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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
PUBIIAC SALE.

HAVING sold my plantation, I will sell on
Thursday the 9TH day of October next, at the
Farm Middle River,
Farming Utensils of all kinds, Is head of
Young Horses, number of Mich Cows,
Hogs, Sheep, &c.-Upwards of 1000 bushels
of Corn, a quantity of Wheat, Rye, Oats, SC.
&c.-Some Household Furniture, an excellent
Family Carriage, and 2 good Stills, one of
l2O the other 80 gallons.-Amongst the Far
ming Utensils are first rate ROAD WAGON,
made by New Town mechanic, and but lit
tie used.
Terms--Six months credit for all sums over 10
dollars; under that amount cash.
EDWARD VALENTINE.
Sept 23-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
CERTIFICATES,

EGYPT, ROCKINGHAM, July IL, 1S4l.
Upon witnessing the operation of Mr.. Cyrus
II. McCormick's Reaping Machine in cutting
oats in 1889, bought one and used it some last
year; butfrom defect in the sickle was not able
to make fair test of its performance, and there
fore could not speak decidedly of its merits
1t is with great pleasure that can now, after a
thorough test of this machine in cutting the
greater part OF my present crop of wheat, (now
cutting,) recommend it to the patronage Of all
good farmers, believing it to be, to the agricutu-
raj community, one of the most important i.ven-
tons of the age.
The machine is strong and durable-not COM
plcated or subject to get out of order; is very
easy draught for two horses is attended by two
hands with ease, and, by measurement, cut on
one day in 8 1-2 hours IL acres at an ordinary
speed, and the work much cleaner and better
than have ever had 1t done in any other wav
1t cuts heavy grain equally as fast and as clean as
Highland tangled and leaning grain better than
any thing else that have used.
ABRAHAM SMITH.
WE, the undersigned, having witnessed the
exhibition of Cyrus III. McCormick's Reapino
Machine in cutting oats at Bridgewater, accord,
ing to notice on the 23d inst, have the satisfac-
ton OF saying what we believe would be said
by all of the large number of persons present
at the exhibition, if the opportunity were afforded
them-that our most sangune expectations were
more than realized that Mr.. Abraham Smiths
description OF IL was July sustained; that the
work was done greatly superior to the common
modes of cutting grain, saving, we think, not
less than bushel OF grain to the acre that would
be lost by cradling. The Machine moved ON
without the least jar or obstruction cutting every
thing in its way; and we think must prove a
most valuable acquisition to the agricultural com
munity. JACOB DINKEL, Sr.
DIS. GWINN,
CHRISTIAN CARRIER,
J.R. KOOGLER,
]. r. LEWIS,
JOHN BROWN,
e. ii. SMITH,
Toll, 40 ta4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
TO FARMERS & MrLLERs.

BY virtue o. an order of the Executive Com
mittee, the undersigned will let contracts for the
following articles, Qor the use OF the Western
Asylum,) to the lowest bidder, at public bidding,
before the Store of Benz. Crawford, Esq. on Sat
urday, October I'd, viz
For $4,000 pounds Of PORK,
1000 4" BEEF,
$50 barrels I" FLOUR,
500 bushels " OATS
10 tons {" HAY,
The above will be divided into parcels to suit
bidders. A bill Of specifications will be read at
the time of the bidding, giving particulars as to
the quality of the articles to be funished-the
time when they shall he delivered, and the Pc
Rod when payment will be made.
SAMUEL nj. WOODWARD,
Steward Western Asylum.
Sent 90 1911
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

The New York Journal of Commerce has the
following extract of letter from Texas, received
in that city
San expedition Of three hundred men has lust
left Austin city for Santa Fe: the object being
She establishment of political and commercial re-
cations with that portion of our citizens for San
ia Feis Within the limits claimed by our Repub-
gic."
The Journal Of Commerce adds-"So the Tex
fans are soberly claiming whatever they fancy.
Santa Fe is six hundred miles bac,, from Austinn
Che province Of that name coming up t.; Arkansas
river. OF course they claim all the province of
Santa Fe. That with the present republic of
Texas, wall make up snug territory seven hun
dred and fifty miles long by four hundred wide.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
New Commission House.

