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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
From the New York yvashingtonian.

a beautiful incident occurred at Temperance
Meeting In this city, a few evenings since, which
is worthy ola more extended record than that made
on the hearts of the few who witnessed it.
The hall was crowded with an intelligent and
attentive audience; many were moving up the
aisle to sign the pledge, urged to this course by
the eloquent pleadings of their own minds and
consclences Suddenly young and beautiful
girl left her seat and taking the pledge from the
SecIetary's desk, walked steadily down the aisle
presented it to young man, with this simple re-
quest, in tones as soft and musical as Eolian
notes--"Nill you Sign this no,o? ''
We were sitting just in front, and turned our
head TO witness the effect OF the appeal The
young man colored slightly, and we feared no
would decline. But when he looked into her
mute, impioring eyes, and read in every Line Of
her sunny counienahce the deep interest she felt
in the result, he took the pen from her extended
hand, and placed his name to the sheet. A loud
and long burst OF applause testified the grafica-
ton of those who witnessed the act, and the fair
enthusiast returned to her seat with a LIGHT step
and doubtless light heart.
Was she sister or a betrothed? Did she
save brother or one who was to be her husband
We know mott matters not. Sufficient is it TO
know that sor.e strong impulse prompted her?-,
That some deep and holy sympathy urged her to
the step.
And was it not noble and generous, thus TO sS,
ert AN influence which she possessed Tor good -
Is it not worthy of imitation 1t NAV be that
young man was ireadiug IN dangerous way, and
that no had listened night after night to the dark
details which the drnnkard's experience gives,
without effect 1t may he she had the power to
save him, and had she omitted 70 exercise the
power, he would have been lost.
Are there not hundreds Of young men in this
city, who, noble and manly they are, need a
like interposilion Have they no sisters or
friends whose words Of enreaty may arrest them
then in their beadIong course ere (. be too late
Leithe young and beautiful of the other sex be-.
thInk them OF their duty, and following the ex
ample Of the girl alluded 10, say to every younn
man within their iniluence---"Wil you sign this
NOW ~ o -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25

ever party or whatever trade may espouse
them, it is hoped implicit faith may. be placed
in their sincerity, and if delegates are appoint
ed to meet us, that they viii bring with them
determination andthe means to carry out our
views. We again assert what was contained
in our former address, that sSto promote Do
nestle Interests the Home League was csta6-
iished without reference to party distinctions,
and to impress upon our public representatives
the propricty of guarding and promoting those
interests, our efforts will be directed. The
occasion is propitious and the necessity urgent
ana we call upon all those who love their own
Country above all others, who prefer Domes-
Tic 10 Foreign interests, to unite their cxertions
to ours, until the concentrated efforts of the
friends OF American interests shall be crowned
with complete success, and policy truly A.
nerican and National be found to prevail in
every department of our Government
JOSEPH BLUNT, N. Y
G. c. HAVEN, N "
ADONIRAM CHANDLER. NY.
GEO. BACON, n. Y.
X III. PRUYN, N. ".
HENRY BURDEN, Ny
CHARLES $. MORGAN. Va.
MELVIN COPELAND, Conn.
BENJAMIN REEVES, Pa.
WIN. b. KINNEY, N j.
GEO. b. HOLMES, r.. I.
L. b. WAKEMAN, N "
j.. ID. CHAPLIN, N. Y.
WIN. &. LAMBERT, N. Y.
Central Committee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
BOOKS AND STATIONARY
SNTTTE, DRxNKER & MORRIS,
SUCCESSORS TO
SMITH AND pAETNER,
RICHMOND, VA

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
Books, and Stationary, and Book Binders.
NAVEior sale a general assortment of BOOKS.
including LAW, MEDICAL. CLASSICAL,
MISCELLANEOUS, and SCHOOL BOOKS.
S "A IL ON AIRY
OF every description, MUSIC, and MUSICAL.
INSTRUMENTS, DRAWING MATERIALS.
MATHEMATICAL INSTRU MENTS, MAPS
and GLOBES, SURVEYORS COMPASSES.
and In fact every article apperaining to the trade
and many FANCY GOODS.
BL .4.NK BOOKS,
OF every description, always on hand and made
to order ruled to any given pattern Every va
riety OF BINDING executed in the best manner.
Country Merchants visiting our city. and the
old customers of the House, will always find a
complete stock to select from, and upon as favor.
able terms as they can be had in any city,
SMITH, DRlNKER & MORRIS,
late SMITH s. PALMER.
Aug. Ill, ISi2.-5t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
NOVICE.
y UDwBLL IT. BROWN informs his E,

