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XVI.

anu when, AZ night, my weary head
Begins to droop and dose,
A southern chamber holds my bed
For natures soft repose;
WIN blankets, counterpart and sheet,
Mattrass and bed Of down,
And comiortables for nv feet,
And pillows for my crown.
XVII.
1 want warm and faithful friend
To cheer the adverse hour:
Who ne'er to hatter will descend,
Nor bend the knee TO power.
A friend to ehide me when Pm wrong.
My inmost soul to see;
And that nay friendship prove as strong
For him, as his for me.
XVIII.
i want a kind and tender heart,
For Others wants to feel
A soul secure from fortunes dart.
4. And bosom arm'd with steel,
10 bear divine chastisement's rod
And miagiing ia my plan,
Submission to the will OF God
With charity to Man.
XIX.
want keen, observing eve,
An ever listening ear
The truth through all disguise to spy,
A tongue to speak at virtues need
In Heavens sublimest strain,
And lips, the cause of man to plead,
And never plead in vain.
Xxx.
want uninterrupted health
Throughout my long career;
And streams OF never failing wealth
To scatter far and near,
The destitute to clothc and feed,
Free bounty to bestow
Supply the helpless Orphans need
And sooth the widows woe.
XXI.
want the genius to conceive,
The talents to unfold
Designs, the vicious to retrieve;
The virtuous to uphold.
Inventive power, combining skill;
A persevering soul,
vi human hearts to mould the will
And reach from Pole to Pole.
XXI.
lwant the seals ofpower and place,
The ensigns of command;
Charged by the Peoples unbought grace,
10 rule my native Land
nor crown nor sceptre would ask
But from my country's will,
BY day, by night, to ply the task
Her cup Of bliss to fiji.
XIII.
want the voice Of honest praise
To follow me behind;
And to be thought in future days
The friend OF human kind,
That after ages as they rise
Exulting may proclaim
In choral union to the skies
Their blessings on my name.
XIV.
These are the wants of mortal man,
cannot want them long
For life itself is but span
And earthly bliss song.
My last great want, absorbing all,
Is, when beneath the sod,
And summon'd to my final call:
The mercy ofmy God.
XIV.
And oh while circles in my veins
Of life the purple stream:
And yet fragment small remains
vi natures transient dream;
My soul, in humble hope unscar'd,
Forget not thou to pray,
That this thy want may be prepared
To meet the Judgment day.
WASHINGTON, 18th June, 1910.
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INOVACE.

wish to sell likely NEGRO GIRL, about
sixteen years old, who is good cook and wash
er. The purchaser can have credit on half the
purchase money. Enquire the Printer.
Sent 3O--3t
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. II u Mn J09NSGNs
ATTORNEY At Law.

STILL continues to practise in the several
Courts OF Augusta, and the Corporation Court of
etaunton-and will attend regularly the Supe-
rior Courts of Rockbridge and Rockingham.
Staunton, May 30, 1871.
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FOB RENT

a small HOUSEin the upper end Of S:aunton
and possession given immediately. For partic-
ulars apply 10 VIM. Craig.
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Passengers Cor w ashington City
ARE hereby informed that an arrangement has
been agreed upon between the Winchester and
Potomac e. Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Com
panies. by which passengers can be transported
from Winchester to Washington City, or from
Washington City to Winchester, distance of
l30 miles, for the sum of FOUR DOLLARS AND FIJI
TY CENTS. ]. GEO. HEST,
.8gem W. S =. n. II. Co.
Office Of the Win. g. Pot. II. X. Co. July IL.
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ronage.
Winchester Depot, Sept. 90, 1871.
VlRGlNIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks Office
OF The Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, August the Cd.
George w. kngsolving, Clifton Garland and
Diana, his wife, late Diana kingsolving, Pol
ly Leigh, late Polly Kingsolving,
children and heirs at law of said Polly Leigh,
decd. VIM. IL. Wood and Nancy his wife, late
Nancy kIngsolving, James Kingsolving, VIM.
Dfander and Elizabeth his wife, Reuben Wood
and Patsey Nj. his wife, Jefferson b. KING
solving, M. b. G. Kingsolving, Napoleon b.
kingsolvlng and Lucy J. Head, late Lucy J.
hingsolving, who the heirs and representa-
tlyes of James Kingsolving, deceased-Plain-
tiifs
AGAINST
Ann Vines, Coleman Vines, Abraham Vines, Ma
Jor vines and Jane Vines, devsees, and
James DowelI, Benjamin DoweIl, John Dun
lap, and Dorcas his wife, late Dorcas Dowell,
heirs at law of the said Major Dowel deceas-
ed--Dofis.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants Abraham Vines, James Dow
Ell, Benjamin Dowell, John Dunlap and Dorcas
his wife, late Dorcas Dowell, heirs at law of
MAJOR Dowell, not having entered their appear
ance and given security, according to the act of
Assembly, and theRules Of this Court, and it ap-
Pearlng by satisfactory evidence that they are
not inhabitants of this Commonwealth IL is
ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here
on the LIST day of the next term list Of Novem-
ber) and answer the bill of the plaintiffs and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper printed in Staunton, for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door of the
Courthouse. A Copy-Teste,
X. ii. KINNEY. DC,
August IL.
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LOST

