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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-16
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democratic Convention concluded its
labors ON Saturday the 4th inst.-lt has re-
commended National Convention to be held
at Baltimore, on the fourth Monday in No
vembcr next for the selection of candidates for
the Presidency aud Vice Presidency-the del
egates to be elected by Congressional districts,
each district to send four delegates, and each
State to be entitled to only the same number
OF votes in Convention as in her Electoral col
lego, and to vote as a State.
The proceedings appear to have been con-
Quoted IN sort of constrained harmonv.-The
Wing says
''The elements Of strife in the Democratic Con.
ven,ion, exhibited without fully developing them.
selves, all acting under prudential apprehension
OF the future. and wise fear of mourning the
damning suspicion of being "6shy." The address
Committee accidentay-itw was accidentally-had
a Calhoun predomnanco. They therefore pre-
pared report favoring the ideas Of Calhounism
l, that tho National Convention ought to be de-
ferred as long possible, 2, that its members
ought to be appointed by the People themselves in
Districts, voting as they would for members of
Congress. We understand that i'm Committee.
General Dromgoolo offered substitute for this
calhoun decoction, presenting the Van Buren,
ideas upon the subject. He was there voted down:
But he renewed the effort i'm Convention and with
complete success-the preliminary and test vote
being about 2O5 TO 81. Our townsman, Mir. Sed-
don, made long winded three hours effort to sus-
'ain the committee, and we must say, that we have
seldom heard more pointlcss, 'smore point no
point" speech.-With want OF tact which ought
to convince him that he was not cut out for pop
ular speaker, he contrived to enlist the whole au-
dience, Wing, Democrat and Neutral, against him,
and had no cheers. until having spoken two hours
and hity-fve minutes, he announced that he was
about TO conclude. lie was then thunderingly
cheered.
He was followed by Gen. Dromgoole, who in
a very brief space demolished his adversary, and
carried all his own way. His amendment was
adopted 6y strong, but we do not know what
majority.
The Convention closed about I o'clock, and has
rendered it evident that there is not the shade of
tho shadow ofa hope for Calhounsm i'm Virginia
Not the smallest Nothing remains for his infa-
tuated partizans but to be logged back into the
ranks which they tried to disturb by their inslb-
ordination.
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Copper and Tin Ware.

/ have on hand large and general assortment
OF NopPefand I'm ware "fich will be disposed
OF at prices 10 sui, the times ior,cash or country
produce at the market price. Also Sheet Iron
:" are, such az Alright Stoves, Pipes, SC. &c. 1
have on hand two superior Franklin Stoves,
which will be disposed oi low.
The subscriber also covers houses with Zinc,
copper or I'm, In durable and workmanlike
manner. Spouting and .Gu,tering attended to in
ih's and adjoining counties. All work pnt up by
hin, VIII be warranted. B. r. POINTS.
Jan. l9-3m.
;, ffES The highest price given for old Copper,
Brass and Pewter. II. r y
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MTe SIDNEY MI@5s,sI,
FOR SALE OR RENT.

ENHAI valuable property in the town OF Mt
4 Sidney, Augusta County, known as the Nj,
Sidney Hotel. now in the occupancy of Mr.. >. G..
roller. The house was built expressly for rav-
ern, and is well calculated for that purpose--and
the situation for Store is thought 10 be as good
as any In the Valley Of Virginia. TO person
disposed TO engage in the two empioyinents, the
situation is such that he would do so with very
fiattering prospects.
The proprietors will receive proposals for the
purchase of the property until the first day OF A
pril next-when if not sold, it " i'll be rented for
year or term Of years.
TERMS-One-ihird in hand, and tie balance
In one and TWO years, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security.
Persons disposed TO purchase or rent. will
please address Capt. GEORGE a. BAKER,
Lexington. Va.
March 2.
To- Rockingham Register insert times
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s z a % w EEL ARMS.

