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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

pursuance of the last will and testament Of
Frances b. Smith, decd, l offer for sale
valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the. county of
AlbemaEle, containing
800 A G n Els,
upwards OF two hundred Acres of which are clear.
ed well enclosed, and in good state of cultiya.
tion--the balance well tiInbered. This tract of
land was devised to the said Frances b. Smith,
by her father Charles Smith, deed, late of the
County OF Albemarle, being part of the tract on
winch he lived, and was always considered the
best part OF his land. 1t lies abou, five miles
from Rockhsh Gap, and three or four miles from
Brooksville. This land lies well and is well wa.
tered, having a creek running through it, and
several first rate Springs. The improvements
are BARN and several TOBACCO HOUSES.
this land is not disposed of at private sale be-
fore the first day Of January next it will on that
day be offered at public auction
Terms made known on the day of sale.
N. MASSlE, Ex'r. of
+. b. Smith, decd.
Dec. ~, is41.--3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
CASH FOR NEGROES!

'E'HE subscriber wishes 20 purchase Neproa5
groes TO sell will find i, to their interest 5 sali
on the subscriber, or address letter to FisbeF5:
vile, Augusta county, y ich shall be attended q
Immediately.
g SAM'L. b. BROWN
Baskerville March J4-0
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
The Richmond Enquirer seems to think that
war with Mexico is probable.

Some of our Locofoco brethren in the 'sTenth
Legion" have been proposing to send the Wings
sup Salt river since the election. Would i, not
be well for them 10 agree to let US remain, now
that there is a probability Of War with Mexico,
and perhaps with England Or will the "Ten,h
Legion undertake to do all the fighting itself I
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

THNHE subscriber will receive in few days 4
= general assortment of
-, I'D ~ " e. @ @ I'D S
from Philadelphia and Baltimore together with
general assortment oil ARDW ARE, QUEENS.
WARE, SHOES and PALM LEAF HATS,
which he will sell at very reduced prices for
cash, or to punctual customers on credit. res.
pectiully solci; ap examination of my stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, as l am determined to
sell at very reduced prices.
~. WILLIAM KYLE.
Staunton, April Is, I8l4.--lf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
IL EGRO HIRING.

WILL be hired publicly at Mddlebrook, on
the 25'h instant, (Christmas,) four Negro
Men, and one oman, belonging to the estate Of
John Scott, decd Bond with approved security
viii! be required. THOS. THOMPSON,
Guardian for the Heirs.
Dec. IL, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

A case, involving the question whether there
was any authority for the collection OF duties on
imports, under the Compromise Act, subsequent
to the 3Oth June, 1912, is now under trial in the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
JUST RECE[IED

SOME elegant new style goods for Ladies
- dresses, and Cloths, SC. for men, and some
Cadet Cassinetts, &C., large supply of Salt,
sole and upper Leather, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, and variety of other things suitable for
the seasoh-some Tea, said TO be better than has
ever been in this market. All of which will
sell at reduced prices for cash. Salt by the load
at Scottsville prices and carriage; Coffee the
same. Cotton Yarns under 9, reduced.
~. l.. MAY.
Staunton, Oct. 3, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

85-The Sappho, arrivedat Boston from Cam
ton, has brought home dispatches for our Go
vernment from MIR. Gushing, among which is
said to be the Treaty he has concluded with
China
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

AT the late election for Electors of President
and Vice President of the United States it is
worthy of remark that the Clay and Frelinghuy-
sen Electors received the votes Of majority of
The Old Thirteen States, and of the four oldest of
the States admitted into The Union since the for.
nation of the Constitution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy ,

Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy }
for Augusta county, Dec. 5.
Notice to the creditors of Joseph c. Best, a
bankrupt, to prove their debts before me a, my
Office In Staunton, on the LIST and I'd DAYS of Jan
uary next, when and where the said bankrupt is
required 10 attend.
J. X. STRIBLING, Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
NOTICE,

