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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

At a District Court Of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia, holden at Staun-
ton on the Cd day Of February. 1912.
No. Sin the matter of JOHN A. Peck, Of Au-
gusta county, in BANKRUPTcY.
This day came the said John A.. Peck, by
Chesley Kinney, esq. his attorney, and filed his
petition in writing, praying to be deemed Bank
rupt, and so to be declared by a decree of this
Court; and thereupon, it is ordered, that notice
thereof, for at least twenty days, be published in
the Stanton 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 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, NICH'S. Il. TROUT, ID. Clerk.
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THE BIBLE CAUSE.-THE NAVY.

Correspondence wih The Nary Department on lie
subject Of furnishing The Nary Of lie U. S. ,ciM
the Holy Scriptures.
JANUARY ii, 1912.
Hon. ABEL P. UpsnUR,
Secretary OF the Navy:
Sir-The undersigned respectfully begs leave
to place the following statements before the Hon
orable, the Secretary of the Navy
LIST. The Commandments of many of the YES
sells of war of the United States, that have been
fitted out for sea, in the port of Norfolk, (Va.)
have, for many years made applications to the
Virginia Bible Society for supply of the Holy
Scriptures for their respective vessels, at the rate
OF one copy for every mess of common seamen
on board.
Cd. The Commandants have urged these ap.
plications upon the consideration of the Board of
Managers of the Society, upon two grounds,
chiefly, viz: LIST. that the Bible on board has a
most happy influence in promoting order and
faithfulness amongst the crew. I'd. That the BIZ
BILE, has, in numberless instances, led to the re-
formation of fathless seamen, and induced upon
them virtuous and orderly habits.
Sd. The Board Of the Bible Society have in
varlably made grants to these applications, but
the demands OF the poor citizens OF our State
Tor the Holy Scriptures have, in late years, be-
come SO great and numerous, that the State Bible
society leels itself, now, unable TO meet applica-
lions from the Navy.
18th. The Board of the Society have understood
that some commandants have supplied their re-
ssPec'lve vessels by making requisition upon
the proper officer of the Department, and that the
fequisltion has been never refused but that some
commandments have not deemed themselves au-
'hoIized TO make the requision for this purpose.
o.n The undersigned, on behalf of the Board
OF Managers of the Virginia Bible Society. lie rs
10 add that 1t the Honorable the Secretary of the
Navy would authorize the commandments of
vessels whose crews are destitute of the Holy
Scriptures, to supply them at the above rate. by
making requisition upon the proper officer, the
order to this effect would promote the best inter
OF the religious public Of the Union, and meet
the cordial appreciation Of the whole people.
With high consideration,
JAMES McELROY,
General .agent Of tie ia. Bible Society.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

The House Of Representatives Of the U. States
seems little better than house Of rowdies. For
several daysit has been all confusion and riot and
among the scenes, the correspondent of the N.
York Courier relates this one:
"Mr. Dawson, Of Louisiana, (who by the way
always goes armed, deliberately took his seat by
Mr.: Arnold, and after applying number of most
violent and abusive eptheis, told him that if he
rose from his seat che would cut his throat" at
the same time significantly pointing to the bowie
knife he carried in his BOSOM"
1T there be such a thing as ''privilege," one
would think that it could not be more grossly vio-
lated than by this threat to murder member in
his place; aed if "expulsion" is To be proposed,
as Is the talk in the case of Mr.. Adams,it should
begin with the armed assassin, who insults, and
then threatens the life of brother member.
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Staunfon, 81 february, 1912.
KENToN HARPER, Esq.