>, THE subscriber has opened a Commission
House In the Town of Scottsvile, Albemarlo
County, for thepurpose ofreceiving on store, and
making sales of all kinds of produce entrusted to
his care. He will also attend strictly to the
Receiving and Forwarding
all kinds of Merchandise and Produce of every
descrption-and will at all times give informa-
ton personally to the state of the markets.
Having an extensive acquaintance west Of the
mountains, he hopes by strict attention to bust
ness, to receive liberal share of patronage. His
Ware House being situated Immediately on the
Canal, will not subject his patrons to any addi-
tonal charge for drayage. BIZ. FRYE.
Scottsville, Sept. %, l94l-tf
The Rockingham Register and Richmond
Wing, will please insert the above until LIST of
November, and forward their account for pay
ment. BE-. f.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
PUBLIC SAlLl@o

l will offer at public sale, on Saturday the I'd
OF October next, at my residence,
From 10 to Is tons Of good Hay, some Cat
tie, (among them some first rate Mich Co,cs,)
head Of Horses, Is head Of Sheep, some
Hogs, a tco horse Wagon, Loom, Farming
Tools, a good Carryal and Harness, some
Corn at tie heap, from 40 to so bushels of
Rye, 'cah many articles Of Household and
Kitchen Furniture.
A credit of twelve months will be given on a il
sums othye dollars and upwards-under SIS the
cash will be required.
JAMES M. HELMS.
Sept. 23--3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

Miitary.-It begins to look like old times a.
gain, at Old Point Comfort One hundred and
eighty soldiers Of the I'd regiment, under COM
mand of Col. Tanning, have arrived. A strong
fortifcation is in progress on the hill, which,
when completed will form most formidable bull
work of defence for our bay, and John Bull would
have to think twice before he would dare to pass
it.
We understand that the Sd regiment, which
is now in Florida, are expected to arrive at Old
Point about the first of October.
Norfolk Beacon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
Sept %, lS4l
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by
David Giikson, bearing date the--day Of
June, 1910, and duly recorded in the Clerks Of
flee of the County Court of Augusta, for the pur-
pose OF securing certain debts due to Joseph
Brown, John Long, James Hunter, John Arm
strong, Benjamin Crawford, John Molfey, WIN.
j. Gilkeson, Henry Cease, Moses ii. McCue,
and Robertson, shall proceed to sell
atpublic auction, on Monday the LIST day of No
vember next at the residence of MIR. Gilkeson,
in Staunton,
"A \arge s. handsome collection
OF new Furniture, consisting Of
Eight or nine Mahogany Sideboards,
Anumber of Mahogany Secretaries, with
and without Bookcases,
Several Mahogany Bureaus,
handsome Walnut Secretary and Book
Case,
set of Cherry Dining Tables,
100 lbs. Curled Hair,
A Double Gig and Harness, and a one
horse Wagon,
And probably some other articles.
A credit of six months will be given, on all
sums over five dollars, the purchaser giving bond
and approved security-all sums under FIVE dol
lars must be cash. By the terms of the deed
any of the creditors named in said trust have the
privilege of purchasing the full amount of their
respective claims; their attendance is therefore
respectfully requested, as well as of all others
who are IN want of good furniture.
Acting as Trustee shall only convey the u.
sual title in such cases.
KENTON HARPER, Trustee.
Sept. 90, 1871.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

ExrLosvs SHELLs.--We witnessed on Friday
afternoon an exhibition of tho explosive force Of
some decorating shells, prepared for the purpose
lima, but lately from Europe, who has invented :,
or acquired, the secret of their composition, and
of the means of regulating their explosion
Those exhibited were mere tin cases, about 3
inches in diameter, filled with the combustbe
matter, and were thrown from the hand into the
canal, a distance of some twenty or thirty yards
On touching the surface they instantly exploded,
with report equal to four FOUNDER, casting up
column Of WAGER fifty feet into the air, and
showing that on larger scale and discharged
structive engine. There was no fuse used to ig-
mite them. The small size might, we should
think, be employed as hand grenades with great
effect against boat attacks, or against attacking
forces on land. DR.. j. is scientific citizen who
has spent some time in Europe examining the
manufacturing establishments, public works, sc.
of England and the Continent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
New Spring s. Summer Goods
3. III. PTTMAN & SON are now re-

