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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19

VA beautiful girl named Mary C. Ro-
gers, who was employed in one of the segar
stores in the city of New York, was recent
ly murdered by some villain, who had en-
ticed her, as is supposed, to take pleasure
excursion on the water. After DAYS of anxi-
Gus search, her body was found, horribly
mangled, on the Jersey shore. No clue has
yet been discovered to the perpetrator of the
dreadful tragedy. Several individuals have
been arrested and examined, but nothing has
been elected to warrant their detention. 1t
is expected the Governor of New Jersey
will offer reward for the detection of the
murderers, and also the Mayor of the city of
New York. The Courier and Enquirer states
further upon the subject, that it was acertain-
ed from DIR. Cook, of Hoboken, that the BODY
of the unfortunate girl showed evident marks
that the most brutal violence had been resort
cd to. ono of her wrists having been clasped
so tightly, as to leave the mark as of a rope,
There were, besides, other marks and bruises.
showing that the poor girl had fallen into the
hands OF some worse than brutes. 1t is now
generally supposed that the deceased was
thrown from the cliff near the SYPHILIS Cave
and the marks on her lace were not made BY
fists, as was at first supposed, bu, by coming
In contact with the rocks in her fall.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19
THE TORY SWAY IN ENGLAND.

Mr.Walsh writes--'sAt the late public tory
meetings in Great Britain, whenever the hope
of continued peace and amity with our coun-
try was expressed, cheers ensued like
the indication, and notwithstanding the anti
American sallies, of the Times, STANDARD and
Courier, should expect more caution, more
forbearance, it not better will, from Peel
than Palmerston sway in the British Coun-
ellis. A rupture with us would be more diff
cult, All equitable settlement easier, for the
tories than the wings in power.'
On this point, we find the following in the
New York Express:
correspondence IF The New York Express.
WASHINGTON, July 81, 1871.
In your paper of yesterday, | see you are
somewhat alarmed by change of ministry in
Great Britain, from believing that Tory ad-
mlnistratlon will be more likely to come in
collision with us, than Wing ministry.
When MIR. Van Buren, was Vice President,
at his own table, with Mr.. CLAW his guest, a
change OF ministry in Greet Britain was the
subject oil conversation, and the bearing it
might have on the amicable relations of the
two countries, and the interests Of the United
States, were reviewed. MIR. Van Buren, af.
flrmed, that the Tory Administration had
generally been more forbearing and conciia-
tory towards us than the Wing administra-
tions' and he sustained his position by hisio-
ry.
At the close of his remarks, Mr.. Clay pro-
posed to give a toast, and the company being
prepared, he submitted the followno-'A
Tory Administration in Great Britain, and ii
Wing Administration in the United States.''
MIR. Van Buren, hesitated at first, but per-
ceiying his company did not falter, he united
in the merrimcnt the sentiment occasioned.
lfMr. Van Buren, was correct in his histo-
~, we shall have nothing TO dread from the
change. and NJ. Clay's toast will have been
prophetic.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19

YANKEE MODE OF TESTING CoURAGE.--t
is well known that in the time Of the old
French war much jealousy existed between
the British and Provincial officers. A Brit
ish Major deeming himself insulted by Gem
eral (then Captain) Putnam, sent chal-
lenge. Putnam instead of giving him di-
rect answer, requested the pleasure of per-
sonal interview with the Major. He came to
I Putnam's tent and found him seated on a
small keg, quietly smoking his pipe, and de-
| manded what communication, if any, Putnam
had to make. "Why you know" said Put
nam, I'm but "a poor miserable Yankee, that
never fired pistol in my life, and you must
perceive that if we fred with pistols you have
| ali undue advantage of me. Here are two
powder kegs; have bored hole, and in
serted slow match in each if you will be
so good as to seat yourself there, will light
the matches, and he who dares TO sit the
longest without squirming, shall be called
the bravest fellow" The tent was full of
officers and men, who Were heartily tickled
with the strange device OF the sold WOLF"
and compelled the Major by their laughter to
squat. The signal was given, and the match
es lighted; Putnam continued smoking. quite
indiiierently, without watching at all the
progressive diminution of the matches-but
the British officer, though brave fellow.
could not help casting longing and lingering
looks downwards, and his terrors increased
as the length of the matches diminished
The spectators withdrew, one by one, to get
out OF the way Of the expected explosion
AT length, the fire was within an inch of the
keg, the Major, unable to endure longer,
Jumped up, and drawing out his match, cried
out, ''Putnam this is wilful murder; draw out
your match, yield.' "My dear fellow"
cried Putnam, don't be in such hurry,
they're nothing but kegs Of onions "
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19
THE LAND BILL.

