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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

Important Judicial Decision.-His Honor Judre
Story, during the hearing in the United States
Court, took occasion to rule on the pronunciation
Of that excrucating word lien, which has been
enacted by law into term of common USE He
remarked thatit was frequently spoken as f writ
ten le-cn, on the supposition that it was derived
from the French; but, on the authority of Lord
Mansfield, who judicially decided that the word
was the past particpe of the English verb to lie,
he considered thpt it should be called hy-en, and
and pronounced judgment accordingy.S.Eeis.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
Mouse, Sign s. Ornamental
PAINTING, GLIDING, GLAZING, STAINING AND
PApER--IiANCiNG,

hEHllE subscriber. [rec-ntly from Richmond }
would Inform the citizens of Staunton and
the surrounding country, that he intends carrying
on the above business in all its branches, and
hopes by strict attention and determination on
his part to please all who may employ him. to re-.
celVe a share of public patronage. He can at
present be found at the Washington Hotel. All
work entrusted to his care will be thankfully re-
celved and executed in the best style, and with
the utmost despatch Old Chairs re-pain:ed on
moderate terms. Prices low to suit the times.
JAS. MOTT.
Staunton, April est.
:R9rences--Dr. F. STiblng, and ~, G..
Kinney, Esq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
BURNING OF RAIL ROAD ORDERS

On Friday last the Commissioners of Finance
destroyed about eighty thousand dollars of the
funded Stock Orders of the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road Company by placing them in the heat
ed retorts at the Gas House and on Saturday
a further amount Of about two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars was consumed in The same man
ner. We understand that the entire amount
Iunaeo mus lar is about seven hundred thousand
dollars, and that between 2 and 9 hundred tbou.
Sane dollars are known to be in hands of corpor-
atoms, and will be Immediately funded. These
estimates would leave about half a million of
orders still outstanding in the hands of the COM
munity.-.3mericdn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
WOOL CARDING
At MAY. Summers MiN.

THE subscribers respectfully announce to the
= Public that they have bought Mr.. Robert
Dunlup's Carding Machines, and the same, after
being clothed with the best quality Of cards and
put in the best order, Will be in operation by the
first Of May, and will be attended by the junior
partner who is an old experienced carder.
All wool brought to their Machines in rood
order they will warrant to be well carded Their
prices Will be 4 J pence for white, and pence
Tor mixed. liberal discount will be made to
those who pay within the carding season. They
respectfully ask encouragement. All kinds Of
gram ana haXseed Will be taken in payment for
wool carding at the market price.
ID. SUMMERS;
J. Nj. HELMS.
April 2l-2m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
TO THE PUBLIC.

E'llE undersigned having seen tina, a certain
JOHN SHUMATE had made application
to the District Court of the United States for
Western Virginia, for the bcncfi, orthe Bankrup,
Act, and fearing that The same name NAV be taxi
en- for mine as it is spelled in The same manner.
therefore hereby make il known that am moi
iho pe5son who has made The said application, he
beln5 Jphn Shni'iaie, o!Fayette County, Virginia.
tor OF tue Bell Tavern in Lewisburc, Grecnbricr.
JOHN SUUMATE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

AT Court held Tor Augusta County on Mon
day March %, 1912.
Joseph Poln,s,-plaintif,
AGAINST
John Galbraith, and John Wise, sem, surviving
eX'or. of George Wexford, d.--defendants.
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney,
and ;fled his bill against the Northumberland
the defendant john Gabraith, not having enter
cd his appearance and given security, according
the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and 1t appearing to the Court tina, he is not in
habi,ant Of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered,
that he appear here on the 4th Monday Of June
next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in the town of Stanton, for
months successfully, and that another copy there
oil be posted at the front door Of the Courthouse
OF this County-andit is further ordered, that
the defendant, John Wise, sen. surviving ex'or.
OF the last will and testament, of George Wexford,
decd, be, and he is hereby restrained from pay
ing away or otherwise disposing of any money,
or other property, in his hands. belonging to the
defendant Galbraith, until the further order OF
this Court. A COpy-Teste,
JACOB X. STRlBLlNG, D. C. A. c.
April 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
BALTIMORE AND THE WEST

