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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

SrRAw.-'How can ] make my cattle eat
straw ? have often asked OF some experien.
Ell farmers. "Give them less hay" was tho
reply Not liking this mode however, and
knowing That good farmers in this country and
England, made free use of straw as food for
cattle, resolved last summer when threshinS
TO change my plan. s,ackedit as Usual, but in
the progress of the work, sprinkIed on from,
one to two bushels of salt. ! used the .Pitt,
lhresher," which gave me the additional ad-
vantage OF mixing the chafr,hroush the whole.
Wen, during the warm weather in the LIST
Dec. my cattle instead of wandering about
with but little appetite, might be seen any day
eagerly engaged in filling themselves with
straw. At night when the cows were tied up
10 receive their roots, their hay would be al
most untouched. Their rotund appearance
lett me no apprehension of their starving, how
ever. This was continued until about the
I'D December, when was obliged TO reserve
the remainder of the stack for the use of the
stables. Nearly months feeding of hay was
saved.-.8lb Gut
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
TO NY FRIENDS md TIE PUBLIC
GENER4IJ

M Office, as Commissioner in Chancery and
~ Bailiff, and Commissioner in the Federal
Court OF the United States for the Western Dis
trlct of Virginia, is in the room occupied by the
Clerk OF the Hastings Court of Ssaunton, imme-
diately over that of the Clerk or the Circuit Su.
Perior Court of Law and Chancery, and may be
entered by passing up the flight of steps in the
rear of the building, where may be found at all
tunes, ready to attend to any call that may be
made upon rae, TO take depostions, settle ac-
counts OF any kind, draw deeds of every descrp-
ton, write out articles Of agreement; write letters
for those who may desire it, either OF family or
business character, act as Trustee, &c. The
charges in all cases will be made in strict accor-
dance with the present depressed state of the
JOHN b. WATTS,
March 10 Com'r. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

In The County Court Of .Augusta, .april 24M,
1913
'ANHE Nuncupative viii Of Catharine Beard,
"a decd. being offered for probat by James
Beard, and it appearing TO the Court that Joseph
Beard, William Beard, and Ann Blakoly, late
Ann a, Beard, Jane Campbell late Jane Beard, and
mar'ha Campbell late Martha Beard, the heirs
and next of kin Of the said Catha.ne Beard decd
are not present In Court to contest said will, and
tneir places OF residence not being known to the
Court, so that the process of the Court could be
executed upon them according to law: Notice is
hereby gwen to them that proof will be received
In Court OF said nuncupaiive will on the Is, day
oil lie June Term next being the 26th day Of June.
when they can be present TO contest the same if
if they please.
A Copy-~Teste,
JACOB X. STRIBL1NG, D. G. A. G.
May il, 1843--9t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
CURIOUS EpIDEMIcs AMONG FEMALES

Inc lmagna,ions of females are always
more eNciiable than mems, and thew are there
lore more susceptible of any folly when thew
lead allie oil secret secluson, aud their Thoughts
are constantly turned inward upon themselves
hence, IN orphan asy!ums, hospitals, and con-
vents the nervous disorder of one female so
easily &qmcsly becomes the disorder of All u
Is recorded in = medical book, that Il nun in 81
large convent in France, began 20 new like
cat; shortly afterwards other nuns mewed--
al last all the nuns mewcd every dav at n GER
tam time, Tor several hours together. The
surrounding neighborhood heard with aston
lshment The daily cat concert. which did not
cease until the nuns were informed that a COM
panv OF soldiers were placed by the police
before the entrance OF the convent, provided
WIN rods, and would continue whipping them
until they promised not to NEW any more.
But oil ell the epidemics (says DIR. Babbinp
ton, IN his recently published work, of fe-
males, which myself have seen in GERMANY,
or OF which the history is known to me. the
most remarkable ii the celebrated convent
epidemic of the 10Th century. 4 nun in
herman nunnery fell 10 biting all her compan-
ions. In short time all the nuns OF this
convent began biting each other. The news
oil TINS Infatuation among the nuns soon spread
and 1t then passed from convent 10 convent
throughout great part of Germany. princi-
Paily SaXony and Brandenburph. II after
wards visited the nunneres of Holland. and at
last the nuns had the biting mania even ne
far as Rome'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
L. A II / " T. S S

