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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-22
New ORLEANS, AUGUST 8.

TIE CREyAssE. Our latest intelli-
gcnce from the crerosse, we regret TO
state, IL Of such o nature as TO convince
us that no human power can check tt
The water flows through it in a perfect
torrent, and nothing bu, n fall Of tho
river cen put stop TO the destruction
going on.
The steamboat Empress, which arrived
Yesterday, reports that the roaring Of the
water though the breach can be heard at
the distance Of Two miles. So high and
~ continued stage Of the river, It "a
said, was never before known here.
Since writing the above there have
been two ~ three arrivals The report
is ,hs, all efforts to stop the breach have
ceased The water has covered the
whole of the dlaceDi country for miles,
and ov The surrounding plantations, where
crops ol corn were growing, they wefa
cutting II down ~ lIs green state and
taking IL oT IN boats. Crowds oi people
were standing on the remaining leyes,
Iuoklng upon the devastation, unnble 10
render the least sssistanre. Such srs
the latest reports from the scene ol 'u'H
80 far. We sie hsopy io say, there has
beeu ~ loss oi hu,nsn ltlc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-22

BY the following from The New Or
leans Picayune the eth, it appears that
the crepaSse, in the Bank of the Missis-
sippi, which occurred on the | st inst, Mt
The plantation Of Madame Arnauld 80
miles above the city, is likely to produce
much damage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-22

NORTH CARoLIsA The returns Of the eIec'
ton for members Of the Legislature are com.
pete.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-22

From ALABAMA we have returns OF
81 counties which have elected %
Wings to "a Locos to the Legislature,
showing net Wing gan Of 5. The
State however, is still joined to its idols.
So with ILLINOIS. We have nothing
to expect from either The new Con-
gress ticket stands thus
|. Robert Smith. 9. John A. MtClernard.
3 Orlando B. Ficklin. 4 John Wentworth.
). Stephen a. Douglass. q. John p. Hoge.
2. Edward d. Baker, Wing.
All Locos but Mr.. Baker, who takes
the place Of Hon John J. Hardin, de-
clined. Tho Mormons 60 en- masse for
Polk and Texas.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-22

KENrUcKv is true as Clay. We have
returns from some 86 Of the 50 counties,
which show that Owsley (Whig) will
have about 5000 majority for Governor.
The Wing majority in the Legislature
will be from 10 10 so at least. Good
enough
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-22

CHANGES While the Locorocos arc
pointing out u few changes Of individuals
here and there, the Wings arc steadily
revolutonizing whole States. Since the
year came in we have redeemed
The State Of Connecticut,
The State Of Virginia,
The State of Louisiana,
The State of Indiana,
The State Of North Carolina.
The three last have been carried de-
spite tae troops Of changes, renpnciations
Of wbiggery &c. which the J.ocofoco
papers announced before tho election.
They brag as loudly now as in 1910,
aud with the same reason. .-.Newark Sen
Gnel.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-08-22

The Legislature stands thus -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-01
E REMEDYroR