Dear Sir Re pleased
to permit me, through the columns of yonr vau-
able paper, to say to my friends in Augusta that
am now restored to health, and will, with the
greatest pleasure, at any and all times give them
any information am in possession of in relation
to tho North West, West, South West and
Southern county, that may be of interest to them
have travelled through nearly all the States, and
also portion of Europe; and from the great
pains took in examining the country, l feel as
sured that very little, ifany thing, eluded my OBJ
servation. The highly improved state of Ohio
and her almost unbounded wealth, renders her SO
very imposing as TO leave an impression upon the
memory of the traveller which can never be Grad
icated. Indiana, 81 beautifully studded with neat
villages, towns and cities, is worthy of adn,ira-
ton. Illinois, the state of states in point of ter
ritory, with her soil laid bare to the poughshare
by the hand of nature, is decidedly, in my opn-
ion, the most desirable state in the Union for the
poor man. Missouri, with her craggy sleeps,
ramblas rsvincs, and wide and rushing streams,
together will, goodly portion of bottom and Ia
bic land, would be desirable state but for the
extreme GOODNESS OF her climate. Arkansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and
Kentucky, are also worthy of especial notice
but the want of time, and the fear of trespassing
upon your kindness in giving me space in your
columns, prevent me from, lengthening my re-
marks further.
Very resnectfully &c
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sJ There will be Missionary meeting
h cid in the Methodist f. Church, on the 18th
instant, to commence at 7 o'clock in the even
ing. A. G.. CHENOWETH.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT.

c.. =, 9Th January, 1912. s
OH = GU are informed in reply to your letter
given to the Commandments of the several Navv
Yards to supply the crews of the public vessels
going on cruise, with the Bible-one cow n
each mess. wy ~
am, very respectfully,
Your ob't. serv't.,
A. p. UPSHUR.
Rev. JAS. McElroy,
GenH Agent Ia. Bible Society.
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j. Is. WATTS.
H. n. B. There is a rumor afoat that
purpose removing. | have only to say that it is
unauthorized by me. J.B. w.
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POSTPONEMENT.

POSTPONEMENT
The above sale is postponed until Saturday the
18th OF February. J. CRAWFORD,
Feb. 3, 1912. Trustee.
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M1A1HTGT1@1No

On the ID inst, by the Rev. A. G. Chenoweth,
MIR. FRANKLIN ). MARSHALL. TO Miss ELIZABETH
J. PECK, both cfAugusta County.
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a5~The Staunton Temperance Society will
meet this evening. Thursday at early can
die light, in ihe Methodist church. Feb. 10.
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BASKETS BASKETS &c

Farmers anl Others in arcm of a first rate
article in TIE rag Of SPIT BASKETS,
can be snrpIicd ct he Store of d. Kerr,
Esq. achcre q constGM supply 'riU be kept-
Sizes tary;stg !.'D:s a.aa j.aca ." one 6uSIel.
.StGWai0n, fc6rNary 8, 1912.
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Receiving and Forwarding

all kinds of Merchandise and Produce ofevery
descrlption--aDd will at all times give informai
ton personally as to the state of the markets.
Having an extensive acquaintance west Of the
mountains, he hopes BY strict attention 10 busi-
ness, to receive liberal share of patronage. His
Ware House being situated Immediately on thS
Canal, will not subject his patrons to any addi.
tional charge for drayage. BE. FRYE
Scottsville, Sept. %. lS1I--tf
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ECR SS.Lss a NEGRO MAN & BOY
the ulan about 23. and tbes boy ubo,,t, IL
years of age. apply to GEORGE NJ. COcH-
RAN, Esq. Stanton.
Feb 3, 1912.
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THIS is 10 notify the Debtors of the late
Firm of j. S. lightner g. Hardin, that all Ae-
counts and Bonds due TO the said Firm, if not
paid by the frs: Of March next, will be placed in
the hands ofproper officers for collection, without
reserve.
J. S. LIGHTNER g. HARDIN.
Jan. 81. lSi2.-3t.
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RAN away from the subscriber about two
months since, lilLDE3ERT NELSON PERa
Ky an lndented apprentice to the carpenter bus
mess. reward of one cent will be given to a.
ny one who will take the trouble of bringing him
home, but no charges paid.
n.. DAVID SIMMERMAN.
Augusta County, ian. 81. 1875
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LAND in augusta County
Fer Sale.

WILL be sold public auction, on the first
day OF March next, on the premises in Augusta,
A TRACT OF LAND containing about
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New Commission House.

