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From the New WorM.
BEFORE THIS HEAD WAS GRAY"
BY CHARLES II. LEWIS.

Before this head was gry, in that enchanting
! When You were in your teens, my love, aud in
inanhood's prime;
when hrst my catering tongue confessed loved
my classic dear,''
And the lassie turned her blushing face, alec ing
not to hear;
Twas then we pledged our youthful love, and as
we both were poor,
We vowed we would enjoy ourselves, for we had
nothing more:
And we are scarcely richer now, yet many happy
day
Has seen my bonny lass and me, before this
head was gray.
lis true, we've sometimes trouble seen, and who
that lives has not?
But we blessed the hand that chastened u.s. and
still Its favor sought;
And when that parent hand sent joys, we felt
those joys the more,
FOR ralnbows never span the sky till storms
have gone before.
Ii tempests lowered, our mutual love mantle rare
found,
And still colder blew the blast, we drew it
closer Found:
That mantle in our brighter day was never cast
away,
For it became us bravely then-before this head
was gray.
Before this head was gray, how many happv
years
We lived and loved, partaking all each others
hopes and fears.
Our chid'ens children round us now endear our
cottage home,
And we lock to them with confidence since
helpless age has come.
we taught them all to trust in God, and though
we leave them poor,
We know that honest industry has blessings rich
In store.
And now in patience wait we till our souls are
called away
10 Him in whom we both beeved-before this
head was gray.
Saunfon, Pa, jim. 80, 1912.
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AT District Court of the United States for the.
Western District Of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the Sd day of February, 1912.
No. lO-ln the matter of JosEPu 5. RUPERT, of
Fishersville, Augusta county, In BANKRupTcy
This day came the said Joseph s. Rupert, by
Erasmus Stribling, esq his attorney, and filed his
petition in writing, praying to be deemed Bank
rupt, and so to be declared by decree of this
Court: and thereupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof, for at least twenty days, be published in
the Staunton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Staunton, in the Western District of Virginia !;
and that the creditors of the said Joseph S. Ru-
pert, and all other persons concerned i'm interest
in the said matter of Bankruptcy, be notified to
appear here on the 18th day of March next, to
show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of
the said petitioner should not be granted. Copy
Teste, NICII'S. X. TROUT, ID. Clerk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03

AT District Court of the United States for the
Western District of Virg mia, holden at Staun-
ton on the Sd day of February, 1912.
No. IL. In the matter of ALEXIS MARTIN, of the
Blue Sulpher Springs, in the county of Green
brier, In BANKRUpTcy
This day came the said Alexis Martin by David
tultz, Esq, his attorney, and FLED his petition
in writing, praying to be deemed Bankrupt, and
so to be declared by decree of this Court and
thercupon, it is ordered, that notice thereof for at
least twenty days, be published in the Staunton
and in the Winchester Virginian, "A newspaper
printed at Winchester, both in the Western Dis
trict of Virginia and that the creditors of the
said Alexis Martin, and all other persons concern
ed in interest in the said matter of Bankruptcy,
be notified to appear here on the 18th day of
March next, to shew cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of the said petitioner should not
be granted. Copy-reste,
NICHO. X. TROUT, ID. Cl'k.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03

