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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-02-10
TIL BEWILDERING VALLEY.

The fd owing graphic and remarkable de-
scrion of travelling over the sandy
desds of Arabia, is translation from
the rench of Alexander Dumas, by a
lad Jf New York.
"W,were in one of the most fearlully
renowed wadies of the peninsula. 1t is
called The Dewildering Valley on &C,
count its moving sands, the perpetual
change of which, at the caprice oil me
wind. rnder it impossible even for Prac-
tised eide to be certain Of his route while
traversg it. We were surrounded ~
hills of md; and the wind. as 1t sweep
their smmits, became freighted WIN
clouds dust, foa,ed around our heads
passed own our throats, and stified US IKE
he air o crucible.
CAT lngth, the hour arrived Tor our nrs a
halt. hr Arabs pitched our tent, ana we
looked ,r brief respite; but the wlna
carried he tent at once. A second at
tempt WIS made to fasten it, without sue
cess. n sand had no consistency beneaih
the surfce, and the stakes could mol pe
securedn it; and if they could, the coros
were nd strong enough to hold the canvas
against he gale. We were forced mere
fore. to follow the example OF the ARABS
and see shelter in the shadows oil ou'
drome1Fes. - IA,
81 hal lust lain myself down by the side
of nv hast, when Abdallah came 10 say
that il vas impossible to light lre Tor nl'
COOKING This news was not so oac as 'n'
moor deil thought it might be: we had n'
inclination TO eat, but glass OF Pu'e
fresh water would have been worth a KING
dom. The water we obtained at the ioun
tains Of Moses was originally brackish
and this, Joined to the smell OF the sklns
and the iatolerable heat, rendered IL uni'
to drink.
~The sun continued to ascend, and nov
reached the zenith of its height and Its 10
tensity. Our camels n, longer afforded
shade. / retreated to distance iron
mine, unwilling TO endure his wild-oeas
odor, when could gain no correspondent
advantage by suffering IFS otiensivenes'
and wrapped myself 10 Bechara's man.,e
In ten minutes, the side exposed to IN
sun was sufficiently baked, and | ,urne
the other, presuming that when Wen oo ~.
I should cease to suffer. During our !"
hours halt, | did nothing but turn an
twist in agony. was enveloped IN m
covering. and could not see my comPai
ions; and had not energy enough 70 81
quire after them. All know Is 'na1 = n !
fed IN Bechara's mantle, | was, to all u
tents and purpose, a crab stewing In
she'll.
"a change, at last, came over our 70
meuts: the time arrived for continuing o.
Journey. We mounted our dromedarI
like lislIess and unwilling criminals, ind
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-02-10
A WING AND HIS son.

"Father, didn't you say none but vul-
gar, low-bred people made use Of nick
names?" H
"Yes, my son." ov
aThen what a very vulgar. low. bred set
the wbis editors must be--they call the
democrats loco focOs, which is a nick
name!"
ats high time you were in bed, my
SON." .--aI a1T Ets
The ST. Augustine News says, that
shad have recently been caught in that
harhor. 1t is the first time those delicious
fish have been known to visit that neigh
borhood. if -si-- lG9E-a a4+ st
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-02-10

The negro who was suspected of MUIR
dering the family of G.. w. Gardner of
Clarke county, and afterwards setting fire
TO the house has made full confession.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18
VAMUAlBnls lpla0I21slg7F5v
FOR SALE.

N consequence Of The widow claiming her dow
er, In the real estate of George Patterson, deed,
1t was not offered for sale on the 3Oth of Novem-
Der last, as advertised. 1t is again in market
without incumbcance, and will be offered for sale
at public auction, on the premises, the 10Th OF
February, 1914. 1t consists of about 1876 acres
OF land, with a, t'rist 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 proflably invested
therein. Also, the personal property devised to
said widow, consisting of one Horse, one Cow,
Bed, all the Books of said decedont, and the
kitchen Furniture mentioned in said bequest.
Terms-The lands will be sold for one-thrd in
hand, and the remainder in four equal annual in
stalments, the purchaser giving bonds with APP
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 Ever
January A, 1913.
a5-Rockingham Register is requested to copy.
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REMEDYr0NN0'

