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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS IN BANKRUPTCY.
April 7th, lS42.


Notice to creditors of the following persons who have
been daily declared Bankrupt by the District Court of the
United States, holden AT Saunton, that have appointed
the times following at my Office in Saunton to receive
proof of their respective debts when and where the
Bankrupt in each ease is required to attend.
Debts VS. Peter Linn, ON the I'd and 9th of May next
Debts Joseph q. Concr On the I'd and 9th DAYS of
Nay next at 10 O'Clock a. M.
Debts Paul N. Rupert, the I'd and 9th DAYS of
May next, at IL O'Clock IN. SIS -
Debts VS. Joseph s. Rupert, the I'd 9th days of
Debts James A. Armstead ON the Cd and 9th tays of
May next, at O'Clock p m.
Debts vs. John Guthrie the I'd and 9th days Of May
Debts William Tally, the Sd and 10th days of
May next, at o'clock a. m.
Debts William Taylor the Sd and 10th DAYS of
May next, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Debts Benjamin Norris on the 3D. and 10th days of
May next, at IL o'clock a. m.
Debts Elijah Calvert, the Sd and 10th days of May
next, at O'Clock p. m.
Debts George Bunch, the Sd and 10th days of May
next, at O'Clock p
Debts vs. Henry Sofer, the 4h and 10th days of May
next, at o'clock a. m
Debts vs. Daniel Trayer, the 4th and 10th days Of
May next, at 10 o'clock a. M
Debts VS.. VIM. G.. Kerr, the 4th and 10th DAYS of
May next, at II O'Clock
Debts John Spcrry, the 4th and 10th days of MAY
next, at O'Clock p. IN.
Debts Geo. w. Doom, the 18th and 10th days of
May next, at O'Clock p.
Debts VS. John r. ID Dom, the 4th and 10th days of
May next, at s O'Clock p. m.
Debts John A. Peck the 9th and lh DAYS of Nav
next, at o'clock a. IN.
Debts VIM Pittman, the 9Th and lth days of May
next, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Debts Thos r. Blackburn Oh the 5th and 18th DAVIS
OF May next, at IL o'clock
Debts Thos. Hundlcy, the 9Th and 18th days of
May next, O'Clock p m.
Debts VS.. VIM. Donahoo, the 5tA and 18th days of
May next, at O'Clock y. IN.
Debts Addison H. Coyncr, the 5th and til days
OF May next, at 1 o'clock p. IN.
Each or any of the above will be continued from
time to time Unnecessary complete the proof of debts
JACOB X. STRlBLING, Commissioner.
April z, 1872
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CORPORATION ELECTION.

CORPORATION ELECTION.
The following gentlemen have been elected to
the offices attached to their names respectively,
in the Corporation of Staunton, for the ensuing
year:
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Mayor.
KENroN HARPER, Recorder.
.4ktermen-D. FUIrz, A. S. HALL, IA. CusH-
ING, w. w. DoNAcmr, l.. l.. STEVENSON, WV.
kINNEY.
Counciimen-T. J. STUART, G. KINNEY, +. L.
SrRlBLiNc, i. ]. MIcHic,
+. SrRiBLiSc, CLERK.
A. S. HALL, Chamberlain.
FRANKLIN Il. GEIcEn, Sergeant.
Street Commissioncrs-W. RUFF, w. w. DON
ACHE, X. HARPER.
Safety Comn.itfce--J. +. PATTERSON, Wm.
CARRoL, JAMES Wiley.
The following gentlemen were appointed Pump
Masters for the Public Pumps near their respec-
tive houses, &c.
". c. KINNEY, BESJ. CRAWFORD, JOHN Car
RoL, JAMES GREooRY, VIM. KYLE, e. NJ. CocH-
RAN.
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PUBIAC SALE.

WILL be exposed to public sale, on Friday
the 18th day of April next at the late residence Of
San'l. Gardner, decd, in Augusta County, all
the personal property belonging to the estate of
the said Sam'l. Gardner, decd, consisting of
HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, SHEEP,
Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Fur
niture-together with many other articles too te-
dious to mention.
credit of nine months will be given on all
sums over SIS, the purchaser giving bond with
approved security, Of s. and under the cash will
be required.
ALEXANDER GARDNER,
Administrator with the will annexed !
of SAMUEL GARDNER, deed.
March %, 1912.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

