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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY le. 1913.
.4noihcr S6ldierof the Rteolution gone

We are gricved to learn the death of our
venerable and venerated fellow-citizen, Gen.
ROBERT PORTERFlELD--one Of the few
remaining Soldiers of the Revolution, and the
oldest officer oil rank, perhaps, left in Wiz
ginia. He died at his residence in this icoun-
,y,'on Monday evening last, a few minutes be
fore 6 o'cl6cE, in the yis, year Of his age.
He entered the war oi hehRevolGton, we be-
ieve, as an Ensign, apd came out of it with the
rank of Captain--.serving part of,he time in
the South, where he was taken prisoner, and
afterwards in the North, under the immediate
command Of Gen. WxsHlNoroY. He also
served "A 'toar of duty as Brigadier General,
during thelast war, iand was an acting magis-
trate of the county for more than so years,
during which he twice held The office of High
Sheriff. Bntwe are not sufficiently acquaint-
ed with the incidents of his interesting life to
attempt sketch Of them, and must therefore
deyolve the duty upon some one more COM
Petent TO it. He was indeed noble specimen
Of the race Of Patriots to which he belonged.
lin private life, he was pure, peaceable, frank
and generous hearted; and in public life, ever
the ardent and jealous supporter of what he
conceived ito be the interests and honor of his
country-=-and long, long, VIE hope. will the
memory 'ofkis Observation-Disclosures amongst u.s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

The New York Courier and Enquirer says -
"'Tlie plan Of Mr.. Cost johnson for the assump-
ton by the General Government, Of the State
Debts, Is'certainly growing in favor both with
Congress and the people and we see much 10
encourage Us in the belief that this great healing
measure will eventually be carried into effect.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

isaac I'm, formerly Governor Of New HsmpS
SHIRE and now editor OF the .Patriot, thereof hs.
oo'aines tile Post-officc cdn,ract for furnishing
OH New York, Michigan. Wisconsin,, and
more than. fifteen thousand dollars. If be CONT
now getths assistant edi,orships of the Madiso.
mamie would certainly be '.made man.,
~. Y. Courier d Enc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

case is now before the Supreme Cdtift Of The
United States, intended to test Che cons
ty of valuation and stop laws. tits brought UP by
Arthur Bronson, Of New York, from the District
Court OF Illinois, who holds mortgage, execu-
ned by citizen of that State in 1888, with the
power TO sell in the usual form, the surplus to be
paid over to the mortgagor. BY al law of Illinois
passed February IL, lS4l the sale Of real proper
ty is forbidden under executions mortgages, &C.,
unless it bring two thirds Of its appraised value
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16
TIE LAND MONEY

The Lynchburg Virgiian intin,atcs th,t A..
cord has entered the Democratic ranks ,s.n...:r.
the question of the Land Money--and that can.
cuses have been held here to settle the
in the Democratic ranks.
Let Virginia entertain no hopes ofthe prevalence
OF common sense upon this subject. The land
Money Will be 'rejected.--VAig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

PHoscRiPTloN.-The last \ ew York Herald,
states that seventeen officers Of the Customs were
removed on the 28th ult., and three days after
eleven more were removed. The Herald, which is
one Of the Tyler organs in New York, says, "we
hear that many if moi the most of these removals
are made the ground Of political opinions. Of
for refusing to contribute to support the Uniod
newspaper. Perhaps other reasons may be pubs
licly givcn--but these are the real ones. New
appointments have heen made to fill up thcif vas
canoies, principally from the 'guafd.' Was theirs
ever such unwaJantable prescription, as this per-
fdioos President, John Tyler, has been guilty Of
in this case Removing worthy and competent
officers because they will not condescend 10 COM
tribute TO support his organ in New York.--pirgs
DIED, the Isl inst, at his residence at Kanawhs
saines, Col DAvIp Rorrsea, one Of the oldest and
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

II appears from article in the National Intel
figenccr that John Randolph, of Roanoke, was
the originator Of the Revolutionary Pension sys-
tenn. On ,helst Of December, 1907, he moved a
resolutionon The subject, which, after debate Of
two days, was agreed TO, and comuittee DIP
pointed to bring in bill accordingly bit The en-
barge soon following, nothing was Done m con-
.seduence Of the condition Of the revenues.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