I FOREWARN all persons from buying os ira.
"a ding with John Miller, for note of mine fol-
Slo as no value was received for it. | do not in.
tend to pay it unless compelled by law.
MICHAEL FACKLER.
Augusta Co., Dec. 10, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
The Virginia Female Institute,
KALORAMA, STAUNTON.

vHNTlE charge for board, washing, and candle
4 light, in the boarding establishment Of this
school, has been reduced to one hundred dollars
per session OF ten months.
GEO. ESKRiDGE, Sec'Ty. V. FL.
September l2, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
MANHW AHMANIN@0

M RS. LEE respectfully informs the Ladies'
A'A that she is now prepared TO carry on the
above business in her usual neat and fashionable
style. She has removed TO the Brick tenement
on the street leading to the residence of the Hon.
A. ii. II. Stuart, and immediately in the rear of
the dwelling of Mr.. Pike Powers.
Staunton. Oct. II, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcv

Oiiicc OF Commissioner in Bankruptcy
for Botetourt county, Dec. g.
Notice to the creditors of James l.. Literal, a
bankrupt, TO prove their debts before me at my Of
hce In FincaStle, on the 9Th and OH of January
next when and where the said bankrupt is requi-
red to attend.
VIM. M. LAKELAND. Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

HOUND near Stanton, a Gold Piece, which
- the owner can have by describing it and pay
ing for this advertisement.
JAMES w. HUDSON.
Stannton, Dec. 8, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
AMERICAN LAW AGENCY.
T III o MAS J. FARNHAM g. co
No 6i John Street. Mem York.

HAVE made arrangements with response
bic members Of the Bar i'm each State Of the
Union, and in each of the British Provinces OF
North America, by which they'are able to transact
legal business with more despatch and with less
liability of losses to clients than has been at
tanned by any previously existing arrangement
Tor snch purposes. They are able TO collect debts,
and do all other business connected with tire du-
ties OF the profession, for the people of any one
section OF the said Territories, which they may
wish to have done in any other section Of their
field Of operation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
Il a 81 ID y Or S MnMa

u a 81 ID go D S ANlso
4 wish. TO sell privately the TRACT OF
- LAND which purchased recently from Ed
WIN Porter, esq. lying within a quarter Of a mile
OF stanton, between tie Iron Works and Angus
Ia Springs roads. containing by estimation
LOS ACRES
and one rood. There are about seventy-fve acres
of this land cleared. the most Of which is well set
with clover, the balance in timber, and all under
excellent fences. There is good spring Of wa
ter upon it, abJ II might be made a desirable lit
tie place 10 d farmer of moderate capital.
Application III my absence. may be made 10
ChesLrY hiNNEY, esq by those wishing 10 pur~
chase. GEORGE pIAT'T
Stahnton, Nov. %, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy ,
for Page county, Dec. s.
Notice TO the creditors of James Priest, an
involuntary bankrupt, to prove their debts before
me, at my Office in Luray, on the 9th and 9th of
January next, when and where the said Priest is
required to attend.
ADDISON A. JONES, Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
FRESH SUPPLY OF
NEW g OlElNAlp GOODS
FRANKLIN r. GEIdER

III AS just received his supply Of Fall and Win
u ter Goods, which he offers for sale on the
most reasonable terms. His stock consists in
part of new style Cashmere de Coss, De Ambro-
STA, plain and figured Alpacas and large assort-
ment of Calcoes Shawls, Ladies' Dress Hdkfs.,
and variety of Fancy Goods. He has also the
very finest article of Cassmeres Cassinetts, blue
and black Cloths, and number of Sack and
Over Coats.
He has large stock of GROCERIES, which
he can sell very cheap
To the public he would only say call and exa-
mine, being satisfied that his prices will ensure a
sale.
Extract Logwood, Nader, Cinnamon. Rosin,
Putty, Glass SxlO and I0xl2, Saaratus, Nut
megs, Pepper, Allspice, 1000 lbs. Nails, 5000
lbs. Coffee, (or sale low.
u Corn, Oats, Rye, Tallow, Beeswax, Gin
sing, and every other article taken in exchange.
Oct. 3D. 1914
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
BLANK BOOKS
May 8. 1871.