The LATEST man we ever heard Of was de-
scrIbed as follows, to a friend of ours, by an
old laay in Coweta county, Georgia.
"Perhaps you didn't know Zeke Gibbons,
what lived down here on West Fork; well,
he was the LATEST man you ever hearn tell Of
When he end his wife got married they had
a pretty good chance of truck between 'em.
But Zeke was too lazy TO make crops, end SO
every thing went TO rack and ruin. Zeke's
wife Yves right smart 'oman, so she told him
one day he'd got to work" "Can't you
plough ~ sass she Don't know how says
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
oABgNNgraM AiEIN@s
n 8 nj O v "A L.

THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public that he has removed To the
new Shop on the corner of the old Wayne Tavern
lot, and nearly opposite |. Paul g. Cos. Store,
where all orders Tor work in his line will be thank
fully received, and promptly attended 10. He will
make Mahogany Side Boards, Tables, OF all kinds,
Mahogany Chairs, Sofas, Bureaus, Secretaries,
&c &c. in the neatest, most durable, and fashion.
able style, and in all respects equal to the best
city work.-Aso, Beds,eads, and plain work of
every description.
AZ He is provided with neat Hearse. and
will make and convey Collins to any part of the
county. b. SLONECKER
stanton, June Is, ISi3.-Iy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

10 cure sheep skins ,ojih the ,oooI on.-Take
one spoonful OF alum and two of saltpetre
Pulverlze and mix well together, then sprinkle
the powder ON the flesh side of the skin, and
lay the two flesh sides together, leaving the
wool out side. Then fold up the skins as
tight as you can and hang them III dry place.
IN two or three days. as soon as they are dry,
take them down and scrape them with blunt
KNIFE NIL clean and supple. This completes
me process ami makes you most excellent
saddle cover-if when you kill your mutton
you treat the skins in this way, you can get
more i0t them from the saddler than you can
Of otherwise
~ s. Other skins which you desire to cure
with the fur or hair on, may be treated in the
same way.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
Terms OF the Spectator.

~ Q&-THE SPECTATOR rs published once a week, by
KENros HARPER at Two Dollars year, ii paid in al
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ii del. Jed be =
yond the expiration Of the year. No subscription will
DC but at the option OF the editor, until all
arrearages paid.
o1-Al communications to the editor by mail must be
post paid, or they will not be attended TO.
-Advcrtscmcnts Of thirteen lines, Cor less insert
ed three times for dollar and twenty five cents for
each subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements in
the same proportion. liberal discount made TO adver
Users by the year.
-Ndsices in Bankruptcy must be paid for before the
delivery Of afldaSits.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

tme' the Proneness that is felt by the indie
iatigable anu Jealous to rivet themselves to
their occupations, and by the indolent and pro-
crastinatng to postpone their duties, without
oeing truly thankful for that all-wise and mer-
cnui provision with which nature has endow-
ea .ne more haoiiable portions of the Globe.
II neechy's Narrative of Buchan's Expedition
towards the North Pole.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
a GARD TO THE PUBLIC.
SA NJ " Ell GAB WnMwo
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AT THE RAIL ROAD DEPOT,

WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA,
WOULD respectfully inform the Merchants Of
" the Valley of Virginia, Tennessee, and the
surrounding country. that he is prepared to RECEIVE
and FORWARD with despatch, any goods that NAV
be consigned to his care, on the most accommo-
dating terms.
He will also purchase -Four, GRAM and all
kinds OF COUNTRY Pnopucs, at the highest mark.
ct prices.
lie has constantly on hand SALT, PI.AISTER
and FISH, and good stock OF GROCERIES,,
NC, which he will sell low Tor cash. or exchange
loI Country Produce OF all kinds. lie invites his
friends and the public to give him call.
X T. + T. u E Noes.
Or. a. S. Baidtcin, H. M Bren,, ESQ.
Cashier of lie Falley Bank, IY,il.am l..
Ctar&e, Esq. President W. g. p. Il. r. Co.,
Dr. II. III, Nc Guire-W Winchester.
Hopkins & Hull, G b. Wilson, 6 Co. R.
Gar,rel & Son-Balimore
kenion Harper, Esq Staunioh,
James Park, Objectionable, Tennessee.
Winchester Depot, May a5, lsl3.-tr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

