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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

tho Jackson Van Buren, Administration, so sub
versive of its constitution and laws--so destruct-
i've OF Its interest and morals-destitute of the
6rnness to direct in war or the wisdom to guide
in peace! And for what, is it urged, that we
should place such a man at the head of this great
na'lonl Why, forsooth because he advocates
the immediate annexation of Texas TO the do
main Of this Union already SO ample that it will
require century fully to occupy it! Yes, the
annexation of Texas, at the expense of our ma
tonal honor, an ubiquitous war, and debt of in
definite amount probably from ten to twenty mil
lions! And is il thus that the miscalled Demo-
cratic party propose to compensate the country
for the many and great evils il has brought upon
it9 The nation will reject the offer with scorn
and contempt! twill rally under the Wing ban
ner having for its motto Clay, Frelinghuysen and
our glorious Union! Clay, whose moderation,
wisdom, and cancellation twice preserved that u
mon! Clay, ever the discerning advocate of its
honor and interest! Clay, the noble patriot and
eminent statesman, not more remarkable for the
splendor Of his genius than for his sound pracii-
cal good sense--possessing courage, wisdom, en-
ergy, frmncss and prudence equal TO any exigen-
cyl Yes, tho people will 20 for Clay and FIRE.
linghuysen for the sake of the Union; to restore
to it again the happy influence of those princi-
pies and that policy proved by experience to be
wise and salutary, and under which alone it has
Texas they will 90 for when il may
be had consistently with the honor, safety and in
terest Of the Union. *s*
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
TO MY FRIENDS
AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY

MY Office, as Commissioner in Chancery and
Ba,'iif, and Commissioner in the Federal
court OF the United States for the Western Dis
trict OF Virginia, is in the room occupied by the
Clerk OF the Hastings Court of Stanton, in,me-
diateiy over that OF the Clerk Of the Circuit SUI
perior Court of Law and Chancery, and may be
entered by passing up the Agh, Of steps in the
rear of the building, where may be found at all
times ready to attend to any call that may be
made upon me, to take dispositions, settle ac-
counts of any kind, draw deeds of every descrp-
ton, write out articles of agreement write letters
for those who may desire il, either of family or
business character. act Trustee, &c. The
charges in all cases will be made in strict accor-
dance with the present depressed state of the
country. JOHN ID. WATTS,
August /, 1914. Com'r. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
TAE PRESENT SEASON.

mere is not man, woman child but should take
medicine at this of the year. but more especially
n ,hs present time; Tor there probably
many causes existing period as THERE ARg sow
so likely to produce state of sickness The repcacd
changes IN the atmosphere by acting they do upon the
consisoncc and quality of the blood itself give
Tor the most fatal and malignant disorders The bile be-
comes (and often without any warning) in acri-
mo"ous condition from these repeated changes and il
the first symptoms require immediate attention To
move the iniirmcS TO which the human frame i; liable
no medicine has been found cifcctua as Brandrcth'
vegetable Universal Pills, which arc known by the ex
psrcncc OF thousands TO perfectly cleanse the blood
all ioulncss remove every morbid affection and reno.
yatc weak and enfccbcd constitutions to perfect health
and yigor. i ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
Trustees Sale.

Y virtue of a Deed OF Trust executed by Pc
- ter flouser TO the subscriber, bearing date the
2lst day of June. 1913, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta,
shall proceed to sell at public auction for cash,
In the town of Greenyille, according to the Iequ-
stlons Of the aforesaid trust, on the 10Th day of
August next, all the said Peter Ilouser's right,
title and interest in the real estate Of Samuel
Steele, deed, it being one undivided tenth part,
situate near Grccnville in Augusta county. The
title TO the above mentioned property is believed
to be good, but acting as trustee shall only con-
vey such title is vested in me by the deed a.
bove mentioned. II. TURK Trustee.
July %, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
THEODORE YSEN
MIR. CLAY AND FOREIGNERS

