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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
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'UNHE subscribers, being DESTROYS to remove 10
u the West, offer for sale the valuable
TR "A G 7 OF La M
on which they reside. called Fruit flill,' lying in
the county of Rockbrdge, miles south Of Lex
ington, 3 miles from Fancy Hill Il. o. in pleas
ant. and healthy noighborhood, and containing
between eight and nine hundred acres, about four
hundred being in original timber of the purest
growth.
The quality Of this land is equal, if not supe-
nor to any In the county; and is particularly val.
liable Tor the growth Of wheat. 1t is in the neigh.
borhood of four manufacturing mills, the farthest
about three miles of-within miles of Boat
navigation, and near the Turnpike road from Lex
ington TO Lynchburg, distant about 35 miles from
the latter. The land lies well for cultivation. and
is easily improved. There are many excellent
springs on the tract, and the one near the dwell.
ing house is not surpassed by any in the State.
Fifty or sixty acres of watered meadow NAV Lo
made--there is also a large peach, and young sp.
Pile orchard on the land.
The improvements consist of good and CONF
modous
BRICK ID WELLIWG HOUSE
and KIrCHEN-Smoke and Ice house-9 large
BARNS shielded all around-CORN HOUSES
Negro Cabins, new with stone chimnies, and in
TACT all the necessary out buildings for a large
family.
Also good LOG DWELLING HOUSE.
with the necessary out houses on one end Of tho
farm, so that it could be divided to advantage.
This would be fine situation for person who
wishes to educate family. as the Military Inst-
tute-W ashington College and Female school
are each in the full tide OF successful operation at
Lexington.
further description is deemed unnecessary
II is but rarely such property is in market, aud
persons disposed to purchase are requested to call
and examine for thelnseves-to whom the premi-
ses will be shown, by the subscribers, with pleas
ure.
TERMS-'The terms will be accommodating.
and possession given in the fall.
BENZ. f. PORTER,
JAS. S. GRIGSBY,
AND. ]. GRIGSBY.
Fancy Hill, Rock. co.., J
April ID, lS43.-tf s
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In the County Court Of augusta, .4pyH 24M,
1913.
FHNHE Nuncupative Will of Catharine Beard,
n decd. being offered for probat by James
Beard, William Beard, and Ann Blakely, late
Ann Beard, Jane Campbell late Jane Beard, and
Martha Campbell late Martha Beard, the heirs
and next of kin of the said Catharine Beard, decd
are not present in Court to contest said will, and
their 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 given to them that proof will be received
in Court Of said nuncupatve will on the LIST day
Of the 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. STRIBLING, u. c. A. G.
May III, 1856
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a. ". Wren s. Brother,

