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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
TEMPERANCE.

AZ meeting OF the Stanton Total Abstinence
society, held on the 18th instant, j, was resolved
on motion of Mr.. Powers, that the resolution fix.
ing tue nfne oil the County Convention on the first
Thursday in May, be re-considercd.
Also on motion OF the Rev. Mr.. Morgan,
Resolved, That the County Convention be held
on the 4sh OF July next, in this place, and tina.
one delegate for every twenty member be recon-
rnended to the County Societies as tho ratio Of
representation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
Office Of Commissioner in Bankruptcu for ,
HordY CountU. dpriI Oh (

1IWuy COuItly, ldpTN u.
Notice to the Creditors of the following bank
rupts to prove their debts before me at my office
in Moorfeld, on the several days named, when
and where the said bankrupts are required to at
tend.
18th of May next.
Debts VS. Isaac Pratt, on the 12th and 18th of
May next.
Debts VS. WIN Weese, on the 18th and 18th Of
May next.
Debts VS. VIM Slater, on the l2,h and 18Th of
May next.
WIN. SNoDGRAsS. Com,r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
TUR NP1KE NOTICE

|H>HE annual meeting of the Stockholders of
the Staunton and James River Turnpike
Company, will take place in Stanton, on Satur-
day the 9th day Of May next; at which time it is
desirable that all who are interested will be pune
tual in their attendance, as President and Direc
tors are to be elected for the ensuing wear, and
other matters laid before them of importance.
J. SMITH, President
April 27, IS43
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27

on Monday last, Mr.. Peyton, the Wing candi-
da.e Ior Senator addressed the people in an able
.n anu one Wnich was very favorably received
delivered. Mr.. Peyton has served us ALREADY ;n
the Senate with distinguished ability. He sta,ds
unquestionably in the front rank of Virg;nis
Statesmen. The interests of Rockbridgo as we'll
az Augusta, could no, be confided to safer hands.
LeTingtor Gazeie
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
April 81, 1913.
WOOL CARRYING.

'H'HE subscriber will continue the above bust.
- ness at his old stand the present season, ard
invites his friends and the public generally to give
him their custom. Strict attention Will be paid to
his work, and his prices will be the same as usu
al. All wool sent must be ceansed of sticks,
5urrs, and other hard substances, and one pound
of grease furnished 10 every twelve pounds.
GEORGE PATTERSON.
Anrl 81 lSd2
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
CO.NCER OF THE BLIND.

HsNlNs A CONCERT of Vocal and Ins,ru-
lSxEy "A mental Music will be given by
the Pupils of the Blind Department of the Virgin
la institution at the Courthouse in Stannton, on
Monday evening next, under the direction of Mr.
GRAHAM, for the benefit Of the Institution. A
rich treat may be expected. Price of admission
so cents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
II Q L. n u n "

lXNHE subscriber wishes to rent, the plantation
Il on which he resides, for the period of twelve
months, commencing on the first day of December
next. None need apply, without producing sat-
isfactory testimonials, of honesty, industry, and
general good department. To such, liberal
chance VIII be given. Any one wishing to rent,
will please call and view the premises, and learn
the terms from me.
ARCH'D. p. STUART.
April 81, IS43.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27

Mr.. Samuel Hoover was drowned recently in
the South river, some six or seven miles below
Waynesborough. He was attempting to cross in
. ooat.-Two others who were in the boat with
MIN made their escape. MIR. Hoover has left a
helpless family.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27

Sale Of Pennsylvania Internal In.prouenen,s.-
We learn from the Harrisburg ln,elIigencer that
the bill for the sale of the main line of the public
improvements-that is, the Columbia Railroad
and the Pennsylvania Canal from Columbia to
Pittsburg-was passed by the Pennsylvania
House of Representatives on Monday, (having
previously passed the Sehate,) and is now in the
hands of the Governor for his signature The
price fixed in the bill for the sale of the works is
sixteen millions of dollars, thirteen millions TO be
paid before the ratification of the sale.-Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
MMW GOODS
z Il < S II S UpPnY!

rENH r Subscriber is just receiving his Fall sup
- ply OF Goods, which he fiatters himself he
has laid In on good terms and will be able to sell
TO his customers at satisfactory prices.
His stock consists of Cloths, Gassmeers, Cas-
sinets, Vestngs, &c.-Silks, Satins, Mousline do
LANES, Lawns, Prints, &c.--Groceries of all
kinds-Shoes, all extensive assortment--Books,
School and Miscellaneous-&c., &c.
His friends and tie public are respectfully invi-
ed to give him call.
Sept 10, WIN. CRAIG
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
Office Of Commissioner IN Bankruptcy D
for Clarke Countu. dnriL IL Z