In the course of his speech at the Pavilion yes
terday, Mr. Ewing said tina, he had recently held
conversation with Mr.. Clay on the subject of
The vile ISLANDERS which ndustriousiy circula-
ted among foreigners to his prejudice. MIR. Clay
said in his vehement and impassonod manner :
"Sir,l would as soon Sight TO sustain the rights of
naturalized as Of natve.born citizen"
And yet the Locofocos are continually calum-
fniating Mr.. Clay by saying he is hostile to for
eigners. blacker lie was never uttered. MIR.
Clay's regard for the rights of our naturazed cit
liens is a thousand times more deep and sincere
than that of the wreches who SANDER him.
Louisville Jour.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
BOOKS (! BOOKS i!
NEW AND CHEAP CASH BOOK STORE
r ERE cow a IT

Haas REMOVED his Books and Stationary
A to the new building one door north of Messrs.
Crawford 81 Cochran, where he hopes all those
who hayo so often wished for book store in
Staun;on will call and give some tangible evil
dence that they were sincere in such wish. lie
has now On hand good assortment of School and
Miscellaneous books and will by the Is. OF
September have his assortment greatly enlarged.
He has just received d supply of books, &c.
from Philadelphia, among which arc the follow
ing Debate between Rev. A, Campbell and Rev.
n. J.. Rice, Boardman on the Apostolcal Sue
cession, Uetherington's History of the Church OF
Scotland, 9Th Vol. Macaulay's Miscelanies, The
Book that will suit you, Daird's Religion in A.
merica, Miss Leslie's Complete Cookery, Goth
edition, with Improvements, supplementary re-
ceipts and new appendix, Sketches of Life in
Texas by Seatsfeld, Sketches of American socie-
ty, W Soatsield, Polk and Dallas Sonpster.
Blank Books, Foolscap and Letter Paper, Silver
Pencil Cases, fine Sealing Wax, Afloat and A.
shore, new Novel, by Cooper,
CL.1Y LETTER Paper,
TIE Sd Supply Of Tie "Kailcr Kjcers,''
vorplanck's Illustrated Shakespeare, Pictorial Ri.
ole No. 5.
Stanton, August /, 1911.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

"Out Of the abundance IF The heart he mouth
speakch. "A Wing and Locofoco of this city
conversing together few days since, the Wing
Remarked We'll ifyou succeed in electng Polk,
hope you will have Locofoco principles carried
ont to your hearts content TO which the Loco
very ingenuousy replied: That's Whiggery! fyou
can't elect Clay, you au0nt 10 ruin The couniry!'
Thus allowing it to escape him that the very doc
trines he advocated were ruinous and destructive.
Ne,Uark Daily Advertiser.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
GROCERY AND CoNrM1ssIoM
BUSINESS.
lPA&l2ISIl g lDlAAElILiATo
MO. "a.
mo. "a.
RICHMOND, VIRCINIA.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
/ EG leave to inform their friends and the pub
- lie generally, that they have removed to the
tenement No. "a, Cary Street, nearly opposit,
'heir former stand, and "a few doors below the
street leading to Mayo's Bridge, where they ar,
prepared to furnish every description OF goods il
The Grocery line, good terms as any othe
House In the city.
The following are part of their stock
so hhds. Sugar, p. II. and N. o.
500 bags Rio Coffee
200 Z" La. do.
100 ST. Domingo do.
80 Old Java
100 Cuba do.
80 boxes Coverings double Loaf Sugar
20 bbls. crushed do.
70 packages Teas, all qualities
30 hhds. Molasses
500 sacks Salt
500 kegs Nails, all sizes
loooo lbs. Cotton Yarns at factory prices
40 bbls. N. f.. Rum
100 do. Whiskey
so do. Old Rye Whiskey
so packages f. Brandy, all qualities
20 bbIs. c. Gin
pipes Holland Gin
100 boxes Soap
= 100 Crews Candles
10 bbls. Copperas
- Alum
ceroons of LIST quality Indigo
boxes Mason's Backing
Augustus do.
100 '' Sxl0 Glass
SO l0xl2 do.
900 bags Shot
% % kegs Gunp0wder' for sporting
SO doz. Bed Cords
100 Z" Leading Lines
s tons Steel
10 I" Iron, assorted
-" hoop and strap Iron
kegs Bar Lead
200 bbis. nett Herrings
25 s. Malaga Wine
10 G.. NJ. Wine
Z" Old Madeira
Country Merchants and others are respectfullv
invited 10 give them call before PURCHASING. as
they are determined to sell as low for cash. or to
punctual customers on months, as any other
House In the city. They also propose to do a
general Commission Business, ;" and are now
prepared to sell any article of produce which
their friends may consgn them, pledging their
best efforts TO obtain in every case the highest
market price.
Angus. l, IS44.-Sw
The Rockingham Republican, is requested to
copy the above week for six weeks and
send account to p. g. b.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