Y\llIS preparation has now stood the ,es, of
- several years trial, and is confidently recon.
mcnded safe and ctlcctual medicine for ex-
pelling worms from the system. The unexam.
pied success that has attended its administration
An every where the pa,en, was really afliict-
ed with worms. certainly renders ii worthy the at
tcnton Of Physicians.
The proprietor has made il point to ascertain
the result Of its use in such cases as came within
his knowledge and obsorva,on-and he invaria-
bly, found II to produce the most sauiary Effects
not unfrequen,y after nearly all the ordinary pre-
Paratlons recommended for worms had been previ.
ousy resor,ed TO without any advantage. This fact
is at'ested by the certificates and statements of
hundreds respectable persons in different parts of
the country-and should induce families always
to Keep vial in their possession. 1t is mild in
its operation, and may be administered with per-
fec. safety to the most delicate infant. For sale
by JAMES l.. PATTERSON.
Staun,on, July 30, 1913.
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the Kingdom prescribed for but with little benefit
Al ons time was directed to take 6S drops the ''Tnc
ture OF Iodine three times day, which continued for
six months IN succession. AT another time applied Oil
of vrio TO the parts. After this used prescription
OF Sir Ashley Coopers but all proved in vain contn.
used togrow worse and drowning man will catch a,
straw, used ovcry remedy could hear of that was
"pphcaoe 10 my case, UNI, became DISCUS
ted with th treatment and relnqushed all hope
getting well.
Many pronounced the disease Cancer, but DIR. NJ,
under whose treatment was considered il Scrofulous
Lupus, and this is the given by medical men, As
last resort was recommended to try change of air
and an Atlantic voyage and in April last sailed for
mcrica, and arrived here in the month of Nav The
disease continued graduily TO increase extending up
aud fast vergng towards the frontal bone il seized npcn
henPpsrjaw aud surrounding parts
Wills crossing on the Ferry boat from Brooklyn to
New York, gentleman attracted by my appearances
and thus occosed me ''My friend have you used the
Sarsaparlla" Yes, rcplicdI, various kinds and every
Sarsaparilla.' No, replied. '''rhcn use it, for be-
licvc it will cure you.'' Being thus addressed by
highly recommended.
purchased one bottle, which gave some relief and
two months, feel within well. The disease is
stopped in its all those racking tormcnng
pains are gone my food rclishcs, digestion good,
and sleep well; and, under the blessing of Divine
Providence, attribute the result entirely the use
Sands Sarsaparlia With desire that the afflicted
may no longer delay but the right medicine and get
cured, remain with feelings of lasting gratitude,
Your friend, THOMAS LLOYD.
Nutra Alley, Pcarl-strcct.
City of Brooldyn,ss 5ber, 1912, before me came
thomas Lloyd and acknowledged the truth Of the fore
going paper, and that he executed the same.
HENRY &. MURPHY.
Mayor of the City Of Brooklyn.
Sands Sarsaparilla will also and permanently
cure diseases having impure state of the
blood and depravcd condition. Of the general constitution
VIZ Scrofua or Kings Evil in its various forms, Rhcu-
matiSn' obstinate cutancous cruptons Biotches, Bics
pimplcs or Pnstucs the face, chronic Sore Eyes
R'nsworm or letter, Scald Head, Enlargement and
pam OF the bones and JOINTS stubborn Uulccrs syphlt
&c symptoms diseases arising from an njudicous o
Mercury, female arrangements, and other similar
plants.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail and for X.
portation, by \. b. Sands & Co. No. 2I3 Broadway
(Granitc l'udings) corner Of Chambers street, New
iork and by Druggists generally throughout the Uni
ted States. Price, S per bottle, six bottles for So
NoTE-Ihc original documents may be seen by calling
at our store, No. 2I3 Broadway.
For sale, by JAS. +. PATTERSON. Agent
by special appointment for the Proprictors for Staun
ton and vicinity.
Feb. 10, 1913.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