WORTH REMEMrERING.-'rhe life of mar,
In Baltimore, into one of whose ears a bug
had entered, was recently saved by the timely
and OF physician who found him lying in the
street suffering the most excrhciating agony
he Immediately filed the ear with sweet oil,
and IN short time the bug, being unable to
breathe, was forced to the surface and remoy
ed An attempt to have removed the insect
with an instrument, would probably have fail
ed This mode Of proceeding in such cases
is simple, ehectual, and worth remembering.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy ,
for Waync county lime I

Noitce TO Creditors OF the following persons
oankruP:s, TO prove their debts before me at nv
'ofhce at Wayne G. H., on the several named DAYS,
when and where the said bankrupts are required
TO attend.
Debts VS. Richard Kirk, on the 2oth and goth or
June inst. '' -
Debts VS. John Kirk, on the 29th and 3o,b Of lime
inst.
Debts vs. Carrot Lowe, on the 29th and 3otb If
June inst.
Debts VS. John Wilson, on the 29tb and 3Oth of
June inst
JAMESON SPURLOCK, Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

10 KILL LICE ON ANIMALs-A writer
ID the New York Central Farmer says.:-
Take the, water in which potatoes have been
boiled and rub it over the skin, the lice will
die within two hours. have used ten kinds
OF the strongest poison to kill lice, all with
effect, but none so perfect az this.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

Zeke.-"Wel, III show YOU" so she geared
up the boss, put him in the plough HERSELF and
took Zeke and led him to it, and put his hands
Oh the plough handles, and do you think The
lazy critter didn't stand there without STIRRING
an inch Till tie cafoes eat all kis coat tail off.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

Don't shoot the birds, boys, if you lave
any mercy-their songs are worth more than
lneir meat. We want every one of them 10
PICK cateIplilars, canker worms, and all sorts
oil grubs You may shoot the crow (if YOU
can and the phebe--onc eats young birds,
and the otheReats bees.-.Hass Plough,na,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
Drv C00ffs. dr,.Oce,.ics &C.

Dry Goods, Groceries SC,
from the Northern Market, and Slater themselves
that having made their purchases in view of the
pressing hard times, they able to offer Goods
NOW, In every line, at PRICES MORE REDUCED, than
ever heretofore. Customers 20 be satisfied have
only to call.
Bonnets, Shell braid, Florence braid and other
styles;
Super "A Wessetlines, for Ladies' dresses
Extra French brocade Cambrcs, and Paris Lawns;
t'arlsiennes, various shades and colors
.Ear'ston Ginghams, and Imperial Chales:
Silks. Satins, Alpaca Lustres, and Mouseline de
Laine;
blk. hg'd. and satin striped Pekin Grape de Taine
Calicoes at 5, CHS, and cents up to l5J. tor yard
wide;
Brown Cottons a44 and 6-l for i!d, Cd and IOJd.
Ladies and Children's Shoes, great variety;
Gentlemcn's and YOUTHS Shoes and Boots, to suit
the season.
May III, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
as&A@ atsSz -..4HSe.
Y %~e5Assss SE
P o ID IN I2 y o
A SONG OF HOME.

n " " " " f. III y NJ Il
changed-it changed that pleasant home OF ours
Aud happiness and beauty have fed its quiet bowcrs
Thesky is blue above it, the brook makes music STILL
And still bright flowers sprnging alley and on h
The woodblne wreathes the window, green as green
may be,
And perfume breathes around it, from whispering shrub
and tree;
The birds are blithe as cvcr-as merrily they sing
Aud Light in the earth and air. and life in every thin
But happiness and beauty have fed its quiet bowers,
Aud sadly-sadly is 1t changedhat pleasant homo Of
ours!
sit upon the thresholdthc nigh, dew on my brow,
But they who sat beside me, arc not beside me now;
listen TOR their notes.-the happy words that g,shcd
Like waters from full fountans-but all alas are busbed
The manly and the lovely have passed like dreams away
Some sleep beyond the ocean, and some in churchyard
clay
And some are left, but oh, bcst-more blcst arc
they who sleep,
nan they who broken hearted yet lnger to weep
That happiness and beauty have fed its quiet bowers
And Death hail made dcsolatc that pleasant home OF
ours
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
DDAru OF AN OLD sERvANr.-The Wash