A UsRruL PLANT.-Tho sun-hower is perhaps
destined 10 become one of our most valuable ag-
rcutural products. One hundred pounds Of the
seed afford lorty pounds of oil. The refuse OF
the seeds after expression, furnishes an excel
lent food for cattle; from the leaves of the plant
cigars are manufactured of singular pectoral quail
tiles; the stalk affords superior alkali, and the
comb Of The seeds is choice dainty for swine
So says the Hon. MIR. Ellsworth.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL
BY PIKE POWERS.

NHE next session Of this School will open on
- the LIST Monday in September and close on
the last Friday in June. There will be two pub
lie examinations during the session.
TERMS FOR TEN MONTHS:
Tuition $40: Board SIIO; Room and Appa-
ratus $50. Payable scm-annualy in advance.
Staunion, July 25, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
fSTOJEJ10J So

"a EARLY two years have elapsed since the
firm of VIM. Wthrow s; Co. was dissolved.
large amount of the debts then due the can.
Germ remains unpaid; those claims are yet in the
hands of the subscriber at Waynesboro', and set
tlement of tile same expected now All claims
not paid or arranged by the ist September next,
will be divided. The subscriber cannot, after
Shat time, be cehsurable for what may follow
The senior partner, II. b. Jones Of Rockbiidgc,
is unwilling to grant longer Indulgence.
WM. WIrHROW, Ii.
Junior Partnet.
Waynesboro,' July 25, 1644.-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
A. = mce,ipG or,beM, T,hor 70,

At a meeting ofthe Mt. Tabor Temperance So
ciety, held at the Va. Institute on Saturday 18Th
ult, the following resolution adopted
Resolved, That the Temperance Societies
throughout the county be respectfully invited 10
send delegates to Convention to be held at Mt.
Tabor on Saturday the 10Th August.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
Mt A 1R m 1t1@1Oo

In Baltimore, the 18th ult., by the Rev c. p
Wegle, Professor Pm. LEON Qatcly of Staunton,) to
Miss ANN DAVIS, of that city.
On the Oath nit, by the Rev. L. Il. Vcitch Mr. VAL.
ENTINE CALDWELL, TO Miss SARAH JANE DAVIS.
On the 18th ult. by the Rev. VIM. Brown, Mr.. JonN
GREGoRV, formerly Of Lynciburg, to Miss SOPHIA
TRIPLET, formerly Of Culpcper county
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

The Secretary of the Treasury advertises that
the United States stock falling due on the 3Ist of
next December will be redeemed at any time pre-
vions with ineres, from July LIST, on presentation
at the Bank Of America, the Bank Of Commerce,
or the Merchants Bank, New York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
N O n L q IN
MRS. BUMGARDNER 4 MRS. LUCY Nj. BASkIN,

MRS. BUMGARDNER 4 MRS. LUCY Nj. BASKIN,
DROPOSE opening School for the instruc.
= ton OF small children, on the second Monday
In October next, in the house the creek, now
occupied by Eli Parent, in which will be taught
Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Geography,
and Common Arithmetic. Mrs. BAsKIN will take
Glass to instruct i'm Drawing and Painting. In
the meantime, the house will BIZ repaired so as to
make il comfortable.
Terms of Tuition for session of five
months, $500
FOR Drawing and Painting, $1,000
Staunton. July %, lSi1-6t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
StammeYing Cured!

fH7HE subscriber is at the Hotel OF Capt.
:" McClung, and will attend to any cases OF
Suffering or Stam,nering that may offer. Terms
msderate. He will In all cases warrant perma-
new cure.
GEO. THOMPSON.
Staunton, August I-~3t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

The latest folly is a cooked hat, to be worn by
the Presidents of Clay Clubs.-Cin. Herald.
antipathy to a cooked hat, for we shall certainly
knock ii into one in less than six months
Louisville Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
MIR. ERELINGuuYSEN.

