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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-29
1.-The worst is death and death will have his day -
PORTUGUESE Joe.

Poor Gold Joe"-"Por,uguese joe" long
and well known among us all, has made his
hnai exit from life thru the means of a fearful
and terrible casually. lie was man of many
excellent natural parts, and there is not one
who ever knew him that does not cherish
kindly remembrance of The man, as well as
profound regret for his frightful and melan-
choiy end. He was burned 10 death by the
ire III the Exchange Place yesterday morning,
aud from the position in which his blackene,I
corpse was found, 1t would seem that he had
rushed from his bed and found his escape cut
OIL by flames upon the staircase. In the mean
time the raging element shut oil his rc,rea,
tothe window, and he was found crouched in
corner of the staircase, blackened and
scorched by the fire, and with his lower ex-
tremliles crisped into cinder. more terri
hle death has not been recorded among us in
many months. TO De startled from the calm
slumber OF midnight into the greatest terror
that can alright humanity, is perhaps degree
OIL horror that living beings may onl y partially
conceive.
we long since heard an anecdote of moor
old Joe, that obtained somewhat OF local
knowledge by verbal communication from,
one to the other. He was captain of the MAIN
top on board of Com. McDonough's shin .sSa-
ratoga, at the famous battle of Lake Cham
piain, at the time that the American flag was
shot from the mast. In the very heat of the
action, when shot were flying as thick as hail,
he stuck hammer in his belt, dozen nails
In his pocket the flag i'm his mouth. and
mounted to the mas, head. All means of fas-
teninS the flag in any other manner had van
ished Joe nailed the flag to the topmast and
descended safely TO the deck amid the enthu-
sastlc cheers of his shipma,es! This anec-
dote we had often intended TO tell before, but
among many other matters well worthy OF
type, II has remained in neglect.
"Portuguese Joe" is now unconscious of MI
things snblunary, and ffightfuI, narrowing to
all human sensation as his suffering must have
been' we at least know that they were brief
! The bar of the Merchants Exchange was
closed entirely from business yesterday, and u
gloom Pervaded the place painful to all who
were accustomed TO visit it. Every body who
ever knew Joe liked him, and his abrupt bu
honest manner of treating guests vas under
stood by all. Poor fellow! He did "his
| country some service" and for that alone he
deserved better late. At least let us accord
20 him, as fer as newspaper record NAV 90
| some remembrance of his gallant act on boar
the Saratoga.
Known here by almost every body only as
I "Poriuguese joe" few were aware of hi.
right name, which we found some trouble ir
ascertaining yesterday. He was called, wher
addressed properly, Louis D'Jose, and-he will
/ be consigned to the tomb to-day We know
not when we have been panied in noticing the
demise Ol Il drawer or an honcster man.
New York Payer
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->efos-
st ARSflAS islo 5IIrJH1SST.

JAMES lilo JUBlaEs
S receiving and opening second supply OF
l. STAPLE DRY GOODS, suited to ihe pre-
sent season, to which he begs leave to call the
particular attention of PURCHASERS, as he is de-
ternned to sell low, for cash. as the same ar,i-
Giles can be sold by retail any where in Virginia
He has also, just received another large stock
of FRESH GROCERIES, consisting in part OF
the following articles, viz:
100 Sacks Liverpool fine Salt uery large.
9 Hhds. St. Croix Sugar.
2 - Porto Rico do.
90 Bags Rio Coffee.
6 - Laguira do.
Java DO.
5 Boxes Double and Single Loaf Sugar.
l HID New Orleans Molasses.
Chests Fresh Tea-(of good quality.
90 Boxes Sperm and 'faIIow Candles.
Cask Cheese Uery superir.)
Tierce Fresh Rice, &C., &C.. &c.
THE above goods were purchased principally
at Auction, at a great sacrifice, for cash. Conse.
quenily, can sci! great bargains on the Samt
Terms.
The small profit that charge on my Goods
will not justify me in selling any other terms
than for cash only, or counhy produce at cash pri
ces.
Recollect the place, "HopKINs' OLD STAND
nearly opposite the Eagle Hote.--Fere the tar
gains are sold.
j. Fl. JUREY.
DE- The highest market price paid for FLAA
SEED.
December ]. 1919.
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NEW SYOREs
<5SZ@G~
SRNS.I GOODS