iORUGS 3 ELlAlDIOINlASa
to which they Invite the attention of Physicians
and all in need of such articles; and which they
are determined to sell io,o for cash! They deem
it unnecessary to name their articles, as they
have all the medicines NOW IN USE, warranted
fresh and genuine They respectfully call the at
tention of those in want of DYE STUFFS to
their assortment, and Painters will do well to
give them call, as theJ are determined to sell
paints very cheap.
They have on hand White Lead, Lewis extra,
& ' No. /,
Sperm and Mould Candles, Tobacco, Snuff and
Cigars, aad great variety of FANCY ARTI-
Giles.
May ls.
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Mcssrs Sands: Gcnt.--Although am dis Snnred and
dcformcd for life, have not lost my recollection and
never, while exist, shall cease to feel grateful for
DenchS C0uicrrcd, through thc Of your invaluable
SarsaparIa. was attacked in the year 1898 with n
scroiuous affection the end my nose commencing
WITT small red spot, attended with itching and burning
sensations This induced rubbing and now commenced
The ravagcs Of disease which progressed as follows -
he LETT notrii first destroyed and continuing up
wards IT crossed the bridge of the nose and Selling u
on the right side destroyed the cartilage bone and all
the surrounding parts, until finally, the nose was entire
ly eaten on the passage for conveying tears from the
eye TO the nose obliteratcd, which caused continual
Row OF tears The disease seized upon the upper
lip extending 70 the right check. and my feelings and
suherings were such be better imagined than dc.
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nave used your C0dgh Syrup in my family mc"c or
ies ior thc last tor years and have found be
cnccouS IN Coughs and colds attended with oarScncss
man any otter articles have used. Mrs Reeves
IS gaiy delighted with its effects when administered to
ING coildrcn, and experience conynccs that am
safe in saying that it may be taken by old and young to
general advantage. WIN. REEVES
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WE are now receiving our Spring Supply of
w DRUGS, and invite our friends and custom
ers, TO send on their orders. Our Stock has been
selected with great care both as regards price and
quality, and will be sold at a very small advance,
on the prices paid Wholesale Dealers in Boston
and New York. for Cash, Barter, or on our usual
credit to punctual customers. We have on hand
at this time large assortment Of the following
articles to wit:
Medicines, $Giass,
Paints, <IVh,te IYash Brushes,
DyestuGs, Paint BRUSHES,
Oils, Sash Tools,
Sargieal Instruments faptr-BiA, Letter, Fools
Putty, cap, Iy The Beam,
Patent Medicines, 5c.$
to which we would call the attention Of Merchants.
Physicians, and Painters. feeling assured that we
can do them justice, and give them satisfaction.
We wish to purchase 500 bushels well cleaned
Flax Seed, and 1000 lbs. Beeswax, for which we
will Barter any thing in our line, or give the
highest market price in cash.
SAMUEL A. HUBBARD, g. co.
April l3, lSl3.-5m
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We have horror of nostruIns in general but there is
one which VOLUNTEER TO recommend TO all who arc
afflicted with coughs. We seriously a sufferer
from violent cough few days since and bottle Of
Imperial Cough Syrup, which bought of Messrs
Shnn and Sellers, relieved us perfectly 1t is no ming
merit OF this Syrup, that 1T quite agreeable to the pal
ate: In common humanity we must recor.ncnd the I'M
Pcria Cough Syrup TO all WHO are srcrinr from fresh
colds "$7 ~ ~
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NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

Reduction Of Rates on The ". and p. Railroad
Nm and after the first day of January next, the
" rates of Fare will be-
From Winchester to HarPer's Ferry, 81 25
From Winchester to iIalIiown 100
do I" and return / 25
From Winchester to Charlestown s7s
90 50 and return l l2t
From Winchester to Camerons rs
do g and return 90
From Winchester to Summit Pon. so
From Winchester to Vaudeville or Op. Bridge 81
From Winchester to stePhenscn's 25
do 50 and return 37J
From Haltown to Harper's Ferry IS
do s. and return 81
From Charestown to HarPer's Ferry 40
do 80 and return so
From Cameron's to IIarPer's Ferry SO
g do g and return 62I
From Summit Point to HarPer's Ferry 10
do % and return 90
From WadesviIc or OPP. Bridge to II. Ferry s75
-" DO s. and return l21
From StePhenson's to Harper's Ferry 100
do 50 and return 25
will be extended only when tickets are taken; and
passengers who take such tickets, will be allow
ed Che privilege of one intervening day.
Persons who do not take tickets, will be charged
five cents per mile for whatever distance they may
travel on the road.
No passenger train will be passed over the
road on Sundays.
Passengers will DO taken up or set down a
any point on the line Of the road
By order, &c. J. GEO. HEST.
Winchester, Dec. %. 1912. Agent.
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BEWARE OF COUGHS !

The Imperial Cough Syrup contains spiruous in
gfcdicnt whatever and may be used in all
curing active medical treatment. The Imperial Cough
syrup has been used FOR the last six years by the most
Respectable inhabitants OF Pittsburgh and vicinity
Men for NO1rseives.
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June /, 1913.
Shinn s. Sellers ermifuge