I consequence Of the hardness of the times, and
because the raw material comes rather lower,
nave determined TO lower the price Of my Yarns
to 10 cents per h. cash, for all numbers from 5
to ~ and one cent advance for numbers above 10,
or 10 cents at 6 months for negotiable paper.
Ozahburgs NO. ] heavy, and 4 shifting, and
Cotton bed cords and plough lines, very cheap
also. JOHN TIMBERLAKE.
March i6, Is43.--1t
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Both Houses of the Pennsylvania Legislature
have passed resolution to provide for the payment
of the interest of the State debt falling due last
month and in the month of August next. The
resolution directs the Governor 10 issue certificates
bearing SIX per cent interest," payable yearly to
all persons 10 whom interest is due in sum larc-
er than twenty dollars. Sums under twenty dol
lars are TO be paid in money
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MAIHiNIt1N10>o

On Thursday the 9th ult, by the Rev j. c. Hcnscll.
daughter Of NJ. Lewis Kcl,er
On the I'd inst, at the Cross Keys, by the same Mr.
John Brown, decd. s"'N' u
Cn the 9Th inst, by the same, Mr.. LEWIS WrsrmAN
70 MISS MARGARET PALnER.-an Of Augusta County
On the Bird inst at Salem, Virginia by the Rev G., G.
MITCHELL, the Rev BENJAMIN CREAvEa ofthe BaI,;morc
Conference, to Miss. SUSAN FoLsNssy
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WAGON-MAKING.

'sNIiE subscriber would inform the public, that
he stills continues the Wagon-making BUSH
ness, in all its various branches, at his old stand.
He has made arrangements with Mr.. ENGLEMAN,
who is first rate workman, to carry on the bust
ness. Repairing will be dono at the shortest
notice.
/ have on hand, for sale, light Four Horse
Wagon, roned and finished in tie most complete
manner.
SAMPSON EAGON.
March 1916
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-16

Jsiat resolution for the distribution Of cata-
lo2ues Of the Library of Congress.
Joint resolution directing certain papers rela-
70 the General Land Office.
Joint resolution to establish agencies fer water
r'ttsd hemp.
Joint resolution presenting the thanks Of Con-
grsss 10 Samuel Il. Washington, for the service
sword Of General Washington aud the staff Of
Benjamin Franklin, presented by him to Con-
grcss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-16

MIR. Buchanan has replied to letter addressed
him by some of his Pennsy lvana friends, in
which, speaking Of Democratic candidates for the
coming Presidential election, he remarks that he
would resign his pre,ensons if he could thus Sc
cure harmony, and that "in his opinion the candi-
aate who would either intrigue personally cleo
sumption that he is unworthy of it.n Sbo1ld he
himself be nominated by The "Dcmocracy of
pennsylvania" with unanimity enough 70 give
moral force to the act, he should "feel that he
ought not to counteract their wishes.o
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T0R SAILS
A VALUABLE FARM AND MERCHANT MILL.
March 1876
.sGfe'


rENHE subscriber will offer at public SALE on
u the premises. on Friday the 26th day of May
next, his Plantation containing $50 ACRES
of limestone land, lying in the County of Angus
ia, six miles east of Stanton, the Middle
River, and on each side of the M'Adamized road
leading from Stanton to Winchester. Tie i'm
provements good and convenient. The place
might be divided, if desired, into three tenemens.
The land is conveniently watered and in good
state Of cultivation; and is as fertile as any in
the neighborhood.
The MERCHANT MILL is large and in
good state OF repair. 1t runs two pair of burrs
and chopper, and is supplied by Middle River,
never failing and an abundant stream of water.
This Mill is situated in the midst of an excellent
grain.growing region. The subscriber will law
ish praise upon his property, but requests
those who wish 10 purchase to call and see the
premises. Possession could be given of one te-
nement at any time. This property will be sold
together, or separately, may suit purchasers.
Terms made known ON the day Of sale.
JOHN A. DAVIDSON.
March i6, 1943--ids
IT, The Rockingham Register, and Cham
bcrsburg Repository Insert till sale and charge this
office.
VIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
ChanceIy for Augusta County, March the 9th,
1913.
BenjamiB Vance--PltT.
AGAINST
George and John Sites, George. SiIas and We'll
ington Vance, J,fFcrson Kinney and John !.
Rife-Dcfls.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant John J. Rife, not having enter
ed his appearance, and given security according
to the act of Assembly, and the Rules Of this
Court, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that he is not dn inhabitant Of this Common
wealth 1t is ordered, that the said Defendant do
appear here on the LIST day Of the next term, list
day Of June next) and answer the bill of tie
Plaintiff. and that copy Of this order be forth
with inserted in some. newspaper printed in
Staunton, for two months successfully, and post
ed at The front door Of tic Courthouse.
Copy este,
NICHOLAS e. KINNEY, G. G..
March 16
E1RESH GARDEN SEEDS AND FLOW Err
ID SEEDS. lust received, and for sale nv
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-16

