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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
MARTINS BEE-HOUSE.

We have had the pleasure of examining the
Bee-iIouse, to which the certificates refer, which
are published in another part of This paper, and
regard 1t as the most complete and perfect con,r-
vance of the kind that has yet fallen under our
notice. 1t seems to us indeed to be all that could
be desired. 1t affords all possible protection to
the bees from the moth, not only in the defences
1t provides, but in tho entire control which i,
gives to the culurist every part of the House
so that if by any mischance the moth should
form Judgement, it can at once be detected and
removed without difficulty, or detriment to any
portion OF the bees. This will be apparent to
every ono OF the least experience, on an exami-
nation Of the House. 1t is besides beautiful
ornament for the yard or garden, and with its 9TH
er advantages, saves the trouble Of hying, being
divided into numerous apartments, of which the
successive swarms take possession until they
have filled the House. We do not doubt that up
on this plan any Of country friends could
make the culture of bees proftable-and as it is
made SO easy and Agreeable, we consider that we
are doing them an act Of kindness By inviting
their attention to it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
(f'rom the National Intclligcnccr.)
THE APPOKTlON MENT ACT.

We dare say there are some readers who NAV
have thought the suggestion by Mr.. Adams. in
his report upon the Presidents Reasons Cor
signing the Apportonment Act, of the exist
ence of embryo designs for defeating the exc
cution OF that act, TO have been unkind, and
even harsh, rather than natural and probable.
we confess that our eyes were first o,;enel bv
that report to the possibility of any serious do
sign to resist or evade the provisions of tho
aPPortlonment act Already, however. we
have evidence that Mr.. Adams is r;rht, and
that, III the rage and fury of party zeal. il is
que possible that an attempt NAV be mad,. tn
break down the barriers of the Constitution bv
an outrage yet more violent than that perne
trated III the case of the New JERSEY election
ne evidence to which we refer is the follow.
ing significant paragraph from one of the most
thorougll-going Locoioco papers in the Union.
winch boldly avows the design to set at de-
nance the Constitution and the Law. and talk q
the chance OF having ma GRITTY of its own
party IN the next House of Representatives to
stand by the inquity
From the st. Louis (Mo.) Reporter July Is.
Our wing contemporaries are giving them
selves great deal OF unnecessary trouble a.
oo"t the clause III the Apportionment Act di-
recting the State Legislatures to district their
respective States. John TyIer's signature was
necessary to make ii law, and he has stoned
1t with Prov:so which renders its n.aadGiOrv
feature merely adUiS0ry. The States will elect
Thew Representatives to Congress in whatever
saedc they please, and the next House of Rem
resentatlves will decide upon the validity of
Their election. Will any Judge or clerk of the
elections dare violate the laws of the Stale ut
the bidding of few reckless politicians The
wings have not now even the paltry excuse of
the mahdamus act to sustain them in their Of
forts to aufiJy the laws OF Missouri.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE to all whom it may concern, that
shall, on the 18th day Of September next, it be.
ing Saturday, at the front door of the Cour.
House in Wheeling, proceed to sell at public auc-
too the rcsduary interest of Peter Yarnell i'm
three deeds marked A, u, and G., and mentioned
in his inventory.
ALSO, at the same time and place, the residu-
airy interest of Josiah W. Chapline in deed of
trust marked A, and mentioned in his inventory.
ALSO, at the same time and place, the resdu.
airy interest of Noah Zane Chapline in deed of
trust marked A, and mentioned in his inventory.
ALSO, at the same time and place, Richard
w. Harding interest in two lots Of ground, Nos
and 9 in Spriggs and Rtchie's addition to the
city Of Wheeling, and mentioned in his nvento-
~.
ALSO, at the same time and place, Morgan II.
Gfeg1's interest in one lot of ground in the town
of Bloomington, Illinois; also, one lot in Madi-
son, in Wisconsin, as mentioned in his inventory.
ALSO, at the same time and place, the residu-
AIRY interest Of Joseph Junkin in two deeds mark
ed a, and i. as mentioned in his inventory.
ALSO, at the same time and place, S. 5. Wei:
din's interest in two lots Of ground, Nos. IL and
lS, in Spriggs and Ritchie's addition to the city
of Wheeling, and mentioned in his Inventory.
ALSO, at the same time and place, Isaac Sprin-
GERS interest in deed of trust marked A, and
mentioned in his inventory.
ALSO, at the same time and place, Charles
Ensell's interest in deed of trust 10 S, Brady,
tTnStee, mentioned III Mo inventory.
ALSO. at the same time and place, VIM. 3.
Tysons interest in certain deeds of trust as men
toned in his inventory. Terms--One-third of
the purchase money in hand. and the residue in
two equal annual payments, taking bonds with
approved security, from Tie purchaser or puIcha-
sefs and retaining lien on said real estate TO Sc
cure the deferred payments. Sale by order of the
I District Court al Stanton.
! G. CRESAP, Assignee
i August 4-fw. for thc Western District.
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From the Richmond Compiler.
THE POST OFFICE BILL