3. III. PTTyEAN & SON are now re-
ceiving their spring supply of Goods; among
their stock will be found the following articles
Plain and fg'd blue black gros de Naples.
Blue, black, and light cold Repts.
Plain and fig'd black Silks.
Black and fg'd Mouslin de Lanes.
Challeys, some very fine.
fine assortment of Lawns.
French, do new article.
Black Jaconetts, Painted Muslins
French, English and American Prints from 64
to the finest made.
Bleach'd and brown Cottons from 64 70 s5
cents.
Cloths and Cassimeres, Summer Cloths.
Linen goods of all kinds.
Summer Goods, grea; variety.
English, Spittafeld, Pongee, and linen camb.
Handkerchiefs.
Hemstitched and Worked, do.
Fancy cold black Italian Crayats.
Bombazine, plain and bowed satin Stocks.
Russia Sheeting, American Nankins.
Black and white Grape Bonnet Innings.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's kid Gloves
White and black Silk, do.
Mohair Gloves, half hand, do.
Beghorn, straw and nun Bonnets
Silk Dress Hand'kfs. Parssols, Hosiery,
Shoes, &c. &c,
With az full assortment Of HARDWARE,
| QUEENSWARE, and large assortment al
UkoCERIES, FISH, SALT, &c.---AI of
which they will sell as low as any one in tho
! place Tor cash, or to punctual customers on the
usual credit All kinds ofcountry produce taken
| in exchange for Goods. They invite the public
I 10 call and Judge for themselves.
StauntOn, Msu71k lSil.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

Defalcation.-A deficiency in the account of
Henry w. Jones, teller in the Merchants and
Mechanics Bank in Troy, was discovered on
Thursday, says the Troy Wing, to the amount
Of about $4,000. Jones left the city the evening
previous with female companion, and has been
traced as far as Schenectady, having arrived there
in the evening train from Albany on Wednesday.
An officer from this city started in pursuit of him
tin the evening train on Thursday, and would pro-
badly overtake him should he stop or the way.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
OBITUARY.

DIED, on Monday last, Mrs. STERRETT, wife
OF MIR. David Sterrett, of this county.
In Stanton, on Monday, RoBERr M. Foley,
pupil in the Deaf and Dumb Department of the
Virginia Institution.
On Tuesday, at his residence near Staun-
ton, Mr.. PETER LoHR, Soldier of the Revolu-
ton, and one of the oldest inhabitants of Augusta
county. We understand his remains are to be
inferred with Military honors by the Staunton Lit.
Infantry.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

will offer for sale at public auction. on We'd.
nesday the 18th of October next, at the late resi-
dence of John Rodes, decd. in AlbemarIe county,
on credit of i2 months, 5 thorough bred Mares
and thorough bred Colts, Of the most approved
stock in the country, and of fine size and FORM
Several Of the colts bid fair to make valuable
Stations. At the same time and place, and up
on the same terms, will be offered for sale the
Stock, Crops, &c. of the said John Rodes, deed.
WILLIAM ROBES, Ex'or.
Of John Rodes, decd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

Gold Mne.-We understand (says the Char
lotte IN. CO. Journal,) that on Friday, some per-
sons engaged in hunting Gold, discovered vein
on the lands of Thomas Flow, Clear Creek, a.
bout fifteen miles east of this place, which is very
rich. The vein is about one foot wide. Some Of
the oar taken out was worth between two and
three thousand dollars per bushel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
MARRIED,

