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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10

USEFUL CirHrS IN NEW couNrnr-A gen.
teman engaged IN taking the census of Louisville in
forms the editor of the Kentuckan, that he came
across man who is fifty five years old he ba. been
married three times by HE first wife he had eleven
by hs second wife he had en by his last wife twelve
making in all thirty6ve children ! and his wife a,
,ne visitation was IN most interesting state % of
ms children were boys and 10 girls; Is boys and 6
g'ris are living lie married in his 18th year, and
renamed in s'7o NJ wido ed three vearx
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10
From The Eastern .7rgus.
TEAMBOATS-LOW FARES &c.


We find arranged to our hand in the Advertiser,
several interesting facts, in regard to the steamboats,
plying on our waters. I %
The " Portland" is now running from Boston to st.
John by way of Eastport, side by side with the North
America. The Portland arrived in Boston Thursday
evening last with 80 cabin and 50 deck passengers.
We understand that passengers who desire it, are
ticketed through to Portland without further charge.
The Telegraph is established on the route from
Boston to Hallowell, touching each way Portland.
There are many Of citizens to whom it is great
convenience to have steam communication with the
kennebec. Welearn that she was likely to be ia
vorite the kennebec.
Passengers can now 60 by the steamers, from this
port to Bangor for ST. to Boston for the same rice
to Hallowe for So cents-and from Hallowell to
Boston for Se. By an express train of cars on the
Rail Road, aso the price of passage only one dol
lar to Boston. This train starts at O'Clock in the
morning, and goes through in about four hours; and
returning leaves Boston at o'clock-so that per-
son may travel from this place Boston, spend ten
hours in that city, and return all in the same day
without being deprived of his need(u rest
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10

EMIGRATION OF SocIAIrsTs.-The London packet
ship ST. James sailed for New York on the 18th ult
having on board about thirty families of Socialists,
to join here others Of the same persuasion with an
intent TO establish colony in the United States.
The following is among the resolutions adopted by
them:
"That none shall be admitted members against
whom any individual may have a decided objection /:
each proprietor head Of families TO pay the sum of
thirty pounds down previous 10 the departure from
England to secure estate each proprietor to have
individual freehold right to equal proportion of
the land purchased; on the arrival Of The parties
the different sections of the land having been agreed
the legal titles thereto TO be procured for them in
terest of the propretors in the property Of the es-
tate TO be in common; interest at the rate Of five per
cent TO be paid on all moneys advanced by the pro-
prietors; the business Of the establishment 10 be
conducted by board Of directors omposed Of all
the propretors of the estate; individuals and fami-
lies to pay their own expenses from England to the
place Of location in America transactions Of the
society to be carried through the medium of mo-
ney by exchange of labor the products of labor,
with the avoiding the contraction Of debts &c.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10

Chs. Francis Adams delivered the Grafton in Fan.
euil Hall on the 4th-t being just so years since his
venerable father did the duty TO the town au-
thorties in Boston in the year I793-an Interesting
circumstance
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10

POPULAR SUPERsrrIoN.-The uneducated peo-
pie in some parts Of England have curious supersi-
tons respecting the bee. A poor old widow once
complained that all her stocks of bees had died and
inquring the cause she said that on the death of
her husband, short time BEFORE she had neglected
to tap at each of the hives to inform the bees of the
circumstance that, in consequence Of this OMISSION
they had been gradually getting weaker and weaker
and that now she had not one left
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10

The MEsMEpIc sTATE.-Wee you ever in the
Mesmeric state ~ said a believer in the science TO n
hat-hoat Hoosier
never was stranger said the Hoosier al hail
from the State of lnd'anny myself, but have lived
six years in the Iowa Territory
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10