THIS bill was reported TO the Senate several
weeks since, by Mr.. Merrick. 1t was ordered to
Its engrossment Saturday. The important provi
slons of the bill are thus condensed by the cor
respondent Of the Express:
Rates of Postage-The Bill proposes that the
rates oil postage snail be uniform TO our own cur
Tency,-ihat every single letter conveyed dis
lance not exceeding 80 miles shall pay five cents
that every letter conveyed over so and under
LOO miles shall pay ten cents,--over $50 and not
exceeding 800 miles, fifteen cents-over 300 and
not exceeding SEQ miles, twenty cents,-over
500 miles, twenty five cents. Double and tiple
letters are to pay double and triple postage, and
those composed of four more pieces of paper,
or one or more articles, and weighing one ounce
hyoirdupois, are TO pay quadrup!e these rates.
Ne,cspapers.-All way newspapers will in fu-
lure be SUBJECT to letter postage, and none will
pay the simple newspaper postage but those sent
from the office of the publisher. The size of
newspapers arc to be limited also, and those not
more than 1907 inches (the size of the n. Y.
Daily Morning Express and Courier.) will pass
through the mails as they do under existing reru.
fatIons. Upon all beyond 1870! square inches a
postage OF one cent Is to be paid for every five
square inches.
Fines and Penalties are to be paid into the Urea
eufy Of the United States, and credited as receiv-
cd Tor the use Of the Post Office Department.
Rail Roads, Coaches, Syeam Bouts, PACKET Bouts,
and all vehicles are prohibited from conveying any
letter or parcel except such belong to the con-
veyance, under a penalty OF 500 for every Of
fence, one half to be given to the informer and
the other to the owners. The penal sections form
tho heaviest part of the law, and are dwelt upon
at great length, so that any escape may be regar-
ded as quite impossible.
Pripafe Expresses also prohibited under a
penalty. the only exception TO this is where no
compensation is received, and special messen-
ger may be employed fol single particular occa-
sion.
FJreign Ships, Steamships, and vessels Of all
kinds, are prohibited from conveying letters be-
tween different ports Of the United States, unless
relating to the ship or carg", under the penalty OF
$500. This, however, does not repeal Tive law Of
March, 1925, which specifies IN what manner Jet
tsrs NAV be- transmitted by steamboats
Coatyeels are authorized to be made by the Post
Master General with the owners or commanders
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Of vessels upon the Western and other waters of
the United States, provided the public interest
and convenience will be promoted thereby, and
the expense ofscrvce shall not be hey ond prior or
existing contracts.
The last section Of the Bill relates to Bores-
These may. and E,ust be fitted up to any extent
for the benefit of all citizens who want them, and
at uniform prices. The Postmaster may retain
l29 per cent. Of such rent beyond the amount
now received by law as ii part OF his compcnsa-
ton.
These are the provisions Of the law as ordered
to an engrossment. Those which were struck
from IT, /; is hardly worth while to refer to unless
the Committee should again attcmp, to make them
i subject Of law, in which case it is to be hoped
at least those whose business and interests are
most connected will be considered. The second
section OF the original Bill required editors and
publishers TO do what was impossible aud what
would prove exceedingly onerous even were i,
practicable.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