DEATH OF AN OLD SERvANT.--The Wash
lngton Capitol Of this morning, says:
General Westinghouse colored servant
Cary, was buried on Sunday last, from Green
leafs Point, and followed to the grave by a
large number of blacks. lie was, we under
stand, at the time of his death | Id wears old,
and WAS for number Of years oster TO Gen.
Washington, whom he served at the passage
OF the Delaware, and at the battles of Brandy
wine and Trenton. Old Cary was known and
respected by every citizen Of this place-he
loved the memory Of his patriotic master, and
as an humble mark of respect, on his birth
day, and in fact, every military parade, wore
an old shad-beIlled uniform coat, and three
cornered hat with huge cockade, which he
said Washington gave him. On these occa-
sioDs the boys used 10 collect around him, but
his venerable appearance disarmed them of all
thoughts of mischief, and he was always all
lowed the honorable privilege of hobbling in
the rear of the military, under whose protec.r
lion he generally placed himself.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

IMPORTANT TO THE LADrEs.-An English
paper has the following card to all fair lovers
of worsted work
'llalf pound Of soF. soap, half a pound OF.
honey, one pint of English gin, all mixed we'll
together, and, with sponge, clean the work
with it, and then apply cold water in the same
manner dry with linen cloths--the brightes.
colors will be uninIurcdn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
WNSyWGTs y9yN@GYo



HE subscriber has erected foundry at Vesu-
vius Furnace for the double purpose of making
all articles usually executed at foundres, and OF
manufacturing the Livingston county Plow. This
piow was first used in the county of Rotkbridre
but little more than one year ago !; since then,
many OF our most intelligent farmers who have
had AN opportunity of testing ii, have given the
strongest testimony of its value as a cheap, eff
cent, and strong aricle--ndeed it is believed
that all without il single exception, who have
purchased and tried this pillow during the past
year, have been highly pleased with It's operation.
and have been generally convinced that il will
soon supercede all others now in use The pa,
terms which the subscriber now has were made
by the Patentee during the past year, expressly
Tor the State of Virginia and are believed to be
an Improvement upon the form of his first pattern
particularly In having stronger turning power
The old patterns for the paints and slides of this
piow, and all the patterns for the self sharpening
pillow, are at this foundry also complete sell
OF patterns for the Threshing Machine HoRss
Power formerly madeby Mr.. Bradley. Allkinds
Oh iron turning neatly executed. The foundry
VIII be under the management of Mr. Schuyler
bradley, whose reputation moulder is a sufli-
Client guaranty that all jobs will be neatly execu-
ted In asking share of the public patronage
Ion this foundry, the subscriber relies entirely upon
these facts tatali his TASKS g. most Of his patterns
ARE new that his materials and workmen are the
very best in the valleys and tina, he is determined
10 spare expense to make it in all respects such
an establishment will meet the wants of this
community. MATTHEW BRYAN
March %, lSI3.-l2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

SPEED.--The distance between Buffalo and
New ork city, but little less than FIVE hon.
dred miles, is now travelled IN thiriy-fonr
hours, by the regular coBveyances.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

Too mUtf.--The author Of the Neigh
bors," describing lady, says :-"She seemed
TO me like preserved ginger,-when one takes
alttle, one 6uds itrefreshing and delicate, but
all dsy long i is quite too much.N
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
TRAVELLERS, LOOK HERE!
ID A G. Z ID III o TEL
CukDI n.IvrL>SU

tHANLU TESN ILIE, VA,
n 5 the place where you be accommodated in
manner to make you comfortable and as that
lis what you desire, please call at the EARLE |
have In conjunction with the Eagle that large
Brick tenement known the JEFFERSON HOUSE,.
Both are fitted up in neat style calculated TO ac-
'commodate MANY persons--anL stage passengers
will lose nothing by stopping here, as the stage
passes by the door, and accommodation will be
all times be ready for them. The charge will be
the same as for private travellers.
return my sincere thanks to the public for the
very liberal patronage have received, and beg
continuance, pedging myself TO give increased en-
ertion to make all comfortable who call on me.
q. w. TURpIN.
June Is, lSI3.-iw
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