LOOK ON THE BRIcHT SDE.-There is philosophy
here. Always look on the bright side. No matter
how dark your path may be-no matter how many
orlars obstruct your way-look steadily on the bright
side Happy they whose hearts SO constructed that
all is bright before them The bitter is made sweet
the dark, light-sorrow is turned into oy-gref into
peasure-and on every side the good and the beauti-
fulthe bright and the gloious triumph sin and
dcformity--fear and doubt-and the very heavens
that gather blackness to the suspicious and mopng
hung in yestments Of glory and grandeur-so beau
tul that the heart cannot contemplate them without
almost bursting with the fulness Of JOY
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LATEST FROM Sourn AMEmcA--The brig Fabius, |
ut this port from Rio de Janeiro, brings later &C
counts from that quarter of the world. letter TO
the editors Of the Baltimore American under date OF
oath of May, says
.Snce our last Of the ooh ultmo, Government
has taken a very important step. The Minister Oh
Finance has appointed committee OF hive persons
from the custom-bouse to examine the present tarin
and to select therefrom the articles Of first necessity
He recommends an increase Of duty all articles oil
luxury to be put in force at the expiration OF the
treaty with England, N November, 1874; also duty
of 60 per cent all coarse cotton goods and Al or
so per cent on finer descriptions, with the view oil
projecting internal industry and hnding home mar
ket for the raw material grown IN THIS country
"a British steamer arrived from Buenos Ayres
and Monte vdeo ON the odd instant, but brought no
letters The officers report that there was great
probability Of Governor Rosas seizne the properly
of the English residents at Buenos Ayres on account
of the English Commodore having inleriered WIN INC
blockade of Monteyideo."
At the different markets Of Rio, Montevideo, Bue-
nos Ayres Rio Grande, Bahia, and Pernambuco, at
last dates flour was dull and the markets well sup
piled. The markets were poorly supplied with col-
fee and the stock on hand was principally inferior.
LATER FROM YucArAN.-The brig Spy, Captain
Lander, arrived at New Orleans on the 28th ultimo
in nine days from Lerma. The Picayune is indebted
to Captain Lander for The latest intelligence He re-
ports that the cessation of hosttes is complete
General Ampudia and his staff have visited Campea
chy, and there was constant and uninterrupted inter
course between the latter city and Lerma Ampudia
was embarking his troops, artillery. camp baggage
&c., with all possible expedition for Laguna.
The Spy left an English barque, Spanish brig
and an American schooner loading at Lerlna. The
Spy herself made one trip to Laguna, carrying zoo
soldiers, ammunition, &c.
The temporary Notifications thrown up at Lerma
had been demolished, and the guns shipped of. The
inhabitants who had removed during the disturbances
had returned to their homes and their usual occupa
| tons.
| Commodore Moore yrs lying at Campeachy, abou
four miles from the Mexican squadron. Captain L
could learn nothing Of his designs.
| 1t reported that the Governor General Of Yu
catan insists upon the evacuation of the island o
Carmen, before final reconciliation can take place
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HAwTuoRS COTTAGE,
Roxbury, June %, l643.
Your most obedient servant,
III. A. s. DEARBORN.

An ASCENDING CLERK-An examination was
yesterday held at the Mayors Office into the circuu-
stances of an extensive robbery perpetrated in Buff
falo on Monday last.
Mr.. Bobert Codd, broker, having offices in To-
ronto, Canada and in Buffalo, the complainant,
and he stated that his business receive and ex-
change Canada money in Buffalo, which was sent 10
him in packages in steamboats,. He had in his ser.
vice a man named Patrick Noonan, whom he en-
ployed TO do errands &C., occasona ly 10 carry pack
sges OF money 10 and from the steamboats,.
Last week he received notice from Toronto, that
a package Of money containing from TO three
thousand dollars would be forwarded, TO reach
Buffalo Monday.
On Monday Patrick was sent TO the boat for the
packages, and he did not return so speedily as he
should have done, Mr. Codd the boat to learn
II he had been there. He learned that Patrick had
been there In company with his son Michael and had
received the package. Mr.. Codd Immediately insti-
tuted inquiries and learned that the pair had tied
followed Immediately, and on arriving here Thurs
day employed officers TO aid him in his search. They
went TO the exchange Offices of Mr.. Sylvester, and
Mr. ID. w Hows, and learned that two men answer
ing the description of Patrick and his son, had
changed nearly $1,000 Of Canada money for gold, at
those two offices.
The officers followed up the scent, and arrested
both in Whitehall street and found with them all the
gold which they had received in exchange for the
stolen money and which was packed away in a
handsome carpet beg which they had purchased.
They had procured sovereigns, half sovereigns,
eagles, and half eagles, and small amount bills
the whole amount recovered being s5,927 o.
Patrick, when taken into custody at first said that
this was has own money, and that Mr. Colds package
had been grabbed from him he was leaving the
boat but on being further questioned he said his
Michael had grabbed it, The examination was con-
Quoted before Justice Taylor, Who after full hear
ing OF the case committed both the prisoners for trial
IN default of securing bail for their appearance.--M
Y. Com. .9dr Of July |.
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INC Ood Fono~s OF Great Britain and other
lO0,0U0. '''"" '"'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
TRANSPORTATION wAGooNs