2OBlMGIH 60 I8IOLIlLI@s
. as Recommended the Mercantile business al
- his oM stand. where he is now receiving an
entirely new stock Of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS, consisting of the usual variety OF
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE.
QUEENESW WARE, BOOTS. SHOES, HATS,
CAPS, LEATHER, WOODWARD, SC, all
of which having been purchased on the most IA
vorabe terms, offered to his old customers and
the public generally for cash, or on short credit
to Punctanl customers, as low as they be had
by retail in any market in Virginia.
| have on hand, and will keep constantly. a
supply OF the Richmond Cotton Yarns, which
Will be sold for cash. at the following prices, viz
., q, 7, 8, 9, at 05 cents; 10. ~, ~, at 81
ID. "a. 10, l6, at 5 10; and all higher numbers
az . 20 cents, to those who purchase Tor cash.
invite. 10 call and see for themselves. as ar, de-
e!m,ned TO sell Goods at such prices as will moi
* N. b. Country produce taken in ex
change for Goods.
Stanton, December |, IS4o.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-29
THE ANNUAL TREASURY REPORT.

The Annual Report of the Secretary Of the
Treasury was received in Congress yesterday,
from which we have with great haste skinned
the following particulars:
The Receipts into The Treasury, during the
three hrst quarters of tie present year, with the
fstl'nate receipts for the fourth quarter from eve
ry source, (ncluding loans and Treasury notes, y
amount to ihiriy-four millions five bundled and
two thousand dollars, besides tn. balance of two
hundred and thirty thousand dollars in the Trea-
sury on the first OF January last
Inc expenditures Tor the three frat quarters of
the year, with the estimated expenditure for the
remaining quarter, amount (incuding 1855 400
i"i resumption oil treasury notrs) To thirty -fouI
millions five hundred and three thousand dollars
The Receipts for the hny ycnr ending LIST July
next are estimated (ncludlug Treasury notes aud
loan 20 amount Of S5.53S, 000) at Sl4 5SS,II3:
and the Expenditures for ihe same period (iuclu-
ding Interest on debt and Treasury notes to amount
o. o. 9ooo'ooo) at SlO,SSl, lS6. he estimates Of
Neceipts and expenditures for the fiscal yeor end
ing the goth June, 1874. (under tie new arrange
ment effected by the act of The last session,) are
estimated, the Receipts from customs and public
iands (and $4,000 from miscellaneous sources)
at Ok ooo,oO0, and the Expenditures (incuding
interest and Treasury notcs) a. $40 ,945,49s
The balance remaining in the Treasury on tho
sun June, lS43, il is estimated will amount 10
SS, I3I $50, and OH tho 30lh June, 1914, To ST.
635, 81.
since me estimates were prepared at the sew
erai Departments, ii has been ascertained that the
expenditures Cor the fourth quarter of The present
year VIII fall considerably short of The amount
estimated: 80 that The balance in the Treasury on
Tue LIST January next will be considerably larger
than estimated but. the difference will become
charge on the Treasury in the next year. i, has
not been deemed nec,ssary TO alter the amount
as first estimated.
me recommendations Of the Report are confin.
| Cd TO that OF further provision for revenue and
the support OF pubic credit by taxation on un,ax.
ed or lightly taxed articles OF import to pr ,Juce
a" "uui'ion 10 the present revenue Of three mill
mons OF dollars year; an authority allow inie-
rest on all outstanding Treasury notes as under
The last Issue thereof; and the establishment Of
Warchouslng system Nal. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-29

lcannot believe that the 9Th is mans abiding
place. II cannot be That our life is cast IN by the
ocean OF eternity to float d moment upon its waves
ana n s'nk inio nothingness! Else why is it that
the glorious aspirations, which leap like angels
from the temple of our hearts, are forever wan
dering about unsasfed! Why is it that the
rainbow and the clopd come over us with beauty
that is not Of earth, then pass OF and leave MS to
muse upon their faded loveinessl WHY is il
that the stars who hold their festival around the
midnight throne are sci above the grasp of our
limited faculties. forever knocking US with their
unapPLoaehable gloryi And, finally, why is il,
that the bright forms Of human beauty are pre-
scented TO our view and then taken from u.s. leav.
ing the thousand streams OF our affections TO aow
back IN Alpine torrents upon our hearisl We
are born for higher destiny than that of earth :;
there Is realm where rainbows never fade |;
where the stars will be spread out before US, like
islets that s'umber on the ocean; and where the
beings that pass before US like shadows, will stay
in our presence forever !-Bui,oer.
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n II w 6 o o d So