On the 10th inst. on Whiskey Creek, by the
Rev. John Guyer, Mr.. VIM. MELTON, to Miss Luz
RENA RANsBoTTom, all of this county.
On Thursday the 9th inst. by the Rev'd.J. G.
Hensell, Mr.. JAMES Fur. to Miss JANE Nc
CUTcHEN-both of this county.
On the same day, by the same, Mr.. JOHN Fay,
to Miss CATHARINE, daughter of Mr.. JOHN RoUH,
all Of this county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
FOR SALE.
NOfE1t0iNo

young gentleman who has taken the degree
OF Master OF Arts in the University of Va, and
has consequently graduated in Mathematics, An
tent and Modern Languages, Natural Philoso-
ply, Moral Philosophy and Chemistry, and who
has had several years. experience Teacher,
is DESTROYS to obtain situation as such in Wes-
tern Virginia. Address A. b. Elk Hill, Amelia
County, (post pad)
Sept I6-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
NOVICE.
Sept. 23-3t

will offer for sale, on the 3Oth inst. at nv re-
slldence, in county of Bath. Cowpasture River
all my personal property, viz:
S,rty or serenity hcad Of Hogs, some 40 or
5O tot, Horses, Guile, Sheep, Farming Uten-
sis, household and Kitchen Funiture-some
Whcat, Rye, Outs, Corn, sc.
GJ~Tcrms made known on the day of sale.
RIO. A. BENSON.
Sept 22-tdss
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

John Randolph, in the midst of one Of his rhap-
sodes in tho Senate paused, and fixing his eyes
the presiding officer, exclaimed, MI. President.
have discovered the philosophers stone. Il
consists in these four plain English monosylla-
bles: "Pay as you go." Mind that reader
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
LOST

DOKlNG the late camp-meeting on the farm
of ID. w. Patteson, ESQ. near Stanton. CASH
MERE LONG SHAWL, Of 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 silk handkerchief.
The person who has 1t in possession will
please return it TO me.
A. LUSHBAUGH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
CANAL PAo!Mlagr BOATS

OUR Packet Boats leave Richmond e. Lynch
burg on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
and arrive at Scottsville the same nights, and
SO on to Richmond by S p. M. Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays.
d5@Passengers leaving Stanton on Monday,
Wednesday or Friday in the regular line forScotts
vile will always arrive in time to take the
Boats at Scottsvile.
BOYD, EDMOND, & Co.
May, 20, ISfI.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

IMPORTANT DIsCovERy.--Mr. Carpenter, the
Druggist of Philadelphia, sets forth in an adver-
tisement that he has discovered virtue in
plant, of which the extract is potent in the cure of
Dropsy, disease or result which so often battles
the most skilful physicians. If the discovery
proves all the advertiser anticipates it will be
blessing to society.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

tbs AMlsrAD NEoRors.--Ws learn from the
New Haven Palladium that tho Committee hav-
ing charge Of these negroes, have determined to
employ competent person togo to Sierra Leone,
accompanied by two of the negroes and James
Convey, a native of Mendi, and there make inqui-
ries in regard to the situation of Mendi, and if
necessary, to visitit. If, on the return of this
commission, the way appears to he open for the
safe return Of the negroes, then they are to be
immediately sent out. An effort is also to be
made to send q Christian mission with them
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

Steamer Germ.-Ieut Hunters experimental
steamboat Germ arrived at Baltimore on the 18th,
from Lake Ontario, via New York and Philadel-
phia. She came through the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal, having performed the distance
from Philadelphia in thirteen hours.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
STAUNYON ACADEMY
l.. WADDELL, Professor of Sciences.
JAS. ]. SMYTH, Professor of Languages
TRUSTEES.

9AOS xSESSs
JOHN H. PEYTON, PRESS.
SAML. CLARKE, Sec'ry.
BRISCOE G. BALD WIN,
JAMES CRAWFORD,
ALEXANDER Fl. Fl. STUART,
THOS. ]. NICHE,
KENTON HARPER,
VIM. KINNEY,
JOHN G.. Sewers,
E. BERKELEY,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

VERMoNT.-In ia towns lO2 Wings and sc
opposition members of the Legislature are elect
ed. No election by the people Of Governor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

Rotten NAiLs.-The Boston Transcript de-
scribes some nails which have been submitted to
the editor, and which are rotten as to be easily
broken with the fingers like pipe stem. 1t is
said that they manufactured of railroad iron,
which is imported for this purpose free of duty
The revenue is thus cheated, and the lives of
men are jeoparded, for by the use of such nails,
the fall of staging, and the rendering of two
men cripples for life, was recently occasioned in
Boston.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
NOVICE.