RETWEEN Winchester and Staunton. leav
= ing each place once and twice week SO ,ha,
Merchandise consigned TO lssac Paul at Winches-
ter, can be forwarded to Staunton without DELAY.
ISAAC PAUL, s. CO.
ARE receiving general assortmen, of GRO
CERlES, consisting Of Sugar, Coffee, Moasses,
Tea, Chocolate, Pepper, Alspice, Ginger, Rice.
Alum, Saltpetre, Sal Aratus, Indigo, Madden.
lockwood, Glue. Gum, Shellac. &c. &c.
Also 80 sacks Liverpool and G. A. Salt (well
flled.)
100 Boxes 81 10 and lO,1 IL window Glass a,
Richmond prices.
90 kegs best An,ietam Nails assorted sizes.
500 lbs Bar Lead.
200 lbs. Putty.
30 kegs pure white Lead.
80 kegs best Rock and Rifle Powder.
1000 lbs. American Blister Steel, bar sheet and
hoop Iron.
Tons Castings, Hollow Ware a new article.
SO Boxes Sperm, Mould and Dipt Candles.
30 Boxes No. 1, = and ) Tobacco.
Cotton Yarns, assorted Nos. Domestic Cotton
from best Factories.
100 yds. White l.insoy, Colored Jeans and
Flannel.
large stock Of Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps.
100 Bushels Dried Peaches.
200 Gals. Peach Brandy, 4 Tierces French do.
1000 IBIS. live Geese Feathers.
10000 best Havana, Principe and Spanish
Segars, together with lot o. Hathawav's
Patent Hot Air Cooking Stoves Also.
Parlor and Ten Plate Stoves, very neat.
All OF which will be sold on pleasing terms for
cash, or country Produce at cash prces.
L. =. Flour, Flax Seed and Bees Wax wantod
Staunton, Jan. II, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
DIR. TAYLOR'S
BAESANI OF LIvERwoRT,
From 375 Dopery. Nem- york.

E'oR nearly ten years this medicine has stood
unrivaled for the cure of Coughs, Colds,
Group, Catarrh, Bronchitis, raising of Blood
palnn the Side and Breast, Liver Complaint, and
all those affections of the Throat and I.unos.
which are source of so much SUFFERING and so
often terminate in that most fatal of all diseases.
C0nS"mptiOn So extensively has this remedy
been used, and so often proven successful, that
The proprietor feels no hestancy in Introducing it,
and in recommending it to all who unfortunately
may have occasion to resort TO some means of re-
ccovery. 1t is purely vegetable, being entirely
Tree from all mineral products. mild and gentle
Its effects upon the system, and perfectly safe
as well as salutary. Physicians familiar with its
effects, even In aggravated, and IN some instan-
ces, almost hopeless cases, not unfrequcntly pr-
scribe 1t In their practice, and with the Medical
Faculty generally, it has met with more than or
binary appreciation. Certificates and testimop
ais, furnished voluntarily, from those who have
been benefited by it and whose standing renders
them worthy of all confidence and respect. could
be furnished in abundancc-hut these ONLY ac.
company the wrapper around each bottle. Be.
ware OF the counterfeit The genuine is for sale
by ANTHONY d. WREN, Agent
Dec. S, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
899 AQEago

situated on Christians Creek in Aurusta county.
ABOUT miles southeast of Stanton, the creek
running immediately through it, with several
good springs, three apple and pear orchards oG
the best OF fruit, good and comfortable DWELLING
Rouse, and other necessary buildings on the
same; about 100 or 10 acres cleared. and ia =
me state OF cultivation, the balance in timber
within three miles of four merchant mills and
convenient to several places of public Worship
ms Farm is well worth the attention of those
Wishing TO purchase, as il is seldom such piecc
oil land IS offered to the public without reserve.
iEhhS-OGe-hali in hand on the dav of sale
ana the balance in equal annual payments. as
directed by the will. For the deferred payments.
ueed OF trust will be required on the land to Sc
cure me payment Of the same. Possession given
On 'ne hrst day of September next. A far.
'nei description is deemed unnecessary as those
wishing to purchase would do well to view the
same before the day Of sale. Mr. WIN. GIendv
living on the land, or thee subscribe.. will taLe
pressure In showing the premises to those wish
ing TO view it,
Also at the same time and place, shall ofcr
Tor sale, two likely Female Servants, one about
10 or 90 years Of age, the other about i6 or II
years Of AGE. "
bKMS-1woive months credit, bond and
gOoo approved security required on the day Of
SAFE IL is probable that an arrangement will
,aKe place with heirs by which a portion of the
hand payments for the land can be deferred nll
lne hrSt day of September, by the payment of in
terest on the same.
JOHN CHURCHMAN, Executor.
April 81, 1913.
~ The Rockingham Register insert till sale.
and forward account TO the Spectator office for
payment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

