyene, aud soon
cause the dissolution Of the infant Ii moih-
ers have their little babes afflicted with these
distressing symptoms, they should Apply DR..
William Eyans's Celebrated Soothing Syrup,
which has preserved hvndreds OF infants when
thought past recovery, from being suddenly al
tackled with that fatal ualady, conyUis.ons.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03
DR.. HUNTS BOTANIC PILLS.

When a sound aud scientific remedy for diseases
has long been in general use, besowing blessings
and receiving praises ii is scarcely in tnc power Of
scep,icism to doubt il, virtues, or envy to deny
them.
When il has achieved an ascendant career OF use.
fitness which distances the competition oi mere
boasinl pre,eniion, and secured conspicuous STA
lion in universal favor, by intrinsic worth alone, It's
Proprietor may point out the causes of its superior
ty wiihou, incurring the suspicion ofinvidiOusness
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03
II ffenI Blessing TO .EofheTs'
DIR. w. EvAES'S CELEBRATED
SOOTHING SYRUP.
Enr ChiLac1u 1uii,nr thcir Y1.fh
For Cdildren cutting their Tad.

This infalllblc remedy has preserved hun
dreds OF Children, when thought past recovery,
from conyulsIoas. As soon as the Syrup IS
rubbed on the gums, the child will recover
This preparation IS so innocent, so efficacious,
and 50 pleasant, that no child will refuse TO let
it's gums be rubbed with it. When infants are
at the age Of four months, though there is no
appearance Of teeth, one bottle OF the Syrup
should be used or the gums. to open the pores.
Parents should never lie without the Syrup in
the nursery where there are young ebildren;-
for II child wakes IN the nigh; with pain in the
gums. the Syrup Immediately gives case by
opening the poses and healing the gums !;
thereby preventing Convulsions. Fevers, &c.
Sold at DIR. W Evans Office. 100 Chatham
ST.. y. Y. and BY all hrs Agents ihrou ghout
the Union. Pnce-small bottles 30 cents
larger 81.
Tfs obors N~iicins is for sgls IN Newport. ~
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03
DR.. EVANS CELEBRATED
CAM0MllE G. ApenIeNT PILLS.

- HIGULG IMPORTANTLY
Senous disease. liveT complaint. bilious dis
eases. pies. rheumatism. consumption. coughs,
eoli.. San in the chest AMI sii~. Ulcers and
f.'c..e ~ -i.y..- u ti.-1s.., f-~ .1roe.sfiiiy
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03
RHoDE-IsLAND REPUBLICAN.
published EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING
NEW TER M S.

Cash System.
For Oos Years subscription, il actually paid
ia cash. in advance. Al the Office, Si %
Credit System.
For One Years subscription, If paid during
tie year, or within osE month amer It has an
exvifej, - w
Do DO do if NOT paid before the expiration
The month Of" grace" se 70
Aaa e5 cents IN addition, for every success
size period of THREE months that each years
subscription remains unpaid.
Nc paper will be discontinued until arrearages
are p.id' except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding square
inserted three weeks for 81; and IL cents for each
subsequent inseron.-Atv not marked
Will be continued until forbidden, and charged ac-
coTdingly.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03

Tie oborS Neficins II for sgis IN Newport. ~
wv riLEiHfN. tgsn'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03

The aJore Medicine as far sale in Newport, b
VlH. CALLAHAN, AeeHt.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03

E" 1t is very we'll for people to live il what is
sailed style. il they have every Thing in agrea-
ment," but " no style OF living is good. or gen
teel that is not thorough. consistent, and we'll
carried through. sh."-ThrOc Experiments of Liv-
lur
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03

TIE oJors Naiiciss is for sale IN Ne,rBoy,. by
I'M. CALLAHAN, dgss,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
TERMS OF TIE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published weekly, by
,KENTON HARPER, at Two Dollars a
year, if paid in advance--or Two Dollars
and Fifty Gents, after the expiration OF the
first six months. Nopapcr will be discon-
tinued, but at the option of the editor, until
all arrearages arc paid. o. Advertisements,
not exceeding thirteen lines of printed mat
tor, inserted three weeks Tor one dollar. Lar
ger advertisements in the same proportion.
A liberal discount will be made to advcrtis-
ers by the year. d5-Lctters on business
must be postpaid.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
SMALL BIRDS GREAT BLESSINGS