Notice to the Creditors Of the following per-
sons. bankrupts to prove their debts before me- at
my Office in Berryville. on The several days ma
med, when and where the said bankrupts are re-
quired to attend
Debts VS. James II Sewers, on tie 9Th and 9Th CT
May next. -
Debts VS. John Graves, on the 5th and 9th of Nav
next. - .,.
". P. WIGGINTON, Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
Office Of Commissioner in Bankruptcy, J
for Bath cOunfu. dDrn L.
March 30-llw.

Notice to the Creditors of the following ma
med bankrupis, to prove their debts before me, at
my office a, the Warm Springs, on the several
days named, when and where the said bankrupts
are required to attend.
Debts VS. Chesley Re6ifer, the 9TH and 9Th
of May next.
Debts Theodorick b McRoberts, on the 18th
and 9th of May next.
GEO. b RICHARDS, Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
Office Of Commissioner in Bcnkr,.ptcu

Office Of Con,nissioner in Bankruptcy {,
for Washington county, 4prii Is.
Notice to the Creditors Of the following named
bankrupts to prove their debts before me, at INV
office in Abingdon, on the several days named,
when and where the said bankrupts are required
10 attend.
Debts VS. Joseph Fely, on the 9th and 3lst of
May next.
Debts VS. Benjamin Clarke, on the 9Th and 3Ist
of May next.
Debts VS. VIM A Preston, on the 9Th and 3ist of
May next.
THOS. ]. WALLIS. Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
MILLER's PROPHECY FULFILLED.

person proclaiming himselftob be the Messiah,
and now making his second appearance among
men, was brought to this institution few days
Since, bound hand and foot, and accompanied by
three stout, Pharisaic looking fellows. AS a
proof of his authority, he mentions that during his
frst advent, the people said-''He hath devil,
and is MAD" and now they say the same, and have
put him into an insane Asylum. He declares
Miller to be correct in predicting his second COM
Ing at this time, but that he is incorrect in pre-
dieting the destruction Of the world by fire at pre-
sent. lie procaims that ne is going to Judge all
according to the deeds done in the body, and will
take the saints with him into glory but leave the
rest to their own destruction. 1t must be some
consolation to him to be surrounded by so many
OF his followers, for fourteen were already here,
having been so prosecuted by their friends as to
be placed in lunatic asylum. under the pretence
OF insanity.--Vermont. 9sylum Journal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
Office OF Commissioner in Bankruptcy

Notice to the Creditors of the following bank
rupts to prove their debts before me. at r5v o;ce
in Harrlsonburg, on the several DAYS named
when and where the said bankrupts are required
TO attend.
Debts vs. Michael Effinger, on the 18th and 18th
Of May next. '''
Debts VS. George Snyder, on the 18th ard 18th Of
May next.
Debts vs. Hartman Houck, on tho 10Th ard 18th
Of May next.
Debts VS. Michael Airhart, on The 18th ard I3,b If
May next. ' ~
Debts VS. Henry Booze, on the 18th and Ia,b IF
May next
Debts VS. Austin Cokeley, on the 10Th and 18th of
May next. ' "
Debts VS. Thomas w Ryan, on the 18th and 13lb
of May next. '''"
Debts VS. VIM Burnside, on the 18th and la,b If
May next. ~ -
ALLEN G.. BRYAN Cor,,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
Valuable LAND and Slaves
AT AUCTION

I'm conformity with the last will and testament
Of the late Col. Joseph Larew, shall offer for
sale at public auction, TO the highest bidder on
the premises, on Friday the Goth day of May
next very valuable Tract of Land, il being the
same on which the said Larew resided, contain
ing by recent survey.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
" Err NJ 6