n pursuance Of Il Deed Of Trust bearing date
= the LIST day of December 1910, and of record in
The County Court Office Of Augusta, executed
oy Peter Eckle and Sarah his wife, to the subscr-
ber' Tor The purpose Of securing the payment of
the two obligations therein mentioned, 10 John G..
Sewers, will be sold, i'm order TO satisfy the obi
CATION first mentioned in the said deed, on We'd.
nesday the 7th day of February next. for ready
money, before the door Of the Post Office in The
Town Of Staunton, the property hereinafter de-
scrbed, TO wit: The Life Estate of the said Sa-
rah in one-thid OF the brick tenement and lot Sit
uated on the south side OF Beverly Street, in the
town aforesaid, now in the occupancy of Merrill
Gushing, Esq.-and also all the interest of the
said Sarah in the real estate of her father Andrew
Harouii, decd, under his last will and testament
consisting OF an undivi led moety Of a lot with
Its appurtenances, situated on the north side of
the said street in the town aforesaid, containing
about one acre, being the same new in the occu-
pancy OF the widow Of the said Ha.oufT and an
undivided moiety Of two tracts or parcels of land
lying about three miles west of the town afore-
said, one containing about l3I acres, part of
which is cleared and enclosed, adjoining the land
OF James Gregory and others--the other contain
ing about l6 acres, adjoining the lands of Archi-
bald Stuart, the widow Mitchell, &c. In the lot
last mentioned, and the two tracts Of land afors-
said, the widow of the said Haroulf is entitled to
life estate, remainder to the said Sarah. and her
sister Catharine.
SAMUEL CLARKE, Trustee.
January a.
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y Rockingham Register is requested to copy.
BWssgNGse Tract Of Land
70 Il SALE
.ENE subscribers offer for sale their very yalua.
BILE Tract of Land containing

pie ract oil Land, containing
155 A0lanSs
lying in the county of Rockbrdge, and situated
on the Turnpike road leading lom Lynchburg to
Charleston, about four and half miles east OF
Lexington. and within and half miles Of
The Lenity Mills. at which there is good Boat
Landing. The above land is admirably adaped
TO the culture of all the products Of the Valley;
the soil is very fertile, and the situation VEN ELF
gible-being in the centre Of a highly respecta-
bic. moral and intelligent neighborhood ,haying
good roads to three fine manufacturing Mills, all
within three miles distance. 1t would Sc ar ex-
celient situation for Public House and Wagon
Stand, as the Turnpike road, passing through it,
is the great Eastern and Western thoroughfare,
which drains the western counties of their pro-
duce. The Improvements two comfortable
Log Dwelling Houses, Kitchens, Stables, &C.,
The Land will be shown to any person wishing
to view it, by one Of the brothers residing on the
premises, until the Goth of February, 1874, at
which lime, if not previously disposed of, it will
be sold al public auction--if the weather be unfa~
vorable, the sale will be postponed till the nexs
fair day.
And on the same day, if practicable, il not on
the succeeding day, some Cattle, Hogs, Sheep,
Farming Implements, &C., so that the purchaser
may In measure, stock the farm with its native
growth, with much convenience to himself.
Terms made known on the day of sale, or to a
private purchaser, by the subscribers
THOMAS N. DIXON,
JAMES ii. DIXON.
Dec % I9d3-tds
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wo FAMILIES AND 1MvAL1Ds.