Warranted equal TO arg n0io before Tie PtJic!!
The efficacy of this preparation relieve the rising
generation from OF its enemies is fully attest
ell by the accompanying Certificates.
The following certificate is from the Rev. T.. Cook,
pastor of of the Methodist Episcopal churches in
Pittsburgh:
Ptisburg, December IA, 1886
McssrS. Shnn and Sclers:-I gave my little daughter
between three and four years old three doses OF your
Fcrm'iuSe agrecaby to prescription with the happcst
success.
The number of worms expelled do not know pre-
ciscy but was large. She the possession of
good health.
think the medicine may be condcd in with great un-
reSerVedhcSs &. COOK.
The following is from the Rev. S. F. Babcock, pastor
Pittsburgh
Messrs Shinn and Sellers 1T is with great pleasure
would inform you of the good effects produced on my
SOP oil four of by your justly celebrated YER
miugc After his having convulsons gave to him three
doses, when he passed almost Incredible number of
,corns from which time his general health has been
improved. $. E. BABCOCK
hereby certify that have used Shinn and Sellers
Vcrmiingc in my family and positively say it exccls
any thing have tried for the destruction of worms,
MELVILLE, Ohio. JOHN GRESyEN Err.
East Palestine, June %, 1912.
essrs Shinn and Sellers Gentlemen, you will rccol
cct that when was in Pittsburg April last purcha
scd of you dozen Of your Vcrmfugc. To test its viz
tue Cater having used ,ciMouh effect the American
orrn Specific, and some that is made in your city by
Fahnestock, and said ncvcr have failed in a single
nstancc,D gave ii TO one of my children who had
Dech complaining ior long time, and am happy to in
form you, that 1t brought away large quantity of
worms, and that my child is enjoying good health.
have also disposed of one two vais, aud the per-
sons who got them state that it produced the happest
result.
Believing it is equal if superior to any vermifugc
before the public, am your friend
AND. CRAIG.
Clarkcsyjlie Pa, March 4, 1912.
hlcssrs Shinn and Sellers IL think your Vcrmifugc
preferable to any have used-tlcrc is no
used i'll this part of the country when be pro-
curcd-four and five hundred worms often destroyed
by the use OF one vial. You will please send twelve
dozen at this time Yours respectfully,
JAS. McMEANS, M. D.
Prepared only, and sold by Il Z. SELLERS, No. 90,
Wood street, Pittsburgh, and by j. +. PATTERSON,
Staunton,-and Il. +. GRAHAM Grccnville Augusta
county, Na--and also by J. NJ STOUT, New Hope,
j. & $. BROWN, FIshcrsvillc, and w. TEMPLE
TON, & Co. Fairfield.
May lS-3m.
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Tho following certificate is from gentleman who lost
the whole Of his Nose from severe Scrouous disease
The suboncd cut represents the dcormity as accurate
~ be delincated
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

WINCHESTER 8 POTOMAC RAILROAD.
ON and after Monday the 3Oth instant, the
Passenger Train will start, erery dny, at 8 o.
clock, a. NJ.
BY order,
Feb. L, 1913. J. GEO. HEST, Agent.
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have confidence in the representations made by Mar
cha Conlin and have full knowledge Of her case
ELIJAH f. PURDY,
Alderman 10th Ward of the City of New York
Dec. II, 1912.
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CARD TO THE Puszro

AT THE RAIL ROAD DEPOT,
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA,
WOULD respectfully inform the Merchants of
w the Valley of Virginia, Tennessee, and the
surrounding country, that he is prepared to RECEIVE
and FORWARD with despatch any goods that may
be consigned to his care, OH the most accommo-
dating terms.
He will also purchase Flour, GaA,N and all
kinds OF COUNTRY PRoDucE, a, the highest mark
ct prices.
He has constantly on hand SALT. PLASTER
and FISH, and good stock of GROCERIES,,
&c., which he will sell low for cash, or exchange
for Country Produce OF all kinds. He invtes his
friends and the public to give him call.
r L + T. r E N ES.
DR.. Il. S. Baldmin, III. NJ. Brent, Esq.
Caslier of The Valley Bank, Witiiam l..
'Ctarke, Esq. President w. & Il. II. Il. Co.,
Dr. ii. H. Nc Winchester
Hopkins 8 Hull, G. Il. Nilsson, s. Co. u.
Gdrret & Son--Bdltimore.
Kenton Harper, Esq.-Sidunion.
James PARK, Esq.-Knorpiiie Tennessee
Winchester Depot, May %, l5l3.-tf
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Martha Conlin has lived in my family the last 10
years, and hereby certify the foregoing made
by herself is correct.
Mrs MARY Il. LLOYD,
No. Coz Broad st. Newark N J.
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RRIED PEACHES.-7O Bushels peeled and
~ unpeeled in fine order, just received and for
sale by ISAAC PAUL, Il co.
May 10, ISi3-3t
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Blank Bonds & Notes,
Deeds Of Trust & Bargain and Sale,
For sale at thiSoffiee.
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fplacc full confidence in the statement nad. by Mar
tina Conlin, having known her the past twenty years
will chccrlully give any particulars in relation her
case TO those who may wish further information.
SIR. ELIZ ABETH.
Superior of ihc Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Prince
Street, n. Y Dec. ii, 1912.
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Read neJ oiioicing testimony and dsJeeUe If you can
Carmchacltown, Greene co Pa.
Sept. 20, 1912.
Mr.. X. +" Sellcrs--For several years was the sub
jcct OF most unyieding attack of the Liver complaint
IL would be useless for to attempt give you
count OF my suffering, it could only be felt desert
Bat such the severity of my disease that for days
and weeks together, knew not whether should ever
recover my usual health.
continued in this wrctchcd condition, until the Chris
tian Advocate fell into my hand and upon comparing the
symptoms OF diseased liver given in the advertise
ncn with my own, found that they corrcspondcd in
nearly every particular. From that circums taucc was
induced TO try your justly popular Liver Pills, you
may be assured that with 1hc greatest pleasure that
inform you that the Liver Pills have been of more SER
vice TO than all other remedies have ever used and
now enjoy better health than have done for the last
eight years. Signed,
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STIITJN & SELLERS
Celebrated AiVcr PINS,
STAND uSRIvALLED ny ANY MEDICINE KNOWN
For fk.e care Of fgiSesySeeL HScprS