NJ ASH & WOODHOUSE have on hand prob
- ably the largest stock of Blank Books ever
kept in any one establishment in the State and e.
quail perhaps greater, than is usually met with CT
ready made, at the largest manufactures at the
North.
We have medium, demi and cap Day Books.
Ledgers and Journals made oil the most superior
blue laid, blue and white linen paper
bound and finished in the most durable and work
manlike manner.
Also, others warranted good of cheaper de-
scription.
Besides, full and half bound Cap Ledgers, Day
Books. Journals. Cash Books, Sales Books, In
voice Books, Bill Books, Receipt Books, Bank
Books, Pass Books, Memorandums of every size,
Check Books, Ohe most beautiful ever seem
BOOKS OF Drafts, Promissory Notes, Indexes, Let
ter Books, Records, &c. &c.
BLANK BOOKS made, ruled and bound, to
any pattern, at short notice, and in the terry best
manner.
Richmond, November IL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
Deeds Of Bargain and Sale

fresh supply just printed at the Spectator
Office, on strong linen paper, with handsome
script type.
Also, on hand, Deeds Of Trust, Bonds, Sherifs'
and Constabie's Blanks, &c. 6e.
Nov. Is
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

There is now i'll Cincinnati lady, a nativ,
OF Kentucky, who is six feet eleven inches il
height.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
NOTICE,

DURING my absence in Richmond. clients
- and others having business with me will
please cali on d. Fultz, Esq. or N. X. front.
Esq, either Of whom will attend to the same for
me: WIN. FRAZIER.
Dec. SIT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy }

Office of Commissioner in Bankruptcy
for Monongalia county, Dec.
Notice TO the creditors of VIM. Gumps, bank
rupt, to prove their debts before me al my Office
In Morgantown, on the 9Th and 9th of January
next, when and where the said bankrupt is re-
quired to attend.
f. w. TOWER, Com'r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
LCGAM's SNGARs.
Pease's Hoarhouna Candy

EOR Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis,
~ &c. stPply of the above celebrated article
just received and for sale for cash only by
July IL. f.. BERKELEY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

WANTED TO HIRE a tfusty Negro WO-
MAN, who is good Cook, Washer and
lroner, and unincumbered with children.
Address John Wayt, Esq. Waypesborough
December s, 1a44.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

Is NW BlAN do lEE u 10
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR .a1' L.aJt,
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
WILL regularly attend the Superior and In
ferior Courts held in Staunton, the Superior
and Quarterly Courts of Rockingham County,
the Superior and Quarterly Courts of Pendleton
County, and the Superior Courts of Nelson
County. All business confded 10 him, shall be
strictly attended TO, as the business Of his pro-
fessIon shall have his undivided attention. His
Office is next door to that of Hugh w. Sheffey,
Esq. nearly opposite the COURTHOUSE alley-at
which he will at all times be found. (0nless alb
sent on business) from Monday l2 O'Clock A. NJ.
until Saturday 2 o'clock p. NJ. He may be
found at his residence near jennings Gap, every
Monday morning and Saturday evening.
Nov. %, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

lust RECEIVED and for sale low, 30
half barrels of very Superior Family Buck
weat Flour. Also, 20 Gallons Strained Honey.
and small quantity of Fresh Roll Mountain
Butter. X. G.. BICkLE,
Nov. I'll, 1844--4t Opposite p. Office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

