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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-21

The New York papers of Saturday, announce
that the body of Mr.. Payne, the afianced lover Of
Mary G.. Rogers, was found last evening at Ho-
boken, near the waters edge, where the body Of
Miss Rogers was discovered.
From the testimony given in, it appears that he
was strongly attached to Mary Rogers, and that
ne has been moody and not exactly in his right
mind since her death. His hat a handkerchief
and the fragments of vial the body ofwhich yet
contained few drops of laudanum, were found
in the grotto where it is supposed Miss Rogers
was murdered. lie was discovered in dying
state, by the way side, near where her body was
found. He no doubtcommitted suicide. During
Friday he was observed wandering about the sup
posed scene of the murder
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The establishment of the Political Arena has
passed from Mr.. Blackford into the hands of Mr..
James Ashby, by whom the paper will be con-
Quoted in future.
Resignations.-The Hon. J. c.. Afford and A..
f. Nisbit of Georgia, have resigned their seats in
Congress, from private considerations.
The number of interments at New Orleans on
the 9th inst, was 32-l6 Of yellow fever.
f. III. Foster and John Bell are named as the
probable candidates ofthe Wings, in Tennessee,
for U. S. Senators.
Hon. Daniel Jenifer, of Md, lately appointed
Minister to the Court Of Vienna, is confined at
home by severe indisposition.
There were IS deaths from yellow fever, al
Vicksburg, on the Goth day of September, and
the day previous.
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The Cabinet is now complete, as follows:

The Cabinet is now complete, as follows
Secretary of State, DANIEL WEBSTER, of Mas
sachusetts.
Secretary Of the Treasury, WALTER Forward,
OF Pennsylvania.
Secretary of War, JOHN G.. SPENCER, of New
York.
Virginia.
Attorney General, IIUeH S. LEeARE, of South
Carolina.
Postmaster General, CHARLES A. WIcKLIFFE,
Of Kentucky.
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29l ACRES.

about two hundred of which is cleared land, one
half of which is in clover and all of it under fine
fencing. The land is all of first rate quality, a
dapted to the culture of all kinds of grain and
grass. There is on it four five never falling
springs, and almost every field SO arranged that
all of them can have water. The woodland is
valuable, the Improvements comfortable, and the
whole tract from its position, its beauty. and the
character of the soil, presents strong inducements
to any one disposed to locate himself in the vci-
nifty of the fine schools of Lexington.
The terms will be made to suit the purchaser,
and if not disposed of private sale, will be Of
fered at public auction on the premises on Mon
day the 22d Of November next, if fair, if not, the
next fair day thereafter.
JOHN McCUE.
Oct 27-3t
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az- A bundle of clo,hes which were taken from

" A bundle ofclothes which were taken from
negro man, supposed to be runaway, who eff
fected his escape from some gentlemen who at
tempted to capture him, has been left at the Jail
of Augusta county. The bundle contains the
following articles: "A hat, pair ofcoarse shoes,
drab overcoat, ablue dress coat, thick drab coat
and pantaoons, an old velvet vest, shirts, socks,
quantity Of tobacco, and a razor. There is al
so in the bundle permit signed John 4. Wood,
1871.
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COTTOV H2R.V,S.
Oct 27-3t

have in store commission, Cotton Yarns
assorted Nos. at Factory prices, warranted to be
of the best quality, and will continue to keep by
the bale or single pad. Also Cotton Osna-
burgs of good quality at factory prices. say cts.
per yard by the piece, and will attend to all orders
sent rue with despatch, and thankful for any that
may be sent. b. FRYE.
Scottsville, Oct Gift
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New ORLEANS ELEcTIoN.-'lhe special cleo
ton in New Orleans for member of the Legis-
lature resulted in the choice of r. HUNT, the reg
ularly nominated Wing candidate. The vote
stood-Hunt (W.) COZ; Lewis (W.) 1888
Piere IL. Fly SIG.
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ROCKBRJDGE FLOUR.