IN obedience TO decree of the Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery for Augusta
county rendered at its November Term lS4I, in
was piI, and Jno. G. Dunlap was def, the I'M
dersigned, appointed commissioner thereby.
will, on Saturday the 9th day of April next, ex-
pose to sale on the premises, at public auction,
the lands in said decree mentioned, lying on the
Little Calf Pasture River, near Alexander Craw-
ford's Tavern. and on the free road leading from
Slaunton to the Panther Gap. The highest bidder
TO be the purchaser. Terms cash.
JNO. CHURCHMAN, Cem'r.
March 10, I942--tds
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed until Friday the
IS h day of May nexf, when it will again be Of
fered on the premises according to the terms a.
above mentioned. This postponement was made
for the want Of bidders the day it was offered
for sale. J. CHURCHMAN, Com'r
April II.
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WERE COMMITTED

ITO the Jail Of Augusta County ON the 9th
= instant, two negro men, as runaways-one a
short thick set man, dark complexion, about 80 or
the other, tall man, yellow complexion, with
whiskers, and about the same age, who calls him
self PETER, and says he belongs to David Sneed,
of the same County. The owners are requested
to come forward, and prove their property, pay
charges, and take them away-otherwise they
will be dealt with as the law Directs
JAMES WILEY, Tailor.
April ID. 1912.
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TO THE POOR AND THE CHARITABLE.

NJ ISIS ELizABErH J. KrNNcRLy, proposes to o.
4VA pen a school in StauntoD, for the education
Of such poor children have never been to
school. The price Of tuition will be my cents
a month, payable in advance.
This will enable even the poorest Of our citi-
zens to send their children-while it affords to
the charitably disposed an opportunity Of doing
much good at a very trifing expense.
So Yhe school will be opened on Monday,
the 18th instant.
April II.
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VAALORING.

TH'HE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
II and customers that he has removed his shop
to his old stand, so long occupied by his father,
where he is prepared 70 execute all work com
United to him with promptness and fidelity
He will be regularly supplied with the
FASHIONS.
His creditors who may have work to do in his
line, are respectfully invited to give him call.
ELIJAH CALVERT.
Staunton, April ID, 1912.
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w OOI. G. DAN G. T..
March %, 1912.

'ESHE subscriber tenders his thanks, to his
Il friends and the public generally, for their
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on bin, and
hopes they will continue to patronize him, as he
will have his machines in the best order by the
first Of May, and pledges himself to do as good
work as any machine in the county. Persons
having wool, will please to be careful to have
all hard substances cleansed from 1t, and to every
ten pounds Of wool put one pound Of grease. His
charges will be the same as heretofore 6I cts. per
pound for all kinds Of wool.
JACOB BOSSBRMAN Jr.
April 7, tSI2.-G3t
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Commissioners Office,
Winchester, .April Is. 1912.

In the matter of John b. Campbell of the county Of
Frederick, in Bankruptcy,
pursuance of decree of the District Court of the u
nted States for the Western District of Virginia at
Stauhton made March ID, 1892 the creditors of the said
John b. Campbell, hereby notified that have fixed
upon the 4h and 9th days of May next, as the times
when they will be required to present prove their
debts before Inc at my Office in Winchester.
LEM. BRENT, Com'r. of Banlrupts,
for the County Of Frederick.
April Ia, 1912.
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Nv B4NKRUPICY.

The creditors of Andrew H. Ross, of Pocahonas coun-
ty, who was declared Bankrupt by the Hon. District
hereby notified, that Commissioner of Bankrups
for Pocahontas county, Va, shall proceed my office
in the town of Huntcrsyllc Pocahontas county, the
9th and 18th days OF May next al 10 O'Clock a. M,
receive proof of their respective debts, when where
the said Bankrupt is required to attend.
GEORGE f. CRAIG, Com'r
April Ia, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
WARDSW ORTIZ e. SMITH,
BALDWIN g. CO.,
MINTURN s. CO.,
CHARLES Ii. MARSHALL.f

- - .s?, Committee"
ACCIDENTALLY looking over the last New
Orleans papers at the Reading Room, l observed
the following Editorials, to which would call
attention:
"One of ]. Wlder's Salamander Safes was in
the store of j. w. Stanton L. Co., when it was
burnt on Tuesday night. Mr.. Leeds, who was
spectator (owner ofa large Iron Foundry in
that the heat where the chest was situated, was
as great that OF his Furnace, and yet on exam
ming the contents lastevening they were found to
be perfectly entire and uninjured. We are con-
WINGED the Salamander chest is properly named
a Safe"
y. o. Bulletin, March l1th. 1912.
awe saw one of Wilder's Saamander Safes
yesterday taken from the ruins of the Store oc-
cupied by j. w. Stanton & Co. The books and
papers it contained were in perfect state of
preservation they would have been had there
not been fire within 10 squares of them. The
ordeal through which they had passed was not a
slight one. The oil and candles in the store of
Stanton e. CO., made about as comfortable fire
as we desire to see.'
IN. o. Picayune, March 18th 1912.
Believing from these and other equally strong
testimonials in my possession (some Of which can
be seen at MIR. Craword's store in Staunton) thatit
is superior 10 any invention ofthe kind, yet known,
and fully adequate To the necessities Of Country
Merchants particularly, whose property, (from the
want of effective companies and Of the vaults OF
Bank) is rendered peculiarly liable to destruction
from FIRE, would urge upon them a consider
alton of its claims. One sufficiently large TO con-
tain the most important books and papers of
merchant, can be had for 500 or 81 so, whilst
others for papers alone can be sold as low $50.
These the manufacturers CASH prices, with
simply the cost of carriage to this place added on
For sale, in Richmond, only by
LUDWELL II. BROWN,
Richmond T. lS12-Im
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