District Court Of the United States for the
Western District Of Virginia, at Staun-
ton, Oct. 3. 1914.
In the matter of Sa,ul S Hamilton: In Bankruptcy.
: Assignee &c. having reported 10 The Court THAI
he has IN hands TO be distributed the sum of S304,-
Oh: 1t is ordered that ten days notice be given
through theSiaunton Spectator, Il newspaper pub
lshed in the town of Stanton, in Inc Western
District OF Virginia. that The LIST day Of May
Court next, dividend will be made OF the said
sum OF money, when and where the creditors
who have no, already proved their debts, are to
come prepared 10 prove the same, or they will be
excluded the benefit OF said dividend, and all
claims not then substan,ia,ed will be disaowed.
Copy Tese.
N. Il. TROUT, d. C..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
R E + Err E N CES:

Hon: Benz. +. Butler, GREEDY & McELRArsr, Hon.
JOHN w. EDMoSps, WIN. G. BRYANT, w. w. CAMP
BELL, Prof. TAYLOR LEWIS, SC. SC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
District Court of tie United States Jor me
Western District IF Yirgiaia, al Staun-
tom, October 3, 1914.

Notice to the creditors and all others concerned
to show cause if any they can against the Peu-
ton Of
No l25-Joseph G Best, of Augusta county,
for discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof, on Thursday The Is, day Of May next
7S6-James l. Literal, of Botetourt county,
for discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof, on Thursday the LIST day of May next.
1565-Wm Gumps, of Mononga;ia county, for
4 discharge from all his debts and certificate
thereof, on Thursday the LIST day of May next.
TEsTE-
N. X. TROUT, ID. C.
Dec. S.
0c,- Nrorgantown paper copy No. 1865; Fincastle
Democrat copy No. 7S6
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

NICHOLAS K. TROUT,
Attorney at Lato, 'Staunton, "a,
Agent OF the above concern for the Counties of
Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbrdge, Bath, PEN
dleton and Botetourt.
December 10, lSf4.-5t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
~ l@ u SIT s. a u il
OF
VALUABLE FARM AND TAVERN STAND,

N pursuance of the provisions Of Trust Deed,
executed by Alexander Paris, bearing date the
9Th day OF November 1888, and of record in the
Clerks Office Of the County Court of ALLEGHENY
County, shall, for the purposes in said deed
mentioned, on Wednesday the 18th day of Janu-
AIRY next, proceed to sell, on the premises, to the
highest bidder, for ready money, that valuable
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
u II rs III ID II U @s.

ELAXSEED OIL, received and for Sale
by T.. BERKELEY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
EivTsm and YMUeras Stand.

A lying on Jackson's River, in the Coun-
I!sH iy Of Allegheny. and on both sides of
G&k2- the Jackson's River Turnpike.
This tract OF land, embraces three several sur
veys, and contains together
al ACRES,
large proportion of which is Jackson River low
grounds, and is in high state of cultivation.
The buildings are large and commodious, and
have been occupied by said Paris and others, as a
avern, for many years. 1t about equally divides
the distance between the Warm Springs and
Calaghan's, and is one of the most valuable stands
In Western Virginia. But whether as private
residence, or public house, it is equally desra-
able, and well deserves the attention of purchas-
ers. The title is good, but shall only convey
such as is vested in me.
DAVID FULTZ, Trustee.
December 10, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12

=
will pay the Richmond price for Family or
Superfne Flour in cash. the carriage deducted
Nov. 81, 1874. JOHN w. PiTTMAN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-12
~ O y Z @ i 6

Oct 81, 1914.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-11-06
PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.

In the pursuit of knowledge, follow it wherev-
er il is to be found; like fern, it is the produce
of all climates, and like coin, its circulation is
not restricted to any particular class.--We are
ignorant in youth, from idleness, and we contin-
ue SO in manhood, from pride; for pride is less
ashamed of being ignorant than of being in
%structed, and she looks loo high 10 find that
which very often lies beneath her.
Therefore condescend to men of low estate,
and be for wisdom that which Alcibiades was
for power. He that rings only one bell, will
hear only one sound; and he that lives only with
one class, will see but one scene of the great
drama of life.
Mr.. Locke was asked how he had contrived to
accumulate a mine of knowledge so rich, yetso
extensive and so deep. He replied, that he at
trbed what little he knew to the not having
been ashamed to ask for information; and to
the rule he had laid down, of conversing with
all descriptions of men, on those topics chiefly
that formed their own peculiar professions OF
pursuits.
myself have heard a common blacksmith ell
|oqqent, when welding Of iron has been the
theme; for what we know thoroughly, we can Il,
Isually express clearly, since ideas will supply
words, but words will not always supply ideas
Therefore when I meet with any that write OBJ
securely, or converse confusedly, | am apt to sus
peet two things; first, that such persons do dol
understand themselves; and, secondly, that they
are not worthy Of being understood by others
~~LdcOn.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-11-06
The f;ate Of the Apostles.