VtNlilS preparation has stood the ties, of
several years. trial, and is confidently rcconl.
mended safe and ellcciual medicine for en-
pelling worms from the system. The unexan,-
pied success that has attended its administration
In every case where tho patient was really aillct-
cd with worms, certainly renders il worthy the at
tention of Physicians.
The proprietor has made i, point to ascertain
the result Of its use in such cases as came within
his knowledge and obsorvation-and he invaria-
bly, found II to produce the most salu,ary effects
not unirequently after nearly all the ordinary pre-
partitions recommended for worms had been previ.
ously rosorted to without any advantage. This fact
is at,es,ed by the certificates and statements OF
hundreds of respectable persons in different parts Of
the country--and should induce families always
to keep vial in their possession. 1t is mild il
Its operation, and may be administered with per
foe. safety to the most delicate infant. For sal,
by JAMES +. PATTERSON.
Staunton, July 90, 1873.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18
VMsUVIys ICTNDnYs

'E\liE subscriber has erected Il foundry at Vesu-
- vius Furnace for the double purpose of making
all articles usually executed ut foundries, and of
manufacturing the Livingston county Plow. This
plow was first used in the county Of Roukbridre
but little more than one year ago; since then,
many of our most Intelligent farmers who have
had an opportunity Of testing ii, have given the
strongest testimony of its value as a CHEAP, EFF.
Client, and strong ar,icle-indeed it is believed
that all without a single exception, who have
purchased and tried this plow during the pas,
year, have been highly pleased with its operation
and have been generally convinced that it will
soon supcrccdc all other now in use. The pa,.
terms which the subscriber row has, were made
by the Paten,ce during the past year, expressly
for the State Of Eirg inia and are 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
plow, and all the patterns for the self sharpening
plow, are at this foundry also a conn leie set
OF patterns for the Threshing Machine HoRsr
Power formerly made by Mr.. Bradley Alkinds
OF iron turning neatly executed. The foundry
viii be under the management of Mr. Schuyler
bradley, whose reputation as mouldcr is stuff
cient guaranty that all jobs viii be neatly exccu-
ted. In asking shareof the public patronage
for this foundry the subscriber relics entirely upon
these facts, that all his TASKS most Of his patterns
are new: that his materials and worImen are the
very best in the valley; and that he is determined
to spare no expense TO make it in Ill RESPECTS such
an establishment will meet the wants OF this
community. MATTHEW BRYAN.
March %, lsi3.-I2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

the Kingdom prescribed for me, Int with little beneGt-
At time was directed to take G3 drops oi rnc-
six months in succession. AT another tie applied Oil
of Nitrol To the parts After this used a
used grow worse and rs drowning will catch at
astraw, used ovcry remedy could hear Of that was
considered applicable To my until became DISCUS
ted with the treatment, and rclnquishcd all hope OF ever
getting well.
Many pronounced the disease Cancer. but Dr. NJ.
under whose treatment was considered il Scrofulcus
Lupus, and this is the given by medical As
last resort was recommended TO try change of air
mcrca and arrived here in the month of Ma,. The
disease continued graully to increase, extending up
wards and backwards, having destroyed the nose,
and fast vCrgny towards the frontal bone il seized npon
the upperJaw and surrounding parts.
While crossing on the Fcrry-boat from Brooslyn to
and thus acccscd me: "My friend have YOU used the
Ssrsaparilla:" Yes rcpcdI, various kinds and every
Sarsaparl!a." No, replied. s.Thcn use it, for be-
Gevc it will you.' Being thus addressed BY a
stranger Twas induced TO make trial of medicine he
/ highly recommended.
! purchased bottle, which gave some relief and
wonderful to tell after using Sarsapara less than
two moahs, l feel within IN well The disease is
stopped in its all those rackng tormenn:
pains gone my food rclishcs, digestion is good,
and sleep well; and, under the blessing of Divine
Providence attribute the result entirely to the use
Sands Sarsapara. 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.
Nutria Alley, Pearl strcct.
City OF Brooklyn, IS Der, 1912, before me came
homas 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 permanently
cure diseases having their origin impure of the
blood and dvpravcd condition of the general constitution
viz Scroiua Kings Evil in its various forms, Rheu-
masm, obstinate cutancous cruptions, Dlotchcs, Bcs
Pimplcs or Pustues the face, chronic Sore Eyes
Itingworm or letter, Scald Head, Enlargement and
pam OF the bones and JOINTS stubborn Uulcsrs syphillt
inIl iciOu n
Mercury, female Heterogeneous aud other similar com
plants.
Prepared and sold at wholesale and retail and for cx
pori,iicn, by A. B. Sands s Co. No. 273 Broadway
> ! (Granc Buidings) corner Of Chambers street. New
Iork-and by Druggists generally throughout the Uni
: ted States Price, s per bottle, six bottles for SO.
NorE-Thc original documents may be seen by calm:
At store, No. 273 Broadway.
For sale. by JAS. +. PATTERSON, Agent
by special appointment fovt Proprictors for Staun
ton and vicinity.
: Feb. 10, 1919
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TO FANyrLzEs A11D zMvALrDs.