= " < FAMILIES AND LNVALIDS.
PARTNERSHIPS OF COLUMBIA, for the
- HAIR, which will stop it if falling out, or
restore it on bald places; and on children make
'grow rapidly, or on those who have lost the
nar from any cause.
~ Find the name of COMSTOCK g. co. on
it, or never try it.
RliEU MArISM AID LAMEN ESS positively
cured, and all shriveled muscles and limbs are
restored IN the old or young, by the Indian Veg
eiable Elixir and Nerve and Bone Iiniment--bnt
never without the name of COMSTOCK a. co.
on it.
PILES, &c. wholly prevented, or govern.
ed, if the attack has come on, il you use the only
true HAYS IMMINENT, from COMSTOCK g. co
DIR. SPOIlN'S HEADACHE REMEDY
will eifectualy sick headache, either from
the NERVES or bilious. Hundreds of families are
using it with great JOY.
DIR. BARTH0LEMEW'S EXPECTOR
ANT, taken in time, will prevent, or cure all
incipient Coughs, Colds, and umption.-Re-
member the name and get COMSTOCK'S.
DALEY, 5 MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACT
OR SALVES-The most extraordinary remedy
ever invented for all new or old BURNS and
SCALDS.
To all the World who use Leather in any way.
OIL OF TANNIN, Or, LEATAER RES
TORER new Chemical Discovery Most
people know.that skins and hides are converted
into leather by of Tannin, extracted from GER
tain barks, &c.
When the force and strength Of the Tannin is
worn out, leather becomes dead, hard, dry brittle,
cracked, covered with crust, &C.. this all know:
to restore, then, life sotness, moistness, strength
smothness, and remove all crust, fly, or blister
restore the tannin-ths substance the leather new
er can receive the second time-But the whole
virtues oil Itare in this article the OIL OF TAN
MIN, which penetrates the stiflest and hardest
leather, II 1t has been twenty years in use; and
If 1t tears easily with the fingers, it imparts at
once strength that is utterly incredible until
seen. 1t becomes like new leather, in ali respects,
with delightful softness and polish, and makes
all leather completely and perfectly IMPERvous 10
water--partcularly boots, shoes, carriage tops,
harness, hose, trunks and in fact all things made
OF leather. giving splendid polish, even higher
than new leather has, and a; least doubling its
wear and durability, in whatever manner the eath-
or is used. THESE ARE FACTS.
CORNS.-The French Plaster is a sure cure.
EAST INDIAN HAIR DYE, colours the hair
any shade you wish, but will not color the skin.
Inns SPREAD PLASTERS; a better and
more nice and useful article never made, All
should wear them regularly.
SARSAPARlLLA-CO COM
POUND EATRACT.-There is no other pre-
paration Of Sarsaparlla that can exceed or equal
this. lyon are sure to get Comstock's you will
find 1t superior to all others 1t does not require
putting.
kALMSTOCK'S VERNfIFUGE will Grad
icate all Worms, in children or adults, with
quite astonishing.
l!ORSES, that have Ring Bone, SPAWN, Wind
Calls, &C.. arc cured by ROOFS SPECIFIC 81
and FOUNDERED Horses entirely cured by
ROOFS FOUNDER OINTMENT. Mark this.
all horsemon!
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VMSwWIWS 10TND.aW'e
-T&Z&S

IaSHE subscriber has erected 4 foundry al Nesu.
vlus Furnace for the double purpose OF making
all articles usually executed at fouudries, and OF
manufacturing the Livingston county Plow. This
pillow was first used in the county of Rotkbridge
many Of our most intelligent farmers who have
had an opportunity of testing il, have given the
strongest testimony of lis value as Il chcan. cfi-
cient, and strong article-indeod it is believed
that all without single exception, who have
purchased and tried this plow during the past
year. have been highly pleased with its operation,
and have been generally convinced that it will
soon supercede all othe rs now in use. The pat
terms which the subscriber now has, were made
by the Palentee during the past year, expressly
Tor The State Of Virginia and arc believed to be
an Improvement upon the form Of his first pattern;
particularly in having stronger turning power
The old patterns for the paints and slides of this
piow, and all tho patterns for the self. sharpening
pillow, are at this foundry also conf lete scit
OF patterns for the Ihreshing Machine HoRsr
Power formerly made by Mr.. Bradley. Allkinds
OF iron turning neatly executed. The foundry
VIII be under the management of Mr. Schuyler
Bradley, whose reputation as a moulder is sufIi-
Client guaranty that all jobs will be neatly execu-
ted. In asking share of the public PATRONAGE
for this foundry, the subscriber relies entirely upon
these facts. that all his TASKS g. most Of his patterns
are new that his materials and worltmen are the
very best in the valley; and that he is determined
TO spare no expense to make ii in oil respects such
an establishment will meet the wants of this
community. MATTHEW BRYAN
March %, lSi3.-l2m
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g. &.=sz4
V ~
REAL ESTATE
E0N S A "a iNo