The following brief history Of the Apostle we
have never seen in popular print till a day or two
ago. Ii may be new to those whose reading has
not been evangelical, to know that
st. Mathew is supposed to have suffered mar
trydom Or was slain with a sword at the city Of
Ethiopia.
81. Mark was dragged through the streets of
Alexandria, in Egypt, till he expired.
st. Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in
Greece.
St. John was put into a cauldron of boiling oil
at Rome and escaped death! He afterwards died
a natural death at Ephesus, in Asia.
ST. James the Great was beheaded at Jerusa-
lem.
St. James the Less was thrown from a pima
Gle, or wing of the temple, and then beaten to
death with a fuller's club.
81. Phillip was hanged up against a pillar, at
Hierapolis a city of Phrygia.
St, Bartholomew was fayed alive, by the COM
mand of a barbarous king.
ST. Andrew was bound to a cross, whence he
preached to the people until he expired.
St. Thomas was run through the body with a
lance at Caronandel, in the East Indies.
81. Jude was shot to death with arrows.
ST. Simon Zealot was crucifed in Persia.
st. Mathew was first stoned g. Their beheaded
St. Barnabas was stoned to death blythe Jews
at Salina.
ST. Paul was beheaded at Rome, by the tyrant
Nero.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-11-06
Old Psalm fumes.

There is, to us, more touching pathos, heart
thrilling expression, in SOM of the old psalm
tunes, feelingly displayed, than in a whole batch
of modernisms. The strains go home, and the
"fountains of the great deep are broken up"--
the great deep of unfathomable feeling that lies
far,. far below the surface of the world-heardened
heart; and as the unwonted, yet unchecked tear,
starts in the eye, the softened spirit yields TO their
influence, and shakes off the load of earthly care,
rising, purified and spiritualized, into a clearer
atmosphere. Strange, inexplicable associations,
brood over the mind, "like the far-olf dreams Of
paradise" mingling their chaste melancholy with
musings ola still, subdued, more cheerful char.
acter. How many glad hearts in the olden time
have rejoiced in these songs of p~raise--how ma.
ny sorrowfuI ones sighed out their complaints in
those p%laintive notes, that steel sadly, yet sweet.
ly on the ear--hearts, that, now cold in death
are laid TO rest, around that sacred tune, within
those walls they had SO often swelled with emo.
Ttion T. REacklco0I
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-11-06
Where arc tIae Bows!

Boz, in one Of his characters, says, "there ain't
aay boys left-that there amt such a thing as a
boy--that there's nothing now between a male
baby and a man, The editor of the Index con-
firms the idea of Boz thus happily:
Once there were intermediate states of boy
hood. "a bare-footed and bean-porridge-eating
state--a spelling and cyphering perod-when
there were boys to do the chores and go brands.
But there are no such things now-tbe child
steps out of his diaper frock, into a long tail
ed coat and calf-skin boots. He exchanges
the nipple for the cigar. Not one of the present
generation has ever seen a real bona fde mine
day old pot Of bean porridge.
But the present generation is as destitute of
girls as boys. 1t is either baby Or lady--clout
or bdstle-nursery or parlor. The mother tends
her infant, Or waits upon her daughter.
Instead of spinning flax for her fathers shirts,
they reel silk for the lady, and instead of knit
ting stockings and mending trowsers for brothers,
they work lace and make stays for themselves.