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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31

SYNOD or VIRGINA-The SYNOD Of Vir-
ginia (old school) met in the pros,,,.,o,;aa
Church, in Norfolk Borough, WednesJan
evening, the 17ih instant, and was ononaJ
with a sermon by the Rev. VIM. S. White 81
charlottesville. DIR. Graham was appointed
moderator There were about "a members
present, which number was increased by sub
sequeht arrivals. The Norfolk Beacon savs.
VT is supposed that there are from to 500
ministers present, from all parts of the State.
The Hon. Walter Lowrie, Secretary Of the
Board OF Foreign Missions, Mr.. Brown. Mis-
slonary to China, Mr.. Phelps from Florida.
and several other gentlemen, are here from
abroad'' ''' "'i0 ii0in
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THE GALE AT BUFFALO.

The Buffalo papers of Monday furnish US with
some additional particulars respecting the late
disastrous gale at that place
\ The number of buildings Of all kinds totally
Destroyed cannot be less than one hundred
some oil them were large and costly structures,
but most Of them Of liltle value. The loss
I'm this species of property, buildings and effects,
Is probably 100000, and the loss in buildings
partially destroyed, the number of which is much
greater than those completely in ruins, amounts
to as much more. The loss by damage of goods
and merchandise in warehouses, the injury sus-
tanned by steamboats,, vessels and canal boats
and the loss of wood, lumber, slaves, building
materials, &c. it is utterly impossible 10 estimate,
but II must amount to much more than the appre-
gate loss in buildings destroyed or injured. The
total loss of every kind may be safely put down
at $3.50, 600.
The water rose to a height Of thirteen fee, a.
bove the level at which i, stood on Friday, when
the gale CONNIE need. The destruction Of life has
been very great. The steamboat Julia Palmer
rode the gale out in safety within sight of Buila-
10 harbor, and entered the port on Sunday with
four or five hundred passengers.
AT Cleveland the gale was strongly felt, and
considerable damage done TO the vessels i'm
the harbor.
1t was also very severe at Detroit, and num-
Der OF vessels were driven on shore i'm the bay at
Erie.
| The effects of the gale were also experienced
on Lake Ontario; but 10 what extent we have not
yet ascertaned.
From the Buffalo Gazette of Monday.
| Mr.. Samuel Smith lost his wife and three chill
dren. MIR. Smith saved himself by almost super
human eXer'ions, and gives thrilling account of
the suffering and death of his wife and children.
lie states that his residence was on Fourth street,
on the right hand side of the Black Rock track,
above Nilkeson's furnace. About two o'clock i'm
the morning, the water in the house had risen to
such an extent that he was compelled 10 put his
vile and children tabe--he then found il
necessary to place chairs the table, and bid
ding his family not despair, he put some matches
in his pockets, and kept three candies burning on
clock. few minutes aiterward the house was
struck at the southwest end by another house
coming IN contact with it. which threw it off its
foundation, and precipitated Mr.. Smith and the
three children into the water.
The lights were all put out at the same time
and Mr.. Smith found it impossible 10 catch hold
OF any OF his family, except his little girl, about
Tour years old. He then got up on the window
Sill, with his child clinging around his neck, and
held on to her until he found his strength failed
him, and she was dashed out of his arms. lie
caught at her as she was washed from him, but
was too benumbed to keep his hold The win
dow shutters then burst open, and MIR. Smith
was washed out, and succeeded in getting on top
oil the house, from which he rescued.
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moral neighborhood, and within 81 or miles Of
a fourishng Academy, which makes il dosirs'
BILE residence for family. Ii is believed this
land holds out great inducements to peTsons
wanting to engage in the raising of STOCK, AZ
the land which is offered for sale on WIZ
iams' River is the best situated for stock In this
part Of the county, which affords an opportunity
of getting place for stock i'm the heart of an in
exhaustible range, and house for family in q
good neighborhood, about 8 or . miles apart.
ALSO-435 acres lying in the county Of Ran.
dolph, which lies well and is of good quality,
well watered, and there has been 1870 acres hack
ed. This land is well situated also for raising
stock, being about equal distance between Hun.
tersvile and Beverly, adjoining what is called
Mingo Flat Settlement. Part of the purchase
money will be required in hand, which will be
made known on the day of sale.
THOS. BRADSHAW.
Oct. 3. 1914
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PEsYsv'GS FOR TIES.
Of the most Superior Quality.
LARGE ASSORTMENT
October 3l-tds.