The prospect for passing the land bill in
the Senate, observes the New Work Express,
is often asked of US. We have written to
Washington, and from the best information
we can get, we think the vote will be about
as follows: For the bill, 25-against it, 22-
doubtful, 4. The doubtful votes are those of
Messrs. Archer and Rives, of Virginia, Mr..
Berrien, of Georgia. and Mr.. Henderson, of
Mississippi.
This will be close voting. Twenty six
Senators can carry the bill. The probabili-
ties are in favor ofits passage, for if but one
of the doubtful vote for it, or two of the doubt
full do not vote at all, it becomes law.
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To CURE A BURMA Lady," in the
knoxville Register, gives the following re-
cIpe for burn,--'Scarce month passes a
way but we read or hear of some accident
caused by fire. send you the following
prescription for burn, believing that if it
were generally known, that much suffering
might be alleviated.-Take spoonful Of
lard, half table spoonful Of spirits of tur-
pentine, and piece Of rozin as big as a hick-
Dry nut, and simmer them together till melt
ed. 1t makes salve, which, when cold,
may be applied to a linen cloth and laid over
the burn. Ii Immediately wanted, spread i:
on the cloth as soon as melted-it will very
soon COOL have seen it applied after corro-
ding effects Of chemical poisons, after foot
has been burned by boiling sugar, after severe
scads, and In every case the sufferer obtain
ed perfect ease in ten or fifteen minutes after
1t was used. 1t may be applied two or three
times day, or as often as the cloth becomes
dry"
| Kidney JVorms.-There is not the sligh q
est excuse for any farmer allowing his hoca
| 10 die from this disease. In addition 10 the
| testimony OF DIS. Kirkland and Martin. and
oil others who have proved it, we can add our
own,-a few days, or if needful, weeks feed.
ing on corn boiled in leg, will cure almost a.
ny case OF Kidney worm. Where the drapr-
Ing OF the blnd quarters is occasioned by this
complaint, there is not doubt but this will
effect cure. The cruel process of cutting
into the flesh of the back over the Kidneys.
and pouring in spirits of turpenline, even
were 1t a certain cure, may thus be dispensed
wilh.--Vesfern Farmer and Gar3cncr.
10 TAKE INK OUT OF H,rNrN.--Take a
piece CT mould candle, or common candle
VIII do nearly as well, melt 1t, ard dip the
spotted part OF the linen into the melted tall
low. IL may then be washed, and the spots
Will disappear without injuring the linen.--
The ladies needn't grUmble with their huso
bands any longer when they come from tbs
'counting-houss with ''inky bosoms."
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American B,bie Socieiy.--At the monthly

.9mericon B'ble Soc;eiy.--At the monthly
meeting Of the managers, last Thursday, it
was resolved, on request of DIR. Howe, of
Boston, and others, TO stereotype and publish
the New Testament and the Book of Psalms,
in raised letters, for the use Of the blind.
To complete this work, and to meet the
numerous calls for the Scriptures in various
tongues from foreign countries, it was found
that $50, 900, at least, would be required. 1t
was determined, therefore, after mature DELHI
Grafton, to attempt to collect the above sum
(aside from the ordinary operations of the So
clety at home) in the course Of the twenty
sixth year, not doubling that the friends of the
Bible, when they come to learn the urgency
of these calls, will cheerfully assist in meet
ing them.-N. Y. Com. .4dy.
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A PERSONAL DIFFICULTY