GREY BEARD will be let to mares at the re-
duced price of So cash.. the single leap, 8 6 the
season, and 9 IL the insurance, payable as soon
as it is ascertained the is with foal or trans
ferred. Any gentleman putting six mares, will
be entitled to one gratis. Every care will be
used to prevent accidents, but will not be res
ponsible for airy that may happen. The season
will expire on the frs, of July. Pasture will be
furnished at a reasonable price. ,t,,,
BY an examination of the English Stud Book end the
annexed Pedigree extracted from the American Turf
Register, the certificates of Col Singlcton of s. Carroll
ma, by whom he bred, of Lord Derby thc breeder
OF his damp and also great number of certificates from
distinguished breeders in Virginia it will be that
better bred horse cannot be found in America He
directly to high Eastern origin any horse living
being lnca and descendant Of the barley and Go
dolphin Arabans, through Eclipse, Hcrod, Hghnycr and
Sir Peter Teazle In the emphatic language of John
LIYES.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
u A NJ ID S 40 PWA&Ns
ATTORNEY AT law,
srAUNTON. VIRGINIA.
OFFICE in the Room over the OiIice Of John
~ II. Peyton, Esq.
April 90, 1886
Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy, ,

S. S0t1'a'SsH0HefIu oauhIuptCy, Z
for Shenandoah county, April 20.
Notice to the Creditors Of the following named
bankrnpts to prove their debts before me at the
Clerks office Of tho County Court, at Wood
stock, when and where said bankrupts arc requi-
red to attend.
Debts vs. John Clinetinsh, on the 18th and 9Th
Of May next.
Debts VS. Sam'l Funkhouzer, on the 18th and
18th Of May next.
Debts VS. Thomas Miller, on the 18th and 18th
of May next.
Debts vs. Harrison Gillock, on the 18th and 18th
of May next.
SAM'L. G. RICHARDSON, Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
MNBIY,N,Da

On the Goth inst, by the Rev. T. r. veitch Mr. DA.
county. ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
DESC2rpryoN.

high, remarkably heavy, though finely proportion
ed and very active, and pronounced by many who
are acknowledged to be good Judges. and have
had an opportunity of mparing Grey Beard with
most of the distinguished horses, that he is scarce
lly equalled in muscular power and strong bone,
by any horse in Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27

United Stotes Disfriet 'Court for tie Vessera Dis
trieI Of Yirginia, holden at Siaunt0n, Fs6rua-
~ %. lS13
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
5pMmT@m SNMo

Taken from the American Turf Register, Vol. 5,
page 59S Grey Beard got by Koscusko full broth
ter Tcazc dam called Bah, by Bordeaux he by Her
cd, his dam by Cygnct, Cartouch, Basto SC. dam
Speransa sister to Sal;ram, by OKcllys Eclipse
dam by Snap-ReguluS (bcst son of Godolphn A.
rabian) sister to Black and all Black
Kosciusso got by Sir Archy, his dam Lottery,
(Which twenty out of twenty-five; from
two to four mile hcats) by Bedford imp, by DUNCAN
non, and he by O'kelly's Eclipse, (Bedord's Fai-
ry by HghiiycrJ e dam imp. Anviiina, by the Prince
OF w alcs famous horse Anvil; g dam Augusta [Col
OKclley's fayerite brood marel by OKcIys Eclipse.
dam oy a.
Hcrod. his dam Feather, by Godolphn Arabian dam
Town sister to lmpl by Flying Childcrs.
GEORGE NOWRY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27

SezssszssS.. BGR. MAYER is now absen, on .
giSyssy visit to Philadelphia, but will TO-.
turn TO Staunton in about two weeks, when bo
will be happy to receive the calls of his friends
Stanton, April 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
a On - 81 !.

FTvHE next session of the subscribers School
Il will commence on Monday the lst day Of
May. MARIA I. COALrER.
Staunton, April go, lS43.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
CERTIFICATES

SouTn CARoLISA, SUMTER DisrErcT.I hereby
certify that the Grey Stud Colt which have placed in
the hapds of John h. Coles, Esq OF Va, and in his
possession bred by me, four years old and
more and trained in consequence of injury
received in OF his four legs at early age. He
got by Kosciusko, out of the imported mare Psyche,
bred by Lord Derby, and got by Sir Peter Tcazlc,
out OF his called Bab by Bordeaux, ofSperanza
who got by Eclipse, and sister to Satram.
For further particulars refer the Stud Book Of Eng
and) Given from under my hand this sth day Of April,
1892. RICHARD SINGLETON
hereby certify that the stallion Grey Beard) which
have THIS day sold 90 VIM H. Rodcs, Of Tennessee, DR..
J. T. Twyman and ID. f. Rodcs, of Va, is remarkably
sure foa getcr and has got several good performers
the Turf For particulars, performance Of Gift by
Grey Beard, Col Heath, of Va vol. s. American Turf
Register: Given from under my hand. this 18th Sep
tcmber, 1898. JOHN y. COLES.
Oak Hill, Nelson County, Va
do hereby certify that stood Grey Beard in
ion with Mr.. Edmund Cunningham, of the County Of
Powhatau, in 1884, and that consider him sure foa
gccr. He covered 10 or 10 Mares and for the number
believe many proved with foa from any other horse
of my acquaintance His colts OF fine size aud prom
Use. AS to his blood consider him inferior TO horse
in America. Given from under my hand, at Goocbland
G. H., Va, this 29'h Of September, 1898.
L. J. ARCHER
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-27
THE THOROUGH BRED STALLION,
OLD GRNY BE A. r ID F,