JOHN C.. Sewers & CO.
A RE now receiving their FALL SUPPLY OF
"A DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, and QUEENS.
WARE, together with
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
worth Of Mems, Women's, Girls and Boys
SHOES AND BOOTS,
Comprising:
Ladies' fine Kid, Seal, Morocco, and Calf Skin
Shoes,
Women's stout sewed and pegged Shoes, from IS.
Sd. 6s.
Misses Seal, Morocco and Kid Shoes, and Cater
=. Boots,
NChildren's and youths Shoes and Bootees large
=, assortment,
Mems super. Calf and Morocco, scwcd and pegg-
:. ed Boots and Navy Shoes,
Mems heavy pegged and sewed Bootees for farm
hands, very cheap,
Boys stout Boots and Shoes, from SO. to 1876.
Having selected our stock with view to suit
the hard times, We invite only call from town
and country customers to ensure satisfaction.
Staunton, Oct. 6, 1912.
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NMw GOODS
FIR q sE s q r PLY!

TINE subscriber is just receiving his Fall sup-
- ply Of Goods, which he fatters himself he
has laid in on good terms and will be able to sell
to his customers at satisfactory prices.
His stock consists Of Cloths, Cassimeres. Cas-.
sinets, Vestings, &c.-Silks, Satins, Mousline de
LANES, Lawns, Prints. &c.--Groceries Of all
kinds-Shoes. an extensive observation-disclosures,
School and Mscellaneous-&c., &c.
His friends and the public are respectfully invi-
ted to give him call.
Sept Is. VIM. CRAIG.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-29
DREADFUL SHIPWRECKS-25o LIVES
LOST

Adv'ces from the Cape Of Coed Hope state,
mat during terrible gale in Table Bay on the
2Ith OF August, several ships wen, ashore amonp
"hich were The slip bbercroubie OF 400 tons
and the large convict Ship. Waterloo, bound from
London TO New Souih Wales. The " aterloo
had on board $50 cony,ts-- OF whom $50 met a
,w',atery grave The details are most appalling.
me people OF Cape Town were reused by guns
oil disiresa In TIE night, and ttousa nds soon lined
the coast in the midst Of an awful tempest, and
heavy thunder.
AS the day broke ii was asccrIained that the
Abercrombie had SEQ British iroops on their way
to relieve the 18th Regiment in India. Most Of
them were saved from the wreck. But the w a.
teroo plunged among the breakers, wheu tha
Matches We're opened, and the poor convicts pour
ed out and many went overheard, There v,are s.
or 300 bodies floating at one time
The Reliance, East fndiaman, Green. ccn,
nlahocT' was lost on the coast OF Merlemon,, on
ne ll'n OF november, and only ten persons GU.
OF I22 were saved Capt. G. was an ;nevns,;or
Geo Geo seaman and nistook the French lights on
me coast Tor some others, as some &c leio had
ago. ''0'''"e
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WELL knowing that the good people of Staun-
w ton and Augusta county, have too mncb
sense to be en,icod to patronse him by the wooinu
influence of"soit-sawder," or an array of bonbas-
tic and high sounding words, the undersigned
would simply advertise to the public that he has re-
ceived IA splendid assortment Of New and ii EA p
GOODS. consisting of
Dry Goods GiicI Groceries,
of all kinds, which cannot be rvaled in point Of
quality. surpassed in reasonableness of price, by
any Store In the country. His prices shall suit
the times.
lie Is grateful Tor past encouragement, and res
pec,fuy asks all to give him "a call.
Esg All kinds of country produce taken in ex-
change for goods.
DAVID KERR.
Staunton, December g. 1912
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-29

'REAT CuRiosiTy.-They have something in
New York worth talking abou,-a boy about II
years DID, who is only twenty-five inches long,
ABOUT the size OF child six months old. The
lad is said to be we'll proportioned for his inches.
lie is dressed in the style Of man, and makes a
very good appearance.
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FRESH GROCERIES, &c.

II HAVE justreceived stock of GRO CERES
u which will sell very low for cash, or at a
short credit: Also, great variety CT CONFEC-
TIONARY, SWEET MEATS AND NUTS
OF all kinds. zsS
J. w. PIT'EMkN.
Stanton, Nov. "a, 1912.
@W- receive supply of fresh OYSTERS
every week, price 8 so per gallon.
]. w. ?.
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NEW GOODS & FRESH OYSTERS.

