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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

This is LEAP YEAR.--l.adies are now author
lied to do the counting and make proposals.-
The tables are to be reversed;-young gentlem en-
VIII therefore ay.in an assortment of fans and
get their bushes ready. Now is your chance.
ladies, to thin off the alarming crop of old bache-
lors-mako them say yes, orassign "a reason for re-
rusing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

Tho case of Gen. Gaines and wife against the
executors of Daniel Clarke has been decided by
the Supreme Court of the U. S. in favor of the
plaintiffs. The property thus recovered by the
General and his lady is estimated at fifteen mil
lions of dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

CRAZY PsorLE-Nlss Dix, the philanthropist.
states that among the hundreds ofcrazy people with
whom her sacred mission has, brought her into
companionship. she has not found one individual,
however fierce and turbulent that could not be
Gained by Scripture and prayer, uttered in low and
gentle tones. The power of religious sentiments
over those shattered souls, seems Miraculous
The worship of quiet, loving heart, affects them
like a voice from Heaven. Tearing and rending,
yelping and stamping, singing and groaning, gra-
dually subsde into silence, and they fall Oh their
knees, or gaze upward with clasped hands, as if
they saw through the opening darkness Il golden
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

Board, washing fuel and candle light, Sl2O Ot
English and Classical Literature, 30 90
French, 20 90
Music, 40 90
Use OF Instrument, 90
Drawing and Painting, 20 90
1886 Oh
This collegiate Female School will be opened
on the Sth OF April next. The plan for placing
1t upon permanent foundation is explained in the
act of incorporation lately passed by the Legisla.
ure and has met with The cordial approval offna.
ny gentlemen of intelligence and distinction in
Virginia, (and particularly Of the Bishops and
Clergy OF the Protestant Episcopal Church. in
the State 10 whom il it has been submitted. That
the Institute may Immediately 90 into operation,
the commodious beautiful ard airy seat and
grounds of the kalorama Female Seminary have
been obtained,-th house furnished for the recep.
ton OF pupils, and able and accomplished instruc.
tors engaged. This situation is remarkable for
It's heaIthineSs, and for the extensive, wild and
beautiful mountain and woodland view which il
commands. Every thing that refinement, mater
nal affection, high attanments, and long expert.
ence In the instruction of youth do, will be
eXertcd to make the young ladies of the Institute
happy, and insure to them sound, religious and
finished education.
There will be vacation of two months in July
and AuguSiS and two recesses Of a week each at
Christmas and Easter. This year there will be
vacation OF only one month, from the 9Th of
August TO the Sih OF September, and the charues
to the Ssh OF August in the above proportion, for
four months Board and Tuition, for each half
session, payable in advance. Further infortna.
ton may be obtained by letters, post paid, to
George Eskrdge, Secretary of the Board, or to
Rev Mr.. McElroy.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Siaunton, Virginia, Jan. 18th, 1914.
slLy The Southern Churchman, the Rich
momd Wing, and Richmond Enquirer, will pub.
ilsh the above once week for weeks, and send
their accounts to this office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
I'll a l2 Gs lr1AiDo

On Thursday the 10Th inst, by the Rev. Mr. NIcFar.
land, Mr. JNo. j. LAREw TO Miss MARGARET WILSON.
both of this county.
On the 18th, by the Rev. w. ]. Rider Mr. JouS
III. WARTMAN, senior editor OF the Rock ngham Rcrs-
ter 10 Miss MARGARET, daughter of Mr. Samuel Vance
of Bath county.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
CANDLE MANUFACToRy.