--sG6c-
ESALDNESS.-BALM OF COLUMBIA, for the
HAiR, which will stop it if falling OUT or
restore it on bald places; and on children make
igrow rapidly, or on those who have lost the
nair from any cause.
lJ-Find the name of c OMSTOCK g. co. on
1t, or never try it.
RHEUMATISM AND LAMENESS positively
cured, and all shriveiiod muscles and limbs are
restored, in the old young, by the Indian Veg
ctabie Elixir and Nerve and Bone Linimcnt-bHt
never without the name of COMSTOCk a. co.
on it.
PILES, &c. are wholly prevented, or govern.
ed, If the attack has como on, if you use the only
true HAYS lLNiMENr, from COMSTOCK g. co.
DIR. SPOHN'S HEADACHE REMEDY
will cffrctualIy cure sick headache, either from
the NEavEs or bilious. Hundreds of families are
using IL with great Joy.
Dir. BARTH0LEMEW's EXPECTOR-
ANT. taken in time, will prevent, or cure, u
incipieni Coughs, Colds, and Consumption.-Re-
member the name and get COMSTOCK'S.
DALLEY'S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACT
OK SALFE S-fhe most extraordinary remedy
ever invented for all new or old BURNS and
SCALDS.
10 all The World who Use Leather in any way.
OIL OF TANNlN. o., I.nr rssER RES
IORER new Chemical Discovery. MOST
people know that skins and hides are converted
into leather by use ofTannin, extracted from GER
tain barks, SC.
When the force and strength of the Tannin is
worn out, leather becomes dead, hard, dry, brittle
cracked, covered with acrust, &c. this all know:
10 restore, then, life sotness, moistness strength
smothness, and remove all crust, fly, or blister
restore the tannn-ths substance the leather new
er can receive the second time.-But the whole
virtues ofitare in this article the OIL OF TAN
MIN, which penetrates the stiffest and hardest
leather, II 1t has been twenty years in use; and
II 1t tears easily with the fingers, it imparts at
once strength that is utterly incredible until
seem 1t becomes like new leather, in all respects,
with delightful solness and polish and makes
all leather completely and perfectly IMPGRvIous 10
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 n; least doubling its
wear and durability, in whatever manner the leath-
er is used THESE ARE FACTS.
CORNS.-'rhe French Plaster is a sure cure
Asst 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 was made, All
should wear them regularly.
SARSAPARILLA-CO COM
POUND EXTRACT.-There is no other pre-
paratlon OF Sarsaparlla that can exceed or equal
this. Ii You are sure 10 get Comstock's, you will
find 1t superior 10 all others. 1t does not require
putting.
KALMSTOCK'S VERMIFUGE will Grad.
icate all Worms, in children or adults, with
certainty quite astonishing.
llORSES,t that have Ring Bone, SPAWN, Wind
Calls, &C., are cured by ROOFS SPECIFIC
and FOUNDE2ED Horses entirely cured bv
ROOFS FOUNDER OINTMENT. Mark this.
all horsemen!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-18