MI GUSHING takes this method to return
W. his thanks to his friends and the public
generally, for the liberal encouragement which he
has received heretofore. and hopes by strict atten
sion to business, to merit continuance of their
patronage.
In addition to my former assortment have
just received a fresh supply of the following ar
ticles: Lemons. Oranges, Raisns, in whole,
half, and quarter Boxes Prunes in jars, Preserved
Ginger, Pickles in jars, Cocoanuts, Currants, Cit
ron, Sultana Raisins. Cheese, Crackers, Brooms,
Tubs and Buckets. Also. general assortment of
Superior Segars and Chewing Tobacco. Toys,
and Baskets, ground Pepper, Alspice and Ginger,
in lib papers, very convenient article for Family
Also, constant supply Of fresh Cakes and
Candies, which will be sold wholesale retail
at very moderate prices.
Stauhton, Nov "a
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Commission and Produce
Blu SINES SIS.

1TSIS
vt>HE subscribers have entered into coparthe:
= ship under the firm of ISAAC PAUL Il CO.,
who, with said Isaac Paul, Of Winchester, Va,
have arranged wagons to haul regularly, at redu:
csd rates, between the Two places, making one
continuous line for transportation. from Boston,
New ork, Philadelphia. and Baltimore, TO Staun-
ton, Virginia--by railroads, &c. Whole freight
on merchandise from Baltimore TO Staunton, ii3
cents per 100 lbs. from other cities IL to 25 cts.
per 100 lbs. more. All produce will be received
and forwarded by said wagons at very low rates,
and despatch SURE.
A general Stock Of GROCERIES, SALT,
PLASTER. FISH, NAILS, GLASS, &c. &c.
will be In store constantly FOR sale, on pleasing
terms--in exchange for produce, or otherwise.
N. b. Flax Seed and Beeswax wanted.
ISAAC PAUL,
JOHN BRANDEBURG,
JOSIAH G.. RIDGWAY.
Staunton, Oct. 90, lSf2.
Exc Abingdon Virenan copy one month.
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Terms Of the Spectator.

xENroN HARPER at Two Dollars year, IL paid in adj
vance, Two Dollars and Fifty Gents ii delayed be.
yond the expiration of the year. No subscription will
be discontinaed but at the option Of the editor until all
arrearages arc paid.
0u-All communications to the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not be attended to.
0-Advcrtscmcnts Of thirteen lines, Cor lcss) iasert
Cd three times for dollar and twenty five cents for
each subsequent continuance Larger advertisements in
the same proportion LIBERAL discount made to adver
tiscrs by the year.
y-Noticc. 10 Bankruptcy must be paid for before the
delivery Of afidavits.
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POWER AND MlGNIFICBNCE OF ENGLAND.
From the Condition and Fate of England"
a new WORK by LEsrEe

In England or ont of England, one is every
where met with the evidence of her greatness.
Whether he stand in The centre Of London and
feel the pulsalions % that mighty heart which
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@GIsMLMS WAN9sE d,

FARMERS who will take the trouble Of saw
= ing the Bristles when killing their Pork, may
obtain good price for them at the Blind Depart
ment of the Virginia institution in Stanton, or
at the Store of b. Crawford e. Co.
Staunton, Nov. II
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JUSY RECEAy ED

SULPHATE ORPHINE-IODINE.
~ LUPULiN E--HYDRIODOTE POTASH.
LUNAR CAUSTlC-kREOSOT
POWDERED SQUILLS-ENGLISH CAL
OMEL.
GLASS SYRIN G ESASTEEI. PENS.
BRISTOL BOARDS-DRAWiNG PENCILS
VISITING CARDS, &c.
ALSO
WINDOW GLASS OF SUPERIOR QUAIL
ITY, $40 l0Sl2 I2nl4 lOri5 ID Hls.
And for sale by
June 2. T.. BERK ELEY.
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PORK WANTED

THE undersigned is authorised to saw that
n $4,000 pounds of good pork is needed at The
Western Asylum, and that 50 per hundred will
be paid in cash for the same, if The quality and
weight are such as to suit. Apply to
SAM'L. NJ. WOODWARD,
Dec Steward w. A..
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at is up with him" as tho little boy said
when the man started of in the balloon.
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GROUND PLAlSVER

WILL be exchanged for the Rock at the
Waynesborough Plaster Mill. ]. J. BELL.
December I
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TO THE PUBLIC.