A letter has been received by gentleman Of
this county from Messrs. Shields & Somervile of
Richmond, dated 9Th instant, stating that they
were in the receipt of and were then selling lot
ofeightyfve barrels of family flour, Bunker-hll
brand, at SO per barrel, cash. This is as it SHOULD
be. We are glad to find that some of our country
Millers are likely TO compete with the city mills
in quality ofdour. The effort deserves encourage
ment.-Leringfon Gaz.
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SH0l@lN GOODS
embracing some SALT, TOBACCO, CAST
INGS, DRY GOODS, and many other articles
not named. Also some BRICK, one or two
HORSES, and other property not mentioned.
All those having claims against me, are invit-
ed to come and purchase to satisfy their claims.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, and continue day
after day until all is sold. All necessary terms
will be made known on the day Of sale.
N. B.-The Store House and Lumber House
that now occupy will be for rent.
JOSEPH S. RUPERT.
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Tile disaster on board tie Futon.-We regret to
learn that two more of the men injured on board
the steam frigate Fulton on Tuesday, by the burs-
ting of cannon, died yesterday, making four
deaths. The lives of the remaining four men, it
is hoped, will be saved.
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The GALE of the Cd inst. was extremely vio-
lent and destructive to the eastward. The fol-
lowing is an account of damages sustained at a
single place on the coast of Massachusetts
Out Of all the fishing vessels owned in Pigeon
Cove, only two are left, eco Ito 25 lost.) The
breakwater, which was built in 1882 at an expense
ofSI7,0OO, and which was owned in shares by
individuals in Gloucester, Newburyport, Rock
port, &c. is almost entirely destroyed.
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&ipwrech.-The bark Amanda, from Limerick
bound to Quebec, was wrecked at Little Metis
Point on the 26th Of last month, and twenty
nine passengers lost.
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"CoNrLlcrlNe InTEREsTs."-The Raleigh
IN. c. Register makes the following sensible re-
marks on the subject Of the ''eoneting Interests of
the North and South" about which much is said
nowadays
awe demand 10 know what these conflicting in
terests area Is the interest of the North distinct
from that of tho South! There is not a spear of
Rice, or Wheat, or Tobacco, or Cotton plant, that
springs on the remotest part of our Southern ter.
ritory, that dose not contribute to the support of
the Northern Merchant, Manufacturer and Far
mer. There is not vessel that sails from aNorth-
ern port which does not, directly or indirectly,
ebring wealth to the Southern Planter. The God
of Nature, if we regard only the geographical sit
uation of our country and productions of its soil,
or consider man as the creature Of sordid inter
est, seems to have ordained this mighty Repub-
lie to be forever one and indivisibe No part of
the inhabtable globe is more intimately, more
indssolubly connected. AS to ''conficting in
terests,' we know not where to find them. Our
interests are the same, manners the same, our
language the same. Springing from one common
stock, are bound together by every tie of en-
dearment that can operate on people. Who is
the man that would sow dscord among us ~
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OH ASJOlalaT SAlLlASo
SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN LEXINGTON.

IN obedience to Decreta order OF the Circuit
Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Rock
bridge county, pronounced at the late term there
of, in cause therein depending, wherein Matthew
III. Parry is plaintiff, and the widow and heirs at
law of John Parry, decd. are defendants, we will
proceed on the 9th day of November next. before
the Courthouse door in the town of Lexington,
to sell by way of public auction to the highest
bidder, the following real property in the town Of
Lexington, late the property of John Parry,dec'd.
A VALUABLE TAN-Y ARD,
with all necessary buildings thereon. This yard
has been long in successful operation.-A LOT
adjoining the Tan-Y ard, with a comfortable
BRICK DIV Filling and other necessary out
houses thereon.-A PASTURE LOT adjoining
the Tan-I ard, containing about ONE ACRE,
called Orchard Lot, lot called the Leyburn Lot,
just below town, containing about FOUR A.
CRES--and
HOUSE AND LOT
also adjoining the Tan-Ya ard, called the Shrum
Lot. Also valuable LOT near the Presbyterian
Church, containing nearly TW ELVE ACRES.
This last named lot will be divided and sold in
parcels tn suit purchasers. 1t is not often that
such property is brought into market.
Terms Sale-Cash in hand sufficient to pay
the costs of sale: and for the residue, credit
of one and two years. Bonds with sufficient se-
curity will be required, and the title withheld as
farther security.
SAML. Med. REID, 2r,-
=. II. SHELTMAN, 0" %
Ee AT the same time and place the Heirs at
Law of Martha Parry decd. will offer for sale the
HOUSE AND LOT in the lower part Of the
Town Of Lexington, lately occupied by John Par
~, decd The house is large Pit, commodious,
with large garden and lot attached ard all ne
cessary out-houses. This honse and lot would
be desirable residence for one who wished to
open a Boarding House, being convenient to
Washington College.
same time and place Metthew II. Parry will Of
fer for sale several valuable TOWN LOTS, on a
credit of one and two years.
Oct ids
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II CIR ID.