EE BIBLE SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.
The Annual Meeting of the Bible Society of Vir-
ginia, will be held in the First Presbyterian
Church, in this city, on Tuesday, 9TH April next,
affair past : o'clock, p. NJ. Auxiliary Societies
are requested TO send Delegates.
By order Of the Board Of Managers,
WILLIAM WILLIAMS,
March l6 Recording Secretary.
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The following is the Democratic Central Cor.
responding COMMITTEES for this State. Thomas
Ritchie, Andrew Stevenson, John ombIe, Rob
ert G. Scott, James Bosher, James A. Seldom.
w. ID. Wren, S. ID. Denoon, Nathaniel DENLY,
w. Greenhow, Thomas r. Giles, II. n. Ellis,
Daniel Trueheart, j. d. Young, C. F. Osborne.
Rich. Compihr.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Alta Convention of the Democratic members Of
The Massachusetts Legislature, assembled on
Thursday evening, several resolutions were pass
ed; one of them expresses preference for Martin
Van Buren, as the nominee of the Democratic par
~ for President Of the United States--snbiect,
however, TO the decision Of The National Conyen-
ton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-16
Fresh Garden Seeds.

Landreth's Extra Early Peas.
Early Washington
Marrowfat
Blood Turnip Beet.
g York Cabbage.
Large Drumhead Cabbage.
:. Sugar Loaf g
Red Dutch
Double Curled Parsley.
French Sugar Beet.
Potato Onions.
A few papers Mynionette and Double Dahlia
Seed.
The above Seeds are warranted fresh and good
For sale by T.. BERKELEY.
Stauntop, March 16, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-16
UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.

The National Intelligencer says that among the
Executive proceedings in the Senate towards the
close of the session of Congress was the ra,ifica-
ton of a convention letely concluded at the city
OF Mexico between the Diplomatic Representatives
of the United States and that Government, the
terms OF which are said to be honorable and elgi-
bic to both nations. The Treaty will doubtless
be published.
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NOTICE.

WILL be offered for sale at the late residence
w Of John Ray, decd, on Friday the l7th
day OF March instant, variety of property, con-
sisting of one Road Wagon and Gear, Horses,
Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Farming Utensils.
Household and Kitchen Furniture, and various
other articles too tedious to mention.
Terms made known on tho day Of sale.
JAMES HENRY, Admir-.
March 2. Of John Ray. decd.
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F1RGINIA.--At Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, Monday the 9th
day Of March, 1913.
John Shank, John Showalter and Susan his wife
-PltIs,
AGAINST
Benjamin Weller, Administrator and Committee of
Henry Shank, deed. and in his own right, Pc
ter Shank, Samuel Shank, Michael Shank. ia
cob Shank, Danah Shank, Mary Shank, Susan
G. Shank, Polly Shank, Susan Shank and
Daniel Shank, heirs at Law of Henry Shank,
dec'd.--Defts.
IN CHANCERy.
The Defendants, Peter Shank, Samuel Shank.
Michael Shank, Jacob Shank, Dianah Shank.
Mary Shank, Susan G.. Shank, Polly Shank, Sa-
raj, Shank and Daniel Shank, not having entered
their appearance, and given security according to
the act Of Assembly, and the Rules Of this Court.
and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are MOI inhabitants of this Commonwealth !:
IL is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear
here, ON the LIST Monday in May next, and an
swcr the bill OF, tie Plaintiffs, and that a copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in some newspa-
per printed in Stanton, for two months success
lively, and posted at the front door Of the Court
house. Copy-Teste,
Il. III. KINNEY, D. G..
March l6, 1913,
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From the National Intclligenccr.
TIE ACTS OF CONGRESS.