'7NIlE subscriber wishing to remove, offers to
sell or exchange for Western Lands, his es.
tate lying upon both sides Of Roanoke river near
the Big Lick, in the county of Roanoke; il is di.
vided by the river into equal portions Of 500 A.
cres each, one Of which is principally valuable.
as an inexhaustabe resource of timber for the sum
port Of the other, upon which the improvements
are situated. The improved moety has about
400 Acres cleared, Of which 200 is compact and
unbroken bottom of great fertility, and the residue
OF the cleared land, together with the greater por
ton OF 'he uncleared, well adapted to the several
staples of the country. The mansion is of brick
nearly new. plain but comfortable, with out houses
OF the most convenient kind, and an extensive
and productive garden, all situated on command
ing eminence, and surrounded by "a beautiful
glove. The Overseer's house, Negro hu,s, Wheat
Machine and House, Stables, Corncrib, &c. &c.
are of the best kind, and most eigibly situated.
To strangers who are unacquainted with this sec
ton of Roanoke, it may be well to remark, that
Tor saubrity OF climate fertility Of SOIL and ex-
celience of society, it has but few parallels. The
subscriber would be willing to take negroes, or .
portion of Missouri lands, in exchange for the es-
tate. VIM IANGHO2NE
January Is, 18ii.-St
GS.Thc Chambcrsburg Ua.) Repository will publish
the above adv. seven weeks, and charge this office.
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d Q o * l n D u Try
OF THE
DEAF MUTE DEPARTMENT
OF THE
IIRGA.SI.a ~ ST,FI'UYIO.V:
For the Education of the Deaf and Dumb and
Of the Blind.

HAVING engaged for this establishment, from
and AFTER The LIST day OF January next, the
services OF Mr. Lewis G. Thomas. a gentleman
whose character and qualifications en,itIe him to
the confidence OF the public, we expect to be able
promptly to execute all orders with which we NAV
be favored, in Il nanner and on terms satisfactory
TO our customers. Particular care will be taken
tina, articles ordered shall be ready for delivery
according to appointment. Paying the cash for
material we shall expect to dispose of our work
on the same terms. The sole object of the es,ab-
i,shment being to qualify the Deaf and Dumb, il
class so well entitled to the sympathies of their
more fortunate fellow creatures TO obtain for them
selves decent livelihood, it is hoped tina, this
circumstances will have lis due weigh, in inducing
generous public TO afford il encouragemen,-not
by giving enhanced prices for its work, (ths is
not expected) butby giving it employment a, the
customary prices. Orders may be addressed TO
the undersigned. IL given through the mall the
postage should be paid.
GEORGE ESKRIDGE, Steward
Va. lns,'n. ID. g. D. g. b.
Stanton, Dec. 81, 1913.
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

'g'H Il undersigned, as Assignee in Bankruptcy,
der, on Monday the u ih day of March, 1914. be.
fore the Court House door in the town Of Charles
ton, kanawha county, Va, the following proper
iy surrendered by Henry b. Saunders, ST.
House and Lot, situated in the town Of
Charleston, kanawha county, Va, opposite the
lot upon which stand the Jail and Courthouse.
TERMS-One third in hand, the residue in Q
equal annual payments, with approved PERSONAL
security, the Assignee also retaining the title.
Such title will be made the purchaser, as is
vested in me by Decree Of &c. of U. S. for
w. ID. Of Va. made at Stanton, on the I'd day
of March 1sd3. S. A. MILLER, Assignee.
January Is, 1914.
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ROBERT c.. BICKLE.
Corner opposite Post Office.

CV T'CI OHPUott IOH UWCC,
4 ElNG DESTROYS of reducing his present stock
A0 of Winter Goods, TO make room, for an earlv
supply of Spring Goods, will now sell any and
every article at reduced prices. Among the many
articles may be found-bue, black, and invisible
green Cloths, blue, black and fancy coloured
Casslmeres, Cassinetts, Flannes, super Bed
Blankets, negro ditto, bleached and unbleached
Shirings and Shee'ings, Alpacas, Chusans,
MousldIne de LANES, "a variety, very beautiful,
plain,) Ipswich and merino wool and cotton
Drawers and Shirts, together with large assert
ment of Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Queens
ware, Groceries, &c. &c. All of which the pub
lie are requested to call and sec, as am deter
mined to sell at such prices as will be satisfactory
to all. ROBERT G.. BICKIE
Jan. IS, IS1J-3t
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VAMWAgltIs lpIa@Ip1sla9g5c
FOR SALE.
January 4.