ElRGlNlA-At Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery held for Augusta County. At
the Court House, on Friday November the 18th
1912, ~ ''''
Thomas p. Wilson, and James C. Shipman. adj.
m!nistrators of VIM. Miller, dsc'd.-Plaintifs.
AGAINST
Hannah, the wife of the said Thomas p. Wilson
Samuel s;., b. Miller. VIM. w. Miller, Mary c.
Miller and Nancy Shipman, the wife of the
sad James &. Shipman, heirs of the said
William Miller, decd, and Polly Bell, John
IRVINE, Abraham Lamb, Robert Harnsbarner.
Samuel Clarke, Thomas Bell, James A. Fra
Zler, George Geiger, Elijah Brown, Lewis
iar, Peter Hull, Armstead N. Mosby, John
McCue, Samuel Browns repr's., Joseph Cra-
Ven's reprs., Jonathan Shipman. and any 9th
ers, The creditors of the said William Miller.
Observation-Disclosures
son consideration whereof. if is ordered rh,,
TINS cause be referred to Master COMMISSIONS
Chapn, who is hereby directed to take AN ac
count OF the administration OF the plaintiffs on
the estate of William Miller, deceased; an ac.
count OF the real assets of the said estate: an
account OF debts due from the estate, and their
digaity, stating how much of the personal estate
OF The said Miller has been applied TO the nav
ment oil debts binding the heirs; and also what
amount still unpaid bind his heirs, together with
any other matters stated, deemed pertinent bv
himself, or which may be required by either of
the parties to be so stated. And the said Com
missioner Is required TO give eight weeks notice
In the Staunton Spectator to the creditors of the
SAID William Miller, deceased, to appear before
him aud prove their debts.
- r. II. KINNEY, DC.
PURSUANT to the foregoing decree, the credi-
X tors OF William Miller, deceased, are hereby
notified to file the! claims against the estate Of
said decedent, in my Office in Staunton, lin Hair
mans buildings,) on the 18th, 18th or 18th DAYS
OF June next, on which last mentioned day | shall
proceed to settle the administration account Of the
plaintiffs. G.. CHAPLIN "0
Comm'r. in Chancery
April 6--St.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
CU!ce Or Commissioner IN Bankruptcy
J0r n0ntgOmcru COmntn. Man n

Notice TO the Creditors of the fol,owino III.
iuPtS to prove their debts before me at nv Office
IN ChFistIansburg, on the several DAYS named
wnen ana where The said bankrupts are required
Debts VS. liaden III Bell, on the 9,h and 10th o.
June next.
Debts VS. Hiram S Barger on the 9Th and lo,b If
June next.
Depls vs. White Ryan, on the 9th and 10th of
June next. 70
DEBTS VS. Adam Woolwine, on the 9th and 10Th
OF June next.
Deb's VS. John Showalter, on the 9th and 10th of
June next wa "
oep's VS. Sarah Greenway, on the 9th and 10Th of
June next. ~
Debts VS. James Mitchell, on the 9th and 1O,h
OF June next.
FLOYD SMITH, Com,r.
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49, & So
k@gcTTooN sA1NsM
9 " ~
Z a N D TO us ALE.


HAFlNG determined to leave the State, Ihave
also resolved to sell my lands for n va,',
low price. ihe tract on which reside cop,o;ny
S3S Acres. The cleared land is divided into .
heids, besides lots, with running water in each.
under excellent fencing, one half well set in Clio.
80 yer, a good meadow, a great 1s.ss2
SSl4SsStsf variety OF choice Fruit, a good &ST1yA
'Tss supply of TIMBER, comfort SSftt$
e-2assa able BUILDINGS and good -
Spring and Springhousc within 20 stems OF the
door, ~ VS."
m The tract on South River contains $40 Acres.
ms land is OF good quality. Eighty acres under
good tence. 40 acres cleared from which the fence
mas been burnt; 200 acres covered with first rate
timber, mostly pine; comfortable
ID w 4 VIC HOU USE.
AN excellent SAW MILL, new, with Tho com
mand of the whole South River The timber 10
quite convenient TO the Mill. Ten acres of be,n.
,i'ui bottom land, and the upland lies very we'll
VIII Otter the above tracts of land at public ac
non on the 10Th of June lS43, not sold private.
~ before that day, If so, notice will be given. A
small part OF the price will be required in hand
ilne, say one, two and three years on the balance
Possession given in October. The privileon or
seeding before ifdesired. "
me above property if not sold on the IO,b Inn.
VIII oe leased for term of wears not le,o ,I :,
nor more than five. These lands are shor, die
lance apart, eight miles from Lexinotop RocL
bridge, and near the end Of the Lyncbbnru an,
Buffalo Springs Turnpike, and near the .ti,nJ-
ing, on North River. '0"' '"'Au-
April l3, lSi3.-,ds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
n Z w s TO RI.