In tho preceding columns will DO found List
Of the Acts passed at tho late Session Of Con-
gross, ~ complete as we have been able to make
Il, and, we rather think, very nearly SO. By ex-
aiming it, the reader will learn what acts have
passed, and may also know, from the absence of
their titles in the List, what acts have not been
passed, either through disinclnation,~ want of
time TO consider them. or the disagreement OF the
two Houses in regard to them.
10 enable the general reader, however, to come
directly to an understanding Of what important or
prominent bills failed 10 pass, we enumerate the
following which. among others, fell into that pre-
dicament:
SOME BILLS WHICH DID NOT PASS.
The bill toprovije for the satisfaction of claims
due to certain American citizens for spoliations
committed on their commerce prior 10 July 81,
1900.
The bill for the augmentation Of the marine
corps, and for other purposes.
The bill establishing additional ranks in the
Navy Of the United States, and for other pur-
poses.
The bill making appropriations for the COM
mencement OF certain Qualifications, for repairing
OF old works, and for military surveys.
The bill 10 provide for the disposal and manage
ment oil the fund bequeathed by James Smithson
TO the United States, for the establishment Of an
institution Tor the Increase and diffusion of knowl-
edge among men.
Tho bill making appropriations for the Cum.
Derland Road In the States Of Ohio, Indiana, and
Illinois, and for certain harbors.
The bill No. 519] to reduce the compensation
70 the members OF the Senate, members Of the
House OF Representatives of the United States,
and other public officers.
!. The bill to reduce the postage on letters. to fix
inc same IN decimal currency, regulate the post
age on newspapers, and to abolish the ranking
privilege.
The bill regulating the taking of testimony in
cases OF contested elections, and for other purpo
SEES.
The bill making appropriations for the i'm
provement OF certain harbors and rivers, &c.
The bill to establish a Government Office for
printing and binding, and for other purposes.
, The bill for repavins and repairing portion Of
Pennsylvania avenue.
The bill to authorize the adoption of measures
ior the occupation and settlement of the Territory
OF oregon, Tor extending certain portions OF the
laws of the United States over tile same, and for
other purposes.
The bill to prevent the employment Of private
expresses upon mail routes, and for the proven.
ton OF frauds upon the revenues of the Post Of
fee Department.
The bill for the relief Of General Andrew
Jackson.
The bill to extend the Patent Office to Ninth
street.
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OnyE CElyT n-wyARn

EeAN AWAY from the subscriber. abou.
Christmas last, girl named ABAGAII.
DAVIS. bonnd by the Overseers Of The Poor. TO
Miss Welsh, of Augusta County, about sixteen
years OF age; The clothing she took with her, no,
rPco,'ec'ed. Inc above reward will be paid, BIZ.
no charges nor thanks, for returning her to me.
=, HORACE SEELY.
March Is
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March .. 1913.
NO1NIr0I@o

WILL be rented to the highest bidder. the Tav-
ern House, Stables and Blacksmith Shop,
in the upper end of Wayneshorough belonging
10 the estate of the late Isaac Kosenbarger dec d
on Saturday the ll,h day OF March 1913, until the
same shall be sold.
GEORGE IMBoDEN, Admir-.
de 6onis non Of said Rosenbarger, decd.
March 9.
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W ARNING.

A IL persons are hereby warned against trading
"A for a bond executed by the subscriber to ono
Philip Lindsay, on the 9Th Of February l643,
for the sum of 500, due on demand. Said bond
was executed in par, payment Of negro girl.
warranted 10 be sound and perfectly healthy, but
who was a, the time said bond was executed,
diseased. I am resolved not to pay said bond UNI
lees compelled by law.
ABRAHAM w. FELL.
March e.
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1.-THE FIXED CONSTITUTIONAL FACT !.