ENliE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public that he has provided himself
with the necessary apparatus for Moulding Can
dies, in the neatest and most expeditions manner.
He will be able to supply families at the rate of
l2l cents pound by the quantity-say, so or
100 weight, and where the Taow is furnished
he will mould for S3 per 100 lbs.
Eg He Will continue the BUrcuRRING BusI-
NESS usual.
EG~ His GRIsr MILL is now in full operation.
PLAIsTER ground on the shortest notice.
JOHN III. Asst.
Staunion, Feb. %, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
NATHAN PARKINS,
superintendent OF the Valley Road

H. The Workingmen's Literary Association
vs. OF Stanton will meet at the COURTEOUS
on Saturday evening next, at o'clock. A Lee
! ture may be expected
Feb. 30
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

Inc teachers CT the county are requested to
meet at the Federal Court room, i'm Stanton, on
the LIST Saturday in March next, at II o'clock A
NJ. Tor the purpose of adopting some measures to
procure suitable cass-books.-A general attend
ance is requested. Feb. %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
NOTICE.

To Eti0S NJ Gilmore anil Sarah his wife,
ife Sdrdh l.. Bell, Robert BeH, Darid
Bcii, ard JobH Smith and Nancy his rife,
late Nancy l.. GcU:
Whereas The undersigned executors of Samuel
McCunc, late of the County of Augusta and State
OF Virginia, decd, have been informed that you
claim, as portion Of the legal representatives OF
Mary Bell, decd, your shares of legacy of G25
under the last will and testament of James Me-
Cune, dec'd.-ihe said Sam'l McCune having
been his executor: and, whereas, you are no, in
habiiants of this Commonwealth. you are hereby
notified that unless you prosecute your claims by
due course of~aw within six months from the
date hereof, we will close the settlement Of our
tcsatoT's estate and he no longer responsible.
FRANKLIN M'CUE,
WIN. HAMILTON, { Eroy's
WM. BASkIN.
Staunton, Feb. %, 1871.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
ESTR Az.

.1ng"s" Co"nfy Court Clerks Office to wH,
'1AkEN up by Moses McCuc, Red ueifs,.
three years old last spring, with some white
along The back and belly, large star in the fore.
mead, the lower half OF the tail white, two small,
Si'S III 'he left ear, appraised TO 50.
CopY:-Teste,
Feb. 20. ~ 70 - -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

A public dinner was given to Judge JonN
ScoTT by the members of the Stafford and Spott-
sylvania Bars, few days ago at Fredericksburg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

Gov. Reynolds, of Missouri, committed sui
eide by shooting himself, at Jefferson city, on the
9th instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

The following is the Committee of Vigilance and Cor
rcspondcncc appointed by the late Democratic Convcn-
lion at Richmond, for Augusta county Capt. c. Bay
lor, Col G. w. MCullock, Capt. VIM. Young, Nj. Gar
Der, L. l.. Stevenson, Thos. T.. Wilson, Capt Huddlc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
EWiNGb!c Re0s Property
FOR s T,E

'EHllE undersigned, Executors of Robert Viii
a. hanson deed, DESTROYS to make a final set
Element of his estate, will offer for sale on Thurs
day the 9TH day of March next, opposite the door
of The post Office, in Stanton, the Stone House and
Lot on Augusta Street, now in the occupancy of
John b. Watts, Esq.--A garden lot ON the South
side OF the Creek near the Jail. The House and
Lot in Ncwtown, now in The occupancy of Mr..
Robert b. Sinclair, and one other House and Lot,
together with some uuimproved lots, situated at
the West end of the said town. The terms will
be made known on the day of sale.
ADDISON WADDELL, u.s.,
SAMUEL CLARKE, hA U.s.
Stanton, Feb. 8, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
Destructive C0nfagration in NetO Oricans-Esi
mated Loss 1915 900.


We learn from the New Orleans Bee Of the 10Th
INST, THAT tremendous fire took place in that
CITY the day before, in the New Orleans Cotton
Press building, said to be the largest house in
,ne worIu. u fronts upon the Mississippi and on
hotlgnac ana New Levee streets, and is G32 fee.
in front, by 3oS in breadth. 1t was built bv an
incorporated company at cost Of 1888 900, and is
capable OF storing thirty thousand bales of cotton.
which amount, we understand, was Yesterday
morning underii roof The number of bales az
cotton consumed is estimated at $500, the loss
OF which, estimated at $40 per bale, would be-
S5aO,oOO. The damage done the building could
possibly be repaired for S25,OO0 the engine and
TWO screws Tor $4,000 more, making the total
loss, as far as could be estimated bv a Tourb cal.
culatlon S37 10000, which we understand is fully
covered ny lnsurance-tho cotton in this city, and
the building in the Offices in the city, in London
and Paris. This building was considered the
largest in the world.
JOHN LETcHER, esq hasresumcd the editorship
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