w Il, the undersigned hereby forbid all person
~. from purchasing or trading for any of our
Horses. with any OF our Drivers, or OstIers, I'M
less they havea written permission from us. We
wiii pay Tor any Horses purchased by them.
March II. I842-tf
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Wherever find great deal Of gratitude in q
poor man, take it for granted there would be as
much generosity if he were rich man.
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1FpDe"'ng an the aiy.--The London Times
furnishes an account Of an "Aerial Steam Car
rage, The patent for which was taken out or tbs
H9'n last September. and company formed Tor
lie erection. BY the Aerial Steam Carriare. il il
proposed TO journey from London 10 India in 6,yg
ddys--at rate of from rs to loo miles per Lon,t
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John NJ. Mafit calls the rocky coast Of Nc44
England the sounding boar1 Of the ocean
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For Sale.

EOr Sale.
A NEW TWO HORSE WAGON made in
CA the best manner. a credit of six months
will be given
HUGH w. SIIEFFEY.
Dec
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SECOND SUPPLY.

Dec. /, 1912.
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Inc Annual Report of the Secretary Of the
Treasury was received in Congress yesterday,
from which we have with great haste skinned
the following nar.icula1s.
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"coME ONE, COME ALE"

Ey- Abingdon virginian copy one month.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-20
Review of the Markets.
PhiladeIphia, April lG,

Philadelphia, April 16, 1912
! FLOUR AND MEAL.-In the early part Of
the week the small sales were made at s.. so On
Thursday a sale of 1000 bbls. Superine, GOOD
standard brands, was made ut shade below s.
so, and prices have downward tendency-mo;t
of the factors are asking $3.50. Rye Flour W.
quote at S3 IS, email sales PENNSYLVANIA Cor,
Meal, 1915 for bbls. and St3 Is 25 for hhds
The receipts of Flour and Meal continue light, but
quite sufficient for the demand
! GRAIN.-There continues to be a moderate
movement in Corn, but the demand is falling off,
There were sales early in the week of about 5000
bushels Penna. round yellow corn ahoat at IS
60 cents; Southern yellow and white we quote at
SO and 81 cents, with moderate demand Oats
are dull at Al a ~. The receipts, both Of Wheat
and Corn. are light. Wheat continues firm a:
81 90 for good Pennsylvania. Sales were made
on Saturday of several thousand bushels at 81 20|
for middIing; and throughout the week at the samd
rate-the demand but moderate.
! SEEDS-Cloverseed, prime, we quote at 81 So
with sales; good at 25, the article is dull. Flax
seed also remains inactive we quote good to
prime at 81 IS l 20 nominal. Llnseed OIL is
dull at Sc IS cts.
BEEF CATTLE.-5O0 at market-saes S5I
81; III head from Virginia, and $50 from this
State, were driven to New York-5O head LEFT
over.
cows AND CALTES.-a7o at Market.
sales S2S $50; extra S37 40; Springers SI8a
S24; Dry Cows 81 Is.
HOGS-5CO at market-sales at Al a cts Per
ID. 50 left over.
SHEEP-l325 at market--sales 1925 $50
extra $5-all sold.
Ne,c York, April I3.
FLOUR AND ALEAL.---Genesee Flour very
dull, with small sales for home use at Sc 31l-
Several hundred bbls Georgetown sold at S5 81.
Fredericksburg Wheat, good article,
at 81 Is, Tor the New York City Mills and 2,47i
sack good Illinois, just received from New-Or-
leans for milling two neighboring cities, at q,
both cash; the market is aganb bare, and the article
in request Prices Of Northern Rye are quite IN
settled; within three days the sales have ranged
from 56 to 81 cents closing, however, at So which
may now be considered about its market value;
the operations consist of 600 bushels in lots at
81 cents l,5O0 (for distilling) Sc 81; 500 at co.
and l 200 at SO cents. Nothing done in Barley,
Oats continue dull, and prices have retained
downward tendency; best Northern sell slowly a;
Al IS; and inferior at 40 cents; we quote Jersey
81 I-2 40; 1000 bushels Southern sold at
about 40 cents. There have been no receipts of
Southern Corn, and the sales have consequently
been confined to Jersey and Northern, all purchas-
ed for the Eastern market; they include $500
bushels White and Yellow Jersey, part to arrive.
at 50 6l cts and 800 Northern, 90 I-2 measure.