Col. w. l.. Brent has recently published
correspondence between himself and Mr..
Clay, of Kentucky, accompanied with his
own remarks, in which he accuses Mr.. CLAW
of perfidy in a transaction relative to an ap-
pointment to Office. Mr.. Brent was an au.
plicant 1t appears for the office of District At
torney, at w ashington. Another candidate
for the same Office was Mr.. Fendall, in whose
favor MIR. Clay wrote recommendation to
MIR. Tyler, after he had, according to Mr.. BIS
statement, assured the latter that he would
not interfere between them, as he considered
them both his personal and political friends.
For this act Col. Brent published long and
denunciatory letter, accusing Mr.. Clay of
perfidy, and in subsequent one he places
Mr.. G. out of the pale of honor for resting
under the insulting language applied to him,
and says emphatically that he can take no no.
tice of him, though in card published since,
he retracts 80 far as to hold himself open to
MIR. Clay's call. Mr.. Brent says he has pro-
ceeded in this matter according to the strict
code of honor, and as an honorable man con-
forming to that code. Mr.. BIS ideas of hon
or may suit the days of barbarous violence,
but according to the notions that prevail in
the present time, man who endeayors to
provoke murderous fight would be called a
very honorable ruffian. Ills admission that
ne used the most opprobrious and insulting
language. is enough to warrant an indictment
against him for breach Of the peace, and
the newspapers that published his last card j..
which is nothing more than an invitation to a
challenge, deserve to be indicted on the same
charge.-U. S. GAz.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

pY virtue of Deed Of Trust executed to
Line by Samuel Lightner, jr. bearing date
the end day of July, la4l, and duly recorded
in the Clerks Office of the County Court Of
Augusta, shall proceed to sell at public
auction for cash to the highest bidder, on
Thursday, the Goth day of the present month,
august at the house and On the premises
where the said Samuel Lightner, jr. now
lives, about three miles above Greenville, in
Augusta County, for part of the purposes
in said deed mentioned, the following proper
ty, viz: A certain tract or parcel of Land,
wherein said Sam'l. Lghtner, jr. at present
resides. containing by estimation between
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Statue of Washinefon.-The Madisonian,

Statue of Washinefon.-'The Madisonian,
in noticing the arrival Of Greenough's far IA
med statue of the Father of his Country,
says-"It is said to be magnificent work IF
art, imparting to the subject as much of grace,
dignity and subiimity as was possible to con-
ceive. 1t is destined to take the place of JEFF
ferson's statue in the Rotunda of the Capitol.
1t is of such colossal size that it will prob.
ably become necessary to remove portion of
the wall of the Capitol TO introduce it. The
statue of Jefferson, which Congress declined
accepting, Will be removed, we understand,
to the yard in front of the Presidents
House."
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.
HTC.1RT' s. BALDWIN.

THE undersigned have formed partner
- ship in the practice of Law in the various
Courts helain Siaunton. Business entrust-
ed to their management will he punctually at
tended to. The junior partner will practice
In no other Court, and will therefore devote
his undivided attention to the business Of
the firm. ALEX. II. III. STUART,
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
May 10, 1871.
AS my duties as a member of the next
Congress will withdraw me from home for
some months during the present and the next
year, 1t is proper TO state to my clients that
expect TO attend the most important sessions
of the Courts at Staunton, and that in my alb
sence my partner, MIR. Baldwin, will occupy
my cases now on the docket, as we'll as to
suck new business as may be confided to us
Jointly. ALEX. II. H. STUART.
: May l3
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19

!He Bee Business.-Mr. Rice, of Ripley,
Erie county, Pa, has an extensive establish.
ment for Keeping bees. Twenty years ago
he had one swarm-trom which in IL years,
he had 1896 swarms. The Erie Gazette
states that they had then become so powerful
that they commenced depredations on the
neighborlng tribes, going out on predatory
excursions to the distance Of two or 3 miles,
much to the annoyance Of the unfortunate
nelghbors. He then killed off a number of
swarms, and obtained over two tons of honey
for the New York Market. HIe has now "a
dopted the patent hives for a part Of his bees,
in which small glass drawers are placed in
the upper part, with small apertuIes for ac-
cess from the main part of the hive. Tn this
way, by drawing the slide the bees can be
seen at work, and the amount of honey as
certained. When filled, the drawer can he
removed, and the places supplied by another,
without destroying the industrious insects.
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From the Savannah Republican.
GLORIOUS NEWS FROM FLORIDA.
Co-A-COOcHEE's WHOLE BAND In.
CLOSE OF THE FLORIDA WAR.