DURING the late camp-meeting on the farm
OF ID. w. Patteson, esq. near Stanton, a CASH
MERE LONG SHAWL, ola blue black color,
with heavy border on the ends. 1t is supposed
to have been taken out of the subscribers tent, in
mistake, by some one who had clothing deposited
there. 1t was tied up in silk handkerchief
The person who has it in possession will
please return it to me.
A. LUSHBAUGU.
Stanton, Sept. I6.
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e.
1N0N HOUSE,
EENsrssoNbssrg, VIC.
September 2.

'ENHE subscriber begs leave to inform the pub
lie, that he has taken the WASHINGTON
HOUSE, for many years occupied by Col. Nc
Mahon, and more recently by Swami and 9TH
ers-The subscriber having furnished his house
with entirenew furniture, of the latest STYLE new
beds and bedding, and also having supplied HIM
self with experienced servants, is now prepared
to entertain travellers and boarders in style in
ferior to none in the Yalley.-The location of
the house is pleasant the Court House beinpim
mediately in front ofit and water close byit-
10 those who may favour him with their patron
age, the subscriber promises to spare neither
pains nor expense to render them comfortable.
The stables will be well furnished and atten-
ded by experienced osters.
HACKS, GIGS, e. HORSES
Can be had at the shortest notice.
WATSON CARR.
February 4, 1871.
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FOR SALE.

I wish to sell aIikely NEGRO BOY, eighteen
years old, acquainted with all kinds Of Farming
business. The purchaser can have credit Of
twelve months. Enquire Of the Printer.
Sept. 9-5t
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DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned under the firm of Wilson
~ Co. was dissolved by mutual consent, on the
LIST OF September, 1871. The business of the
concern will be closed by NJ. Banner and S. Hart
icy, who are authorized to use the name of the
firm for that purpose. All persons indebted to
the late firm are requested to call and settle their
accounts. q. B. WILSON,
MICH'L. BANNER,
SAM'L. HARTLEY.
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forwarding, Commission and
Produce Business.

at the old stand at the Winchester and Potomac
kall Road Depot, and hopes by strict attention
10 business to merit continuation of their pat
ronage.
Winchester Depot, Sept. 90, 1871.
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sNsHGb'e ssXessicines, S..

Doctor Boykin's Ambitious Pills.
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SAM'L HARTLEY begs leave to inform his
friends and the public generally that he will con-
fba
, 1841-10-16

ing among other things a quantity of paper
smeared with blood, as if it had been used
to wipe the hands. A shirt was also found,
nearly new and of n size to fit the prisoner;
the wrlstband Of which is stained with blood.
and the collar torn open, asif violently done
in taking off the garment.
Colt has been in close confinement in one
OF the cells beneath the upper police office,
and is kept in irons, and every means taken
to prevent self-destruction-a result he evil
IDENTIFY contemplates. His great wish is to
be shaved, and has made frequent and urgent
requests to be allowed a razor for that pur-
pose, which of course has been refused
him.-[N. Y. Express.
, 1841-10-16

duty, and derived much satisfaction from the
many evidences | have received, even from
many who then censured me, Of the appro
baton of my country. But. sir, | consider.
ed my labors as but the commencement of
the work of reform in regard to the Banking
system. Much higher praise is due 10 Mr..
Van Buren,, against whom the whole force
of the spirit of monopoly was brought to
bear. 1t has driven that distinguished states
man und unpretending patriot into retire.
ment, but it has rendered him dearer than
ever to his country because of the noble
sacrifices he has made to the cause of equal
rights.
My strength failing me, | cannot follow
out these reflections. Every effort TO write
admonishes me that my life is nearly spent.
Let me conclude, therefore, this hasty and
imperfect response to your letter, with an
to my Republican and Democratic
friends every where, that | am proud of their
respect, and have an abiding faith in the sue
cess of their efforts to secure the blessing of
and equal rights to themselves and
their posteritv.
Very Respectfully,
Your s.llow-citizen.
ANDREW JACKSON.
GARRIT GILBERT, Esq.
, 1841-10-16
The New York Journal of CONNIE