y .UDWBLL TT. BROWN informs his friends
Land the public generally. that EDWIN Nj.
TAYLOR, Esq has this day entered into CO.
partnership with him for the purpose of conduct
ing a General Commission Business in the CITY OF
Richmond, at his former stand 'on the Basin, un-
der the firm of BRowN a. TAYLOR.
He returns his thanks to those who have favor
en- him with their custom, and solicits an extern
sion Of it to the firm, the members of which in
tend devoting their undivided attention to the bust
ness. Usual advances will be made on all con-
signments.
Richmond, August Its.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
A CITY STREET.
~ MARY nowlrr

BS MARY nowtrr.
love the fields, the woods, the streams.
The wild flowers fresh and sweet,
And yet love no less than these,
The crowded city street
For haunts OF man, whcre'cr they be.
Awake my dearest sympathy.
see within the city street
Lilies most extreme estates;
The gorgeous domes Of palaces,
The PRISONS doleful CRATES;
The hcartbs by household virtues blcst,
The dens that arc the scrpcnt's nest
sec the rich man, proudly fed,
Aud richly clothed, pass by {;
see the shivcring, homcless wretch,
With hunger in his eye;
For hfc'sscvcrcst contrasts meet
Forever in the city street.
And lofty, princcly palaces
What drcary deeds of wo.
What untold, mortal agencies
Their secret chambers know!
Yet is without all smooth and fair,
As Heavens blue dome OF summer air.
And cen the portlicst citizen,
Within his doors doth hide
Some household grief, some secret care,
From all the world beside
IL ever was, IL must be so;
For human heritage is wo.
Hence is II that q city street
Can deepest thought impart;
For all its people, high or low,
Are kindred to my heart
And with yearning love share
In all their joy, their pain, their caro- I!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
LAST N@lsTGlas

A LII. persons indebted to the estate of Philip
IN Cox, decd. again, and the last time, re-
quested to make immediate payment of their dues,
as the estate must be wound up. hope none
will disregard this notice, or they may find their
notes in the hands of an Attorney for collection.
All persons having claims against the above
estate, must present them for payment by the first
day Of October next, else this notice will be plead
in bar of their recovery.
A. PATTERSON, Admir-.
Brownsburg, August Is, 1929
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
Charles Hartman Saupe,
BARBER md H4IR DRESSER.

INVITES the attention Of the public generally,
= especially the citizens Of Staunton to give him
call, by so doing he will be much obliged TO
them.
fE WILL Cur, BLEED, LEEcu, ExTRAcr
TEETH AND CURE CoRNs, also put Razors in the
very best order.
He will be found on Main Street, next door to
Henry Bare's Esq. Tailor Shop.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
Goods at Reduced Prices,
AND No MISTAKE!

TENIIE subscriber wishing to close his business
Il at Fishersville speedily as possible would
sell his his STOCK OF GOODS, larger pro-
portion of which are very desirable, at consd-
cradle sacrifice to any one wishing to engage in
business, for cash, or to punctual customers on
liberal credit. Call and no one shall be disap.
pointed THOS. w. McCUE.
Eishersyille Annnsf lS-5t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25

Coon IIrNr-The celebrated DR.. Absrnethv
said 81 tell you honestly, what think is the
whole cause Of the complicated ,ualadies Of
the human frame it is their eorInandizino
aud stulling, and stimulating the digestive or,
gans to excess, thereby creating irritation
The state of their minds is another Grand conse
the fdgeting and Disseminating themselves
about that which cannot be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of all kinds malignant passions and worldly
cares pressing upon the mind, disturb the cen.
tral action, and do a great deal of harm.'
These are certainly excellent hints for the
present unsettled times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25

The Wheeling Times states that the 1,anks IL
mat place will resume with the other Banks Of
the State Of Virginia on tho 18th Of SeptemBs.
next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-25
Terms Of the Spectator.

0J-THE SrEcrAroR rs published once a week by
krsros hARpEa at Two Dollars year, if paid in adj
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ii delayed be-
yond the expiration Of the year. No subscription will
scscohtnaed but at the option Of the editor, until all
arrcaragcs are paid.
UJ>Ail communications to the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not be attended to-.
Advertiscments Of thirteen lines Cor lcss,) insert
ca three times for dollar, aud twenty five cents for
ssch subsequent continuance Larger advertisements in
INC same proportion. liberal discount made 10 adver-
tscrs by the year.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
JOSIAH FISK, ESQ.