inc completion Of the Railroad from this CITY
70 Cumberland will shorten, very much the dis
lance between Baltimore and the Western waters.
passenger trains may be conveyed hence to Cum
III, 'no IN Twelve hours, and burhen trains prob
ably In fifteen or sixteen horrs. From C,,rrtar
iana 70 brownsville, over mountainous road, the
Instance a is 10 miles. From Brownsville TO Pitts
ouIg mere VIII soon be completed lock and dam
aa asl y OF the Monongahela river which will
con Ut passage i4f steamboats, at all seasons en-
up s wren c'oseo by ice. From Brownsville TO
wheeling is SIS miles, over comparativelv 6n ~
road. f""e'J hnc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
pErENcEs OF NEW YORK.

We learn from the Courier and Enquirer that
General Wool, Commandant Of tho Eastern De-
partment, is engaged in putting the harhor Of New
York in proper state Of defence, and durine the
last week mounted upwards of two hundred guns
in tho different fortifcations 1t is added that in
Va very few days there will be mounted at the Mar
ROWS, and on Governors and Ellis Islands, up
wards of Four Hundred pieces ofhoavy Ordnance,
consisting of 2i's 33's and l2's. The works ON
tS2cdlo,c's island (FoRr WooD) arc undergoing a
thorough repair.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
Staunton and James River
Turnpike Company.

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the Stockholders OF the Stanton
and James River Turnpike Company, will be
held at the Courthouse in Staunton, on Saturday
the 29th day of May next-at which time an e.
lection tor President and Directors of said
Company will be held, and such other business
transacted as the interests of the Company may
require.
JOSEPH SMITH, President.
April o. 1912
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

THE boundary Question.--Ihe Boston Trans
cript of Monday evening, on the authority OF a
gentleman from the State Of Maine, says that
Gov. Fairfield was about to convene the Legis-
lature Of that State in consequence Of dispatches
just received by him from Mr.. Webster, stating
that Lord Ashburton was fully authorized to set
tie the boundary question, and that there was eve
ry prospect that this long disputed matter would
be soon adjusted to the satisfaction of all parties
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
w ANTED
HAND TO ATTEND WOOL CARDINo;
IHA CHIMES.

'FHE subscriber wishes to employ hand who
is qualified for the above business, to attend
the Carding Machines belonging to the estate of
Sam IL. Gibson, in the village of marlborough,
near the head Of jac6son's River, Pendleton
county. And to such person who will come
well recommended, liberal wages will be paid for
his services during the ensuing season. 1t is de-
sired that the business shall commence about the
18th of May. The subscriber may be found at
his residence near said machines, or letters to
him directed to Campbell's Store, will be attend
ed to. CHAMBERS MTTSTO
April 2I-3t. Ex'or.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
Nv DGNKRITPJVY.

Ihc creditors Of Andrew H. Ross Of Pocahontas co,n
", who was declared Bankrupt by the Hon District
court Oh the U. g, for the Western District Of Virginia
are hereby notified that Commissioner Of Baukrups
!cr focaontas county, Va, shall proceed my office
IN The town OF Huntcrsvir, PocaLon;as county, on the
otb and 10Th days Of May next at 10 O'Clock a. ms 70
receive proof Of their respective debts whtn aud where
the said Bankrupt is required to attend
GEORGE L. CRAIG, Cm,'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

We had the pleasure of taking by the hand
yesterday (Friday) an esteemed friend, who, arri-
wing here by the new mail-car arrangement, made
probably the shortest passage ever known between
Boston and Washington; having left Boston at
4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon and arrived
here yesterday morning at o'clock.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