The New York Journal of Commerce has
the following extract Of Il letter from Texas,
received in that city:
An expedition o. three hundred men has
just left Austin city for Santa Fe; the object
being the establishment of political and COM
mercial relations with that portion Of our
citizens; for Santa Fe, is within the limits
claimed by our Republic
The Journal of Commerce adds-'So the
Texans are soberly claiming whatever they
fancy. Santa Fe is six hundred miles back
from Austin-the province Of that coming
up to Arkansas river. OF course they claim
all the province of Santa Fe. That with
the present republic of Texas, will make up
a snug territory seven hundred and fifty
miles long by four hundred wide.
, 1841-10-16

OF the curse ! had so blindIy invoked, and |
welded the lady ~Ermengalde.
! welded, nor dreaded the curse | had in
vOked, and its bitterness was not visited up.
on me. And in the silence of the night there
came once again through my lattice the soft
sighs which had forsaken me, and then mod
elled themselves into a sweet voice, saving
'Sleep in peace; for the spirit of Love reign
eth and rule,h: and in taking TO thy passion
ate heart her who is Ermengarde. thou art
absolved, for reasons which shall be made
known 10 thee in Heaven, Of thy vows un-
20 Eleonora.'
, 1841-10-16

GEN. JAcKsoN.-The opinions of the ex,
presidents concerning passing events have
always been matters of interests with the
people generally. As such we print the fol
lowing letter written by General Jackson in
reply TO a letter from a committee of his po-
litical friends in New York.
New York, August 2sth, 1841.
SIR-ln accordance with a resolution en-
closed, we, as President and Secretary Of
an immense Democratic Republican Mass.
Convention held in the Ninth Ward of this
city, on Tuesday the Oath instant, have the
honor to transmit to you a copy Of their
proceedings.
The object Of the Convention was simply
to express the opinions and feelings of the
Democracy, in relation to the all absorbing
subject of a "National Bank" You will
perceive. sir, from the resolutions, that in
honoring John Tyler for the manly and in
dependent course which he has pursued, we
have not forgotten him who, in the warfare
o! 1882 and 1884 against the Bank, led US
onward to 4 glorious and lasting victory
The fruits of that victory and of your servi.
ces we are now enjoying. And on this ac-
count the Democracy of New York, as you
will perceive from the enclosed proceedings,
most respectfully congratulate you.
As the Representatives of the Convention,
we have the honor to tender you the con-
gratulations of the incorruptible and lion
hearted democracy of the city ofNew York.
In the language of their resolutions, the veto
of john Tyler is a .'triumph of the great
prInpIpla N On ppI1,, ,nl ,hlu I,,,,oI
IN your veto message Of 1882" To YOU,
sir, not only the Democracy in a partizan
sense, but the Democracy of the country in
every sense, look as their leader in the
great war which the people are waging
every form Of governmental tyranny
and oppression. We adopt as the motto of
our faith your w memorable language,
''ltis not in Il splendid government. supported
by powerful monopolies or aris,ocratical es-
adjustments, the people will find happiness.
or their Liberties protected; hut in a plain
devoid of all pomp, protecting all,
and granting avors To none, dispensing lis
like the dews OF heaven. unseen
and unielt. save in the freshness and beauty
they contribute TO produce
These, sir, are not only your sentiments.
but those Of the American people. Upon
triumph We congratulate you. Thorn ,,
Is Jefferson is no longer with us. Permit
your countrymen, and us in behalf of the
citizens of the New York Democracy. To re- ,
gard you as the Patriarch Of the noble broth. ,
,rhood Of the friends of popular freedom. of
we are all proud TO be even the hum |:
members. /
In conclusion, sir, in behalf OF the thou :
'and who were with us on Tuesday night. :
We wish you length OF DAYS, a continuance ;
IF that popular affection which has always i,
you in Your ~evcntful and chequered !
,areer, and the full measure Of happiness q
yhich i, is possible in this world for man To =
'njcy. :
Respectfully, .
Your obedient servants, y
, 1841-10-16
Respectfully.
Your obedient servants,
e.. GILBERT.
T.. PATTERSON.