BY a letter from Linn, we learn that Mr.
Fisk's friends in that region are very much
disappointed at his not being there, to take
bear hunt with them as he promised to do.
We saw him riding by our Office yesterday,
and have no doubt he is now on bis
way to fulfil his engagement with his
friends in Linn. We congratulate them
on having the unspeakable pleasure, Incl
dent to having him as a companion in the
chase.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
STOP JOHN BROWN

We learn by letter that rather roman
tic occurrence took place short time since
in Linn county. The aforementioned
John Brown having contracted debts to a
much greater amount than he could liqui-
date in the present state of the money mar
ket, when his creditors began to push him,
he commenced efecting private sales of
his property, and after raising all the funds
he could in that way, very suddenly and
mysteriously disappeared, taking with him
a blooming widow of slender years." and
leaving his lawful wife and two small chill
dren, in very destitute condition, to pro-
vide for themselves.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12

one in our midst whose loss would be NOR.
deplored, or whose place would be more difficult
o fill. But he "has passed 10 that bourne
rom whence no traveller returneth;" his work
IS done; his race is run. and he sleeps beneath
The cold and silent clod, in the narrow house OF
death to which we are all fast tending. To us
who are in the morn of life, and are looking
forward with hopes Of happiness and pleasure in
this world, it is solemn warning. Death is
no respector OF persons, and our youth is no
shield against his shafts: we know not who
among us may be next singled out, and it stands
US in hand to so conduct ourselves that when
the summons comes, we may be prepared to lay
down ourmortal existence, and bid farewell to
the things OF this world, as our friend and com.
Panion has been called upon to do. While we
deplore-deeply deplore his loss, and feel that
his place cannot be filled, may it not be without
profit to US. A FRIEND.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
OBITUARY.

DlED,-On Tuesday morning last, at the
residence Of his father, near this place. Mr.
PATRICK H. PREWITT, in the 22d year Of
his age
Death at all times is solemn thing, and more
So from the mysterious manner in which it Sc.
lects its victims. When his chilly hand is laid
upon the time,worn being, whose STOPPING pos.
turs and lettering step denote that the bre
space allotted to man has been consumed, there
is something palliative in the blow: but when.
in the morn Of life and bloom of youth, a com.
panion who is endeared to us by association and
other ties, falls the victim of his uneTring arrow
we feel that death knows no favorites," and
can but e1claim, while we bow with submission
to the blow, "inscrulible and past finding out,
are thy ways, OH Providence Universally
beloved for the noble and generous bearing with
which he conducted himself, no storied urn is
necessary to keep alive the remembrance of
him whose death we now record. "None knew
him but to love him, or named him but to praise :"
Seldom has the last enemy done his work on
nobler being, nor could he have pitched upon
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
NEW GOODS.

The undersigned has just received and is now
opening fresh assortment of goods, consisting il
part of the following articles:
Brown Muslins, Blue Prints, Mourning do,
Tabby Velvet, Red Padding. Canvass,
I'D Bleached Shifting, A do do.
Jackonets assorted, York Jeans.
Black Italian Cravats,
Black Cotton Hose,
WOrsted Binding, Pins assorted
Ivory Combs. Reddlng do,
Pearl Shirt Buttons, Bone do, do,
Bone susp. do, Iron do, do,
Horn Coat Buttons,
Assorted sewing cotton,
Pa ent thread, galloous,
Narrow ribbands assorted,
Boys seal Gays, mems do. do.
Ticking, spool cotton,
Bobnet, footing, edging,
Cap paper, calf boots. assorted,
Mems kip and thick brogans,
Boys calf shoes, ladies' do. do.
Ladies' kid do
Nails, axes, tea cups tumblers,
Plates, assorted. brown and loaf sugar,
Coffee, lead cotton yarn, &c. &C. Just reed
and for sale by JOEL pRESITT
November 5th, 1912.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
COMPLIMENT.