The motive Of Hogan in exposing himself
second time to arrest is variously assigned by
the Rochester papers; some allege it 10 be a
love affair in which he is engaged with some
damsel on the American side, while others find it
In vain-glorious desire to figure as the lion Of a
trial and national controversy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
N BANKRUPTTY.

The creditors of Alexis Martini of Greenbrier county
who was declared Bankrupt by the Hon. District Court
hereby notified that Commissioner of Bankrupts for
the county Of Greenbrier, shall proceed at my Office in
the town OF Lcwsburg, Greenbrier county, the 9th
and 18th days of May next 10 O'Clock a. to receive
proof of their respective debts when and where the said
Bankrupt is required to attend
MARK L. SPOTTS, Com'r
Anr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

WOVEN WIRE-For the various purposes
w for which it is used, furnished to order, at
short notice. by the subscriber, Union, Loudoun
county, Virginia, who has several kinds at the
store of ohm and Abraham Miller, Winchester. Va
Aprile 7,--St. SETH SMITH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

-Four of our State Senators have resigned their
seats, and consequently there will be twelve new
ones to elect at the ensuing elections. Acting
Governor Rutherford some days since issued proc
lamations appointing the day for the annual cleo
lions as the day for filling the four vacancies.-
The gentlemen who have resigned are Messrs.
Lyons of the Richmond District, Nash Of Powha-
tan, funstall of Pitsylvana, and Faulkner of
Berkeley.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

NOEIOINo
'HNHE passenger train leaves daily at five o.
clock a. M.-areturning, leaves Baltimore at
a quarter past7 A. NJ. and arrives at Winches-
ter about p. Nj.
N. B. Passengers to Washington will hereaf-
ter receive tickets to Harpers Ferry, at the regu-
lar rate of passenger fare until further notice.
J. GEO. HEST, Agent.
Winchester Depot, Dec. 81, 1871.
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STaUNTOW LIT. IWF.4.WTRYi

PARADE at your usual place on Saturday
evening next, at two O'Clock, in winter dress,
with arms and accoutrements in complete order,
for the purpose Of electing LIEUTENANT to sup
PLY the vacancy occasioned by the resignation Of
NJ. BLAIR, Esq. BY order,
J. Carroll, O.S.
April Is.
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.M,r.AIailTlSlDa

On the Cd Of March, Bath County, by the Rev. Mr.
Blain, MIR. JAMES BEErHE, OF Grab Run, Pendlctou
County, to Miss MAReAREr PuLLiSs.
On the 7th ultmo, near Grcenvc, by the Rev. Fran
els MFarland MIR. JAMES X. BELL, Of the Long Glade
to Miss MARY JANE, eldest daughter Of Jonn Brown
lee, Esq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
A LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
A Post Office Of Staunton, Va. April LIST,

TIERS remaining in the
Staunton, Va. April LIST,
J c La Grange
Jas A M'Cue
Franklin M'Cue
Rufus hardwood
Sam'l Meyer
VIM M'Fall
Mr. M'kec
Barned M'Gruder
Abraham Moirs
Mr. Moler
Jas w Miller
Mrs M'Dowell.
Susan Morris
William ID Nunnclly
John ii Newcomb
Michael Oats
Francis Oneal
u w Oglesby
G w Paris
Robinson Powell
John A Patterson
Samson Pelter
John Porterfield
Jas Poage
Benjamin r Powell
John Paxton
Absalom Reynolds
Jas Rankin
Dorcas Ramsey
Jane Roads
Mary Jane Roberts
John Reynolds
Jacob Spangler
John Shirley
Cornelius ID Spicer
Jas F Sims
Adam ShiteT
John Supple
Allen Steel
Daniel Switzer
Norris Scoville
Jacob or Gideon Smith
Alexander Shields heirs
Philip rowberman
Daniel Tahany
Jas Taylor
r Richard S Taylor
William Vanlear
John Vanfossen
Polly White
VIM White
Col VIM Wilson
John Woods
Jack Waggoner
John Fl Waters
Minerva Watts
David Walsh
Jane Woods
John Wilson
10 sent TO the General Posi-
If they are not taken on,
ire June 80, 1912.
. G. BROOKS, p. Nj.
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Buffalo Cay Hotel.