d AT REDUC ED PRICES!
MASH WOODHOuSE have lust opened
= at their new Book and Stationery Store, on
the lot Of the old Eagle Hotel, large assert
ment of the VERY BEST PIANO FORTES, both
of Boston and New Y ork make, which they are
selling at Reduced Prices. Feeling confident,
after having sold about Four Hundred (and not a
single one proving bad) that they are in every
respect, first rate instruments, we offer them for
sale upon trial.
Persons living at distance, finding it incon-
venient to come to Richmond to purchase Pia-
no, by writing to us and merely naming about
the price they wish to give, we will take ALL the
responsibility in selecting it, and selling on the
terms proposed above. We can furnish them at
all prices, from $3.50 to S60O-every one of
which is warranted.
Richmond, Oct. 81, 1914.
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COL. BENTON

This gentleman recently made a speech in
Hannibal, (Missouri,) in which he in,imacd that,
while he should be glad of reelection to the
U. S. Senate, yet he should Withdraw his name
if it interfered with the harmony Of the party.-
After he had concluded, Mr.. Davis, a man of
some note, declared that he and other Democrats
were dissatisfied with Mr.. Benton's course, and
desired to know of Mr.. b. whether he would
obey legislative instructions +! Mr.. b. replied.
under great excitement, that he would not hold
his seat an hour after ascertaining that he was
not representing the will of his party but refused
TO say whether he would obey Instructions!
lLynchburg Virginian.
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THE prnshrfnrm of LAWN,

HSS.sso THE Presbytery of Lexington will
EkgsSy meet in Siaunton on Tuesday the 5tl,
day OF November, for the purpose of Ordaining
and Installing RoBERT II. IIowisoN as Pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church in this place. The ser.
vices will commence in the evening at 7 o'clock
Rev. Francis Mcfarland, ID. d. will preside and
will deliver the charge to the Pastor The charge
to the people will be delivered by Rev. VIM
Brown, and the Ordination Sermon will be preach
ed by Rev. Benz. Nj. Smith.
Oct. 81, 1874.
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NOTICE.

! WISH TO sell a number of LOTS ADJOINING
the main road between my House and Town,
opposite Mr.. Blackburn's. One part of the Lots
join the main road and extend across the meadow
and a clover field to The back fence. The size Of
the Lots 10 be one acre, one acre and half. or
two acres, just to suit the purchaser.
Some short time ago, advertised this land for
sale with number of acres adjoining it, but did
not make sale, and now viii sell this part men
toned separately. These lots might suit very
well TO build on, or for out-lots 70 keep COW or
horse, being so near town and in a pleasant
neighborhood TO live. Water runs through them
at the North end of each lot and spring or
springs in the enclosure, which might be made
OF use to all that might settle there.
JOHN MCDOWELL.
October a.
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WING BETS.

We have just heard Of an instance as follows :
Two farmers in Oakland county had made bet
on The Presidential election some time since, and
few days since the Locofoco called on the
Wing and wished 10 withdraw the bet-cause
whys He had changed his mind, and was 90
ing to vote for Clay himself! The Wing of
course permitted him 10 withdraw the stakes
This we obtained from one of the parties.
Detroit .4duerfiser.
like occurrence happened short time since
IN this city. bet made between a prominent
Wing and Locofoco was withdrawn at the re-
quest OF the latter, he having come to the con-
clusion 10 GO for CLAY, FRELYGuuysEN and the
TARIFF.-.7ibany Journal.
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E.-There will be a meeting OF
the Democratic Republican Party at New Hope
Precinct, on Thursday next at o'clock, p. NJ;
at Mt. Sidney Precinct Friday next at 3 o.
clock, p NJ; and at Spring Hill and Church
vile, in this county, on Saturday next at 3 o.
clock, p. NJ. Let every man in the bounds of
the above places attend. Speakers will attend at
each place. By TIE COMMITTEE.
Oct. 81, 1874.
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NOTIGE-