Ex-Governor Noble died lately at indianapolis
Indiana.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

1t is said that the Supreme Court of the U. S.
has decided the great Grard will case, in favor of
the city Of Philadelphia, and against the appel
lantS,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

MIR. Packenham, the new British Minister, was
presented TO the President of the Unit States
on the 2ist inst. Mr.. Fox, the late Minister, re-
turns to England.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
$50 REV ARD.
April g..

'"'''''N VN'Nttb - anu - ltdIS
Of age, about five feet or inches high. They
have been seen within few days in the neigh
borhood of Mt Sidney. The above reward will
be given for lodging them in Jail and giving in
formation TO Inc through the Post-ofice at Low
lngston. NATHAN BOFFTUS.
Feb. %, l6iI.-fmt
p. Sit is 'hought these Negroes have by
some means procured free papers, and that they
are making their way TO free state.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

District Court Of tic United States, for Tie
Western District IF Virginia, hctdem al
Stanton.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Notice to Creditors and all others concerned in
interest, TO shew cause against the petition Of
No 3O5-Wm Flanagan of Hampshire coun-
ty, for discharge from all his debts and certf.
cate thereof on the LIST day of May next.
Teste,
n. X. TROUT, ID. C.
Romncy Intcllisencer copy. [Jan %, IIw
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
r T. VI q v Al,

I'M Z subscribers have removed their Store 10
the new Siore-hoGse, OH the corner diagonally
opposite their old stand, where they will be hap
ply TO their friends and customers, as usual.
CRAWFORD g. COCHRAN.
Staunton, February Is, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

81 O N IOLAo
4 Ill persons are hereby notified that will
pay no debts whatever contracted by my
wife Nancy, she having left me without cause
FIELDING POWELL.
February %, 19ll.-its
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
YIU@OIIAL BIBLE.

ROBERT COWAN will receive subscribers TO
the above magnificent work. He will receive
copies OF the first number in few days, which
the public are requested to call and examine.
Price 20 cents per No. Feb. 22-1t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
SPANISH SADDLE TREES

US'T received LOT of Mexican Saddle.Trecs
" of the best quality. All kinds of hides taken
in exchange FOR Saddlery.
VIM. EAGON.
Feb. 90, 1911.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

The Raleigh Register announces that Mr.. Clay
will be in ,hat city on the 18th of April.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29
Virginia Female Institute.

AT STANTON, VIRGINIA.
PROVISIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
Rev. Il. Il. Castlcman, President.
John Howe Pcyton, Thomas J. Niche,
William Kinney, Nicholas G. Kinney,
Washington Swoopc, DIR. r. II. Stribng,
Alex. Ill. IL. Stuart, John Il. breckenridge,
DIR. Edmund Berkeley, John Churchman,
James Points, Robt. :. Brooke,
George Eskridgc, Secretary and Treasurer
PRINCIPALS.
Mrs. Maria Sheiiry, Rev. James McElroe, A. nj,
PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
LITERATURE.
Rev. james McEiroy, ~. NJ
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

The Governor has directed Elections to supply
their places in Congress- to be held on the fourth
Thursday in April.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

The new Secretary of the Navy, Mr. GILMER,
has entered upon the duties of his Office
Mr.. Wise, the new Minister to Brazil is en-
pected TO sail for his station in the u. S. Ship
Constitution, Capt. Perceval on or about the LIST
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

JOHN LETcHER, esq. has resumed the editorsbip
Of the "Valley Starr ''"''''f
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-29

FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE,
Miss Anne Louisa Shciicy.
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SALE UNDER DEEDS OF, TRUST.

Harrisonburg, Feb. %, 1914.
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THE MOST SPLENDID BOOK OF THE AGE!