lie subscribers respectfully infohn the
CITIZENS OF Stanton and surrounding country
mat they have removed their stock Of Goods.
which is well assorted, to the House (orrerIv
occupied by James +. Patterson as Drng
store, nearly opposite the Post-OHice. -
5,taunton Their Goods were purchased on
the most reasonable terms, and will be dis.
posed Of low for cash, or on the usual credit
TO punctual customers.
KYLE g. TAYLOR.
Stanton, Feb. 10-tf
n B.-Country produce will be received
IN exchange for Goods.
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TO EA1ErE1Es AND zgvAE1Ds.

9GSGc-
ALDNESS.-BALM OF CoLuMBIA, for the
HAIR which will stop it if falling out, or
restore 1t on bald places; and on children make
II grow rapidly, or on those who have lost the
hair from any cause.
J1Find the name of COMSTOCK g. co. on
it, or never try il.
RHEUMATISM AND LAMEN ESS positively
cured, and all shrivelled muscles and limbs are
restored, In the old or young, by the Indian Veg
etabie Elixir and Nerve and Bone Liniment-but
never without the name Of COMSTOCK & co.
ON it.
FILES, &c. arc wholly prevented, or govern.
cd, II the attack has come on, if you use the only
true HAYS bNiMENT, from COMSTOCK &CO.
DIR. SPOlN'S HEADACHE REMEDY
VIII eiiectualy cure sick headache, either from
the NERVES or bilious. Hundreds of families are
using 1t with great Joy.
DIR. BARTHOLEMEW'S EXPECTOR-
AMI taken In time, will prevent, or cure. all
inclpient Coughs, Colds and Consumption.-
member tho name and get COMSTOCK'S.
DALEY s MAGICAL. PAIN EXTRACT
oR LFES-rhe most extraordinary remedy
ever eve, invented for all new old BURNS and
SCALDS.
10 all The World who use Leather in any way.
OIL OF TANNIN, Or, LEATAER RES.
iORER new Chemical Discovery. Most
people know that skins and hides are Converted
into leather by use ofTannin, extracted from GER
tain baTks, &c.
When the force and strength Of the Tannin is
worn out, leather becomes dead, hard, drv brittle
cracked, covered with acrust, &c. this all know:
10 restore, then, life, soness, mostness STRENGTH
s'hothness, and remove all crust, fly, or blister
restore the tannin-ths substance the leather new
or can receive the second time.--But the whole
virtues oil II are IN this article, the OIL OF TAN
MIN, which peneraes the stiffest and hardest
leather, 1t 1t has been twenty years in use; and
II 1t fears easily with the fingers, i, imparts at
once strength that is utterly incredible until
seen. 1t becomes like new leather, i'm all RESPECTS
win delightful soflness and polish, and makes
all leather completely and perfectly IMpERvious TO
wdier-particularly boots, shoes, carriage tops.
harness, hose, trunks and in fact all things made
OF leather, giving splendid polish, even higher
'han new leather has, and a; least doubling its
wear and durability, in whatever manner the leath
er Is used. THESE ARE FACTS.
CORNS.-The French Plaster is sure cure.
EAST INDIAN HAIR DYE, colours the hair
any shade you wish, but will not color the skin.
LlN'S SPREAD PLASTERS; a better and
more nice and useful article never was made, All
should wear them regularly
SARSAPARlLLA-CO COM.
FOUND EATRACT.-Ther is no other pre
paration OF Sarsaparlla that can exceed or equal
THIS. lfyou are sure TO get Comstock's, YOU will
ma IL superior to all others. 1t does not require
putting.
KALMSTOCK'S VERMIFUGE will Grad
lcate all Worms, in children or adults. with
certainty quite astonishing.
HORSES, that have Ring Bone, SPAWN, Wind
Calls, &c. are cured by ROOFS SPECIFIC :;
and FOUNDERED Horses entirely cured bv
KoOF'S FOUNDER OINTMENT. Mark this,
all horsemen.