In line health, will stand this season two-thirds OF
his time at my stable on the Long Meadows the
other third at VIM. CAREERS, in Staunton.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-01-25
PROTECT EACH OTHER,
WAYNE COUNTY MUTUAL
NSUTeAN NCE NEPANY

4 LII Persons insuring in this company are
"A members equally interested in its welfare
and in the election OF its officers.
In order to become a member of this company
and thereby be insured, the applicant gives pre-
MUM note, the amount of which is in proportion
to the amount to be insured, and its degree Of
hazard, thus: If $1,000 is to be insured, at 5 per
cent, he gives his note for $50. If at 10 per cent
he gives his note for 500, and in that proportion
for greater or less sum, according TO the rate of
hazard on which note he advances per cent. and
an additional sum of 81 so for survey and policy.
He then becomes a member on the approval Of
his application and is insured for five years. The
aggregate of the premium notes constitutes the
cash fund, chargabe first, with the expenses, and
second, with the losses of the Company; and
should it prove insufficient TO pay both losses and
expenses the money to meet the losses, Should
any occur) is borrowed agreeably to the act of in
corporation. and paid. An assessment is then
made to repay such loan upon the premium notes,
in proportion to Retrospective amounts, and in no
case to be made but once year, notwithstanding
several losses may happen.
At the expiration of five years the note, if any
assessments have been made and paid, is given
up and the insured may renew his application.
Policies may at any time be assigned sur
rendered and cancelled and the premium notes
given up. according to the bylaws of the Com
pany. No more than three fourths of the cash
value of any property will be insured, and all
great hazards: such as Cotton Factories, Powder
Mills, Dstileries, Machine Shops, Manufactures
for Printers Ink, and all establishments of the
same class Of hazards, are not insured upon any
conditions whatever and that no one risk is taken
over $4,000, it is considered much more safe and
less expensive than in Stock companies, where
they insure large amounts and hazardous property.
STOGDELL STOKES, Agent.
Stroudsburg, Monroe CO., Dec. Is, l94l.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-01-25
aa5l3;E I'll IS

We have tried Doctor JOS Presley Peters Ve-
getable Pills, and have no hesitation in pronounc-
ing them the best Antibilious Medicine that we
have ever used in our families. We are acquaint-
ed with several families in this city who give them
the preference to all other kinds, on account of
their mlldness, and at the same time, certainty of
action.---Ne'r York Examiner.
More than ten millions of boxes of these truly
valuable Ambitious Pills have been sold in the
United States, Canadas, West Indies, Mexico. and
Texas, since the first OF January, eighteen hun
dred and thirty five
Hundreds and thousands bless the dav they were
induced by the persuasion Of friend, to try Boa
Of Doctor etcrs' Pills
They are in use as Family Medicine, and all
who have used them give them the preference to
all other kinds, on account of their being a safe,
pleasant, and easy aperent-being mild in their
action at the same time though, in their operation,
producing neither sickness, gripping, nor debility
Doct. Jos. PrieStIey Peters,
DEAR SIR:-I have used your valuable
Pills these last four years, in cases of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, and Sick Headache, and have
found them in a majority of cases, the most valu-
able Pills have ever used
JOHN CASE, NJ d.
For Sick or Nervous Headache. or Bilious Fe-
yer, would recommend Peters, Pills in preference
to all other kinds.
r. H. ARMSTRONG. NJ d.
The .foiio,cing from The EMINENT DOCTOR
EMMERSON, 7, IS considered sufficient
have used in my practice, these last five years,
Doctor JOS PrestIey Peters Vegetable Antibili-
Gus Pills. and considered them the BEST FAMILY
MEDICINE have ever used.
A fresh supply ofthese valuable Pills Just re-
ceived and for sale at the Office ofthe REPUBLICANS,
Siroudsbnre.
Nav H. 1872
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-01-25
S IL {fl II M a MS
EIslsIxH IsEz3EIaS