By the U. S. Steamer Gen. Taylor, Capt.
Peck arrived here yesterday I'VE have the graft
flying intelligence from Florida, that the war
for the ninety .ninth time may now be consid-
cred at an end. Wild Cats whole band,
men, women, children and negroes, l6O in
all, have come in at Tampa, and 40 more In
dams of another band were on their way, and
were expected at Tampa in two days. A
gentleman who came on in the Gen. TAYLOR,
says that he does not think another rifle will
be fired by the enemy.
When Co-a-coochee's family came in, C ol.
Worth told him that he might go on shore
from lie schooner where he is confined and
see them. He refused to go, saying that
though he was anxious to see his family, he
would not permit them to see him i'm irons.
The Colonel finally consented to let him 90
On shore without his shackles, and after
warm greeting with his family, he dined
with the Colonel, and then returned on board
the schooner. As soon as his irons were re-
placed, he told Col. Worth that he had but
one more request to make, and that was to
allow him and his people to 60 West as soon
as possible!
We understand that Col. Worth on taking
command-in Florida, set the first day of jan
uary, 1912, as the time Of closing this war.
From his admirable management and indom-
liable perseverance, seconded by the gallant
officers and troops now in the field, there is
every prospect that he will redeem his pledge.
Should he succeed, he will have the honor
OF accomplishing what older and more expe-
rienced commanders have failed to perform.
During the war many of the officers Of our
gallant little army have distinguished them
selves, and more of them would have done
so, had opportunities been presented. 1t has
been field in which there has been plenty
of hard service, and but little glory to be
obtained. Every thing, however, that could
be done, has been done, and we are glad
once more to see prospect Of speedily sub
DUNG the enemy.
The first Regiment Of Infantry now in
Florida, have been ordered to Fort Craw ford,
Prairie du CHEN, Upper Mississippi. They
were to leave Immediately.
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staples, Tyler. g. Co,

SCOTTSVILLE, ALBEMARLE,
KEEP on hand general assortment of
DRY GOODS, with large supply of GRO
CERES, PLASTER, &c. for sale or barter
at reduced rates.
Tha highest market prices given in CASH
for Flour and Wheat. They also receive on
stowage, and forward all kinds of country
produce,as well Goods, Wares and Merchan-
die OF every description, and the improved
navigation by canal renders the transporta-
'tion to and from this place at all times practi-
cable, safe, cheap and expeditions, and pre-
sents inducements for shipments by this
route greatly superior to any heretofore.
Merchants especially will find it to their
interest to ship by this route where their goods
can be delivered in guod order and forwarded
with despatch. Our partners in Richmond, ,
Edmund G. Tompkins, & Co. receive and
forward all kinds of produce-and any arti-
Gle sold by them on commission, if desired,
will be paid by us in Scottsyille.
ScottsvilIe, August 5-2m.
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GOING TO TEXAS.

The Yazoo Wing gives the following ac-
count of family on its way to Texas. We
don't blame the visitor for declining to travel
with them:
Not long since might have been seen on
the Vicksburg road a staid-looking old gen.
tleman on horseback. with his coat buttoned
tight around him and an umbrella hoisted o.
yer his head, protecting him from a drizzling
rain that had that evening set in with every
indication of continuance. His horse moved
suggishly along, as though jaded by long
journey. The rider seemed anxiously look
ing for whereabouts to pass the night,
when fire short distance from the road at
tracted his attention.
He rode to the spot. and beheld, what is
very common in this section Of the country,
an encampment OF family 'a-moving.' by
the fire. with logs of wood for pillows and
each wrapped in blanket, were lying two
femaIes-neur them small child. Leaning
against the fore-wheel of the wagon was
lad Of about ten or eleven years Of age; he
wore pair of linsey-wcols,y trowsors too
short for him, roundabout that reached
down halfway from his shoulders 10 his
waist, no hat, and possessing one of those
tow.heads Of hair SO frequently to be met
with among the piney wood nondescripts Of
Alabama. There he stood crying most vo-
ciierously.
'Ba-a-a-a-Da-a- roared piney
wood.
The old gentleman rode up to him, and in
tone of voice calculated 10 soothe the lads
distress, addressed him
What's the matter my sonl'
Matter! Fire and d--n, stranger!-
Don't you see manmy there shaking with
the ager!-Dadds gone fishing !-Jim's
got every cent of money there is, playing
poker at a bit ahtee Bob Stokes is gone OH
ahead with Nance SAILS so corned she don't
know that stick OF wood from seven dollars
and a hali!-Ey, ry one o. the horses is 10. Sc!
There's no meal in the wagon THE skill
let's broke The babv's in "A bad fix, and
it's halfa mile to the creek land don's
care d-n il nerer see 'Iexas!!'
'Ba-a-a-a-Ba !-a-a!'
The old gentleman gave spur to his horse
and again moved forward, not having any
desire TO prolong his chance visit with y fam
lily going to Texas.
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PU BLIC SALE.