wish our intelligent farmers could be a.
wakened to the Importance of preserving rob-
ins and other small birds, as means of aid
ing in their work. The inhumanity which
suffers every lazy lubber of boy who can
rest an old kings arm over stone wall, to
kill or frighten every poor linnet that sings
in the fields, and every rObin.red breast that
dares eat an unripe cherry and save a child
from the dysentery, is a short sighted piece Of
selfishness. These harmless birds live upon
grubs and other worms and insects, and the
slight inroads they make upon the farmers
crops are repaid an hundred-fold by the pro-
lection they afford against thousand de-
stroyers. These birds, if not frightened,
will become so tame as to perch on the hand,
or light on the plough as it turns over the
furrow. No good farmer should fail to teach
his boys to spare and cherish these harmless
and often tuneful visitants to his fields and
orchards. The crows, too, Natures living
mouse-traps, instead of being tame, almos:
domestic bird, as in some other countries.
where farmers have boon taught their value
by long experience, have been frightened into
mean pilfereIs Of unwed cornhills! A good
crow is worth bushel ofwheat or other
grain to the acre., and sometimes tet.! A
knowledge of orthodoxy, and not penal
laws, is what our farmers and their sons need
to induce them to regard their true interests
in this matter.-CoNNECTIcUT COURANT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
Six Hundred Acres
OF EXCELLENT LAND
FOR SALE.

DESTROYS of cmigrating South, on ac-
count of rheumatic Affections, offer for sale,
tho above land, adjoining the Town of Lib
cfty, Bedford Courthouse. 300 acres OF it
is first rate tobacco land, and elegantly tim
bered. Over 200 acres well set in clover,
timothy, Sc. The whole we'll enclosed, and
in high state of Improvement. 1t lies on
The great Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike,
20 miles from Lynchburg, which with Liber-
ty, affords an excellent market for every
thing that can be raised on it. The Barns,
Negro Houses, Threshing Machine, and Or
chards, are extensive and good. My House
and Lot in Liberty, overlooking the planta-
ton, is also for sale, and is much the most
eXtensivc& commodious private residence in
town. The whole would suita professional,
a farming or planting gentleman we'll, and
will be for sale until sold. Terms will be
accommodating to an early applicant. Cen
tlemen in the Valley of Va. desiring to pur-
chase fine productive estate at half the
price of much of their Valley lands, arc in
vited to come, view, and buy great bargain.
VIM. COOK.
Liberty, Va. April Is, ls4l-5t
The Rockingham Register will insert St
and charge this Office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
FRESH GOODS.

purchased under highly favorable circumstan-
ces, and at very reduced prices for CASH
which he is determined to sell at so small ar'
Advance as to make it the interest of the pub
lie to give him share Of their custom. To
enable him to do this, however, it will be in
dispensible that he should make his sales
ENTIRELY FOR CASH, or such produce
as may suit in exchange. He wishes not
TO wound the feelings of any, and he is thus
explicit, as it is his intention to open no &C
counts.
En- Persons at a distance, who were for
morly i'm the habit of dealing in this place,
are earnestly invited to give him a call, as
he is satisfied he can mako it an object to
them to make their purchases of him, if they
have only few dollars to expend. He as.
sures them there shall be no deception. His
GROCERIES,, he thinks, will compete with
any to be found in the State.
EH9- TO his old friends and customers
one and all, he returns his sincere thanks fol
their former patronage, and he would say tc
them come and see for yourselves. He he
lieves that most people are sick and tired Of
the credit system, and he fatters himself tina
it is only necessary to examine his Goods and
prices to satisfy all, that he could not afford
to charge them to any one.
JOHN C. Sewers.
Stanton, April 8, 194l.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
UNION, (VIRGINIA) THURSDAY, MAY 49, 1871.

tenant would move his effects from tho leas-
ed tenement before the rent was due, or that
for any other cause an attachment should not
have issued, judgment shall be entered for the
tenant that the attached effects be restored to
him with costs; and if it shall appear that a
part of the rent claimed, be due, or becoming
due, judgment shall be entered for the claim
ant for the amount, and an order of sale to
satisfy the amount found to be due. When
judgment shall be given for the tenant, it
shall not operate as bar to any subsequent
attachment, or other proceeding, to recover
the same rent. Makes it lawful to sue out
an attachment for one whole years rent, if
there be so much growing due under any lease
or contract for the rent of any premises, al
though the same may be reserved to be paid
semi-annually or quarterly. Nothing in the
act exempting portion of the property of
poor debtors from execution and otis. liabili-
ties, passed March Goth, 1888, shall be con-
strued to extend to any process for the recov-
cry of rent which has not been in arrear long.
er than six months. (Concluded.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13

ANEcDoTE OF THE LATE Sir ASHLEY CooF-
ERA wealthy city merchant, who resided
near Windsor, and lately retired from busi-
ness, called upon Sir Ashley to consult with
him upon the state Of his health. The pa
tient was not only extremely fond Of good
things of this world but INDUCED in high
living to agreat excess. This was soon dis
covered by Sir Ashley, who thus addressed
him:
"You are merchant, sir, and therefore
must possess an extensive knowledge of
trade, but did you ever know of an instance
in which the imports exceeded the exports
that there was not glut in the market H.
That's the case with you, sir take more ply
sic and eat less."' The gentleman took tho
hint; and has since declared that Sir Astley's
knowledge of the ''first principles, of COM
merce," and the mode of giving his advice,
rendering it "clear to the meanest capacity"
has not only enabled him to enjoy good health
ever since, but has probably prolonged his
life for many years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13