THE Undersigned, will also sell at the same
time and place, 10 wit: the 9th Of November, at
Huntersve, the Land which he now lives,
lying in Little Level of Greeubrier (now Poca-
hontas,) containing 224 acres, which is not ex-
celled in quality by any land in the county
There is $50 acres cleared which is in good heart,
and the balance is we'll timbered. 1t has on it a
comfortable Dwelling House, with the necessary
out-houses, an excellent Barn. Also, 2 Apple
Orchards. H. is well watered, having several ne
yer failing springs Of good water. 1t is in good
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Inc Enquirer says Mr.. Clay's objections 10 a
military man in "a were waived in 1910 to sup
port General Harrison. So were Mr. Riicbie,s
objections OF similar character. and much more
strongly expressed than by Mr.. Clay, waived 10
support the very military chisjfain againa achom
they hod toiM so much proprieiy and farce bee,
argea: But Mr.. Clay supported very dfIeren,
sor, OF chIettain--the mild and gentle Harrison
the amiable and good patriot chief, who fought
Boldly! Boldly and bravely, not for love of war or Of
"oiood and carnage" but for love of country
and In duty to that country. He bad no ambi-
ton, but for his country's good-he sought moi
power, and when bestowed on him, it was not in
his nature to WELD it with tyrannical and die.
ta'or-llke sPirit-he would not have hung M ci.
tIzens under the I'd section. War was not "eve,
floating before his eyes" He was, in short. a
civilian at heart, and was chieftan only when
summoned out to protect his country from the ra.
is dead - "" man
n,.r - Duncan is in his grave;
IT, me htlul fever he sleeps well
rI1asoh mas done his worst nor steel nor no;so,
Can ton cfI'n h1 foreign levy, nothing
Rich. Comp.
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"THE NEWS OF ANTIQUITY. -

Under this head, the Enquirer of Saturday no.
tices the extracts we laid before our readers from
That paper of 1924; and INDUCES some IRONY a.
bout our laying such fresh news before the public
T 1rt which had been so often republisfed.-
&c ;.uln Us Tins news is like old wine Tie better
OF being right oM.--It embodied some IF the yi.
seSt sentiments which ever honored the columns
before the people," ~ ~ AVP'
but lar and softly, friends Of the ENQUIRER
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
PUBLIC SALE OF
l. A n ID AZ u g u O u S
AND
SPRINGS PROPERTY.

-/S@
INHE subscribers, acting in their own RICH
and as agents for the other egatees, will sci
at Public Auction on the 18th day of Novembe
next, on the premises, the Plantation on which
the late Elisha %. Williams formerly lived, con
tanning
SSS A0IalASo
lying in the Falling Spring Valley, three miles
below the Ho, and eight miles from the Warm
Springs. The land is of good quality, parts OF
which lie well adapted to the production of Grain
and Grass, and has on il about Ii Acres of excel
lent Meadow, and is watered by the spring, and
renders it of the most productive in the coun-
~. There is a comfortable
&~A WELL IN HOUSE, 81
sssM and other necessary Ou,-houses r.sssM
on the land. and good Apple E-AiA
Orchard. There is also a GRlST MILL, run
ming two pair OF Stones and a SAW MILL on a
never failing s'ream-being a spring with sufii-
cient water at all times for the mills. and in
good neighborhood for custom. This land has
also on 1t three Mineral Springs. which are
thought to be valuable if Improved, as there be.
ing the same quality that of the Healing
other TRACTS OF LAND adjoining the above
land, one of so Acres and the other iSG.
For the above mentioned property one-third of
the purchase money will be required in hand and
the balance in two equal annual payments, by
the purchaser giving bond and good security, and
a lien on the land for the last payments.
At the same time and place, there will be sold
FOR cash, valuable Slaves, consisting Of 1 Man,
IL or Is years old, 2 Women with two children,
Zach, healthy and likely all. Also, at the same
line and Mace the
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O@NOTICE.-By order of Court on Monday
the 2Sh inst, the Democrats TO have the eX-
elusive use Of the Courthouse on Tuesday, Thurs
day, and Saturday nights of this week. On Sa-
turday evening next it is to be hoped that every
person will be there. The citizens from the
country will find cordial reception. They are
solicited to attend. By THE COMMITTEE.
Oct. 81, lSI1.
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I&NnT AssGi. 4. e. ING.
=99FEe