THE next session Of the Subscribers School
will commence on Monday the st day Of Novem-
Der. Terms the same as heretofore.
MARIA l. COALTER.
Staunton, Oct. 81, 1911
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r. G.. GwATKINs, charged with the murder of
Frederick M. Piiman, has had his trial postpon-
cd until May next.
The case Of the u. S. Bank vs. Coffman and
others, will be called up on Monday next.
Harrisonburg Reg. of Saturday.
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The Exploring Expedition was at Table Bay,
Cape of Good Hope, July 90.
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Oct 2I--tds
PLANTATION. EOK sale.

Augusta, ] offer for sale the plantation on which
reside, near the town of Lexington. The tract
contains
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FOR SALE.

I wish to sell alikcly NEGRO BOY, eighteen
years old, acquainted with all kinds Of Farming
business. The purchaser can have credit Of
twelve months. Enquire ofthe Pointer.
Sept. G-St
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Oct
E:4LN.4BLE LANDS
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the last will of Jacob Hans
berger, decd. the subscriber will sell upon the
premises, on Monday the 18th day of December
next, the LA\TATION whereon said deceased
resided at the time o. his DEATH lying on the east
side of the South River, Rockingham county, and
near Mount Vernon Forge, containing by esti-
nation
THREE HUNDRED ACRES,
one hundred and twenty of which are cleared and
in cultivation, and nearly the whole tract good
-, DWELLINGS AND TWO .s..s-,<
firm BARNS, say one-quarter of SxSN2SS
IlkA- mile apart, and near to each wa
Dwelling an APPLE ORCHARD. HAe.
is thought unnecessary to give more particular
description, as purchasers will doubtless see for
On the same day and at the same place will be
TRACT OF LAND,
lying about one mile from the former, on the east
margin of the aforesaid South River. known gen.
orally as Thomas Hanna's ''Powder Mill Tract
containing about ELEVEN ACRES, eight or
nine acres oft cleared and in cultivation.
UJSOne-third of the purchase money in both
instances to be paid on the day of sale. Should
the purchaser purchasers prefer it, they can
have time to the first of April next free of inter-
est, by giving bond with approved security, at
which time possession will be given Of the whole
! property except the fields now in small grain and
the privilege of cutting and securing the crops;
and if the present tenant wishes it, the use of the
Barn 10 thresh out the crop.
EsY-T There are also for sale FIVE SHARES
OF THE STOCK OF THE NEW SHENAN.
| DOAH COMPANY. The terms will be fully
set forth on the day of sale a, IL o'clock.
STEPHEN HANSBERGER,
One of the Executors
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0ON1EI&AO4ES
For tho following Supplies,

For the Virginia Institution for the education
Of Deaf Mutes and Of the Blind, will be offered to
the lowest bidder in the streets Of Stanton, near
the store of Benjamin Crawford, esq. on Monday
the 25th inst. viz
For 40 barrels Family Flour, to be delivered as
required in parcels not exceeding 20 barrels.
5000 lbs. Pork, to be delivered in suitable wea-
Their, from the 10th Of Nov. 10 the 18th December
next-hogs weighing from lbs TO $50 lbs. pre-
fered-and 1900 lbs. Beef
GEORGE ESKR1DGE, Steward
Oct2l Va, Institution.
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PUBLIC SALE
S7r0Il1N @@@lDSa