SYMPTOMS or A DISEASED LIvER.-Ccncral loss OF
appeutc, sickness OF the stomach pains in the head
shoulders, back, and Sides OF WEAKNESS. with
slccplcsS nights coStvcncss Of the bowels followed i'm
some eases by ooscncss, slight dry cough, low spirits
with Discrimination TO every duty, prominent synp-
toms of diseased liver. The liver is, however often
much dcranged, when the most formidable symptoms
arc absent and becomes sadly of order bcorc il
known.
This celebrated medicine has been in public use for
bout seven years. and has acquired popularity for
ring the liver complaint, which is surpassu by any
remedy before the public. When the symptoms above.
mentioned are present and the directions strictly follow
ed, the proprietor is perfectly willing refund the mon
cy, il no benefit is derived from the of the pills.
o. As an ASrI-BiIous, or PuRGArIvE Pill, they
are no; surpassed.
CERTIFICATES READ THEM!
The following certificate is from the Rev. G. L. Sis
son. OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, and worthy the
attention of those similarly affected:
Gcntlcmcn-ThcSc lines will inform you that during
the last spring affected with disease of the Liver
indicated by the loss of appetite. Being advised to
make use Of your Ga ivcrill,'' did So and before u.
sing halia box was restored usual health. feel
bound therefore in consideration of the benefits have
received from the medicines recommend to 9TH
aboring under similar Affections feeling confident
that they will find it cheap a.d successful remedy
Respectfully yours, &c.
G. L. SISSON.
Pittsburg, Dec. 80, 1886
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hereby certify that have used Shinn and Sellers
Vermugc in my family, and positively say exccls
any thing have tried for the of worms
Ncwviiie, Ohio JOHN GRESYEN Err.
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'HNHE subscribers, being DESTROYS to remove 10
u the West, offer for sale the valuable
IRA G. II OF Mn
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know Martha Conlin and believe what she states in
this document TO be perfectly true.
JNO. POW Err,
Vicar General of New York,
Rector of St. Peters Church.
Given at New York this 18th day of December, 1912
know Martha Conlin, and have known of her suffer-
ing illness. Holm DUBOIS,
Bishop of New York.
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THE DAILY SPECTATOR.