M RS. LEE respectfully informs the Ladieo
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. Fl. III. Stuart, and Immediately in the rear Of
the dwelling of Mr.. Pike Powers.
Stanton, Oct. II, 1914.
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ATTENTION!

r1'HE Courts of Enquiry for the 16o,h Regia
u ment will be held on the following days;
viz for the first Battalion at Christian Barrels
ON Thursday the 9TH; for the second Battalion at
Mount Scion on Friday the 9Th; and for The Regi.
men. on Saturday the 9th of November at Spring.
hill. ARMSTRONG RANKIN. Col.
IG0lh Regiment Va. Militia.
Oct. Oh 1914
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we submit il to you whether we may not as well
as you, dive into Herculaneum, and fetch up the
relics OF the past. IL you bring up from the
grave, as it were, the bargain and corruption
charge, and present il as fresh and new. may we
not dig down through twenty tones of the En-
qu'rer and get up something equally fresh and
norei?-H;ch. Comp.
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ENAs HAS DECIDED AGAINST ANNEXATION =
we have seen no notice taken of the fact by the
Democratic press, and we beg leave to inform
them of it. Arson Jones, who goes for keeping
Texas as she is, an independent nation, has been
elected President of Texas. He was opposed
by Col. Burieson, and the great issue at the
polls was, shall Texas be annexed to the Ameri
can Union! Mr.. Jones said mol Col. Bureson
said ayei-and the people elected MIR. Jones.
Richmond COmpiIer,
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COLD WATER =

Pursuant to adjournment, the Union Temper
ance Society of Augusta County will meet in Con
vention. at Chnrchville, on Saturday the 9th Of
November, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. Societies are re-
quested TO send a full delegation.
BY order Of The President,
w. RUSMiSELL, Sec'ry.
p. S.-Moj. Roberts is expected to be pre- sent.
Oct. 81, 1874.
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ATTENTION!

COURTS OF ENQUIRY for the send Regi-
" ment on the 18th OF November for the first
Battalion at New Hope; the 9Th at Waynes.
borough for the second Battalion; on the 9th at
James McCune's for the Regimental Court Of
Enquiry. NATHL. KERR, Colonel.
Oct. "a, 1914.
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ATTENTION,
Sta UNION LIGHT INFANTRY
Oct 81, 1874.

EOARADE at your usual place, on Saturday
~ next. Arms and accutrements in order for
inspection. Winter dress.
A full attendance is requested as important
amendments to the Constitution will be proposed .
J. CAROL. o s.
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Y8LLER KIVERS,

Green KiUerS, and Red Kjuers.
II OBERT COWAN has just received large
- supply of Wing and Democratic Song Books
Also, few full sets Of the Junius Tracts.
Sept 10, 1874.
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give are requested to state that the Hon.
A. ii. Ii. STUART, will address his fellow
citizens at Middebrook, on Saturday next, the
End day of November.
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HEALING SPRINGS.

with two Acres of Land attached to it. If the
purchaser of the Springs should desire it, the tract
of land belonging to Messrs. Stonestrees will be
sold ON reasonable terms, which joins the Springs.
For the quality of the water the public is referred
TO the following certificates
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do hereby certify that have been in the hab-
it Of using the Healing Spring for a number OF
years, when afflicted with Rheumatism, and al
ways found great service therefrom.
MARY DlNWIDDIE.
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NUUPss.be1'.

Let every voter BE SURE to write his name
upon the back of his Electoral Ticket. Wings
see to ths-and see also that no alterations are
made upon the face of your Tickets.
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SAILS OLE LANIDo

WILL be offered at public sale, before the
w Courthouse door i'm the town of Staunton,
on Monday the 25th day of November next, (be-
ing Court day.) a tract Of eschtated land in the
county OF Augusta, containing by a recent sur
vey 40 acres and 3 roods, of which Jas. Hickey
died seized. This tract of land is situated in the
vicinity of Mount Scion, and near the North
River; II is for The most part fiat land and very
susceptible OF lmprovement; about two-thirds Of
the tract is cleared. some eight or ten acres of
which is good meadow land, the residue is well
numbered. The Improvements a small Dwell
ling House and Barn, which could be made con-
venient and comfortable at a very small expense.
There is also never-failing spring of excellent
water within a short distance of the DWELLING
A further description Of the property is deemed
unnecessary, as it is presumed that persons desi-
rous to purchase will view the premises The
property will be shown to any person who NAV
wish to purchase by Mr.. r. Curry, who resides
upon the land. The sale will be made npop q
credit Of q, IL and 8 months. Bonds with suf-
hcient security will be required Of the purchaser,
and the title retained until the purchase money
is paid. J. OWENS FULTON.
Escheator of Augusta county.
Oct. 81, 1S44-lds
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CERTIFICATES.