Twill offer for sale on Friday the 30 tn Of the
present month, in Fishersville, a quantity of
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mentions the arrival there Of the ship Lowell,
from Canton, whence she sailed on the Goth
May.
On the goth of May, the entire English fleet,
consisting Of twenty sail ofships and transports,
were passing up Canton River, for the purpose oil
DESTROYING Canton. And the guard ship, lying
at Angler, had received orders to join the fleet inn
mediately.
1t thus appears that hostilities were to have
been recommended in right good earnest. and
with determination on the part of the British TO
lombard the Celestial Emperor into treaty.
FLORIDA.-On Sunday, Goth ult., 8 miles
from Garv's Ferry party of Indians killed MIR.
Jonathan Twigpin and a Mr.. Barber and drove
off some cattle. -,
and Penner were fired on, and the former killed !;
the latter escaped. On the 3Oth, about 8 miles
from Fort Crane, two brothers named Hallards
were killed.
.acc;dent to The U. S. Steamer Beaufort.-We
have seen letter from Capt. Peck, from which
we learn that one of the boilers Of thisboat burst
on Monday, 18th inst. at o'clock, A. M. scalding
one white boy, named James Jones, and five
blacks. -Four of the blacks and the white boy
were killed.
The Boat at the time Of the accident was in the
st. Johns River, about eight miles from the
mouth. Her hull is not much injuIed, the explo-
sion being in an upward direction, breaking the
main and promenade decks She was lowed to
Pilatka on Monday, by the steamer Ne,cbern.
Destructive FIRE.-The large three story
brick Screw Mandatory and Furnace adjoin-
ing, near Mayo's Bridge, was burned yesterday
morning about O'Clock, with all its valuable
contents. The buildings were owned by Messrs.
Jacob f. Barnes g. CO., and were mostly occu-
pied by them Screw and Axe Mandatory
and Machine Shop The upper portion of the
main building was occupied by Mr.. William IL.
Smith, in the Cabinet and turning business,
AAwhoso entire stock of work and materials was
consumed. The loss of Messrs. Barnes Il Co.,
was very considerable, which is partially re'ev-
ed. however, by an insurance of $4,000 the
building and $4,000 upon the machinery and
contents. Mr.. Smith, we are told was not insu-
red.
AS the regular watch went through the build.
every thing safe, there is scarcely doubt thai
the fire was the work of an incendiary.
Rich. Wig Of Monday.
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THREE HUNDRED ACRES,

(more or less,) situated on the main road be-
tween Waynesborough and Rockfsh Gap, in said
county being the same land on which said Frye
has resided for some time as tavern keeper.
large portion Of said tract is cleared, and in
good order for farming. The buildings are neat
and commodious HOUSE, constructed in a suit
able manner for Tavern Keeping with excellent
STABLES, and all other out houses necessary
for that business.
Acting as trustee, will convey only such title
to said property, as is vested in me by the said
trust deed
JOHN b. SPIECE, Trustee.
Sept. 80, 1S4I-tds
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
FOR SALE.

FUK SALE.
by virtue of deed Of trust, executed to the
subscriber by Benjamin F. Frye, bearing date the
10th day of December, 1888, (and duly recorded
in the Clerks Office Of Augusta County Court
to secure unto Thomas Bernard, the payment of
certain sums Of money therein mentioned, bat
now owing unto John c.. Sewers, Ito whom said
debts have been transferred,) shall, on Friday,
the 10Th day of November next, proceed to sell,
at auction, the premises, for cash. the tract OF
land and appurtcnances, conveyed in said deed
containing about
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-01-19

ost,.n.a o,g Dcs MsAorost, ca iAs istb,
q; Bsr,~sn. " . small force vn6si Bnfs.
e,st Dcnuie. cousis'ing q 81 compares Of
tbt 9ssh nsuvs infantry, Oh peces q horse
srllcfr. s.8 l-ciwesn 500 ard 900 Of tho Sch
shstruots The ,nrmy we've $4,000 strong.
hcsjc3 ~ Dou Mahoucd and the Nalce 81
khouun IN person Ihet lch thfee Sioas
sst 800 meu dead on tie held. toe ether with
noif eatlfe baggage, standards. and Tie only
piece q of8nancc iu fhe possession u Doai
Aahasnci. Who Gel seriously wounded.
4 rausof. cifcuisisi last evening Ca gDpd
suusotiy, stated. that leilers bad bccn receiv-
q from atul. announcing The death Of Dost
Mshomed. 90 Consequence OF tie wounds he
received 90 ,Is late engagement with Bnga.
oIef Depms
li0 aa ausct on fon ia the SAND district
oct 2lsi. BRUSH corps were rcpuised with
tie loss 81 a number killed and wounded, 40.
GLIDING Capt T. Connolly who was shot thTo'
the heart
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LATEST IRON IEXAs-