Yesterday the first number Of the Daily Spec
tator was issued. Its subscription price il s.
per annum, in advance-the weekly SO. II will
doubtless be conducted with ability, and advo-
cate the true Republican principles. We wish
it success. We would remark, however, that
in Washington, where there is comparatively
no commerce, and consequently but little sd-
vertising patronage, the terms Of the daily
would hardly pay the publishers expenses even
with large circulation. With moderate one,
il would be certain ruin. We trust the publish
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-11-29

The Hon. r. ID. Owen recently elected a member
Of Congress in Indiana has addressed letter to he
constituents, in which, abiding to the Oregon qu,s
ton, he says-"This is subject likely TO OCCUPY
much attention at the approaching session at lo,.
i Oigh TO do so. The present is the time for action
.Nor we can assert our Just claim to that territory
and take possession without bloodshed. But let Us
tempo ize and meekly evade the question with Eng
land little longer let us allow her, through her
Hudson Bay Company TO add settlement TO settle
ment, and fort TO fort, and, after time II will BE-
with us as IL was with the aborigines Of tie cont
nentwe shall be told that possession is nne-tenb'
Of the law and shall be hidden TO keep our own side
OF the Rocky Mountains Energy and promptnes,
are, under such circumstances, imperstvely demand
ed Of US. No mans and nations rights are So
if the man or the nation goes asleep over them.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WANTED.

The editor Of the Msdisonian offers as an IN
ducement TO agents who will make II business
10 obtain subscribers ia the country. oSE-THHn
OF ALL ADVANCE PAYMENTS Foa NEW subscH',
BEERS. II being impossible 10 have pei'o"A'
acquaintance with the agents in distant places
any person wishing TO become an agent wiz DC
recognised As such upon procuring nom .he
neares, Postmaster (whetherDcmocrat or Wh's)
. certificate of his good character. This ar
ransemsntis suggested simply because the ed'-
Tor can confide in those whom The Government
cou6des ia--and not because the Postmasters
hold Office under the Administration which the
Madisonisn supports.
The above proposition is made aud the hoe-
raj per cent offered, with view to extend Tar
,her the already large circulation OF the paper
during the ensuing year, when topics OF unusual
interest will be discussed, and which discussions
should be extensively disseminated among the
People.
The daily paper $40 90; triweekly IS 90;
weekly 81 90; invariably in advance. Agents
procuring neto subscribers, will retain one-third
Of the money.
Address J. B. JONES,
Washington city.
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ARRIVAL OF MEMBERS.

The following named members of Congress
in addition to those already reported, have ar
rived in the City, viz:
Maine-Mr. Dunlap.
Ohio-Messrs. GiddiDgs and Dean.
Missouri-Mr. Hughes.
New York-Messrs. Benton and Smith.
Louisiand-Mr. Bossier.
Indiand-Mr. Thomas Smith.
Arkansas-Mr. Cross.
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From The .4merte@a oe"s'te-
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT.
PnrLADELrnA, Nov. ls43.


puu.n.,puA Nov IS43
-. S,.,as
To Jous TYLER, President Of inc oh'''' '''s
The undersigned, on looking over your past anu
present political life, take pleasure IN decarng tl'a'
they believe you TO be true disciple OF the ~
school. Educated in Virginia, in the best days OF
the great fathers, you profoundly vcrscd IN nc
principles of our great constitutional charter as made
manifest to the world in your recent 'etoes IN whe,
you resolved to maintain its provisions uni@Pa'reo,
It is true you might have signed me BANK oi'' auu
have had the plauds Of the Wings all over Inc couu.
try even at this time but your conscience would not
allow you to do act that not only conradctea your
whole political up to that time, but when also
was violatNe Of the Constitution. In choosing .ne
path of rectitude in vetoing the Bank charter, you
knew full we'll that you would have to pass 'hroug''
the Of Wing persecution But there was no o'',
course left, and, Curus-like, you threw youiso'
into the breach.
The undersigned well remember with what ehihu-
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Hi-It is proposed to hold the services Of the Epis:
copal church in the Apollo Hall on Tuesday, Wed.
nesday, and Thursday, of this week, at o. at H. and
at O'Clock. Several clergymen are expected to be
present. The public are invited to attend. On
Thursday morning II is intended 10 have the services
appointed for Thanksgiving.
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Cot. r. NJ JoHssoS left Hagerstown for his home
in the West on Friday morning. ieLiGeneer ef 1i,
sornirg.
We are sure we saw the gallant Colonel yes
terday in Washington-in our own dwelling. So
the Intelligencer must be wrong, or we have
had dream.
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nTWe understand that Col Benton was in
the ueighborbood Of Lexington, Ky, few days
ago. We hope soon to see him working hi.
awful battering-ram against the British and the
Abolitons,s. The Colonel is in favor Of the
annexation Of Texas.