AAVlNG rented my farm near the village
Il Of Fishersville. l will on the 10th day
of September next, expose to public sale, on
the premises, six good Horses, and two
Colts, good road Wagon, nearly new, and
Harness for six horses, and also all my Far
ming utensils. A credit of six months will
be given on all sums above S., the purcha-
ser giving bond with approved security.
JOHN PORTERFIELD.
August l2-tds
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SEcRETs.--'The following paragraph is
from The pen Of the poet Crabbe, grabbed
dog, truly. to utter such sentiments
Secrets with girls, like loaded guns with boys,
Are never valued till they make noise
To show how trusted they theirpower display.
To show how worthy, they their trustbetray;
Like pence in cbildren's pockets, secrets lie
In female bosoms; they must burn or Ay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19

Another small repeal or indignation meet-
Ing has been held in this State. A,s0rres-
pondent ofthe Wing describes one which
was held at Charlotte Courthouse on the end
inst. Like the rest, it was complete fail
ure,
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-STAUNTON 60
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1871.

The United States steamship Mississippi,
now constructing at the Navy Yard at Phil.
adephia, is nearly completed. She is of 1900
tons burden, and will carry six Paixhan
guns.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19

The nomination Of Alexander p. Field as
Secretary for the Territory Of Wisconsin, and
of Isaac Otis, as Marshal for the Eastern
district Of Pennsylvania, have been confirm
by the Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-19

A Louisville auctioneer advertises fine
lot Of Fanny Elssler bedsteads. He says
that the legs stand perpendicuarIy, as they
should not horizontally, as the name might
lead people to suppose.
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REMOVAL.

THE subscriber having removed to the
stand formerly occupied by James G. Maui
pin, and recently by ]. Is. Breckenridge,
takes the earliest opportunity of informing
his friends. and the public generally, where
may be found at all times, large and COM
plete assortment of MEDICINES, DRUGS,
PAINTS &C.. together with great variety
of FANCY ARTICLES; all (which will
be sold at very low prices, for cash, or to
punetuai customers upon the usual credit
Thankful for past patronage, he hopes by
close attention to business to merit continu-
ance Of the same.
A. D. WREN.
Staunton, August ID, 1871.
E1D THE house formerly occupied by
the subscriber, is for rent the balance of the
year, which will expire the lst of April 1912.
Possession given Immediately Apply as
above
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CANAL PACKET BOATS

OUR Packet Boats leave Richmond and
1iynchburg on Mondays, Wednesdays and
fridays, and arrive at Scottsville the same
nights, and so on to Richmond by P. M.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
TPassengers leaving Stanton on Mon
day, Wednesday or Friday in the regular line
for Scottsville will always arrive in time to
take the Boats at Scottsville.
BOYD, EDMOND, g. Co.
Nav, 90, 19dI.-tf.
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CORN FOR SALE.

FORTY OR FIFTY BUSHELS OF
SUPERIOR WHITE CORN FOR SALE
July 81
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A CARD
Mrs. HENRY JOHNSON

BEGS leave to inform her friends and the
public, that her session will commence the
LIST OF September, when she will be ready to
receive Music Pupils as usual.
Stanton, July %, lSll--6t
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TO PHYSICIANS.

TO PHYSICIANS.
COOKIES SYRUP OF S.4RS.aP.4RILL.a.
JUST RECEIVED and for sale by the
subscriber.
This article is so we'll known in lower
Virginia that it has almost superseded the
other preparations of Sarsaparilla, in the cure
of Chronic Rheumatism, diseases Of the Skin,
Scrofula, and SyphiHtic affections, &c.
1t is not recommended as quack remedy,
but as one long known and appreciated by
the Medical Faculty.
Price for qnart bottles, Sl.75.
pint, 100.
+. BERKELEY.
August 5.