In the case Of 10 mutincers, from the British
ship Ann Hall, at Charleston, S. c., the Record
or Of the City, after full argument decided, "that
in the absence Of any treaty stipulation 10 that
effect between this country and Great Britain,
there was no authority to arrest or detain them
as fugitives from justice, and they were accord
ingly discharged"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

A correspondent OF the Richmond Wing. who
has been examining the official archives at Wash
ington, states that in 1887 the War Department
made a contract by which it was to pay S23,73
perbushel for five thousand bushels of Stacked
lime, delivered ut Fort Leavenworth and $751;
95 per bushel for three thousand bushels of char
coal delivered at the same place!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

ONO DOMESTIC LoAN.-Under the law requir-
ing the Canal Fund Commissioners to borrow
$l,S00,OOO on State stocks at par, books were
opened at Cincinnati, Columbus, Canton and
Cleveland, but not single bid was received at
either place. The Commissioner in attendance
at Canton offered to take Chillcothe and Franklin
Bank of Columbus paper, but no oilers were made
even for that.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

The Salem Observer states that there is a fe-
male in that city suffering from general muscu-
lar contraction and distortion, resembling uni
versal tetanus, which has lasted from twelve to
fifteen years. The patient who suffers it has not
slept wink Tor ten years past and is subject to
occasional fits of extreme agony. Her mind is
bright and clear and she is patient and resigned
to her hopeless situation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
COn,misSioner1a OMcc.

WncheS'er, HprT ID. 1872. {
In tlc matter Of John b. Campbell of the county Of
Frederick, in Bankruptcy
pursuance OF decree Of The District Court of the u
ntcd States, for the Western District Of virginia at
Saunton made alarc IS, 1872 Che creditors Of the said
'ohn Vs. Campbell, are hereby notified that have fixed
upon the 4th and 9Th days of Nav next as the t,ncq
when they viii b. required pres Mt and prove their
deOts before rae at my Office in Winchester
LEM. BRENT. Comr. Of Bankrupfs.
,,,, for the County Of Frederick.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
GEO. II. CARTER, Com'r.

r. nc creditors Of John r. Clarke Of Wheeling, in tiic
cony OIL Ohio, whether in ms individual capacity or as
oP'ruer In the late fran Of Moore & Clarke, or other
wse arc notified that they viii BE- required to prcs,u
uip prove their debts against the said john r. Clark
NJ as commissioner in Bankruptcy, my Office in
INC cry OF celn, in sad County. the 5th and Gfh
% ray 1872, IN pursuance Of decree mad, b. th
osr'ct Court Of the United States for the Western bis
WIc' OF virginia, sitting ut Sta1ton, the 13h day Of
,naich' lo92 upon tho petition sad John J. Carks 90
be declared Bankrupt.
April H. 1870 " INV '@'' N'ii =
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
IN BRNHRTPJTy

The creditors of Alexis Martini Of Grccnbricr county
who declared Bankrupt by the Hon District Co,r
Of the the T. 81 for the Western District Of Virginia are
hereby notified, that Commissioner Of Bankrup,s 70,
the county Of Grecnbrier shall proceed at my cicc in
the town of Lewisburg, Grcenbricr county, on the 9th
and 18th days Of May next at 10 O'Clock M TO receive
proof Of their respective debts, when aud where the said
Bankrupt required 10 attend.
MARX j. SpOTrS, Co,n'r
April IL. 1SiC N' -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
EXPEDITION FOR LIBERIA.

The fine large ship the Maripoza is chartered
by the American Colonization Society, and will
sail from New Orleans for Liberia from the goth
to the 25th May, and touch at Norfolk the 9Th to
the 10th of June.
Application for freight or passage should be
made to the Secretary of the American Colonial
ton Society, Washington city.
April l6, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
DrSscLUTToN.