THE subscriber has opened Commissio.
House In the Town Of Scoltsville, AlbemarIe
County. for the purpose ofreceiving on store, and
making sales OF all kinds Of produce entrusted to
his care. He Will also attend strictly to the
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DIV EX.AAN G-MOUSE

and BARN, besides other necessary buildings.
The house is occupied at this time by MIR. Henry
Hulyey, who will show the land to any one wish
ing to purchase. CONDITIONS Will be made
known OH the day Of sale.
JAMES LAIRD,
Er'or. of Darid Laird, Decd
February 10. 1Si2-tds
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Correspondence ,cHh The Nary Department on Tie
subject IF furnishing The Nary Of lie q. S. ,cihh
the Holy Scriptures.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

more or less, lying about one mile below Mt
Sidney. on the keezeltown road. The land is
well linibered, with oak, pine and hickory, has
water on it, and is toerably well improved
'I'hnrl are ON IL a ,rnnd lc.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-17
NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST II, 1912

Next Friday evening the Grand Ball OF the season
Is to come of at the United States, preparations
for which are already making. Many heart will
be smltten on that occasion. The beauty and the
galantry OF the place will then be brought out-the
brilliancy and splendor Of the occasion be une-
qualled =
Sand Jest and youthful jolity
And pomp, and feast and revelry'
will close the fashionable campaign at this gay and
fashionable watering place.
Captain Tylers fourth veto was received here on
Thursday last. Ii is a most able and admirable
and the honest man. Ii has generally been con-
cecded that General Jackson superabounded in firm-
ness but certainly President Tyler has more. For
look at the circumstances with which he was sur
rounded. Never was man placed in such try
ing situation. Never before has President dis
played such Roman firmness, united with so much
discretion, and conscientious regard for principle
Although the disappointed and miserable politicians
of the present day may condemn him. yet STILL
when this generation shall have passed away, the
impartial historian will do ample justice to the adj
ministration OF John Tyler.
The wings here sceld, and curse, and rave at the
President and as the " down-easter'' said of his
thermometer, if it had been longer, the weather
would have been colder :" so III they could find or
invent stronger and more bitter language they
would apply il to their own President.
The democrats generally much pleased with
the veto, and will sustain It, They are every day
more and more pleased with President Tyler and
they are glad 10 see whig pursue such a noble
and democratic course. He must look to the de-
mocracy tor support and let him adhere 10 the
principles OF his vetoes and he will most surely have
II.
good Clay wing on reading the veto, and re-
membering the log cabin days of 1910, exclaimed
Sic transit gloria mundiw
| am, sir, with great regard and esteem,
Very faithfully yours,
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Common Council,

BoAnp OF AsnsTANrs: Monday, August l5.--The Board
met pursuant to the request of the members.
Present-Wm. Adams, ESQ. President in the Chair; As
sistant Aldermen westervelt, VIM. Dodge, Williams
Nash, Brown, Waterman, Ward e. J. Dodge, Esquirol
scoles, Brady, Mead and Pettigrew.
The reading Of the minutes Of the last meeting dis
pensed with.
Assistant Aid. Dodge offered tho following preamble
and resolutions:
Whereas This Board is informed that the steam frigste
Conner has arrived at this port and the King ofhe French
has deputed certain commissioners who have arrived in
her for the purpose OF organizing line Of steam packets
between this country and the kingdom of France.
That this Board hail with satisfaction the prospect OF
direct intercourse between this country and the
kingdom ofFrsnce. That this Board views the organza
ton Of steam vessels between the countries as an
efficient Of binding them in still closer eonds o
amity a.
Resolved That His Honor the Mayor be requested 70
wait the Commissioners Of France. and the 0m ,
the Conner and express TO them the feelings @ ,n S
on the occasion of their visit and that commtee OF ou
be appointed to Join with the Msyorm carrying these ~
solutions into effect. Adopted ,,- p., xpu
The Chair appointed Assistant Alderman oraoy, "m
Dodge Nash and Waterman as such commisee on 'he
part Of this Board.
The. Board then adjourned
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Saratoga Springs.
Correspondence of the Heraid.I