At District Court of the United States for the
Western District Of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the Sd day Of February. 1912.
No. l4-ln the matter of DANIEL TRAYER, Of
Staunton, Augusta county, In BANKRUPrcY.
This day came the said Daniel Trayer, by
Thomas }. Stuart, esq. his attorney, and filed his
petition, i'll writing, praying to be deemed Bank
rupt, so to be declared by decree ofths Court e.
thereupon, it is ordered, that notice thereof, for at
least twenty days, be published in the Staunton
Spectator newspaper printed at Staunton,in the
Western District of Virginia; and that the cred
itors of the said Daniel Trayer and all other per-
sons concerned in interest in the said matter of
bankruptcy, be notified to appear here on the 18th
day of March next, to shew cause, if any they
have, why the prayer ofthe said petitioner should
not be granted. Copy--Teste,
NICII'S. h. TROUT, D. Clerk.
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At a District Court of the United States, for the
Western District Of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the 2nd day OF February, 1912.
No. Sin the matter of PAUL N. RUPERT, Of
Fishersville, in the county of Augusta,
In BANKRUPTcY.
This day came the said Paul N. Rupert, by
Erasmus Strbling, esq. his attorney, and filed
his petition in writing praying 10 be deemed "a
Bankrupt, and so to be declared by decree of
this Court: and thereupon, it is ordered, that no.
tice thereof for at least twenty days be published
in the Stanton Spectator, a newspaper printed
at Stanton, in the Western District of Virginia,
and that the creditors of the said Paul N. Ru-
pert, and all other persons concerned in inter-
est in the said matter of Bankruptcy, be notified
to appear here on the 18th day of March next, to
show cause ltany they have, why the prayer of
the said petitioner should not be granted Copy
Teste, NICH'S. X. TROUT, ID. Clerk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03

MIR. Kennedy, of Maryland, one of the mi
nority of The Committee on the Excheouer
scheme, has made a report to the Tosse c,
Representatives, dissenting iruia .iic per: G.
the majority. accompanied by q bill to estab-
iish National Bank, nearly in the form of The
bhlior the same purpose which passed both
Houses oil Congress atthe Extra Session.
Mr.. Tallmadge has also presented report
on tie Exchequer from the Senate's commit
tce'-itdiflers somewhat from the Secretarv's
report. Notes Of specie paying banks are 10
be received for Government dues, and banks
TO act as agents in some circumstances. The
to be removable only by The
concurrence of the Senate
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AT District Court of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Stun.
ton ON the Sd day of February, 1912.
No. Gin the matter of WILLIAM PIrMAN. of
Staunton, Augusta county, In BANKRupTcY.
This day came the said William Putnam, by
Chesley Kinney, esq. his attorney, and filed his
petition in writing, praying to be deemed Bank.
rupt, and so to be declared by decree of this
Court: and thcreupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof for at least twenty days, be published in
the Staunton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Staunton, in the Western District of Virginia;
and that the creditors of the said William Putnam,
and all other persons concerned in interest i'm the
said matter of Bankruptcy, be notified to appear
here on the 18th day of March next, to show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the
said petitioner should not be granted. Copy
Teste, NlCIIS. X. TROUT, ID. Clerk.
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Notices in Bankruptcy.

AT District Court of tho United States for
the Western District of Virginia. holden at
Staunton, on the End day of February, 1912.
No. LIN the matter Of HENRY SToFER, of Staun-
ton, Augusta county, In BANKRUprcv.
This day came the said Henry Stofer by Tho
mas j. Stuart, Esq, his attorney, and filed his
petition in writing praying to be deemed a
bankrupt, and OTTO be declared by decree ofthis
Court :: AMI thereupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof for at least twenty days be published in
the Staunton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Staunton. in the Western Dstrc. of Virginia,
and that the creditors ofthe said Henry Stofer, and
all other persons concerned in interest in the said
matter of Bankruptcy, he notified to appear here
on the 18th day Of March next, to show cause, if
any they have, why the prayer of the said petition
er should not be granted. Copy-Teste,
NICH'S. X. TROUT, DC.
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At a District Court of the United States for the
Western District of VIRGINIA. holden at Staun-