This word belongs TO those which sipn;.
fy nothing. To make one compliment, i.
an indifferent movement of one part of tn,
body or the bending of the back and the
motion OF one foot; and generally neither
our reason or will have part in il. A re.
SSiProcal compliment is consequently a DO.
lite assurance of another person, that he
also can bend his back, without thinking
any thing thereby. BY the bending of the
pody we can ascertain how high those are
who meet each other; and this is nearly all
the advantage derived from compliments.
A man without money, however wise and
apt he may be, cannot bend himself low
enough, because he is the most unimportan,
OF his fellow men. A wealthy man, how
ever VINO IS born with nothing to do but
to eat and drink until he dies, has only to
move his lips little if some body meet
MN. saw sometime ago an old, respect
able citizen, who had served his country
iiorty years, and who supports himself by
his trade, and pays his honest debts: he
made young wealthy gentleman a deep.
although somewhat ancient bow. The
young gentleman bent his neck little and
left his servant the trouble to take off his
hat. From this we see the difference be-.
tween the compliment of poor man and
a rich one very distinctly. This may suf-
nee for those compliments which concern
the mechanical position of the BODY.
The formulas for speaking are generally
these: Please to give the gentleman my
respects; or, return the gentlemen my res.
poets. | am puzzled to find out the mean
ing of this as it signifies nothing in the
original text derived from the French lam
guage.
No compliments, sir, we are very good
friends, might, according to the present
custom, be translated thus: would con.
slder you the rudest man in the world, if
you believed that we really were so good
friends, that it were not necessary to make
me so many compliments. Your most ODE
dent servant, or your humble servant;-
these are pure compliments, and signify
nothing amongst men who are after the
method of the present day polite and
gallant. ~
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12

0I7-The following notice of Bible Bogr Apply
was written by the Rev. ". c. BrownIee, D D.
after careful examination of the volume DR.. B
has been long known throughout the United States.
as one OF our most useful, learned and eloquent
dlvnes, This candid and impartial review cauno
fail therefore, to have great weight with all who
are anxious to know the real merit of the work
NEw YORK, August 6, 1912.
This Is, beyond question, one of the most ele.
giant books ever presented to our fellow citizens,
III This Republic. 1t is volume Of 500 Dsges,
containing about 500 engravingS of most inter.
csting character The paper the type, The en- ,ra-
wings are all OF them such as Insight enter into
successful compeiti on with any of the finest Lon.
don publications. 1t is superior specimen Of
domestic fabrication, both external and internal:
and it ought, in this respect, to be patrenised by
every patriotic citizen, But this is the els, val.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
FIVE HUNDRED ENGRAVINGS.
BIBLE BIOGRAPHY;

The lives and Characters OF the priacipal per
sonages recorded in the sacred writings; prac
tlcally adapted to tie instruction of youth and
private families together with an appendix,
containing thirty dissertations on the evidences
OF divine revelation from Tunson's KEY to the
Bible; being a complete summary Of Biblical
knowledge. carefully condensed and compiled
from Scott. Doddrdge, Gill; Patrick, Adam,
Clarke, Pool, Lowth Ilorn Wall, Stowe,
Robinson, and other eminent writers on the
scriptures. Robert Sears, Editor. Erbel
llShed with several hundred engravngs on
wood illustrative of scripture scenes, man
ncrs, CUSTOMS, &c.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12

liable thing about it. The volume gives us accu-
rate views Of Eastern customs, habits, manners,
animals, scenery; and, in addition to statements
given in brief, accurate and elegant details, va
have every variety Of pictorial exhibitions, which
at once amuse, interest, delight, and ascinate. In
this volume, we have. moreover, admirably well
written BIZ aphies of all the principal characters
mentioned III the HOLY BIBLE These are
selected with taste, and singular discrimination,
from the best authors extant On the subject Aud
there Is GROWING excellence in the last hundred
pages where we possess a rich treasury Of Use
IuI and Religious knowledge, carefully condensed
and compiled from "Iimson's Key to the HOLY
BIBLE" work accessible 10 very few.
Mr.. SEARS object in presenting this admirable
and beautiful volume, ought to be only appreciated
by every Minister Parent, aud Sabbath School
Teacher His aim i to extend the interest Of
lie HOLY BiBLE--to place in the most attractive
light, its divine truths und holy prccepts. by in
~lructiUn and cupuvaling examples. It is in fact,
y make it paramount, in our youths estimation
10 all other books, and oil other thngs:-and most
captivating in the eyes of the youlh and aged,
The beautiful, the gay, the sober, the thoughtless
nd rejecting. 1t is designed 10 set aside a : COM
parativey Insignificant the numerous volumes Of
hight rcadiug, and utter VANITY, and to iii, place
them, with all heir fascinating and uwdry orna-
mcnts Of types, and pin es and wit, BY what is
more beautiful in art, and more valuable in truth
and more ia 'ciraring in Biography aud anerdo'e
Hence, Mr. Sears has hunest and imperative
moral claim for patronage aud support. on every
Minister and every Parent, aud every Sabbath
schuU Teacher, aud On every patriot uctua,cd by
Christian principles. | have uuy to pdd to all
my friends, und to the people Of my numerous
charge, mat there Is perIuy, no u'hrr book, re.
Gently from tie press, which would in prefer.
cnce to tius beautiful aud judicinls volume put
INTO the hand~ OF my Children to cup'iyate their
minds, and MOO them over to the study Of the an
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
Fayette Male and Female
Academy,