THE subscriber having rented tho above
i establishment and farm, recently kept by
Mr.. John Pryde, will in future conduct and man
age the same. Every effort will be made to
please those who may favour him with CALL
His charges will be made to suit the times.
E. KNOWLES.
April Ii. l9is-4t
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GEO. II. CARTER, Com'r.

The creditors Of John F. Clarke Of Wheeling in the
County of Ohio, whether in his Individual capacity or as
apertner in the late firm of Moore Clarke or other
wse are notified that they will be required present
and prove their debts against the said John F. Clark
before me as Commissioner in Bankruptcy, my office in
the city OF heeling in said County 9th and 9th
days of May, lS42, pursuance Of decree by the
District Court Of the United States for the Western Dis
trict OF Virginia, sitting at Saunon the 18th day Of
March, 1892 upon the petition of said John F. Clarke
be declared a Bankrupt.
GEO. II. CARTER, Com'r.
April l4> 1870
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

The Mormons have found new book called
the Book of Abraham. 1t purports to have been
written by that patriarch, and is said to have been
found in the Cattacombs of Egypt by an English
traveller who brought it away with eleven mum
mics. 10 Smith is engaged in translating this
book for the Nauvoo times and Seasons
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

Mr.. Heron, minister, had large family of
children. When dying, his weeping wife said,
"Alas! what will become of these children %
He pleasantly replied, sNever fear. He that
feeds the young ravens won't slarve the young
Herons.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
w oOA Carding.

MY Machines are now in good order, and
~ am prepared 10 card wool at the usual rates.
Wool will be received for me at the Stores of
BENZ. Crawford and A. S. Hall, Esqrs. in Staun-
ton, and will be regularly taken away and return
ed when carded.
JAS. b. TRIMBLE
April ID, 1912.
E@ have Stallion, sure foal-getter, by
Saladin of Dare-Devil mare, whose services
may be had by those who wish them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
w AYCH FOUND.

"A WATCH was found few days ago, near
Staunton, which the owner can have by call
ing at the Office of the Spectator. and describing
the same, and paying for this advertisement.
April IA, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

DIED, recently, at his residence in Clarke County
WIN. CAsrLEMAN, Esq former representative Of Fred
erick, and recently Of Warren and Clarke in tn,
Virginia Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
JAS. b. TRIMBLE.
IN BANKRUPTCY.

The creditors of Henry Moore. of Wheeling, in the
County of Ohio, whether his individual capacity or as
partner in the late firm of Moore & Clarke or other
and prove their debts against the said Henry Moore
fore me as Commissioner in Bankruptcy my office in
the city OF Wheeling in said County the 9Th and 9th
days OF May, 1872 pursuance of made by the
District Court othc United States for the Western Dis
trict OF Virginia. sitting at Staunton 18th day of
declared Bankrupt.
GEO. III CARTER Co,,,r
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

JACOB X. STRIBLING, having been appointed
Commissioner in Bankruptcy for the County Of Augusta
can be found at any time when wanted in the Clerks
his Office Commissioner in the Clerks Office OF the
Corporation Court of Stainton.
April 7, 1Si2.-4t
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Trust Sale Of Real Estate.

RY virtue Of deed of trust made 20 the sub
- scirber. by John Cook, on the day Of
1871, to secure the payment Of sum
therein mentioned to James Bell, of Augusta
County, which deed is recorded In the Clerks
Office of the County Court of Pendeton, we
will offer for sale on the premises by public auc-
ton, for cash, on Saturday the 9TH day Of May
next, that valuable farm known as the MERA-
Gle place, consisting of two tracts, one Of
ONE HUNDRED AND TEN A
ores, be the same more or less, lying on
Straight Creek, in Pendleton County, adjoining
the lands of James Bell and Benjamin Fleisher.
Acting as Trustees, we shall convey only such
title as is vested in us such, though that is be.
lieved to be indisputable.
JEFFERSON KINNEY, 1r.
JACOB SEIBERT, i''S'ees'
April 7.
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SPRING SUPPLAES OF
DRUGS AND MEDICEa7Es.