At District Court of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the 30 day of February, 1912.
No. l3-ln the matter of WILLIAM DoNoHo of
the Corporation of Stanton, in the County of
Augusta, In BANKRUpTcY.
This day came the said William Donoho, by
Thos. }. Niche, esq his attorney, and filed his
petition in writing, praying to be deemed a Bank
rupt, and so to be declared by decree of this
Court: and lhcreupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof for at least twenty days, be published in
the Staunton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Stanton, in the Western District of Virginia !;
and that the creditors ofthe said William Donoho,
and all other persons concerned in interest in the
said matter of Bankruptcy, be notified to appear
here on the 18th day of March next, to show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the
said petitioner should not be granted. Copy
Teste, NICH'S. X. TROUT, ID. Clerk.
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ATa District Court OF the United States for the
Western District OF Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the Sd day of February, 1912.
No. 4. In the matter of JAMES A. AnMIsrEAD of
Staunton, Augusta county, In BANKRuprcY
This day came the said James A Arinstead by
+. Strbling, Esq. his attorney, and fled his pc
tition in writing, praying to be deemed Bank
rupt, and so to be declared by decree of this
Court: and thereupon,it is ordered, that notice
thereof for at least twenty days. be published in the
Staunton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Stanton, in the Western District of Virginia !;
and that the creditors oil the said James a Armis-
tead, and all other persons concerned in interest
in the said matter Of Bankruptcy, be notified to
appear here on the 18th day of March next, to
shew cause, ifany they have, why the prayer OF
the said petitioner should not be granted.
Copy-Teste,
NICHO. X. TROUT, d. Crk.
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At Dislrie. Court OF lhe United s.s.,es, for the

At District Court of the United S,etes, for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the End day of February, 1912
No. 2-In the matter of PETER LINN, of the
Couaty of Augusta, In BANKRuproy.
This day the said Peter Linn, by Eras-
mus Stribling. esq. his attorney, and filed his
petition in writing, praying to be deemed a Bank
,rupt, and so to be declared by decree of this
Court: and thereupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof for at least twenty days be published in
the Staunton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Stanton, in the Western District of Virginia !;
and that the creditors of the said Peter Linn, and
all other persons concerned in interest in the said
matter of Bankruptcy, be notified to appear here
on the 18th day of March next, to show cause, if
any they have, why the prayer of the said petit
tioner should not he granted. Copy Teste,
NICIiS. n. TROUT, ID. Clerk.
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From lie LYnchburg Eiryininn.

Thcrumor from Washington, for some days
prevalent, that Mr. Secretary Forward was to
be transferred from the Treasury Department
to iho vacant Judgc-shiP in Philadelphia, and
that Mr.. Sergeant OF Mr.. Spencer, the S3cGeia-
~ of War, was to succeed him, turns out 10
have been without Foundations, the President
having appointed Nh Bradford, to the vacant
judicial station. it is however, stated that
there arc TO be changes in the Cabinet, and
that Nj. Webster is certainly to 90 out. Cou-
pied with tins rumour, are certain mysterious
statements, one of which, i'll tie Washington
correspondence Of the New York Herald,
would seem, by its being transferred TO The
columns OF the Globe, TO be rot altogether
without some foundation. Il is thus stated
"What may take placen che course of the next
'siX weeks, it's impossible to say. CcriGia0l-
"legaiions IRE said to be in prcpdroiion against
''oHc of he Secretaries, aciich, if supported by
''adcqa0ie proof 1cH cause boh Impeachment
| ''dnA rem0caL The chargcs may mol be Sus-
'ccptibte Of proof =; possibly they are wittoul
! '.fo1tadatiog. But if they are true, and the
''Eact can be demonstrated, the fail of Aaron
Burr or Nicholas Biddle was "a joke compared
"with that which awaits the distinguished Sc.
cretary." have no idea to what the write
alludes.
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Terms OF The Spectator.
a5-rHE SPECTATOR is published, or

THE SPECTATOR is published, once
week, by KENYON HARPER, at Two
DoLLAas year, il paid in advance, or Two
DoLLARs AND FIFrY CENTS, if delayed beyond
tho expiration of the year.
No subscription will be discontinued, but at
the option Of the editor, until all arrearages
are paid.
All communications to the editorby mail
must be postpaid.
G-ADvsarisxMxNrs not exceeding thirteen
lines Of printed matter will be inserted three
tines for ono dollar.-Larger advertisements
in the same proportion. liberal discount
will BIO made to advertisers by the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03