'E'llE firm Of ROBERT MOSELEY Sc CO.,
was by mutual consent dissolved on the 18th
OF last month, March. All persons indebted are
earnestly requested to settle and pay what they
owe. RO. MOSELEE, ...
J. h STEPHENSON,
Scottsvile, April 2l--4t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

The frigate Cumberland, now on the stocks at
Boston, will be ready for launching in about
month. The Journal says that she appears to be
constructed on q new model is of the largest
class, about 1900 tons, will carry heavy arma-
ment, and will doubtless prove fine and effective
shin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

Rhode Isiand.--Our accounts from this State
are up to A o'clock, Monday evening, at which
time the election OF the Suffrage party was pro-
crossing very quietly.
The regular State election, as authorised by
law, was to take place last "Wednesday.
II is understood to be the intention of both par
ties to have the validity of the election decided
by the Supreme Court, and thus all idea Of civil
war is abandoned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

The Postmaster General has decided that any
words, however few, other than The name of the
person addressed, even the name of the sender,
written on newspaper or pamphlet, is a memo
randum, and subjects the same to letter postage,
when sent by mail, and the sender to fine of
ten dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
NilU0AgEIQNo

The ensuing session of The subscribers School
will commence on the 10th day of May next, i'm
the house of the Rev. John Hendren. His tuition
Will be the same as his last session. Boarding
can be had in Mr.. Hendren's family
JOHN G.. SLOWER.
April 27, lSi2.-3t*
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
NlCHO. X. TROUT, d. Crk
March 81, 1S42-IIw
~ BANKRUPICY.

ne creditors OF Henry Moore, OF Wheeling. in the
County OF Ohio, VIII tti,cr his individual capacity or as
partner IN the late firm OF Moore & Clarke or other
WIS., are hOticd that they VIII b. required present
no prove Their debts against the said Henry Moore be
iGre me as commissioners in Bankruptcy, at my Office in
INC CITY OF Wheeling, in said County, on the 5h and 9Th
Iys OF MAY, 1912, pursuanc of decree made by the
District Court OF the United States for the Western Dis
lcl o. Virginia sitting a; Sgunon the 18th dag of
49, upon the petition Of said Henry Moore TO be
declared Bankrupt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
Census Of 1910,
Census of 1870,
52,933
~ DlA
~ q ,ZCV

The dangerous disease which has fastened on
the King of the French, is calculated to produce
immediately, extraordinary preparation for the
political changes, probably to ensue upon his
death. 1t will in all likelihood be followed by
revolutions
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

TIcHr LACING AND TIpPIING.-Tbe youno
men OF Lancaster, Pa, recently formed society
for the suppression of tight lacing; whereupon
the young ladies turned round and established an
association against tipping.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
New YoRK. April IL. "a

New York, April Is, 1912.
The LoAN.-A good deal of interest has been
excited in Wall street to-day, by the statement
that the agent of Hope Co. of Amsterdam, has
gone to Washington prepared to take the new
loan entire at par for 6 per cent. stocks.
Journal of Commerce..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
NO9NlI0lRo

~ V'L.GVslO
The. Undersigned, EX'ors of William Pat
rick, who was the acting Ex'or. of Thomas Turk,
SEM decd, wishing to close the settlement of his
estate, have to request that if there are any out.
standing claims against it, they may be exhibited
ON or before the LIST day of July next, otherwise
this notice will be plead in bar of a recovery.
SAM'L. CLARKE.
VIM. POAGE.
Ex'ors.
Staunton, April %, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

u. S. Eour--The American Consul at Leeds,
writes :-.'rhe Corn Laws will also undergo
great modification, such as l am in hopes will
admit more frequently than heretofore, the impor-
tation of Flour from the United States"
Phil nm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

A portion Of company of volunteers from
south west Tennessee, who were on their way 10
Texas, Con arriving at N. Orleans, and ascertain
ing that the Mexicans had retired from the Texan
territory have concluded to return home
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

Capt. John II. Clark, of the u. S. Navy has
been sentenced by court-martial, now sitting in
Baltimore, to dismissal from the ruplic service,
and the sentence has been approved by the Pre-
sident. The charges against him arc not stated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