SARATOGA SPRINGS, August l3-Saturday.
Last night we had brilliant ball at the United
States Although we missed the beautiful Medora,
who has gone to Niagara, there was great add
ton of loneliness and fashion since the late tfte-
The waltzing was superb. The married ladies', how
ever oushone the single deities Mrs. OD. from
Baltimore, Mrs. G. from MY, Mrs. S. from New
York, and Mrs j., bride, were adorable. Some
persons object to married women being bellies This
is a great error On the continent women are IN
their prime at 35, and married women universally
have the greatest attraction.
The ball was the most splendid of the season, and
kept up till daylight Among the lions Colonel
While of the Hussars. Captains Bush, Cummings and
Penkenson, and others of Her Majesty's service
nephew of John Jacob Astor, and German Ba-
ron.
There was brilliant party at the Lake House
day or two since, composed of the exclusives given
by French gentleman from your city, at which
the accomplished Miss b. the cantatrce, is said to
have surpassed herself. Signor Nagel is here
Gon gave a Concert, which was well patron
ized and Yankee Hill keeps crowded audiences
In roar.
There are several desperate frtations on hand,
and speck of jealousy to give spice TO society
Altogether the time gldes away very pleasantly,
and to watch the great Babel, and not feel the
crowd, is the great art OF life at the Springs. You
will, of course, be here on Friday night next, for
the grand ball. The hotel is crowded. The veto
by all but the Wings is considered masterpiece
John Tyler is daily becoming more popular. 1t
rains here every other day. Yours, in hurry,
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Mount Defiance towers sublime
Der batil, ments decaycd.
In the fortress Of an olden time
The fox her den hath made.
The PARTY.
Especial Sessions.
Before Judge Lynch and Alderman Crolius and Hat


july 6-The Dewey family, of % Goerick street, con;
ssng of mother daughter and sisters and one sweet good
looking daughtcr.naw entered complaint against Ellen
Nelson who appeared to be little soft and little crazy,
for throwing dirty the family with malice pre-
pense and rehough and determination 10 bedaub the
whole of ,em The Court her into the ciyIprison for
six DAVIS John McCacy sent to the Penitentary Tor
60 days for assaung officers Alexander s. Parker and
scbmo while in the performance of their duty Ncho-
las snaz stole some champagne from the store OF Mr.
Marble 2o6 Front street and sent for one month
John Bush Co.. and sentenced to be entombed for
one MONTH John Wilson for stealing dress coat worth
SIG from the Of Vernol Brothers, ucketed to
Blackwelrs Island for three months James ID. Black,
aas Burke charged with being concealed in the house
of John sox with felonous intent, convicted and
tence suspended promise Of leaving the city Charlotte
Anderson tried for stealing few shings from Mary
johnson. The parties both pedlsrs OF fruit and the
evidence of very contradictory nature but she
adudged guilty and sent to the city prison for twenty
days Dennis Murgharty was convicted Of stealing
wood at different times from the foot Of Roosevelt street,
and sent to the Island for three months John Hall and
Eddy Murcy two small loafng boys convicted Of
stealing quantity Of penknves from Simeon Brothers
Co and remsnded for sentence William McCill, gen
tee looking young man tried for stealing watch and
other articles from his brother john aJludged guilty and
sent to the city prison for month. The prisoner left
the in tears James Collins tried for stealing
smoothing plane from George Patterson guilty and sem
back to the Tombs for ten days James sutton and Chs
Burns convicted Of petit larceny last Friday, were pr
med to CO. entering bail for the purpose oil pens
shipped The condition Of the recognizance beng suoh
that unless the boys shipped they should DC
to the custody Of the court ,,I
Adjourned till Friday morning next atsoci0o
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CItv Intelligence.

IMPORTANT ARREST MERCANTILE COMMUNITY
A man named w. w. Ross, with aliases, and who has
passed himself off as one of fictitious firm styled Andrew
and deposited in the ombs awaithages Of svindingo
be preferred against him by j. A. Voisen Co.. Of 40 Bee
yer street. and Others Those who have been duped by
this man will come forward to-day and make adavts of
the circumstance.
FOUND DRowNEp.-The body Of a woman whose name
is ascertaned is Mary Grandcourt native Of ireland,
found in the river foot OF Beekman street yeser
day, and buried by the Coroner.
FURIOUS DRIvrSo.-A cartman named John O'Neil, was
committed ,lat evening, for driving his horse at flu
female and nearly running several other persons
The Mayor should deprive him OF his license
NEwsrAPER THIEVES IN PRrsoS-Four boys named
owen McCan, James Hines John Kelly, and Patrick Nj
choson were arrested yesterday morning caught in the
of stealing the Herald Sun, &C. from the doors OF sub
will all be sent to of Refuge for their rascal.
ties.
OBscESE PRIxr SELLER THE ToMBs.-A man named
Cornelius Ryan, who has vended prints and books in
all street the Custom House for some time past,
was committed to prison yesterday in deieut OF $1,000
bail TO answer the charge of selling obscene books and
prints TO bows and others This arrest was produced
through the exertons of Alderman Crous aided by As
sstant Alderman Atwill, who discovered a boy named
Edward scho6ed, selling the books and who admits that
he was employed to do so by Ryan
A, OLD FueirvE.-Alfred l.. Merriam who was con-
victed in January Is4O for forging the names OF Miller
and Banker this city 10 sundry promissory notes and
sken to the trial and argued before the Supreme Court
was arrested Monday by officers A. NJ &. Smith and
p. B. Walker on OF the Albany steamboats,, while
they we're on the look out for pickpocket@
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OCULISTS.