INGENIOUS MUSICAL CoMBiNATIoN.- of
the most remarkable mechanical inventions OF the
day, is one by Il citizen of Virginia, whereby
performer can male music upon two instruments
al The same iime--viz: the Piano and Violin
This remarkable piece of mechanism has been
brought 10 onf city and will be exhibited to nirht
at the Odd-feIiows Hall. Mr.. Jas S. w God of
Buchanan, is the inventor. And the tact that
this remarkable result of mechanical talent has
its nativity in Virgioia and in the county of Bot
tetourt IN the centre OF i5e State, among the
mountains, makes it not IL little wonderful. Had
1t originated in Connecticut, Pasmount, OF had it
been BosiOn nOiion, then it would have been
less deserving our special marvel.
But the instrument, or instruments thus COM
blned, may well excite establishment, and will
greatly interest the curious in mechanic aris.-
we assure the reader that the application of ma
chnefy TO supply the place of fingers, in touching
the strings OF the violin, is so complete tliat ali
the tones and semi-iones in the scale, and run
ming through several octaves, are produced with
the same accuracy That they are given out by the
plano. The bow movement is kept mp by bal
ance wheel propelled by pedal. Simple per-
forming on the piano and touching the peda
keeps ooth instruments agong. The union o
tnese Instruments has been the subject of fruit
less efcTt in Europe.-Richmond COmpihr
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AT District Court of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the 2nd day of February, 1912.
No 3-in the matter Of JOSEPH G.. Conner, of
Augusta county, In BANKRUpTcY.
This day came the said Joseph C.. Conner, by
Erasmus Strbline, esq. his attorney, and filed
his petition in writing, praying to be deemed a
Bankrupt, and to be declared by decree of
this Court: and thereupon, it is ordered, that nc
tice thereof for at least twenty days be published
an the Stanton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Staunton, in the Western District of Virginia,
and that the creditors of the said Joseph g. Col
ner, and all other persons concerned in interest in
the said matter of Bankruptcy, be notified to APP
pear mere on the 10Th day of March next, to
show cause, ifany they have, why the prayer of
the said petitioner should not be granted. Copy
Teste. NICH'S. X. TROUT, ID. Clerk
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03

ORcHARD-CHorcE FRrfTs.-As the sea-
son is at hand for pruning apple orchards and
choice iruit trees, it is suggested that the limb:
or cuttings taken from them be planted or stuck
in rich and rather moist soil. The writer
OF inns article has had the apple, pear, cherry,
and plum thus TO grow, and is informed that
there is now i'll Maryland, not far from the
District OF Columbia, young apple orchard
IN fine bearing, thus taken and planted from
the pruning of a neighboring orchard. The
attention of the teachers of the youth Of the
country is invited to this subject. Editors Of
newspapers will please give this an insertion,
and oblige The Fruit-growing Interest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03
AT District Cour; Of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden al Stann-

AT District Court OF the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the Sd day of February, 1912.
No. IL. In the matter of ALEXANDER NJ AUSTIN.
of the county of Augusta, In BANkRuPrcy.
This day came the said Alexander NJ. Austin,
by David 5. Young, Esq. his attorney, and filed
his petition in writing, praying to be deemed
Bankrupt, and so TO be declared by deere of
this Court: and thereupon, it is ordered, that no.
tice thereof for at least twenty days, be publish
ed in the Staunton Spectator, a newspaper prin-
ted at Staunton, and in the Winchester Vir-
ginian, newspaper printed at Winchester, both
In the Western District ofVirginia; and that the
creditors Of the said Alexander Nj. Austin, and all
other persons concerned in interest in the said
matter of Bankruptcy, be notified to appear here
on the 9Th day of March next, to show cause, if
any they have, why the prayer fthe said petitioner
should not be granted. Copy-Teste,
NICIlO. X. TROUT, ID. CPk
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03
BANK APP SCOTTsvILLE.