Henry's Celebrated Calcined Magnesia,
Buttler's Effervescent Magnesia,
Cowhage, (For Worms.)
Aleppo Scammony--Citric Acid,
Camphor--Sugay of Lead,
Extract Cicu:a---Copaiva Capsules,
Sulphate Morphine-Slppery Elm Flour,
Extract Savin-Extract Lemon,
Indelble Ink, lin Tin Boxes.)
Superior Paste Backing,
Osburn's Water Colours-HulPs Soap,
Extract Logw ood-Olive Oil,
Superior White Wash and Shoe Brushes.
ALSO,
M. Lewis and Wetherill's White Lead Of the
best quality in Kegs 25 and t21 lbs. each-all
OF which will be sold on the most reasonable
terms for CASH, or on credit to punctual custom
ers.
f. BERKELEY.
April H., 1919.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

Lord Ashburton was presented to the Presi-
dent on Wednesday. He will proceed to the ex-
ecution of his trust forthwith.
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IN hbAhJ va liz
"A Post Office Of
1912.
Jonas Armentrout
Marietta l. Alfred
Garland Avis
Jas Berryhill
Fanny Brown
Mr. Bell, chairmaker
Elisha Burgh
Jno Baker
Dan'l Boon
Jas Brooks
John S Black
II. l.. Baker
Thomas A Brown
Claudius Buster
John Beard
Mary Bell
Elizabeth Durkett
S Is Brown
Rev VIM Brown
Grace Bowles
Robt Craig
Jonathan Coyner
Alfred Cupp
jacob Clingempeel
Cornelius Collins
Geo X Cox
Mary Ann Cook
Jas NJ CneWnlng
John Crawford
Bailey Dunlap
DIR 4 bold
VIM Evans
Lucy Fitzpatrick
Jno Fifer
John b Fairburn
WIN Fishburn
Joel CARRIER
John Gibson
VIM Greevcr
VIM. Grove
Augustus CARRIER
John w Harris
Eve Hoover
Jas Henderson
Jacob Hounshill
NJ Harris
Jno Hendren, Engin,
Abraham Hawk
Lucy Hill
John Joseph
WI Johnston
Andrew ID ] ohnston
John w Jones
F Jacoby
Elizabeth Kennerly
VIM Kelly
Christopher I.ohr
Phebe Ann Loker
Philip keesey
These Letters will
Office as dead Letter
Of the Post Office be
NORBORl
April 7, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

Orders have been received at tho Norfolk sta
ton to fit out the fiigate Constitution with all
possible despatch. 1t is said she can be sent to
sea in fortnight if her officers and crew were on
board.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

Hogan, the Canadian adventurer, has been dis.
charged for want of sufficient evidence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

a large meeting has been held in Baltimore to
urge protection of American industry.
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wILDER'S PATENT sALAMANDE8
o. FIRE y II O @ u ~
s. a D. ID s. o
-10ISE


NJ ERCHANTS and others having valuable
iv1 BOOKS and PAPERS, are requested -
read tho following testimonials as to the value On
this FIRE PROOF Safe; not the certificates OIL
fictitious persons but the assertions of highly res
pectable and responsible Merchants and Editors.
STATEMENT OF ONE TRIED in BOSTON.
''TIIIS Safe (Salamander) was in blast Fur.
mace for 90 hours, during which time one hundred
and fifty bushels Of Charcoal was consumed
there We're put into the furnace with It one OF
Scots Patent Asbestos Safes, and one Of T.. j.
Gaylor's Double Safes, both Of which were con-
sumed in less than two hours, while the Saia-
mandef Safe preserved, uninjured, the books and
papers il contained. $50,
Another trial was made before the annexed
committee ofrespectabc merchants, in November
1910, at the foot of Wall street, New York, upon
one Of the Salamander Safes, with one of Jesse
Delano's. G. j. Gaylor's Patent Double, and
Sco,t's Patent Asbestos Safe.
Extra,t from, the Committee IS Report.
''Ths above was fair trial, and was to us a
convincing proof ofthe superiority ofthe Salanan-
Ter Safe over all others; and considering that II
was exposed 10 intense heat for a period of
light hours, while each of the others were de-
royed by the same heat in less than two hours.
We have no hesitation in saying, that we consid-
II the Salamandcr Safe really fire proof and af-
Ording perfect security to books and papers in
ase of fire. We therefore take much pleasure in
making this statement. to the public, and in re-
to them Enos Wider's Patent Sal
mander Safe, rs fully entitled TO their conf
ence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14
BOOK RINDERY.

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assortment OF Blank Books will always be kept
on hand.
N. B. Blank Books ruled to any pattern.
Dec. 80, 1911.