GREAT FIRE AT PORT-AU-PRINCE.
The last Journal Of Commerce contains ~ e.
count Of frarfuly destructive Ere which occurred
at Port au Prince, the capital Of ST. Do,nineo. on
me 9'h ult',no. IL originated in the makise 81
valnsn oy French chemist, on Confbe street.
and in less than three hours twelve souarrs. eo,n,
Prising six hundred houses, were reduced % ssh-
eS. - = -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

L-An Address will be delivered by }. Won
rHINeToN Smith, esq. President of the Staunton
Lyceum, befofe tho Society, OF Saturday evening
the 25th instant, in the Lecture room of the Epis-
coPal Church. The citizens generally are invited
ito attend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

Fhe news of the capture of division of the
Texian army, under C olonels Fisher and Green
at Mier, is fully confirmed. The Mexcans re-
port their loss in the baltic at 400 killed and 100
wounded. and that of the Texisns III killed and
90 wounded. The Mexican General, Ampudia,
returned to Metam"ras on the 9th OF January,
and was received by the citizens with great re-
joicings, lie had with him 2l2 Texian prison
ers including Coils Fisher and Green. The Tex
ians were to leave Metamoras on the 18th for
Mexico, to receive whatever the tender mercies
Of Santa Anna might accord to them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

Regard for .appsaranees.--About forty years
since, Capt Bagget. on his passage to Europes
in ship from James River, sprang leak when
about half way on his passage. After every effort
TO keep her free had proved unavailing, and a
ship appearing in sight, he concluded to abandon
his vessel. After getting out the luggage Of his
officers and crew, together with that Of his only
passenger, an Irish lady, his boat having returned
for the last time, he looked round for his pssser
ger. Not seeing her on deck, he went to the Ca
bin where, to his astonishment, he, found hef
standing before the glass, with her dress tucked
up with pins, and the water up to her knees, az.
ranging her hair with perfect composure.
On Capt. DIS enchanting, Wood Heavens;
Mrs. O'Sullivan, can you attend to such matter;
when the ship fs absolutely sinking fast under
you" her answer was characteristic Of her coun-
try. "Why, sIrure Captain, you would't be after
having me going into strange strip looking like
a fright" There was nothing like nerp0us exei-
tdbihty displayed by Mrs. O'Sullivan, nor any
boosted courage or heroism. Yet we cannot hold
her up as an example on such trying occasions.
Her se3-loce was paramount even in he midst Of
danger, and we see nothing of ssthat faith which
hopeih all things. "-Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

Inc worthy and estimabls delegate from
SPottsylsania. Oscar nj. Cru.ch6eld. go. ~.
has represented that county for number Of
years in the General Assembly, we regret ~
see declines a reelection. III
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

We learn from the Winchester Republican
that petition, numerously signed, in favor of
VIM. Cost Johnson's scheme for the relief of the
States, 'isabout to be forwarded to Congress from
that place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

The Court Martial for the tri.l &c 81.
Mackenzie, is now sitting At New Y.sk.
The charges are murder, illegal punishment.
oppression and cruelty. An application wSs
made to the coart;to allow B. F. Bu,lee and
Charles O'Conner to appear a. counsel o.
behalf Of Midshipman Spenecr's relatives.
which Was refused.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

The Somers M.tiny.--W'e End in the New Or.
leans Tropic, of the 10Th ul,. the following curl.
Gus details:
"A gentleman, yesterday, called on us and gave
us some information, which may DO important.
anu shoufd be made public. He was tho 6rss
mate =, OF The new ship Gen. Parkhili. Captain J.
u. wilson, upon which mutny occurred In Feb.
,Iary 1889, when at anchor in the harbor, Of ST..
Marks, Florlda, Captain Wilson and his passen-
gers had gone ashore in two boats, when the &c.
cond mate and seven men rose, scverety wounded
the mate, confined him, robbed the ship. and
made their escape, In the best boat belonging 10
me vessel. Afterwards the second mate was ar-
rested tried before Judge Thompson, Of the Uni.
ted States district court in New York. and s.n.
'enced TO thirty years. imprisonment in the State
prison. One OF the men was also arrested, and
kept IN prison for year and half, when in con:
sequence of i'll health. and the absence Of tho
principal witness, lac was discharged.
''Ihe mate Of the Gen.. Parkhiil also iufo,mi
us that he was in New York last summer. lust
before ths brig Soiners sailed. As he was pass.
ing the Somers, In boat, where she lay in the
sHeain' ne says he saw aud recognized one Of she
mutineers OF the Park hill, that he mentioned the
circumstance TO Mr.. Nash, of the New York Po-
lice, and two lieutenans Of the ship of war Nor,h
Carolina, who requested him TO inform Conman-
der Mackenzie OF the fact. Win this view he
afterwards attempted to board the Somers bus the
officer OF the'deck refused to allow him 10 po nm
BOARD. when he made the attempt, the muiineer
he recognized was at the gangway. He has no
aou6t the man he saw was one Of the mutineers Of
the ParkhIi, and, from tie descriptions Of Crom-
well, he is certain he Is the man. He was n
loss at the tme TO account for the refusal 10 ale
low him to go on board the 'Son,srs, az he stated
to The officer Of The deck that he had important in
formation TO comuiunicateto Z Commander Mscken-
zie' but ne is now satisfied that Cromwell recog-
nized him, and 'exerted some influence 10 keep
him of. lie says that Cromwell passed on board
the Gen. Paikhll, by the name Of Campbell, that
he protested TO be an American, but was, in real
ity, foreigner!
us t'not possible flat Midshpman Spencer
was officer Of the deck on the day alluded to?
And may not Cromwell have given him an ink.
ling Of the character Of his visiter! The mate
referred 10 has written to Ogden Hoffman, detaila
ing the facts above stated.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