INTERESTING FAcT.-The Rev. MIR. Bacon,
in an address on the death of President Har:
rison, at New Haven, mentioned the fact that
Gen. Harrison was descendant of Maj. Gen.
r.. Harrison, one of the members OF the Brit.
ish Parliament who signed the death warrant
of Charles /. The announcement OF this tact
caused very visible sensation-and the
minds of most present probably reverted 70
the circumstance that wittin rod " the put
pit from which the reverend orator was speak
ing, were reposing the bodies OF Goiie' DIX
well and Whalley, three other members OF thu
same Parliament. and signers OF the sami
death warrant against the British klng -
Charles was beheadcd OH the 30th of Janua
~, l64S.-Ledgcr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13

The MooN.-A Dublin correspondent of an
English paper gives the following observa-
tons of DR.. Robinson, of Armagh, on the APP
pearancc of the moon, as seen through Lord
Oxmantown's immense telescope:
"The sharpness of the rocks and peaks in
the moon is quite surprising and this fact a.
lone would show that air and water are alb,
sent. He also states that no volcanic action
is now at work in the moon, nor has been
since the invention of telescopes. One of its
mountains is nearly $4,000 feet in height a.
bove the plain from which it rises. General
| ", however, they are about 5000 feet"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
SKETCHES OF THE ACTS.
Passed al tic last session ofbte General Assem-
Lly Of Virginia.

Passed al tic !dSt session 81 me General .HSSem-
Jly Of Tirginia.
An act concerning delinquent and forfeited
lands lying west of the Allegheny mountains,
vests in the actual occupant of any lands Goth
er than those who forfeited the same,) now
vested in the State for non-payment of taxes,
or for failure to enter the same on the Com
missioner's books, all the title of the State
for so much thereof as such person may have
Just title OF claim to, legal or equitable, held
or claimed under grants from the State dated
prior to the LIST of April, 1871, where such
| persons shall have discharged all taxes duly
assessed and charged, or which ought to have
been assessed and charged thereon from the
! time such person acquired title thereto; and
requires the commissioners of forfeited and
delinquent lands in the several counties wes
Of the Allegheny mountains III making on
their reports lands liable to be sold, to spe
city and plat out such lands as arc vested il
the actual occupant by this act, and to OK
. ciude them from the orders of sale.
. An act concerning conveyances Of land
sold for non-paymeht of taxes, and for othe
n purposes; extends the time allowed for oh
tanning deeds for lands sold for non-paymen
} of taxes to one year, and authorizes tn
County and Corporation Courts, upon motto
, of the purchaser, his heirs &C., to order tn
: clerk to execute deed for. such land so pu1
: chased, giving previous notice to the formt
, owner; provided, that if the owner of tn
e land shall be in possession, and shall tend'
to the purchaser, his executors &c., the
mount paid for taxes on the same, with sui
sequent taxes and ten per Centum per anDu
thereon, then no such order shall be mad
:. The act also corrects an error which exists
y the tables of assessment for the county
Fayette, relative to the lands Of John
Huddleston.
An act to authorize change in the mo
Of supporting prisoners in county and corp
v ration iails, and concerning the examinati
of said iails; authorizes the courts of Ric
smond City, Norfolk Borough, PetersbuI
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
FROM the Cincinnati UatchmG;,, AprH %.
MELANCHOLY OCCURREN CE.

The Rev. Mr.. .Griswold, Of tic Baptist
communion, died in this city on Wednesday
of last week, in consequence of brutal as
sault made upon him the Friday evening pre-
vious, by young man named Lay ION. Mr..
Grswold had held c series Of religious meet
ings in a saw mill at the West end Of the
city, which were attended, we understand,
with considerable interest and many hopeful
conversions. On the evening Of the fatal as
at this, he watched for his victim as he
came out Of the assembly, and directed a
stone with fatal violence at his head. The
perpetra;or is now III prison awaiting his
| trial.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13

AN ANrEprLUvIAN.-Thc strange vitality
Of the frog when entirely shut out from the o.
sual means disappearing existence, is already
of an old croaker: A highly respectable in
habitant of the town of Lancaster was break
ing large coal, when to his great surprise
fine frog jumped out Of small hollow in its
centre. twas Immediately secured, and a.
long with tho piece of coal has been visited by
numbers of the curious. The frog or toad is
a fine, lively specimen Of the genus. From
the appearance of the recess in the coal, it is
supposed that it had formed the house of tho
toad ever since the formation of the scam.