The steam packet New York, Capt Wrgh
arrived Yesterday morning from Galveston
Bringing dates TO The l,h inst. To her polite
officers we are indebted for The latest Jnpers
The news IS Of little importance.
Branch + Archer has been appointed. b,
President Lamar, Secretary OF War, aud The
03ore Bathy, Esq, TeIian Consul at Paris
Both these recommendations have been con-
ifmed
4 resolution has been passed by tho House
of Representatives. at Austin, directing tho
Military COMMITTEES 10 enquire into the expo
dIency OF Authorizing the President 10 accept
81 the services OF 5000 men fui the invasion
Of Mexico, allowing them 10 have what they
can take from the enemy, and league Of land
out OF any they can conquer. Another reso-
luton, 10 enquire into the cIpediency of send
iug the Navy to sea, "to burn, sink and de-
sifuN. and act IN concert with the land iorce,"
was lost
Col Jordan arrived in Austin on Saturday
the 9TH inst. 50 lha, the report Of his re entry
into Mexico IS untrue. He fully confirms the
account OF Canales treacheW.
The Austin Sen,inel has the subjoined in
telhgcnce
We /, arm by letter from Red River coun-
w. under nais of Nov, Sth, iha, a company of
81 Chihuahua traders had arrived there having
$4,000 IN specie. They designed setting
up large trading establishment in tina, coun-
Try, which shall be connected with houses in
the l. States and the northern parts Of Mcxi.
co
They bring information that WIN. Mafksman
and John Wallace are on their way from San
IA Fc to this city, and that they are the bearers
Of dispatches TO this government They
propose to come Immediately under the laws
of this Republic. and ask the government Of
Texas 10 forward them translated copies Of
our laws
The people Of Santa Fe have refused to
paw The iyihe tax to the priests
Two additional rich gold mines have been
discovered on the rout between this city and
Santa Fe-about 100 miles from the latter
place.
In Galveston, a Real Estate Bank has
commenced issuing its notes. F,ves and tens
are redeemable at the counter in gold and sill
vcr, and notes Of higher denomination are
redeemahlc in Baltimore.
The city authorities Of Galveston have pass
ed an ordnance imposing fine of 500 on
any person found carrying deadly weapons. -
This law will work well If supported by pub
lie feeling.
A bill before the Legislature for licensing
gambling houses
Judge llemphil has been elected Chief
Justice 10y the legislature.
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FROM FLORIDA.

\ Tallahassee paper gives the following in
ielllgence OF movements IN Florida:
"The Steamer ST, Matthews, Capt. Van
Vechten arrived at St. Marks on Friday last,
after a short passage finn Tampa Bay
Capt. Van Neichen brings letters Of re-
cent date from the l.. ) officers in that neigh
borhood, which, together with the verbal in
formation brought, are of very gratifying
character. 1t is the prevailing impression of
all at Tampa Bay, that the Indians are anxious
for peace, and although they are crafty and
trescherous themselves, and suspicious ofcraft
and trcachery ~ others, vet they are heartily
tired OF the war, aud that means will be found
to produce an arrangement satisfactory to
them and Ia the whites.
Tiger Tail and his warriors was still at fort
No. 1, and lively hopes are entertained tina,
our Indian difficulties will soon be closed
hese difficulties have "been closed" SC
many times tina, but little confidence is placed
in the speculations Of the officers conducting
our military movements there The probabil,
,y is, that the Indians will continue to harras,
the frontier settlements Of Florida until The
L. 5. government ceases TO oppress ihem.l