Judge Pirtle and MIR. Prentice Of Louisville,
Z finding steady and industrious effort made in
that region to identify Mr.. Frelinghuysen with
tho Native Americans, and, worse still, to induce
the belief that he was seeking by law, and through
concerted Protestant action to bring about a u
Mon of Church and State, for the purpose Of put
ting down the Catholics, requested him to inform
them as to his views on these subjects. other
letter he returned the following response:
New York, July 4, 1874.
Gentlemen: Your favor is duly received, and
It's inquiries are cheerfully answered. Since my
residence in this city as Chancellor OF the Uni
versty have felt il to be my duty to its interests
TO retire very much from party politics, excepting
80 far the sacred right OF suffrage concern
ed. have had no connection with the Native
American party, nor have now. have never
spoken but i'm decided condemnation of the mob
scenes of violence and blood in Philadelphia, and
have had nothing to do with the matter of diyi-
sion of the school fund between Catholics and
Protestants in New y ork. Indeed, your inquiry
is the first ntimation have had that such sub
5ect has been agitaied. Allow me to say, gentle
tnen in the general, that cherish the principles
OF our Constitution, which allow full freedom of
conscience and forbid all religious tests and es-
adjustments, as sacred and fundamental.
Yours, very respectfully,
THEODORE FRELlNGHuYSEN.
Messrs. Henry Pirtle and Geo. D. Prentice.
Thus another falsohood, or rather train Of false
hoods, is exploded. The truth is there is no
more liberal man in the country, both in religious
and political matters, than Mr.. Frelinghuysen.-
He is decided in his views, as every man
ought to be. But he is equally decided in allow
ing The same freedom Of conscience to all. His
whole life enforces the truth of his declaration i'm
the above letter: 81 cherish the principles of opr
Constitution, which allow full freedom of con-
science and fofbid all religious tests and estab-
iishments, as sacred and Fundamentally
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
IL O r S a l. u

1 WISH to sell, near Staunton, most beautiful
- site tor Dwelling House, and about thirty
acres OF land attached to it, part of which is now
IN meadow-fhere are on it two good springs, the
water of them delightful. This situation and
most oil The ground is within the bounds of the
Corporation. This place might suit professon-
al man very well, as the distance to town is but
short. Any person wishing to purchase such
place may be informed Of the price and payments
by calling the subscriber residing near the
premises. JOHN MCDOWELL
July Is, lSif.--lm
also wish to sell piece of ground on Main
street In Staunton, adjoining Mr.. James b. Hill
and MIR. Franklin Points, about seventy-five feet
In front and one hundred and twenty feet back,
or the ohe-haf OF it, just as it might answer the
purchaser. That part Of the town is improving
very much at present. Also, House and lot in
Ga'lows Town, now occupied by Mr.. Wiley
Any person wishing either may know the terms
on application to the subscriber near town.
JOHN MCDOWELL.
AUGUST / 1914
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
For the Spectator.
POLK, DALLAS AND TEXAS ,

VIVA. motto for great party What name
Tor the head OF great nation. James X. Polk !!
man OF mediocre talents, who can claim the
gratitude Of his country for no one beneficial act.
who has given his support to all the measures of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

DlASIR AlSIzlA iP!2WI2lAIsS % z Q
d
\ WISH to sell, or rent for term Of years, my
n Dwelling House and Farm, in The Immediate
vicinity of Staunton.
BRISCOE G.. BALDWIN.
July 4, 191A-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

~ number of Advertisements are unavoid-
ably omitted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
The Virginia Female Institute.
E A L o u A VI A


-
PROVISIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
John Howe Peyton Fhou,s \ N;.h;.
William Kinney, NichoIas q K;nncv
Washington Swoopc, Or " ~ S,rhi;rg
~ E, Ia. ~ stuart John b. Breckenridge,
~. I"n"nu berkeley, John Churchman,
'""'S o"'S' Robert S. Brooke.
PRINCIPALS:
Rev. James NIcElroy, Mrs Maria shcfley,
PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
LITERATURE:
Rev James McElroy, A. M.
fKENCh LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE,
Miss Ann Louisa Shelley.
MUSIC. PIANO AND GUITAR:
Signor G. George.
TERMS FOR TEN MONTHS:
Board, washing, fuel and candle light, $3.50 90
English and Classical Literature, 30 90
French, Oh mn
music, 40 90
Use of Instrument, = IN
Drawing and Painting, 90 90
The second session of this Collegiate Female School
VIII commence on the first Monday in September next
GEORGE ESkRIDGE, Scc'ry
Virginia Female Institute.
Staunton, August |, lS14.-5t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
IUST REGnYyTEn.