BATH COUNTY To WIT 81 do hereby certify
that was much afflicted with rheumatism, that
had to go on crutches for length of time, and
was from two weeks use of the Healing Spring
entirely cured. JAMES CLEEK.
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FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES X. POLK, OF TENNESSEE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
GEORGE M. DALLAS, OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Democratic Electoral Ticket for Vrginia.
LIST Distrct-John S. MilIson of Norfolk.
I'd do. Thomas Wallace of Petersburg,
Sd do. VIM II. Baskerville of Mcckicnburg.
4th do. VIM. Daniel of Campbell.
9th do. Archibald Stuart OF Patrick.
9th do. Thomas j. Randolph of Albcmarle.
18th do. William Smith of Fauquer.
Sth do. VIM. p Taylor of Caroline.
9th do. VIM. III. Roanc OF Henrico.
10th do Richard Coke, jr of Gloucester.
18th do. Henry Bcdinger of Jefferson.
18th do Green b. Samucls of Shenandoah
18th do. James Hogc of Pulaski.
18th do Henry S. X nc of Scott
18th do Robert A. Thompson of Kanawha.
10th do. Joseph johnson of Harrison
18th do William $. Morgan OF Marion.
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CASH FOR NEGROES (!

Ts'HE subscriber wishes to purchase Negroes
OF all descriptions. Any persons having Nea
groes TO sell will find it to their interest to call
on the subscriber, or address letter to Fishers.
vile, Augusta county, which shall be attended to
immed lately.
SAM'L. b. BROWN.
Fishersville March lift
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g. The Election for President and Vice
President oil the United States, will take place
on Monday neat, The Fourth D0y OF
.VUCPsHber.
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January 10Th, 1914.

BATH County, TO WIT Tive, the undersign-
ed do hereby certify that we have been inhabl-
tants of This county for many years and reside in
the neighborhood of the Healing Springs, and
and know of many miraculous cures performed by
by the use Of said Springs, of letter Worm and
Rheumatism. a. MUSrOE,
II. SNEAD.
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CowPAsTURE BRIDGE, Allegheny county, Va
] hereby state that was for some time previous
TO my going to the Healing Spring in Bath coun-
ty. greatly afflicted with the Rhumaic pains,
and also with sore foot and ANGLE, which had
bafiled the skill OF Physicians. In the fall of
1889 went to The above named Springs and staid
about weeks, during which time only bahed
some or 10 times, and | must say | left the
Springs greatly relieved, and in few duys after
! got home was entirely well of Rhumatic
pains, and have had no return Of :hem since ; my
sore limbs was also much benefited, and have
no hestancy in recommending this water 10 all
who may be afflicted as | was.
TlIOS. w. PLEASANTS.
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do hereby certify that in the year of 1894 or
1925, had a black woman who was struck with
n Paralytc and could not move head, hand or
foot. tried The Hot Spring Bath, for some time,
also with the aid OF an eminent Physician; but
she received no benefit. / then took her TO the
Healing Spring in Bath county, Va, and in three
days time she could use her fingers, and contin-
ued TO mend until she got we'll, which was about
five o. six weeks, and is in perfect health at this
time, and has since her attack had nine children
Nj. McEI.WEE.
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HEALING SPRINGS, Aug. s, lS44.-This is to
certify that have been afflicted with the Rhe,l-
matism during the last FIVE years and eight
months; have tried many things but have found
nothing TO effect cure, and by the advice of
medical men, have been induced to try the water
of the above named Spring, which have been
using now about six weeks, and find myself much
benefited, tina. think have reason 20 believe
continued use of the means will restore me, if not
to perfect health, AT least comfortable health.
ID. J. SMITH,
Western Penn.