T.. PATTERSON.
Gen. ANDREW JACKSON.
IIERMIrAGE, Sept. IIth, 1911.
SIR:-Iour letter Of the o3th ult.. will
its enclosure, the resolutions of the Democrat.
Ic Republican Mass Convention, held in the
9th Ward Of the city of New York on the
2ith Of the same month. have been duly re-
ceivcd, and are acknowledged with senti.
ments of profound gratitude for the honor
they confer upon me.
The state of my health. which is now
much disordered by an attack of fever. does
not allow me to express al length the reilec-
tons excited in my mind by the patriotic
views embodied in the resolutions. | can
not refrain, however. from saving, that they
met generally with my concurrence--and
particularly that which gives praise to Mr..
Tyler for his veto of the Bank Bill. If he
but maintains the position he has assumed
against this great lever of federalism, deadly
foe 10 the principles Of our government, the
designs OF that party, in other respects, will
be less difficult to counteract; for the ship OF
State, relieved Of the corrupt influence of
a Bank of the U. States at its helm, will
naturally right itself.
-" mug "SiSot III WIS tOllNlItteu
in the repeal of the Sub-Treasury, but this
may be remedieG while there is no Bank sub.
stiiuted in its stead. The people are not
much for i~orms-they go for substances-for
practical Observation-Disclosures that will en-
sure economy and accountability in the ad-
ministration Of government; that will make
the taxes as light as is consistent with the
public safety; that will secure the applica-
ton of the public moneys at all times and in
all places to constitutional objects. These
are the things which it would be the office of
a Bank to thwart, tendency of the Sub-Treas.
ura to promote: and hence, | believe, that
system, or something like it, cannot be long
dispensed with.
Doubles the President believes that the
Sub-Treasury has been condemned by the
people, and so believing he ought not to be
for giving his sanction to its repeal.
But the independence he has manifested in
the veto, authorizes us to hope that he will
deal fairly and candidly with the whole SUBJ
ject hereafter, and that he will conform his
policy the principles OF the Virginia school
Of Republicans.
You are pleased TO refer in terms OF much
commentator 10 the course pursued by me
on the subject Of the former Bank charter.
] acted al the time under a high sense Of
, 1841-10-16

UAMBLING.-Lct every young man avoid
all sorts of gambling as he would poison
A poor man or boy should not allow himself
to toss up for a half penny, for this is often
the beginning Of the habit of gambling and
this ruinous crime creeps on by slow de-
grees. While a man is miLding his work, he
is playing the best game and is sure to win.
A gambler never makes any coed use OF his
money, even if he should win. He only
CANDLES the more, and is often reduced to
.beggeary and despair. He is often tempted
to commit crimes for which his life is forfeited
to his country, or perhaps he puts an end
TO himself, to his miserable existence. And
could any honest man enjoy money gained
in such a way?
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10 cANAnA FRONTIgR.

Trouble seems 10 be brewing on our Northern
fron,isr again In another part Of cur pepper will
he fund an ACCOUNT u some Of the miachievops
toings Of the spatrioi." in thai region. 1t seems,
from scent discoveries that there exists along tie
line secre, a,sociations Of men who have been or
eanzeL for some lime past, and who have been
collecting arms and other rnuni,ion, Of war for the
purpose Of either making an attack upon Canada
or Of assisting tho Canadians, in case they should
again revolt. Without doubt, the abduction Of
sess6al pieccs Of earsnn and powder belonging 10
the State Of New Yotk, was an net Of the patriots
or their lawless conductors this ado Of the line
AZ several points in the Site, i, has been found
necessary to station Z 8. troops in order to pro
'eet the public property from these rroNIins ma
tapders.
The trial Of Mcleod was TO commence on Nom
day last The prosecutor Cor the State Of New
York, il il enid. ia quite confident that he viii be
able u establish bis connection With tn destruction
Vi tho Caroline while on the other hand, Nc Leods
counsel is equally sanguine Of proving aiibi.
Should he Be cleared, and public opinion seems to
induce this supposiion all will rejoice In the hope
that the friendly relations between EnsIsnd and
the United States will continue undistutbed.
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The ranking privilege has led to much
that was ludicrous. and nobody is likely
to forget the story that member of Con-
gress, once franked home his dirty shirts
to be washed in " family way" BIZ his
wife; but the correspondent of dismissed
loco ioco Postmaster, at Columbia, South
Carolina, has lately exhibited an extreme
ly novel mode OF ranking. The gentle.
man recently appointed to the Post Office
of that town, received few DAYS since.
packet directed to "The Post Master. -
aud upon opening it lound--a pair of Cock
GcResi They were undoubtedly intend
ed for the Post Masters predecessor, who
had probably been in the habit of receiving
such communication through the United
States Mail, and Tor aught we know fight.
ing cocks themselves with corn enough TO
feed them on during the transit. We recol-
lect that when this same loco foco Post
master was removed to give place to a
better man, there was Il most distressing
cutlery made about il. Who doubts, if the
fellow had been suffered to remain much
longer, he would have carted home his
corn fodder in Uncle Sans vehicles, and
as likely as not have crammed his pota-
toe crop into the mail bags.--N. Y.
Jour.
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BY The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
PRoCY.AnIATIOr