"A SMALL STOCK Of DRY GOODS and
IN OUEESWARE, which ! will sell low
for cash, or to punctuaal customers on short time.
JOHN w. PITMAN.
Stanton, Feb. I, 1911.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
N o r l G. f.

ap,lsss full meeting of the Slaunton Clay
E@GSy Club, is requested at the Court
house at O'Clock p. NJ, OH Saturday next.
SAMUEL CLARKE, President.
Aug. l 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
81 % nRH @ 1N o

A III persons Who have in their possession,
~ lists Of subscribers 10 the "Augustf Demo-
craft" will please toward them without delay to
James Poage, esq. Stanton.
July %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
SCHOOL FOR o.aIlllhDNlsN>

MISS SALLY e. ON,
PROPOSES TO open school for children, on
l. the LIST of October next. Her terms for five
months Tuition, will be
For Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra-
ply, and Eng. Grammar, $500
Beginners, 100 $500
Plain and Ornamental Needle Work, $500
Staunton, July 25, 1911.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01
lHlNUSIEININ9S SAMl@o

July IL, lSll.--4t
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-08-20
Anew ARRIVALoFFANCy GOODS

V AND BoNNEIS AT THE CITY iASi
SrOtE, NJ l3i. Mau s.
LOWTHER 4 ROOM. have insf received same
heauumI LACE LAWNS. Rslzarne. and aIhef
Sunmef Goods. ur Ladie, wraf. All lstee
.ura'y of Florence Brad Bifiseye AMI PsIsfw#
Buncis Of the ueutfi 'hats ana Al greatly reduced
prices. Gail spas or Won MI IN some 81
rreu.c.i GOOD. az The season. may
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-06-14
Jysrrsc7 OF PL.yrs.-Observa,ion shows that

INSTINCT OF Observation shows that
plants have hours devoted to rest, during which
time they make little OF no progress In CROWN
A curious proof Of this statement was offered by
An account OF the experiments Of gentleman
who had an artificial illumination kept up IN his
graperies throughout the night, and where this
was done, the grapes ripened sooner By several
weeks: but subsequent accounts informed Us
that the vines thus stimulated were much weak-
ened. Some plants, Ike certain animals. have
been ordained for night, and these, accordingly
are active only during those hours; the night
blowing Cereus is an example Of this sort. Diners
that flourish and increase during the day close
their flowers, and frequently their leaves, remain
ing inactive throughout the night.
Magazine OF Science.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-06-14
= For why Because the good old rule
Scificeth them the simple plan.
That they should take who have the power,
And they should keep who can"


When the lion goes hunting he will have the
lions share. Remuneration is not to be regu.
lated by vulgar arithmetic, but with certain lie.
onine greatness. In early dealings with the In.
dams the principle was adopted tina, in buying
po!,reS awhile mans foot should be holden TO
weigh five pounds in the scale-it was much
more convenient than avoirdupois. In measuring
Texas am elastic chain will be equally valuable
i: will stretch to California and the Pacific II
any conscicnccs are still tcndcr let the following
tnothod be adopted Send special agent to
Mexico 10 treat with them for the territory This
admits their right; then, II they reject the tender
take II from them. As long MS they have not re-
conquered Texas, Mexico is to be held. by fiction
Of law, 10 have acknowledged It's Independence
The distinction between de jure and de facto is
:husty and nn;enable. Ii payment he made it
shoGld be in Mississippi Planters Bonds
It's constan, fact in acoustics ;hat if given
sound be repeated many times with sharp pei
cussion, the effect on the tympanum will be such
Us to obhterate all previous impressions. Let,he
experiment be tried with the word Remuneration.
In short time 1t VIII be the universal belief that
the whole OF what Is 70 be rc.anncxed once be.
cnged TO US.
All measurements in Texas should be made
with the sliding scale. TIE geography of The
country is difficult, and Tie Western frontier is
found 10 have tho popularity Of reccding upon
approach To make it include the city OF Mex
co is less peTplexing than 10 msasuTse an erc OF
the meridian. Al b.