Feb. 80, 1Sl1.-tds
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

On Sunday last we noticed handful pos
ted about the streets, which We think calls
for strong animadversion. 1t was of a libel
lous nature, and calculated to disturb the
peace ofthe community by a threat Of per-
sonal violence. Moreover twas anonymous,
which renders it the more difficult to detect
the author. Without entering at all into the
merits Of the case involved, we consider this
species of anonymous writing, to be highly
detrimental to society. Who can feel safe
ifthe reckless and unprincipled can in this
manner with ~impunity assail reputation. 1t
is a species of moral assassination originate
ing from a revengful and grovelling DISPOSE
ton. The tree exudes its bad humors, and
allows only the healthy sap to ascend. Soci-
ETY. is bound to cast forth that which is cor
rupting. But to do this, it is not to follow
the example pointed out by the anonymous
author. The law gives redress. All friends
to order will feel it due to themselves and to
the reputation ofthe place, that justice should
be meeted to the %violator of public decorum.
Our town has acquired with strangers an I'M
enviable notoriety. Private feuds and differ
ences have been made subject of public con-
versation, which has resulted in keeping So
ciety in a state of feverish excitement. Such
a state of things should not exist. A few ex-
amples of conviction and punishment will
strengthen the bonds of good order. and will
lntimidate the unbridled in tongue and scar
ed in conscience. The materials exist for
giving a higher and more healthy tone to So
ciety, one which shall be moral and intel
%lectual, refined and dignifed and we are
confident that in our rapidly increasing cir
cles, there are but few if any who do not see
the necessity of a strong and united effort to
effect this moral publication.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

public patronage will be rather increased
than diminished, by reason Of this change in
the character of the Polynesian, and hat all
well disposed persons will contribute of their
means in enabling the Government to sup
port the paper, as well by subscribing liber-
ally for it, as by advertising in its columns,
all which will in future 60 to the public
Treasury, for the purpose of defraying, in
part, its expenses. We publish, in connec-
ton with this notice, a circular from the
Treasury Board, announcing the future rates
of charge for advertising, and also for job
work, done at the Government press, to
which we respectfully invite the attention
of the public.
We cannot close this article without re-
turning our individual thanks, as Editor of
the Polynesian under its former private ex-
%istence, for the generous patronage bestowed
upon us. And now that the character Of the
paper has become altered, we are authorized
to say to our late subscribers and patrons,
that the Government, in taking upon itself
the ownership of this establishment, will not
expect to retain as subscribers and patrons,
any whose names are on the late list who
may desire to withdraw on that ACCOUNT
while it trusts that few, if any, will see fit to
do so, or to have occasion to regret the
change. Any subscribers, however, who
wish to withdraw within a reasonable time,
can signify their intention at the Office, and
their advanced subscriptions will be refun-
ded.
In regard to miscellaneous matter, the Pol
ynesian will be governed by its former rules,
and the Editor respectfully invites commune
cations Of a literary, scientific, or general
character.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13
BETHEL CHURcn.-This building is again
open for divine worship. 1t has been enlar-
sed and otherwise improved.

the Governor sent a company of prisoners
through the streets escorted by a file Of SOL
diers and attended by a c%rier, who called the
attention of the populace, by asking of them
if the conduct of the prisoners had been
right. 1t appears that they had been appre-
hended for knocking out their teeth. tatooing
themselves, and indulging in other practises
of heathenism and the Gov. took this method
of exposing their shame to their fellow coun-
trymen, a punishment that will be quite as
etficacious, we doubt not, as bodily chastise-
mcnt.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