poisoning with prussic acid it was recorded.
IN every instance, that the eye of tho corpse
was observed for days as clear and lucid as if
still IN life. This led him to conceive that
the acid cxertod Q specific action on the eve.
lie argued that any medicament which produc-
ed such symptom after dccease, must pos
'sess certain powers over the living subject
and he ventcreI upon his course of investica-
',ionaccordingly. The principle was speedily
developed. The eye and all round it soon
diiated and Redeemed 1t was evident that the
red artsrial blood rushed into the minutes,
fibres OF the veins, aud excited strong action
throughout the whole Of the capillary process
eS. NOT the slightest pain arose; II sedative
influence appeared to be exercised on the nerves
OF sensation, and even if inflammation existed,
1t was rapidly remo"ed.--The eve, however
presented all the symptoms of violent iniiam-
nation, which is the truly natural curative
process, yet without the suffering of the strug-
gle between nature and disease. The humours
became quickly and singularly active bv de-
grees the seat of the disease was assaulted
and healthful tendency created, either to
supply Deficiencies or to remove distractions
BY repeating the application the cures were
completed
The first thought that suggested itself to us,
having no near or dear relatives so heavily
afflicted, was the restoration to the blessings of
the faculty of vision of an amable and much
beloved prince Painful operations have been
tried with little or no success Here was, then a
treatment involving no suffering, entaiug no
distressing consequence, endangering no other
aculty; but, to our convictions, ensuring relief s
restoration. "Why not at once make KIN own
this discovery TO the Prince of Hanover ?" we
exclaimed. Ia answer, we were pleased to
be informed that on that very morning four
gentlemen had been, equally with us. delighted
with the wonders Of the hydrocyanic vapor,
and with the hope of cure for the illustrous
scion OF our royal family. One of them, per-
sonally intimate with the King, had expressed
his intention forthwith TO communicate what
he had observed to Prince George of Han
over.
On inqniring whatthe results might be on old
or short sights, DIR. Turnbul laughnylv re-
piled, that hydrocyanic acid would soon SUPER
sede spectacles it so altered and helped the
vision IN either case, that no doubt could exist
ofrs applicability to their relief and rcstoro-
ton. BE this as it may, we hesitate not s,ropr-
ly to recommend the wonderful discovery of
the cure OF blindness.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

The Virginia Free Press speaking of the APP
pointment of VIM. KINNEY, esq. as U. S. Dis
trIct Attorney says: ga good appointment, and
whilst we congratulate friend Kinney upon the
event, we take pleasure in having at least one &C.
caSion to commend President Tyler FOR the exer-
else of sound Judgment"
The Lynchburg Virginian in noticing the APP
poiniment, expresses surprise that such good
ultra Clay Wing as Mr.. Kinney is.should have
been so highly favored by his Excellency; and
rather insinuates that the .'invncble intrguery''
OF himself and of ga friend OF his now in Wash
lngton," have procured him the office. We
cannot pretend to say what may have been done
IN the matter at Washington, but we assure the
Virglnian that MIR. Kinney has never been an APP
picant for the oiiice--so that he at least has NO
claim to the dignifsi title Of an 'invncible
ntriguer.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

u we invite attention to the communication
OF IAN Observer" which is published in this pa
per. The views of the writer are perfectly sound
and correct-especialy as regards the appearance
oil the building used for the Academy. ANY one
who is acquainted with the situation Of this in
s'ltution, knows, that in consequence of its mis-
cradle condition and unbecominr appearance. i,
is regarded by the boys as lawful game, and eve.
ry means that the inventive genius of mischief
can devise, IS employed to abuse and disiigure il
still more. 1.-THE building was neat and imposing
in appearance and convenient and comfortable in
its interior arrangements, this would not be the
case so far indeed, from it, it would be pleas
are even 10 the most ,housh:ess to protect it from
injury; and instead Of diverting The minds of the
youth from their studies would tenG i'm come mea-
sure to fasten their thoughts upon them, FOR it
cannot be denied that the appearance and general
arrangement of schooi-.oom have some iufu-
ence upon the mind, and if harmonizing, as it
were, with the pursuits in which they are enga.
ged, stimulate scholars to greater zeal and indus
try. we hope the suggestions of SAN Obser-
ver'' will not be overlooled-and that prompt and
efficient action will be had in this matter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
~ We are indebted to the en,erpris