A fire in Williamsburg, Va, on the Sth inst,
destroyed seventeen houses, on Main street, a
part only of which were insured.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

Gov. Corwin, of Ohio, has issued his warrant
for an election in Mr.. Giddings' district, on the
Goth inst. II does not appear that there is any
opposition to the reelection of Mr.. Giddings.
~. Y. Com. yqpriI 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

Inc Senate have rejected the nomination If G.
w. Tyson, Commissary General, &C., at PbiIa.
a9elphia. Very worthily done. Wiercupon the
h'ng's Jester raises a most piieous howl!IIVhiD,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

The Lancaster (Pa.) Intelligenccr states that
number OF the most influential and respectable
citizens of that place have adopted Domestic
lies.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

GJ-We publish in this paper an account Of I;
great Temperance celebration in Philadelphia, a
the request of friend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28
- --------------------
RAXI .A,VyAX
April 81, 1912.

FROM the subscriber in Middlebrook, on tho
llth instant, boy named JOHN WEAVFR
bound 20 the Gunsmiih business. All netsons
are torewarned from barboring or employing said
boy. One Cent reward and no thanks viii be.
given for his apprehension and delivery.
JOHN BEETON.
April 2I--3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

A WATCH was found few days ago, near
Staunion, which tie owner can have by call
Inc at the Office Of the Spectator. and Describing
the same, and payingfo this advertisement.
4. ApTil H. 1919
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

Potomac Ffsheries.-We glad to learn from
the Alexandria Gazette, that the Shad and Her
ring Fisheries all along our noble river have so
far yielded an abundance Of excellent fish. The
shad brought in for sale to the Washington mar
ket have been unusually large and wel-navored.
Five of the finest and heaviest that could be found
in our Centre Market were sold last Thursday to
citizen, about the close of the market, for SO
cents. The retail prices of shad and herring
have been generally reasonable during the present
season. On Saturday evening the wholesale pri-
ces at the Long Bridge were as follows: Shad,
lscarce,) $3.50 per Hundred; Herring, 81 go a
81 rs per thousand.-Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

AT Cincinnati, on the 9th, sales of Flour were
made at the Canal at 1915 SO so, and City Mills
at 81. Whiskey, III cents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

NOUNG SIR ARCHY, full brother to youna
Vlrginian, son Of the celebrated foal getter
Murat, grand son of old Virginiaf, ana great
grand son of old Sir Archy, win stand the ensuc
ing season in Staunton and Mount Sidney. Fof
particulars see hand bills.
CRAWFORD g. roller.
March 81, 1871
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-28

Indian CounciL-Nev Ircafy.-On Saturday
last Council was held at the Council House on
the Buffalo Creek Reservation, which promises
to be followed by important results. The Coun-
Gil was called at the instance of the Friends, and
was attended by Baltimore and Philadelphia
delegations from that body, and by nearly, il no,
quite, all the Chiefs on the ronawanda, Buffalo
Creek and Cattaraugus Reservations. The
Friends, with characteristic philanthropy, are
aiming to effect compromise between the sup
porers and opponents of the late treaty, which
has been the subject of so much heated discus
sion, and for that purpose they submitted to the
Indians the following propositions, which, il is
said, are agreeable to the Ogden Company: 70
annul the late treaty and make a new one by
which the Indians on the Tonawanda and Butia-
10 Creek Reservations shall give up those lands,
and all be concentrated on Ca,taraugus Reserva-
ton.
This last named reservation, embracing some
nifty odd thousand acres, is sufficiently large for
the accommodation of all the red mon; and the
Friends believe il they there be collected, and
be brought under proper educational and moral
supervision, their condition can be vastly impro-
we'd. The propositions have very generally been
favorably entertained by the Indians, and strong
hopes are cherished that all the unhappy difficult
ties which have existed for the past few years
will be amicably and finally settled. OF course
whatever arrangement may be made must receive
the government sanction to give it validity; but
no opposltlon, we presume, will be experienced
In that quarter.-BuGaiO Com. .8do.