1t has been charged upon Com. j. Toup
Nicholas, OIL. B. M. Ship vindictive, that he
had advised Queen Pomare to adopt in the
Royal Standard, the Crown Of England, and
that this was done through a desire to offer
an insult to France. The Commodore vim
dicates himself fully from the charge in a let
ter to Admiral Du Petit Thouars, and re-
fers to Com. Levand, Capt. Malet, St. George
and others, for testimony to his uniform cour-
tesy towards officers of the French Navy
The following letter, announcing on the part
of Pomare, the change in her flag, to the
Provincial Government of Tahiti, was sent
them about March lst.-ult. =
%[coPY.
"Her Majesty, the Queen Pomare, con-
sidering that in accordance with the usages
Of all Monarchical States, the particular and
personal flag of the Sovereign should bear a
mark of distinction to shew the difference
between it and the national flag Of the coun-
try, whereby to know when the sovereign is
present. The Queen hereby signifies to the
Provisional Government, that henceforward
whenever Her Majesty may be in person
either on shore or a%float, that her flag will
bear a crown similar to that in the seal Of her
arms, which will signify that the Queen
is then and there present.
(Signed) PoMARE, Queen Of Tahiti"
This emblem consisted of small Grown,
or Coronet, with five cocoa-nut leaves.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

reasoned and fought of, but reason, gun
powder, stones, or arsenic seem all alike to
be thrown away upon the quadrupeds. Now
good, kind, gentle, obliging ~dog-owners, if
dogs ye must keep, for the love we bear to
sound nights rest, to suffering ears, muzzlc
them, strangle them, at all events do somc-
thing to keep them quiet.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

FOURTH OF July AcclDENT.-An acct
dent-lucky we-and a fourth of July one
really that reads as if we were still in the land
of Yankeedom. But to the accident. A
friend of ours had his arm badly burnt by a
blue-light while engaged in illuminating in
honor of the day, and it gives US the great
est satisfaction to state, that there is every
prospect Of the arm being in a condition to
burn or be burnt again long before anoth-
err 4th. comes round again.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

CoRREcTIoN.-By our own carelessness.
we made ourselves to say in the article in
our last on wages, "l24 cents per diem,-
paid in cash." it should have read "64 cents
per diem, equivalent to cash." But while
the abominable ours are allowed to increase
and multiply, and fill the midnight hours with
their outrageous chorus of yells, howls,-
barks squeaks and every other manner of vo-
clferation peculiar to the canine race, no ed
ltor at least can expect long to retain his sem
ses. The trials ofthc day can be borne -
b'ped assailants can be coaxed, battered.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

Admiral Thomas has given orders that for
the present, no British war-ships shall enter
the harbor of Papeite, which is the reason
the frigate ITALIA did not come to anchor
there. We also understand that the Thalia
sails for Valparaiso in a few days.
we learn that the Tahitians are encamped
2'ooo strong, not far from Papeitc, and
threaten to re-commence hostilities if the
French pass their boundary. u--
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

Visitors to the crater of Kilauea will be
gratified to learn, that an enterprising Ha-
waiian has erected on the brink of the crater
a comfortable thatched house. He also pro-
vides food ; and in other ways, has added
much to the comforts and convenience of
travellers. He deserves to be we'll patron
ised.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

OFFICERS OF H. B. NJ. sHIp ITALIA
The following is a list Of the officers of this
ship, now lying in our harbor:-
Captaim-Charles Hope.
LIST observation-disclosures Thomas.
2d James Thurnburn.
Sd F. B. G. Seymour.
M Roger Lucius Curtis.
9Th w. II. Turner.
Masler-Hcnry Paul.
Chaplain-Rev. John Moody.
Smgeon-Richard Douglas.
Purser-Walter Clatworthy.
.Napal hstructor.-F. S. Needham.
L'eutenonts Royal .Marines-A. d. L.
Farrant; John Elliott.
Mates-Thomas Cochran; B. E. Hawk;
-- Couch.
Cd .M~aster-Edward Youel.
.M'dshipmen-A. Cochrane; e. Alrer:
Charles Gibbons; Henry Christian; p Rob
inson.
Captains Cierks-John Wilson: G. A.
Anderson.
Polynesian., 1844-07-13

"'All these said she to the keeper, chad a
mother, who looked upon their childhood, and
blessed their innocence! All, how many in
FAINT feet softer than velvet to the touch, have
been pressed to maternal lips, that now shut
Ae along these prison aisles!'-There spoke
the MOTHER and with her gentle words of
pity, we take our leave of the States prison
and its unhappy inmates"