u We are indebted to the enterprisinr and in
deiatigdble publisher of the ~ ew World, - for
a new American novel, entitled label Parsons ::
or the Brothers Revenge We have only taken
nasty glance at its contents, but enough TO be
satisfied that it is a well written and most inter-
estlng story. The scene is laid in the city of
New York, prior to, and at the time of the great
iire in 1895. The publisher announces that he
expects TO issue or about the first of September
next. III single extra number of his paper, at
the low price of sixPence per copy, "a new and
popular life of Henry Clay, with superb full
length engraving, representing Mr.. Clay in his
studio at Ashland" The World SAYS, "'rhis work
has been prepared by experienced author and
politician, from the best aud newest materials
and most authentic sources, and will unquestion-
ably be text book in the coming Presidential
contest" The cheapness Of the publications
furnished by the New w Grid is such that all who
are fond of good reading can be easily accoinmo-
dated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
JAMES RIVER CANAL.

a letter from merchant of Sco,lsvie to Il ucn.
ueman of this place, states that the water was to
nave oeen let into the Canal OH Saturday last ;
aud that The navigation from Scottsville TO Rich
mond would be re-opcned early this week. This
Is good news to our farmers, as it was feared the
injury TO the Canal was SO great as to cause a
very serious delay in the transportation OF pro-
duce by it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

Mr.. Clay recently received an elegan, white
beaver hat as present, and made his acknowl-
edgments therefor in the following note:
ASHLAND, 10Th JvLY, 1912.
Messrs. n. s. II. Shaw,
:, Ge'tlc"sfn II have received the White Beaver
''w WING" you have done me the favor to send
actiy, and coming, as it does from fatb(nl' lone,
'ried and highly esteemed friends, it is most acc
cep'abte present. May the head of that man.
who would not desire the protection of his own
brethren and fellow citizens against the produc-
lions OF foreign industry, never be- covered Will
such Hat! va"
Wishing you, gentlemen, good success in vot,f
business, and health, prosperity and happiness.
am your heghbor and faithful friend,
III. CLAY
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OBITUARY..

DIED OF Group, on the night Of the 18th ult, AN.
DREW, infant son OF John A. and Mary A Ruff or NJ
Orleans, aged - days. '0"
departed this life, en- The 18th ult a, his residence
NChSsNIhs} IN Augusta Co., MIR. SAMUEL CRAIG in tho
cain year OF his age. Mr. Craig had been for n ,h
Vi .i,ne great sufferer His disease was dropsy His
.nh'i Tor sometime previous to his death seemed 10 he
impressed Oh the important concerns Of et.rnitv
ana DIS friends entertain the pleasing hope that death
ma; peeh to him eternal gain. He has left wife and five
cnidrcn and many relatives mourn loss which IN
mem can never be replaced in this world MAY thew
tnd blessed consolation in that world where pain ana
suffering can never cntcr-Coni.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1912.

GJ-n order to prevent all msund ,rstandpy or ds,p-
Pomtmcnt, we distinctly state, that all fees mus, b, paid
or assumed by some responsible dv dual in this place
before the delivery of adavts to notices for the final
discharge OF MISUNDERSTANDING the commissioners no.
tce in each ease We give this timely warning. that
that there need be no jast ground of complaint AGAINST
measure which deem necessary to oar own rro,cc,ior
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

VIC see rumor that John Tyler is linked with
The plotters against the contamination the Trea-
ty, with view to the election of his Cabinet from
their places. We thought we could credit al
most any hard saying of Mr.. Tyler, but we can
not believe ths.-N. L. Tribune.
We have heard this rumor, too-and the init
nations the part of his Guard give colour to it,
Monstrcus as it would appear for Mr.. Tyler to
Intrigue to defeat Treaty negotiated by his own
Secretary and communicated to the Senate by
himself for conirmaton--it would be of a piece
with the rest of his conduct-and particularly
that towards Rhode Island. We are prepared for
any thing (not good) at his hands.-JJhig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