destruction OF that of Sir Stamford Ruiiles. I,
IS likely to be of service not less to the hisio-
rian than the philologist.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

nRIED PEACHES.-70 Bushels peeled and
~ uppeeled in fine order, just received and for
sale by ISAAC PAUL, g. co.
May 10, 1875
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FOR SALE

n Row, on LIST Street Georgetown, adjoining the
residence of Doctor Warfeld, As private resi-
dence, this property is among the most desirable in
the town the house is slate rooted containing nine
chambers paror Is feet by AZ, with folding doors
passage eight feet wide; large and well arranged
basement for family purposes, with pantry, closets,
Sc in connection with spacious and well arranged
kitchen two cellars for storage of fuel, &c, dry
and warm; a smoke-house stable, and coach-house ::
in short all the veniences that might be desired
in a family residence. An inspection OF the premis
es is invited and MIR. Charles Vinson, who occupies
the house will give information ia reference to the
price, and terms Of payment, sc.
n. B. VINSON.
Dec 0-eot2 Ian
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.

A MOS KENDALL and JOHN f.. KENDALL.
: \ offer their services to such may have business
with the Government of the following description
viz
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and othei
Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, end other business connected
with the Patent Office.
Procuring pensions-revolutionary army, and ma
w and other business in relation thereto.
Settlement of accounts whether with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, or Post Office Departments
Prosecuting of claims against the Government,
whether for lands, other property, or money before
any of the TX, cutiye Departments or Congress.
Our office is in the house Of Amos Kendall OF
street. the first door east of the Medical College,
two squares west of the Post Office Department,
where be found during business hours.
Amos KENDALL will prepare cases for presentation
to the Departments, or TO Congress. His know Wedge
of the forms and details of public business, derived
from service in the public offices, will enable him
to perform this service the most effective
and those who ntrust with business may rely upon
the utmost promptitude, and the use Of all proper
means to bring II TO a successful issue. Our charges
will be moderate, depending for their amount on the
nature of the case.
Persons at a distance will find it much cheaper 10
employ us in any business they may have with the
Government than to come TO Washington themselves.
We will also attend to the adjustment and coec-
ton of private claims
All letters on business should be addressed to
Messr. Kendall, & Co., agents and must be post
paid.
AMOS KENDALL,
oct 3-6m JOHN L. Ken DALI.
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DOCKS OF FLOWERS.--Just opened by F
ID TAYLOR, most of them direct from London
richly painted by hand, and bound in every variety
OF fine and ornamental binding.
The Romance of Nature, or the Flower Seasons
illustrated, vol. octave, Turkey morocco, gilt and
coIored
Our Wild Flowers, described and illustrated by the
author Of Floras Gems, vol octave, London, lS43,
richly colored.
LIE Bouquet des Souvenirs, vol octave, gilt, with
twenty five painted lus,ra' ions.
Flore DIES Danes, Nouveau Language des
Fleurs par II. Hosien vol Paris.
The Sentiment of Flowers, or Language Of Flora,
LONDON cooIed engrasngs.
The Queen of Flowers, or Memoirs of the Rose, |
vol London, richly colorei engrivngs.
The Parierre, or Beauties of Flora, | vol folio,
London, 1912 containing large highly finished draw
ings painted by hand, with poe,cal illustrations.
The Poetry of Flowers and Flowers Of Poetry, and
a copous Floral Dictionary edited by Mrs Osgood |
vol. coored illustrations.
FIoras Interpreter OF Flowers and Sentiments by
Mrs. Hall, vol.
The Language of Flowers and Calendar of Flow
with engraved illustrations and illustrative poetry,
vol. lS43.
Mains Book of Botany, with numerous coored il
Illustrations
Unfading Beauties, illustrations of Flour and
Fruit, by Watt and Ackerman, vol. quaro.
Floral Albums, and many other be iutiful volumes
of the class with the above for the
limits of an advertisement. Most of them mp ,rted
direct from London by f. TAYLOR, and for sale al
very moderate advance up N the English Prices.
dec 20