CELEBRAT EYE WATER.

OELEBhAIED EYE WATER.
NO 10 BAkCt STREET within doors Of the
iniiammsorye of the eye, weakness sight &c
nevera N ei wing nebulas of the longest standing without
CERTIFICATES
certify that Jacob Valentine youth of about een years
OF age, brought house last fall apparently blind He
called on to-day and states that he has been the patient OF
Dr. Francis whose treatment has been the under
God, ofestoring his sight. JAMES MINOR,
Rector Of st. Georges Church, Bee kman st.
to certify that OF my children afflicted with
diseased for length of of the almost blind
with bulas covering the sight Every remedy was resoed
recovered They perfectly restored TO sight by Dr. j.
DANIEL S. JONES. 4ss Pearl street;
the skfa Of Dr. j. Francis my sight per
se''S So0o anu 'MSARTHA BROWN 1T Forsyth street.
leerty to the above being !5Ss s!ie BsNrpycr
Psso Of the Stanton street Church.
nearly blind for dy with cataract in each
and from the of Dr. Francis wonderful PREPARATION fox
mat 0''sA's my HEsTER JoHNsT0S Il Elddge street
We, the undersigned having witnessed the a'toIlsh. ei
cacy OF DR.. Francis preparations Tor diseases Of the eye
unhesatingly them 10 the notice of the public
Duncan Dunbar, Pastor Of McDougal st. Church.
5. II. Cone Pastor OF the First Baptist Church.
John Peck, Agent Of the Home Mission Society.
jacob BIouner, Pastor of the North DaI list Church
Joeph Andreade Roman Catholic Priest Of st. Peters
Numerous certificates be the Office Prepared and
sold only BY Dr. FnSics 10 Barclay street, New York
Artificial Eyes inserted which be distinguished from
the natural without giving the slightest pain.
Dr. j. Francis respectfully informs his friends and the public
that in Of the OF his business Dr. Genny
Member Of the Royal College OF Surgeons London and OF the
dence be placed in his skill Oculst
Office hours from A. NJ, until 6P. Nj. jyl0 3msc
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MrLAscHoLr AceIprsr.-on the 4th inst Mr. James
Desmond seaman of brig Coumbo, the passage from
Baltimore for Boston port, went ao with all hands to
take in the fore topsa II was blowing heavy the time
with bad sea, and the brig under cosereefed top
sails While furlng the sail, young Desmond fell, and
struck upon the deck He angushed six hours in great
suffering of body, but unconscious in mind and then
pired. Capt Clifford speaks in very high terms of the
good character and conduct Of the deceased He ODE
dent and active always ready every order and
was beloved by all on board.
BoziFrcArios.-This is new American word II comes
from the substantive Boz or Dickens, and signifies ngra
htude.
SUDDEN DEArH.-The Marlboro Gazette says MIR.
Thomas Harwood respectable citizen of Queen in this
county was found dead in his yard Monday morning
of last week had retired the night previous in as
good health as usual supposed he jumped from his
chamber while asleep. Mr. H. was nearly 80 years Old
and has always borne the character OF kind ana gene
Gus man.
Tur RuLrSo PASSION STRONG IN DEATH-A prominent
Wing in Illinois, being attacked by sudden fit Of sick
aess from which he scarcely recovered, was told by
friend that he die, end asked If he had any re-
quest to make. Yes, have very important one he
replied feeby which is this don't publish my death in
the Loco Foco papers,"