THE Hon. Richard w. Barton, of the Frederick
district, declines reelection 10 Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-16

TIE IHeCiiafC 'oi his own fortune, teaching, in
early youth. under the shackles Of indigence.
the way to wealth; and, in the shade of OBJ
security, the path to greatness in the maturity
of manhood, disarming tile thunder of its ter
rors, fhe lightning of ats fatal blast; and
wrestling from the tyrants hand the still more
affective sceptre ofoppession while descend
ing into the vale of years, traversing the At
lantc ocean; Drawing, in the dead Of winter,
the battle and the breeze; bearing in his hand
the charter of independence, which he had
contributedto form; and rendering, from the self
rcfcatedfo thefnightie of Europe, the
olfveibranch of peace, the mercurial wand of
commerce, * theamulet of protection and safety
to lhenmnof peace on the painless ocean from
Extraordinarily and merciless rapacity of
war; and, finally, in the last stage Of life, with
fourscore winters on his head, under the tor
ture Of an incurable disease, returning to his
native land, closing his days as the Chief Ma
gistrate of his adopted Commonwealth, after
contributing, by his counses, under tile Pres
idency.of Washington, and recording his name,
under Che sanction Of devout prayer, invoked
by him to God, 10 t!iatE Constellation, under fTc
authority OF which we are here assembled as
the Representatives Of the North American
people, to receive, in the name, and for them,
these venerable relics OF the wise, flfe valiant,
and the good founders of'our great confedefa-
ted Republic, these sacred symbols Of our gol-
den age.
May they be deposited among flfe archives
OF our Government; and may every &meri-
can who shall hereafter behold them, CALCULATE
mingled offering OF praise to tina, Supreme
Ruler OF The universe, by whose tender mer-
cIes our Union has been hitherto preserved
rourt all tt,cy Ill. e
this turbulent world, and of prayer for the
continuance Of these blessings, by the disper-
sations OF his providence to our beloved coun-
try from age to age, till time shall be nomore.
Great applause.)
Mr. Speaker, ! Submit the following joint re-
solution
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24
IS 2.
MANUFACTURING.
DAVENPORT g. TURNER


HAOULD respectfully inform their
w pat rons, and the public gener-
ally, that they will continue to receive
WOOL at the establishment of the Mid.
ilebury manufacturing Company, to manu.
facture into Cloths. Cassimeres or Satin.
etts, white or colored Flannels, &c. of per-
manent colors and mixes, 10 suit the aste,
on shares or by the yard, at the option Of
the owner.
Being furnished with the necessary an.
paratus, and having in their employ com.
petent and aithfu workmen, they will con.
tinue to improve the value and style of their
goods, intending that they shall not be sur.
passed by those Of any other establishment,
in the STATE. They will keep an assert
ment on hand to accommo. date those who
may want a part of their cloth in advance.
Grateful for the extensive patronage
they have received, they hope by strict per.
sonal attention to business and the inter.
ests of their patrons to receive a liberia
share of their favor.
TERMS as reasonable as at any es;ab.
iishment in the vicinity.
Mlddlebury. June. 20.
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Moffat's Vegetable Life Pills &