Intending to change my location and business,
and with that view it being necessary to wind
up my business here, / would request all persons
having open accounts to close them either by mon
ey or by note, in this month. nj. BLAIR.
September 9--3t. :
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
AOMAN7S DIGESY.

A few copies of this work are for sale at DR..
Berkeley's Store. DR.. b. will receive in few
days Lomax's Law of Executors and Admins
tIators.
Sept. 9-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

A we'll dressed young gentleman at a ball, in
whisking about the bali room, ran his head "a
gainst young lady. He began to apologise.-
"Not word, sir" cried she, sit is not hard e.
nough to hurt any body.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

The Western Bank of Georgia, at Columbus,
has been closed, the Teller having run off with
$4,000 of its funds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

The Knoxville Post, philosophically explains
the story of the shower Of flesh and blood in Ten
nessee, as "nothing more nor less than shower
of Pok juice, knocked out of the Gouerno, by
Maj. Jones, on the 9th of August"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

Moses G. Good, Esq. Senator from the Wheel
ing district, has forwarded to the Governor his
resignation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

tive are pleased to learn from the Richmond
Wing that the proposition of Messrs. Peasants
and Gallaher to establish new Wing paper at
Washington, meets with decided encouragement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23
DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned under the firm of Wilson
d Co. was dissolved by mutual consent, on the
LIST of September, lS4I. The business of the
concern will be closed by M. Danner and S. Hart
ley, who are authorized to use the name of the
frm for that purpose. All persons indebted to
the late finn are requested to call and settle their
accounts. G. b. WILSON,
MICH'L. BANNER,
SAM'L. HARTLEY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-23

at the old stand at the Winchester and Potomac
Rail Road Depot, and hopes by strict attention
10 business to merit continuation of their pat
ronage.
Winchester Depot, Sept. %, 1871.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-29

away, when female with a rapid step
and anxious look, approached the spot.
The size, the dress, were accurately de-
scribed to her. 1t was enough; it reach
ed her heart-and floods of tears told in
deed that he was her husband. The
grave was quickly opened, that she might
be INDUCED with the last look of all that
was dear to her on earth. "Yes. it is, it
is, my own dear husband - she exclaim-
ed, and sunk upon the earth. She had
heard of the wreck, and through stormy
winds and rugged way, she had hasten
ed to the shore, hoping to find him yet
alive, possibly clinging to some broken
fragment of the vessel; but that hope was
in vain. o, we cruel winds how many
tears have we caused to flow, and hearts
to bleed. Even now, in your dismal
roar methinks hear the wild cry, the
expiring groan of some loved one, whom
we are making the sport of your cruel rage
and relentless fury.
She was commended 20 the God of the
widow, who will soon command the earth
and the sea to yield up the dead When
the long lost husband, over whom thou
sand seas have rolled, shall again be
greeted with the smiles Of immortal
youth; where kindred spirits shall re-
unite where no storms shall ever arise,
and where the check of Immortality shall
never be drenched with the gushing tears
Of anguish.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-29
NUMBER 81.

have made the incautious adventurer his
victim, who was now rapidly losing
strength, but for the prompt and we'll
timed assistance of his shipmates, who,
observing that the affair had assumed 4
dangerous aspect, sailed out his rescue.
The little phalanx opened him passage;
and then closed TO receive the bold assail-
ant. Though now beyond the reach of
his adversary, the dismayed fugitive con-
tinued EDWARDS, impelled by his fears,
and never relaxed his exertions, until he
fairly reached the shelter of his ship.
The bear once more came to stand, and,
Tor moment seemed to survey his enc
mics with all the consideration Of an ex-
pcrienced general when finding them too
numerous for hope of success, he, very
wisely wheeled about, and succeeded in
making safe and honorable retreat.