"A Dill to establish new Bank at Scots
vile, with capital of 100000, has passed
the House of Delegates. 1t is to be called the
independent Bank Virginia, and is on new
principle. Each shareholder is bound by the
chafter IN his private fortune, and mus; pledge
real estate to the amount of his stock-and
moreover the charter is subject 10 modilica-
uon or repeal at the will of the Legislature.
lwo-iitshs OF the capital must be paid in be-
tore the Bank can 90 into oners,tion
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03

washington correspondent of the Phla-
delphia Gazette intimates new difficulty
winch Alr. Webster has got in.o-A letter he
mad written TO Edward Curtis, OF New York.
Containing some contemptuous expressions O.
gainst Mr.. Tyler, il is said found its way p
no"g some pace iuto tae Cu,iom-;,o,se.
where 1t was seen by some one who was !, ind
enough 10 speak ofit.-Thcte is nothing after
all SO very bad in the ihing-unIess it be tha,
Mr. Webster may not like 10 be found oul,
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Court; and thereupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof for at least twenty days, be published in
me Staunton Spectator, newspaper printed at
Staunton, in the Western District of Virginia:
and that the creditors of the said John A. Peck,
and all other persons concerned in interest in the
said matter Of Bankruptcy, be notified to appear
here on the 18th day of March rext, to show
cause If any they have, why the prayer of the
said petitioner should not be granted. Copy
Teste, NICU'S. n. TROUT. ID. ClsrE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03
AT a District Court of the United States, for the
Western District Of Virginia, holden at Staun-

AT District Court of the United States, for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the Sd day of February, 1912.
NO. l5-ln the matter of THoNIAs r. BLACKBURN,
OF Augusta County, In BANKRUPTCY.
ms day came the said Thomas X. Blackburn,
by Chesley Kinney, esq. his attorney, and filed
MS petition in writing, praying to be deemed q
Bankrupt, and so to be declared by decree Of
this Court: and thereupon, it is ordered that no.
uce thereot' Tor at least twenty days, be publish
in the Staunton Spectator, a newspaper printed
at stanton, In the Western District of Virginia
and that the creditors of the said Thomas II.
blackburn, and all other persons concerned in
interest IN the said matter Of Bankruptcy, be no.
tilted to appear here on the 9Th day of March
next, to show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer ofthe said petitioner should not be granted
Copy--Jeste,
NICH'S, X. TROUT, D. Clerk.
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Mr.. Lumsden, one OF the editors of ,.,e
ficayrne, who visited Mexico, with view 20
obtain the release of his partner, Mr.. Kendy
VINO was taken prisoner in the Santa Fo expc-
dition, writes to friend in New Orleans that
young Combs has been liberated by Santa
Anna, and placed under the care of the Amer
lcan Minister. Kendall had not arrived ~,
Mexico.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-03
AT District Court of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-

AT District Court of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the 3D. day of February, 1912.
No. Gin the matter of VIM. b. CoALTER of
Augusta county, In BANKRuPTcY.
This day came the said VIM. b. Coater. by
David Fultz, esq. his attorney, and filed his
petition In writing, praying to be deemed Bank
rupt, and so to be declared by decree of this
court: and thereupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof for at least twenty days, be published in
the Staunton Spectator, a newspaper printed at
Staunton, in the Western District of Virginia {;
and that the creditors 1.-THE said VIM. b. Coater,
and all other persons concerned in interest in the
said matter of Bankruptcy, be notified to appear
here on the 18th day of March next, to show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the
said petitioner should not be granted. Copy
Ieste, NlCH'S. X. TROUT, D. Clerk.
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MONDAY, Feb. 81.
COMMON SCHOOLS.

On motion Of Mir. Hives, tie House proceeded
to consider the order OF tie day-the report of
the Committee or Schools and Colleges on the
subject OF Common Schools.
The report concludes with the following resoi
luton
Resolved, That is cXpediont to provide by law
for the establishments Of Common Schools upon
the principles indicated in the foregoing report.
MIR. Rives addressed the House at length i'm
support of the views contained in the report.
The resolution was then adopted without a
division.