PHOENIX BITTERS.-These superlative
family medicines have long since acquired
an established reputation Tor direct and inva
riabe eff cacy in all the prevalent and ordn
~ diseases. as well as in many others of
peculiar nd aggravated character. Thei
virtues are proved by the voluntary teslimor
mails of the persons they have cured, and who
accompany their certificates with thei- names
and places of residence. These certificates
now amount 10 thousands, being hundreds to
ca III particular kind OF disease. They en-
brace the most irightful and inveterate cases
of Scrolula, Piles. Dyspepsia, Bilious and
Liver affections, acute and chronic Rheuma-
tism, Asthma, Bronchitis, Scrofulous as well
as Mucous Consumption, habitual c0stlve-
ness, " Worms, Stomach and Bowel complaints
Ct all kinds, headache, giddiness, and uerv-
GUS debility, eruptive diseases, and the cloud
ed, sallow, unhealthy appearance of The skin,
arising from vgrious causes Of i'll health, Fee
yer and Ague, of every variety; settled pains
in the side, back, organs and limbs, humors,
ulcers, foul breath and inward fever, night
sweaIs and general weakness and loss of ap-
petite, the humps, swollen face and gums,
affections Of the bladder, kidney, spleen and
plura and the Sickness accidental 10 females,
together with very many other maladies
which cannot De heie enumerated. The GER
tificates of cure TO all these diseases are i'm
mense in number, and clear, direct and expli-
cit in description, and coming as they do in
every case from the persons cured, they are
indisputable and conclusive in authority
These inestmable medicines should there
fore be kept in every f.mily and grown per-
son in the Union, as they will be found to be
not only the best remedies for disease, but
also It's most certain preven!ves, and the
surest renoyators Of sound, cheerful and E.
lastic health. They are singularly mild and
agreeabl in their operation. and though per-
fectly effectual, never occasions even the
temporary prosiralinu and nausea, which al
ways follow The use Of coarse drastic purges
and Tie use of calomel.
% For sale wholesale and retail by Ha-
gar and Arthur, Burling ton, VT, Agents for
the state; Middlebury by w. P. RUS Sci,
first door south the Postoffice. 52-tf
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A TAVERN STAND
F A Il NJ FOR SALE.

SAID stand is situated in Cornwall, near the
meeting house-four miles from Middlebury, on
the road leading to Troy. Said stand is furnish
ed with convenient house. sheds and out-buil-
dings and plenty Of good water. Also about
ten acres of land, five of which is woodla nd per-
tanning to the same. The above stand is one of
the best locations for a country stand in the
comfy Also farm containing los acres of
first rate land upon which is-a dwelling-house,
two barns and first rate fences-said farm has
upon il two sugar orchards and good supply of
fruit trees, and as well watered as any farm in
the county. Said farm is within a mile of tbe
tavern stand. Also acres of lend iu the swamp
within a mile of the farm. Also the stock Of
said farm and other valuable property. An of
which will be sold or part, 10 suit the pnrcbo.
er, and immediate possession given.
IL For further particulars enquire of
T. ParkIll, t. Eells,
u. Tilden, M. O.fPorter.
Cornwall, March 90, Is4s. le-,f
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DENTISTRY.
N. HARRIS. SURGEON DENTIST.

would express his gratitude to the
w public for the patronage which has
been so literally bestowed upon him, and
trusts that his skill and enlarged experience
will secure continuance of it. He would
assure the public that he has ever endeavored
to keep up with all the Improvements in the
science of Dentistry, by acquainling himself
with the most recent publications, and by cor
respondence with distinguished practitioners
in the cities. He last spring purchased of
that skliful dentist DR. Whittemore of Boston,
the art Of making The GOLD AMALGUM which
has recently been so happily adopted into the
Practice eff the profession in Boston, New
York and other places, and has been the first
TO Introduce it into this region. So complete
ly does this composition shield the tooth, that
those hitherto become tender and useless, BY
being properly cleansed and filed, may be
and so restored, that he possessor
can masIlcate his food with as much facility
as though no defect existed.
h'iddlebury, Dec. 7, 1912.
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GLASSES. Sugar & most kinds of
UYA natural and wholesome Groceries At
Il. BEcKwITH a. Co.'S
Hartford.