Augusta County Court Clerks Office, to wit
James Campbell,
TO
John ID. Campbell James NJ. Campbell, and Ro-
bert Is. Campbell.
Deed dated the 18th day of March in the year
OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thir-
~ iye, conveying the following property, to witt
All the right, title, claim, interest and demand. :,
both at law and in equity, of him the said James
campbell, into or out Of the following real, mixed
and personal property, viz: One tract of Land,
containing about one hundred and seventy acres.
! lying on Naked Creek, in the said county of Au-
gusia' oelng Tie same on which the said James
Campbell now lives; also, an entry of about Sc
ven acres, lying between the aforesaid tract and
the lands OF the late George Aylor decd; also
one other undivided tract, containing two hundred
and slXty-eight acres, in said county, beno the
same that Hugh Donaghe, deed, bequeathed 10
( John DOnaghe, deed; also, one other entry ad.
joining tie last aforesaid tract, estimated to con-
tain about twenty-seren acres; also, one other
tract, lying in Bath county, in the said State con-
( tanning three hundred and fifty acres. adjoining
The lands OF Thomas PulliB, Samuel Pullin and
Elizabeth Puin; also, one other tract. containing
one hundred and forty-eight acres, except so
much as has been heretofore conveyed by the
said James Campbell to a certain William Stuart,
adjoining the last mentioned tract and the lands
on winch the said William Stuart now lives; also.
TOUT male slaves, namely: Peter, Ben, Armstead,
and Georges four female slaves, named Sally the
elder, Agnes, Sally the younger, and Jane; five
head of Horses, five head Of Cattle, Ten head of
Hogs, two Clocks, four Bedsfeads, Beds and
Furniture one dozen Chairs, one Safe, one Blu
reau, two Tables, one Wagon, and all The horse
Gers, Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen
Fur 'iture, and every species of property, real.
mixed and personal, now belonging 10 the said
James Campbell.
Gan Extract.)
Teste,
JACOB X. STRIBLlNG, d. C.,
Dec. 81.
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PUBLIC SALE

ESY virtue Of decree rendered in the Circuit
Superior Court of Law and Chancery for
Augusta County, in a cause therein depending,
in which u. ID. Poe and wife are plaintiffs, and
Abraham lulvy and others are defendants, on
the lO't day of November, ISi3, and for tho pur-
poses therein directed, will sell at public anc-
ton, on the premises, on the 2Oh day of january
next, one certain tract of land situated in the
county OF Augusta, and adjoining the lands of
j. Crawford, Peter Sheets, Daniel Slower, and
o'hers, on credit of 6, ~ and is months, tho
purchaser giving bonds with good security, the
itle retained as ultimate security until payment
10 made. Sale TO commence at 10 O'Clock.
Dec. 81, lSI3.--tds
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9AlgINlatsEIA NTNG
r z Ut q vAE

'ENHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
- and the public that he has removed to the
new Shop on the corner of the old WAYNE Tavern
iot, ami nearly opposite L. Paul g. Co.'S. Store,
where all orders for work in his line will be thank
fully received, and promptly attended to. lie will
make Mahogany Side Boards, Tables, of all kinds,
Mahogany Chairs, Sofas, Bureaus, Secretaries,
&c. &c. IN the neatest, most durable and fashion.
able style, and in all respects equal to the best
city work.-Also, Bedsteads, and plain work of
every description.
~" lie is provided with neat Hearse, and
VIII make and convey Collins to any part of the
county. y. SLONECKER.
stanton, JNne Is, Is43.-IY.
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WlASIR. AI8llls lp1a01pls1ss7E5r
AT AUCTION.

Circuit Superior Court of law and Chancery
for Augusta County November Term, 1919
Reuben -. Hill, Plaintiff
AGAINST
James Campbell, John D. Camnbell James NJ
Campbell, and Robert b. Campbell, Defts.
This cause came TO be heard this Ii,h day
OF November, lSi3 upon the bill and the eXhi-
bits filed herewith, and was argued by counsel,
and maturely considered by the Court, and it APP
pearing to the Court that more than two months
have elapsed since the service of the subpoena ON
the defendants, and they having failed to answer:
III is therefore decreed and ordered that the bill Of
the plaintiff be taken for confessed.
The Court is Of opinion that the deed Of bar
gam and sale IN the proceedings mentioned, is
fraudulent and void to the creditors of the said
James Campbell, the same being voluntary and
void and not founded upon valuable consiGera-
tlon: 1t is therefore ad judged ordered and decreed
that unSss the defendants pay the plaintiffs debt
debt, interest and costs, within thirty days from
the date Of this decree, that Richard H. Dudley
who is hoieby appointed Commissioner for that
purpose, alter giving thirty days previous notice
by advertisement in the Stanton Spectator, do
expose to sale by public auction, at the residence
OF the said James Campbell, to the highest bid
der, Tor ready money, the right and interest of
said James Campbell in and TO the goods and
chattels mentioned in said deed, or SO much there
OF as may be necessary, and out of the monies
arising from such sale, in the first place TO nav
The costs and charges OF said sale, and then TO
satisfy ID the plaintiff the of seventy-six
dollars and eighty nine cents, with interest there
on, to be computed after the rate of six per CEN
iuIn per annuin, from the 18th day Of July, 1882,
I'LL paid, the amount of The Judgment at Law re-
erfed to in The proceedings, together with forty
one dollars and eighiy-iou7 cents. the costs en-
pended In the prosecution of the said suit at law;
and in the event of the said goods and chat,els
proving insufficient, then the said Commissioner
is required 10 proceed to sell in like manner and
Tor the same purpose, the right, title and interest
oil the said James Campbell in and to the real
estate in the said deed mentioned or so mncb
thereof as may be necessary; and the said Com
missioner is hereby required TO make a report of
his proceedings under the decree of this Court 1t
Is further adjudged ordered and decreed, that the
plaintiff recover against the defendants his costs
by him about his suit in this behalf expended
copy-Tese,
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no NY FRIENDS IND TIE PUBLIC
GENER.aLLY.