4 n consequence of the widow claiming her dow
er, In the real estate of George Patterson, decd,
1t was not offered for sale on the 3Oth of Novem-
Der last, as advertised. 1t is again in market
without incumb:ance, and will be offered for sale
at public auction, on the premises, the 10Th Of
February, 1874. 1t consists of about 1876 acres
OF land, with Grist and Merchant Mill, Saw
Mil, Oil and Plaster Mill, and Carding Ma
chimes, two Houses, Barn, &c. The lands are Of
good quality to produce grain or grass, and it is
thought that money might be proitably invested
therein. Also, the personal property devised to
said widow, consisting of one Horse, one Cow.
a Bed, all the Books of said decedant, and the
Kitchen Furniture mentioned in said bequest.
Terms-The lands will be sold for one third in
hand' ana the remainder in four equal annual in
stalments, the purchaser giving bonds with an
proved security and deed of trust on the land,
to secure more promptly the deferred payments.
The personal property will be on a credit of nine
months. JOHN PATTERSON Eyer
January 4, 1913.
~ Rockingham Register is requested to COPY.
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WEoLESAL AND RETAIL
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET-IRON WARE
ESTABLISHMENT,
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.

DO 80 i2 o 7 n WSo
RMS his thanks to his friends and the
public generally, for the liberal patronage
he mas Ieceived-and with Il view TO extend his
business, lakes this mode of informing his friends
and the public, that he has commenced the
Wholesale BUSINESS in all its branches
and Will dispose Of his wares, either at Whole
sale or by Retail upon the most moderate terms.
10 Country Merchants, who deal in such articles.
ne takes occasion to say, that he will sell by
wholesale on as good terms as sipilar articles can
oe purchased In the State-and that they can nj
all times have II in their power to keep up an as
sortment, and sufficient stock-as ali orders
VIII be promptly attended 10.
10 specify some of the many articles which he
manufactures, and will keep on hand, he will
state that he has
Stills-containing from 65 to 100 gallons,
Still Caps and Worms,
Copper Kettles, Stew Kettles Tea Kettles, SC.
Sales and Tin for Safes,
Gnttering and Spouting,
Alright and Cultivator Stoves,
Patent Tops for Smoking Chmnes,
Stove Pipe and Elbows.
He will also cover Houses with Tin. Gamer
and Zinc upon the most approved plan, and as
low as 1t can be done in Virginia-and will
promptly attend to orders from any reasonable
distance, for Covering housekeeping and
GATHERING.
lie will also take in payment for work. coun-
Try produce, old Copper, Brass and Pewter.
Repairing done at the shortest notice.
Staunton, January 4, 1914.
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0A8INla1s I'm TX ING.
Z & M OVAL.
%s - ~6s ~ "A ~
'ANH T. subscriber respectfully informs his friend

rA7IIE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
n and the public that he has removed to the
new Shop on the corner Of the old Wayne Tavern
lot, and nearly opposite |. Paul g. Co.'S. Store,
where all orders for work in his line will be thank
fully received, and promptly attended to. He will
make Mahogany Side Boards, Tables, of all kinds,
Mahogany Chairs, Sofas, Bureaus, Secretaries,
&c. &c. in the neaest, most durable, and fashion.
able style, and in all respects equal to the best
city work.-Also, Bedsieads, and plain work Of
every description.
" He is provided with neat Hearse, and
will make and convey Collins to any part of the
county. u. SLONECKER.
Staunton, June Is. 1Sl3.=lY