The subscriber has been appointed Apen, r.,
the HARTFORD FIRE Insurance CoMp,.v
.or M'ddiebury and vicinity, and will receive
proposals Tor insuring property against loss or
damage by Fire. The long established renuta.
.lon OF thus company, and the promptness with
winch all their transactions have been character.
,sed render il unnecessary to say anything in It's
favor. Allbussincss connected with the Office
Entrusted to him will be faithfully and punc.
iuaily transacted. JONATHAN HAGAR.
hidileoury. Feb.26 1s42 4s;y Agent.
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The most highM

Approved Medicine now in gener-
al use for Coughs, Colds, and
all Diseases of the Lungs.
HNHE VEGETABLE PULMONARY
Il BALSAM is believed TO be the mos;
popular medicine ever known in America, 70
Coughs, Colds, Asthma or Pbthisic, Cousunp
ton, Whooping cough, and Pulmonary Affection
of every kind.
DR.. Samuel Morrill, Of Concord, N. H., write,
''that he is satisfied the Vegetable Pumonar
Balsans valuable medicine, having been USED
with complete success in cases which had PREV.
ously resisted the most approved prescriptions
DR.. Truman Abel of Lempster, N. H., writes
that he confidently recommends its use in all
complaints Of the chests, equal, if not supenof
10 any other medicine within his knowledge.
Dr. Amory Hunting Of Franklin, Mass writes
mat after having prescribed the usual remedies
without relief, and having consulted with sever.
siIemInent physicians, he has found the Vegetl.
pie pulmonary Balsam to have had the desired
enect, and recommends il as safe, conys nient
and effcacious medicine.
Dr. Thomas Brown, of Concord N. H., writes
that, to bis knowledge. ii has never dissppoinis!
the reasonable expectations of those who have U.
sed il,
~ BEWARE OF IMPOSITION. Each
genuine bottle IS enclosed IN a blue wrapper on
which is yellow label, signed WIN JoN'N Cur
LER. None other is genuine of later date than
Dec. 1889. The signature of SAMPSON REED will
DO continued for short time. Purchasers should
enquire for the true article by its full name the
Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam, and see that il
has the marks and signatures of The genuine.
Prepared by REED, VINO L CurLEn. Ste Low
& Reed,) Wholesale Druggists, Apoth ecSries and
Country Merchants generally. Price 50 Gene.
For sale by S.MooDY. cody
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!1HFss1
CONCORD RAILROAD.
FALL s. WLNTER ARRANGEMENT

FALL s. WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
THIS Road will be opened TO the public
IL for the transportation of passengers and
merchandise on and after Monday Sept. 12lL
1912. Passenger trains daily, Sundays ex-
ctpted, in connexion with the cars of the
Nashua aud Lowell and Boston and Lowell
Railroads as follows, viz:
Leave Boston for Nashua, Manchester
Concord, and intermediate places at 7 1-2 A.
NJ, Il l2 A. NJ, and 4 81 P. NJ.
Leave Lowell at SHAN, II IA M and "a M.
q" Nashua at 9I-4A I2 and 6 g P N.
" Manchester loAa, 2l4P N and l4r NJ.
Immediately the arrival Of the from Boston.
Concord for Manchester, Nashua Lowell and Bos
tonar 434AN, 1OI and "a N.
S SagEns' az AND AND 4Fs
LoweIIat THAN, Jpn and 5 p NJ.
or Immediately on arrival of the from Concord.
Way Passengensers taken and left at ooksc COTS Falls
Reeds Ferry rhomtons and the usual stopping places
he Nashua and Lowell and Boston and Lowell Railroads.
FARE from Concord to Boston 81 so
" Nashua q
:. Manchester to Boston 400
" a :. k koTsll 1 20 Is
The Morning and Evening Trains connect
with the cars Of The Boston and Maine Rail
road. Passengers can be conveyed between
Concord, Manche ster, Nashua, Andover, Ha-
verhill, Exeter, Dover, Portsmouth, Portland
MERCHANDISE. Trains will leave
Concord and Boston daily, Sundays except
ed, The Company are prepared 10 transport
Goods aud Country Produce, which may be
sent to there Depot in Concord and Boso on.
Rates through, 1sr Glass 81 90 per 1000 lbs.
Live Stock, Carriages, Furniture, Slaves,
Heading, Hoop Poles, Lumber, Ship Timber
and Granite at specific prices. Terms Of
FIeIghting-Cash invariably on delivery OF
The Goods. All goods and merchandise will
be at the risk of the owners while in the
Company's Store Houses.
BY order of the Directors,
ISAAC SPAULDING, Treasurer.
September I, 1872
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er Bald or Hard Heads, are invited to make
liberal application of this Tonic to the heads OF
their lords, and if it do not make them more f1ex-
ible and manageable will at least restore their
hair and add much comfort and beauty of the
gentleman.