MI Office, as Commissioner in Chancery and
'-A Baiiitl, and Commissioner in the Federal
Court o. the United States for the Western Dis
trlct of Virginia, is in The room occupied by the
Clerk OF the Hastings Court of Staunton, imme-
diately over that of the Clerk of the Circuit Su-
perior Court of Law and Chancery. and may be
entered by passing up the flight 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, 10 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 it, either of family or
business character, act as Trustee, &c. The
charges in all cases will be made in strict accor-
dance with the present depressed state of the
country. JOHN b. WATTS,
March 10 Com'r. &c.
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n ov. 30.

" lRClNlA TO wIT:-At a County Court oil
Augusta, held at the Court House of said
county, on Monday the 9th day of Nov. 1913
Harrison Fl. Teaford, plaintiff,
AGAINST
George Teatord, Jacob S. Teaford, Adam ]. Tea
ford, David I'ealord, Elijah Tearord, Jacob G
Palmer and Sarah his wife, Ira Swalsley and
Margaret his wife, John w. Brown and Jane
his wife, Eliza Ann Teaford, William Gillett,
John ii. Gillett, Ann Eliza Glllett and George
L. Gillett, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
This day came the plaintiff, by his attorney
and filed his bill against the defendants /; and on
motion, Jefferson Kinney is appointed guardian
ad Item Tor the infant defendants John H. Gil
lett, Ann Eliza Gillctt, and George II. Gillet.
And the defendants George Teaford, Jacob S.
Ieaiord, Adam ]. Teaford, David TeaGord, and
William Gilett, not having entered their appear
ance and given security according to the act {
Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it ap.
pearing by satisfactory evidence, that they are not
inhabitants of this country: 1t is ordered that the
said defendants do appear here on the first day of
the next February term and answer the bill of the
plaintiff; and that copy of this order be forth
win Inserted In some newspaper published in the
town OF Staunton, for two months successfully,
and posted at the front door of the Court Hesee
OF this county. copy. Teste,
JACOB X. STRIBLING, D. c..
Dec. :, 1913.
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Valuable Tract or EuNy
FOR SALE
TENfE subscribers offer for sale their very valua-
- bic Tract of Land, containing
lGT AOAl

IGT A0@NSo
lying in the county of Rockhridge, and situated
ON The Turnpike road leading fom I,ynchbury to
Charleston, about four and a halls miles east of
Lexington. and within one and IA half miles of
the Lenity Mills, at which there is good Boat
Landing. The above land is admirably adapted
to the culture of all the products of the Valley /;
the soil Is very fertile, and the situation very eli
gibe-being in the centre of Il highly respecta.
BILE. moral and intelligent neiyhborhood, having
good roads to three fine manufacturing Mills. ali
within three miles distance. II would be an ey-
cellent situation for Pablic 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-
ducc. The improvements are 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 20th of February, 1874 at
which time, il not previously disposed Of il will
be sold at public aucion--if the weather be unia-
vorable, the sale will be postponed till the next
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 m1de known on the day of sale, or to q
private purchaser, by The subscribers.
THOMAS n. DIXON,
JAMES II. DIXON.
! Dec. %. ISJ3-tds