WHEREAS it has come to the know
ledge Of the Government of tho United
States, that sundry secret Lodges, Clubs,
or Associations exist on the Northern
Frontier that tho members Of these
Lodges are bound together by secret
oa,hs; that they have collected firearms
and other military materials, and secret
ed them in sundry places; and tn t it is
their purpose to violate the laws Of their
country by making military and lawl SIS
incursions, when opportunity shall o.ier.
into the Territories of Power with which
the Cnited States are at peace and
whereas it is known that travelling agi.
tators, from both sides Of the line, visit
these Lodges, and harangue the members
10 secret meeting, stimulating them to it,
legal acts; and whereas the same per-
sons are known to levy contributions on
the ignorant and creduous for their own
benefit, thus supporting and enriching
themselves by the bascst means and
whereas the unlawful intentions Of the
members of these Lodges have already
been manifested in an attempt to destroy
the lives and property OF the inhabitants
Of Chippewa, in Canada, and the public
property Of the British Government there
being Now, therefore, |, john TYLER,
President of the United States, do issue
my proclamation, admonishing all such
evil minded persons of the condign pun
shment which is certain to over take
them; assuring them that the laws Of the
United States will be vigorously execut
cd against their illegal acts; and that if in
any lawless ipcursion into Canada they
fall into the hands Of the British authori-
ties they will not be reclaimed as Amer
lean citizens, nor any interference made
by this Government in their behalf.
And exhort all well meaning but de.
uded persons who may have joined these
Lodges Immediately to abandon them
and to have nothing more TO do with their
secret meetings, or unlawful oaths, as
they would avoid serious consequences to
themselves. And expect tine intelligent
and well-disposed members of the com.
munty to lrown on all these unlawful
combinations and illegal proceedings, and
TO assist the Government in maintaining
the peace of the country against the mis-
chievous consequences of the acts oflhese
viola,ors Of the law.
Given under my hand, at the city of
Washington, the twenty-fiih day
of September, A. ID. one thousand
H.. S. eight hundred and forty one, and
of the independence of the United
States the sixty sixth.
JOHN TYLER
BY the President;
n.N,pr Wwpsrpp Cec,.,ory a r 60.
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VIRGINIA ABsrRAcTIoNIsTs. The best
hit at this noted class OF politicians, which
we have seen, was made off-hand by Mr..
Stanly, the gallant young Wing member
Of Congress, from North Carolna. Il oc-
Cured in a recent discussion in the House
of Representatives, in relation to a pro
per place, 10 the rotundo Of the Capitol,
for the statue Of Washington:
-" Mr.. Stanly hoped that the motion of
his colleague { Mr.. Graham) would pre-
vail. The gentleman from Masslcbu-
sets Mr.. Adams) had spoken of the cor
ner OF the rotundo. He {Mr. $. hoped
that the gentleman would move for the
appointment OF a committee OF three alb
stractlonsts TO define the position Of the
corner Of the rotundo. = Loud laugh
ter.
A palpable hit. 1t would be difficult to
conceive an employ ment better adapted
to the peculiar bent of mind of ihes.
wolthies, 50 aojSe in their own concet, than
the location Of the corner of circle !
There is no telling the results that may
yet be accomplished by the efforts of hu-
man wisdom, and who knows but Glmer,
Mallory Il Co. might be able to solve the
long agitated problem-ho 10 square
circle :"