az John Tyler, in the Virginia Legislature,
In 1889, while making some remarks upon the
compromise act, thus spake of Henry CLAY, the
man whom he now regards with tho strongest
feelings of hatred and fear, and whom he and his
hireling presses now denounce so furously! A.
mother proof this, of the .Captain's" consis.
tencncy:
'ln my deliberate opinion, there was but ono
man who could have averted the then course of
',hings' and that man was Henry Clay. 1t rarely
happens, MIR. Speaker, to the most gifted and tai
ehted' and patriotic, TO record their names upon
'he page OF history, i'll characters, indelible and
enduring. But, sir, 1t to have rescued his coun-
Try from civil war-ii to have preserved the Con-
stitutlon and Union from hazard of total wreck
constitute any ground for an immortal and undy
ing name among men, then do believe that he
mas won for himself that high renown l sneak
what do know, for l was actor in the scenes of
That perIious period. When he rose in that Sen
ate Chamber, and held i'm his hand the olive
branch OF peace, who who had not known what
envy was before, envied him. l was proud of
MN as my ACKNOWLEDGING, and still prouder,
mat the SlaSaes Of Hanocer, within the limits of
my Old district, gave him BIRTH"
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HEAD QUARTERS Texas VOLUNTEERS,
Camp Sipanlillan, July I, 1912.

This morning about daylight, the enemy seven
hundred strong, entered our old encampment, and
i'll a few minutes attacked in our new position,
which they kept up for about 20 minutes, and
then made hasty retreat. Three MeXicans were
left dead on the field, and from their trails MANY
were dragged of, their killed and wounded could
not have been less than thirty men. ] am happy
to inform you that we had not man either killed
wounded. My whole force, including Capt.
Cameron's company of mounted gunmen, did rot
exceed TWO hundred men; the Mexican force, as
/ learn from wounded prisoner, consisted oltwO
hundred regular troops and five hundred Rancho
ros, the whole under the command Of General
Canales. The expedition was fitted out for the
express purpose OF attacking this post. They had
one field piece, four FOUNDER.
The War Bill has passed the House OF Repre-
sentatives, and it is said would pass the Senate
by vote Of 7 TO 5. Gen. Houston himself, so
1t is reported, is opposed TO an offensive war, or
IN other words TO Invasion but large Majority
OF the people are against him,
The bill to make the President Commander in
person OF an army to be raised for the invasion of
Mexico, giving him authority TO draft one third
OF the militia for the purpose, and authorizing him
to hypoihecate (the right to sell was stricken ouD
The pd6ilc lands for the purpose OF raising means,
passed the house OF Representatives on the lltb
ult., by vote Of 20 to Is.
bill has passed the Senate of Texas allowing
To the officers, seamen and marines OF the Navy
we Sd'e P9J' I"iiohS ana perGuiSles that are al
lowed by law to the officers, seamen and marines
| Of the United States.
! Col. Kinney is said to be still detained prs-
oDer at Monterey.
The recent success Of the volunteers under
General Davis, in the vicinity of Corpus Christi,
will spur on the iukewarm 10 greater exertions
More volunteers are now on their way to that Sec
! lion.
The cotton crop nearly all over Texas is said to
be very promising.
The Indians are committing depredatonS in the
vicinity Of Austin,
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MAllSs2IsGgNes .aa!gsiai0wSleo ..
houoouN County, 2ND MONTH,
>ru nav 1910

9TH DAY, 1919.
'E'His is to certify, that have had Martins
- improved Bee House in use since the fore
part OF last summer, and l consider it to be the
best plan in use, as it affords convenient mode
of robblng ihe Bees Of any portion of their honey
without destroying them; and appears likely to.
prevent the Bee Moth from injuring them, as
never sd" more OF that troublesome enemy of the
pee, ABOUT my Bees than were about my Bee
House last year, but !here was not worm LODGED
during the season in the Bee House.
JOSIAH SANDS,
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Louisiana.-The Mobile Chronicle of the 2lst
says the returns all in, and that the House
stands 81 Wings to &c Looos, and the Senate 0
Wings to 8 Locos-and this, too, against the Gre
ole vote for Mouton. If the Locofoco Chapman's
Of the day wish to crow over such result, let
them by all means.