THE FIXED CONSTITUTIONAL FACT"
Mr.. Caleb Quotem Gushing has found TO his
sorrow that the Veto Power IS not the only "fxed
Constitutional fac;'' in this Government The
power OF ooncuIring in appointments is "a fixed
C0ns.''anonal TACT in the Senate, and Caisb, poor
fellow, ''has knocked out his brains aoa;pst !, .,
Was ever such pin stuck in CuMins?
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Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy


Notice to the Creditors of Jacob Nikrk, a
bankrupt. to prove their debts before me. at nv
Office in the Rich Valley, on tie 9TH and 9th Of
April next, when and where the said bankrupt is
required TO to attend.
LEONJDkS n. TATE, Con,'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-16

me 1.eamer Lawrence arrived here on Thurs
day night. passed the village of Mancbester n.
MO, at o'clock A. VI. Wednesday. The VILLAGE
was then on fire-some IL or Ia BUILDINGS ON tho
street fronting the river burning, which, no doubt
were entirely consumed. -K1na,chn ReD.
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The Paris correspondent of the Charleston

The Paris correspondent of the Charleston
Courier, writing in January, says
had lately the pleasure of seeing Wander
iy's picture of the landing of Columbus, des-
tined to adorn the walls of the Capitol at
Washington. Aud think it really will be an
ornament there. 1t is evidently Tie work of a
very superior artist, and can scarcely fail to
increase his reputation, and satisfy the public.
The subject did not afford much room for orr
glnaliiy, but the figures are happily grouped,
boldly drawn, and SO far tremendously color
ed. 1T will take him about three months more
to complete it, and he hopes that June may see
1t in its place.
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The Infamous JONATHAN ID. Srgvrssos. tho
associate OF Glentworth, has been appointed by
the Governor Of N. York, Inspecto. General or
Distilled Spirits, in thecity Of New York. This
DO truly an Infamous appointment.
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TO SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
Merchants and others,
TIN WARE, &c. 80.
WHOLESALE AND RE Tail
ia NJ ES CORTLAN,
NO. 10 BALTIMORE STREET,
NO. HARRISON STREET,

BALTIMORE, Nh.
WOULD respectfully inform the public genor-
ally, that he has on hand the most extensive
assortment Of TIN WARE, BLOCK TIN AND
JAPANED WARE now in this city, all of his
own manufacturing, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms. with general assortment
OF Table Cutlery, Fancy Hardware, Walters,
Dixon's and American Britannia Ware. Silver
flated Ware, &c. With great variety of house,
Keeping articles too numerous to mention-includ.
Ing Hollow-W Wood Ware, &c. &c.
N. u. COPPER, ZINC orTIN ROOFING
Also, COPPER or TIN SCOUTING in all its
ya'ls,es' zone IN the most permanent and work.
maniike name. by the subscriber.
JAMES CORTLAN.
March 8, 1913.
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aasssSs 54xETa
ssg&sY EsTI AVS. 1A

'sNAkEN Up by James Jordan. on the Sd day
Of November 1912, Estrays OF the follow
ing description, 10 wit
Isl. a lleifer, generally black, with a white
streak across the run'p, tail and belly chiefly
white, a crop of the right ear, supposed 10 be 3
years old, and appraised to 81.
%. muley Sheer. GENERALLY black. with some
white on the rump, belly and forehead, crop off
the right ear, and supposed TO be years Old.
and appraised 70 Sc.
3D.. A Beifer. The flesh marks pretty much the
same Of the heifer above described, supposed "a
be years old, aud appraised to So.
Copies-Tesie,
JACOB X. SrRIPIiNG. n.r,hft
March -
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EtRESH GARDEN SEEDS AND FLOW Err
IL SEEDS, just received, and for sale by
]. f. PATTERSON.
March 9-f
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District Court Of he United States for The
UeStern District Of Virginia, hoidca al
Stanton, February %, 1913.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Notice to the Creditors and all others concern
cd In interest, - shew cause ogains! the Petition
Of
iol2--Jolin Valentine, Of Randolph county. for
discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof, Oh Wednesday the 18th of May, is43.
Copy-Teste.
N. X. TROUT, D. c.
March .. 1913
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OHce Of commissioner in bankruptcy

|"7 f'Otut"IVt tUUTiTY 4'IuFCN 3.
Notice TO the Creditors Of David p Gale.
bankrupt TO prove their debts before me. p, nv
Office IN fncas,le, the Sd and 4th of April
next, when and where the said BANKRUPT is recui-
red 10 attend.
]. RICHARD LEWELLEN, Conf.