Proved in more than 400, 900 cases 10 be infal-
Ilhle; The only certain NOTWITHSTANDING medi-
cine ever discovered. Many diseases arise
from worms aud occasion long and intense sutf-
erng and even death, withou, their ever being
suspected; grown persons are very often afiiict-
ed with them and are doctored for various COM
plants, without any benefit; when one dose of
these Lozenges would speedily cure them.
.Nr. J. Murphy, 90 North ST. Philadelphia,
was applied TO by poor woman whose daugh-
ter, years old, had been sick for nearly
years; her stomach was as large as grown
persons, her arms and legs so swollen that she
could not walk or help herself, although she
could eat as much as two laboring men. Two
celebrated doctors had exhausted their skill
without any benefit; the father had spent all he
could raise and was discouraged, he abandon
ed all idea of doing anything more for her, and
looked 10 death alone, TO take her out OF her
misery Mr. Murphy believing it case Of
worms, gave her a box of Sherman's LoZenges,
and in two days she returned with Joy beaming
IN her eyes, and said the Lozenges had saved
her chlld's life. The first dose brought away
nearly pint of worms in one living mass, she
afterwards counted over 500 that were discharg-
ed, besides the mass---which she could not
count. The child was literally eaten up with
them---anoher living witness OF the almost mir
aculous efficacy of Shermans Lczenges
HJ7 fresh supply of the above valuable
Lozenges, just received and for sale by T.
SCHOCH, Republican Office, Stroudsburg,
sole agent for Monroe county.
Price-25 cents per box
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-01-25
Sherman's Cough LOzenges,

Are the safest, most sure and effeCtual remedy
for Coughs, Colds, COnSumpttORS, Uh0opiRg Cough,
Astina, TIghtneSS Of The LungS or Chest &c. &c.
The proprietor has never known an instance where
they did not give perfect satisfaction.
Over 5000 persons have given their names with
in the last year as reference of the wonderful
virtues of these Cough Lozenges. They cure all
recent cases in few hours, seldom requiring more
than one day to entirely eradicate the most dis
tressng ones.
Mr.. James W. Hale, No. Tontine Buildings,
Wall ST., gave some to friend who had not enjoy
ed nights sleep for several weeks, being every
few minutes attacked with such a distressing
cough, as almost to take away his life The Lo
zenges made him raise easy, and enabled him 10
sleep well all night He had tried every thing he
heard of, and nothing else afforded the,east relief
Another instance of saving a fellow being from
an untmely grave.
The ReU. DariHs Aath0Ry, OF the Oneida Con-
ference, was given up as incurable, believed 10 BE
on the verge of the grave from consumption, with
out the hope of relef, till he tried these Lozenges.
They relieved him Immediately, and in a few
weeks restored him to health, that he could re-
sumo his duties as minister of the gospel. He
recommends them to all who are consumptive or
have any arrangement of their lungs, the great
est medicine in the known world. He has wit
messed their effects on several others, and always
with the happiest results He says so greay '
remedy through the blessing of Divine Providence
should be the common property of all, aad in eve
ry family on the face ofthe earth.
For sale at the Republican Office, by 7. School
sole agent or Monroe county
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-01-25
LIVER COMPLAINT.

Because they purge from the body those corrupt
and stagnant humours, which when deposited on
the liver, are the cause of the above dangerous
complaint They are also to prevent
APOPLEXY AND SUDDEN DEATH.
Because they carry off those humors which OBJ
structing the circulation, the csuse of rush,
or determination of blood to the head; giddiness,
especially on turning suddenly round, blindness,
dro%siness, loss of memory, inflammation of the
brain, insanity, and all disorders of the mind.
Those who labour within doors should remem-
Der that they frequently breathe an atmosphere
which is wholly unfit for the proper expansion od
the lungs, and at the same time owing to want OF
exercise, the bowels are not sufficiently eracua-
ted, the blood becomes impure, and headache, in
digestion, paptation of the heart, and MANY other
disagreeabe symptoms are sure to follow.
WPIGHT'S INDIlN VEGETABLE PILLS