NHlS Institution will be open for the reception
Il OF pupils on the first Monday in November
next, under the charge of DAVID l. CALDWELL.
and Miss MIRIAM ANDERSON in the new Fn.
male Academy. The course of instruction will
be regular and as extensive as is common il,
Academies. From the experience ard former
success Of the teachers, they hatter themselves
they will be able to give general satisfaction.
TERMS:
Orthography and reading, per session Of
>, hVe mon'hS' So "
English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic,
and History, s 90
Logic Rhetoric, Geometry, plane and spher-
zeal Trigonometry, Natural. Mental and
Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, Survey.
ing. Algebra, - GO
LuLIh ana ureeK languages - 90
n b. few boarders can be accommodated
with one of the teachers
Fn, enc, Oct 90 1912 20 Am
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
TEXAS.
Administrators Notice.

~ Office is hereby given that the undersigned
has obtained ofthe County Court of Randolph
County, letters of administration on the estate of
Richard D. Melone, deceased, bearing date October
18th, 1912; all persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against it to present them, properly
authenticated, within one year from the date Of
Said letters, or they may be precluded from having
any benefit Of said estate and if not presented
within three years, they will be forever barred
JOHN H. MEDLEY, Admir-.
Nov. 9Th, 1912 34-4w.*
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12

I HIS Institution is intended for the acquire.
Il ment OF the Latin. Greek anil French Lam
gHdgeS and Mathematics. The number of PUPILS
is limited and every opportunity for rapid improve
ment is afforded to those attending the classes.
A. both of the Principals reside in healthy and
eligible situations, with extensive premises they
are prepared 10 receive boarderS at the lowest rates
TERMS.
Latin and Greek Languages and Mathematics,
ar either OF those studies, pei Quarter of II
weeks $500
Prenrh' IN ADDITION to the above, S4,0O
Boarding, per quarter of IL weeks, inclu-
ing washing, S25 90
S. LOWE,
R. W. JAFFRAY, F''"c'Pais'
Boonyille, Sept l7h, 1872 Gift
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12

NJ IlCE is hereby given that the UNDERSIGNED
' has obtained from the Clerk of the County
Court OF Randolph county, letters of Administer.
bearing date October 9th, 1872 all nersons iudehted
viii please make immediate payment, and those
having claims against said estate are requested TO
present them, properly authenticated, within one
year from the date of said letters, or thew NAV he
precluded from having any benefit of said estate.
he forever barred. ' "''
October I5th 1912 IL
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
Wheat! Wheaf!!


NJ OllCE Is hereby gwen That letters testament
tary upon he estate of Jarnes Hartman I,
late OF Randolph county, Mo decea Sed have been
granted to the Undersigned by the Clerk of the
County Court nf said county. dated the Dist day
Of October. 1912: all ppro having claims again<t
said estate are required to present them according
to law, within one year from the date of SAID let.
tiers, or they may BE- precudnd from having any
brne6t Of said eslne. and it not presented within
three years from the date of said letters they will
be forever barred.
BENZ HALEY, Executor
Nov 18Th 1912. Ard
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-11-12
New Store!
CN ZAP GOODS!!!

HATTENBACK g. GOLDSTEIN, have Just
l. Il returned from the East with large supply
Of Dry GUnds and Groceries. which they will sell
very low for cash, as they wish to dispose of their
1nire stock by Christmas.
All those indebted to the firm of Hauenback g.
'fold-ten, must pay up bv Christmas, as diSso-
luton Of the firm will then take place, and those
having claims against the said firm are requested
10 present them in three months from this date
Saturday, Oct. 29tb. lS42. 33-Sw