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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07

MELANcHoLY.-'rhe following are the
names of the officers attached to the United
States cutter Vigilant, supposed TO have all
perished in the late gale off the harbor of Key
West:
VIM. B. G. Taylor, commander; VIM. G.
Taylor, 1st lieut. commanding Mr. Cooper,
Of bingham, Mass, Cd lieut.. do. There were
also attached to her six seamen, and the cook
and cabin boy, slaves, belonging to Capt.
Taylor. Mr.. Robert Cooper, one of the
Louisiana pilots, and two of the negroes who
deserted with the pilot boa, from the Balize,
were on board. j. e. Johnson, pilot, belong
ing 10 the Vigilant, and Mr.. Robert Armistead,
OF New Orleans, passenger were providen-
tally ashore, and saved. The only persons
known to be saved from the wreck, were
Michael Driscoii and Henry Hoyt, seamen,
picked up at sea in canoe belonging to the
cutter, which :hey fortunately fell in with
while in the water.
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RAN ROADS IN ENGLANp.

Canals are getting entirely out Of vogue in
England, and although the country is penetrated
In all directions with these lines of artificial ma
v'gasion, they are now considered entirely in.
adequate to furnish the facilities for travel and
transportation which are afforded by Rail Roads.
The Liverpool Times Of the 18th ult., just re-
ceived by the steamer Great Western, says
One Of the most remarkable features or the
day is the speculation which is now going for
ward in new railway projects. and Of the number
and extent Of these projects, the crowded columns
OF the London and country papers afford daily
evidence. II has been stated by persons practi-
cally acquainted with the subject. that the rail-
way acts obtained from die Legislature during
the last session of Parliament will require for the
completion of the undertakings within a trfe Of
twelve millions 's,erling--sixty millions of dol.
lars; buff all the parties who propose going to
Parliament in the next session, succeed, at least
six lines that amount of money will be abstract
ed from the ordinary channels Of trade!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07
J. Z. GARLAND, Esq.
A SENSIBLE WOMAN

a Mi'ieTte in Maine said 10 his wife during
the time of harvest
u am resolved to work no more; think it
earth" WV
ne next morning he arose and walked a.
oloao 10 mediate. Returning, he asked his wife
u t she mad any breakfast ready.
any," ee
She answered, "No; for" said she, "vou saw
1t is not your duty to work, and if il is not your
duty, II is not mine; and if the fruits Of the earth
may not be gathered in, they may no, be cooked
alter they are gathered in. I am resolved TO sub
NIT with you 10 the will of God, and abide the
consequences
lie walked out again, and after awhile he re-
'urned' and eaid to his wife, "If you win go
ana get some breakfast, will go to work."
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N o ~ I q ID q

fNHE subscriber is making and has on hand a
few good CLOVER HULLlNe MACHINES, on
an improved plan, which will thrash from 90 to
80 bushels per day, if the seed is in good order
for thrashing; he will warrant them 10 run we'll
and thrash clean. They can be attached to any
Horse power, either portable or stationary
Any person in want Of such Machines, would do
well TO call and examine these before purchasing
elsewhere. The above Machines will be fur.
nisaed to order and delivered 10 any person or
persons ordering them in this county or any OF
The adjoining counties. The prices Of said Ma.
chimes will be made to suit the times. will
make them for four or six horsepower. All or
ders will be punctually attended to by address,
ing the subscriber in Waynesborough. 49,
WILLIAM f. CIRCUS.
Waynesboro', Augusta CO. Va, Oct. "a, 1874.
I'm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07
81 O III O ID o

ON Monday the 9Th of November, two quar-
ter acre lots in the town of Covington, known in
the plat OF said town by No. 29 and 80. And
on the 9th of November. in the town of Hunters
vile. will be sold TRACT OF LAND, lying
IN The county Of Pocahon,as on both sides OF
Williams River, about Is miles N. w. from the
Court House. containing 1000 Acres. The great
er part Of this land lies we'll, and is Of the best
quality and is not excelled for Grass in this up
per country and would make one of the most val
liable STOCK FARMS in Virginia. 1t has on
the North West an inexaustable bounds of wood
range, as an outlet for stock. There is large
portion OF Rich River low ground If desired, it
VIII be divided to suit the purchasers. farther
description of the property is considered unneces-
sary, as the purchasers will examine for them
selves.
For the land part Of the money will be re.
quired in hand, liberal credit will be given for
the residue, which will be made known on the
day Of sale. JARED WILLIAMS,
ERASMUS WILLIAMS,
administrators Of Elisha d. Williams, decd.
Sept. 9th, 1914.
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NOTICE.
Oct 81, 1874.

4 WISH to sell number of LOTS adjoining
= the main rood between my House and Town,
opposite Mr.. B!ackburns. One par, of the Lois
join the main road and extend across the meadow
and 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 a sale, and now will sell this part men
TONED separately. These lots might suit very
well to build on or Tor out-lots to keep COW or
horse, being so near town and in a pleasan,
neighborhood 10 live. Water runs throngb them
at the North end of each lot, and spTino or
springs in the enclosure, which might be made
Of use 10 all that might settle there.
JOHN MCDOWELL.
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LORD ROSES LEviATHAN TELESCOPES.


We have received the following letter from
kSir J. South, dated Observatory, Kensiag,on
September IL
"Sir: With pure delight do communicate
TO you the fact that the leviathan telescope,
on which the Earl of Rose has been toiirg
in his demensne ut Parsonstown now upwards
of two years, although not absolutely finished,
was on Wednesday last directed Tor the first
time to the s;dereal heavens. very much
regret not being present on this occasion, but
experiments on which have for many wears
@een employed rendered it impossible for me
to leave home. The letter which have this
morning received from its noble maker, in his
usual unassuming style, merely states thai,
the metal, only Just polished, was Of pretty
good figure, and that, with power of 500.
the nebula known as No. 2 of Messier's ca,a-
logue was even more magnificent than the
Nebula No. IL Of Messier, when secn with
his iordship's telescope of feet diameter and
"a feet focus. Cloudy weather prevented
him turning the leviathan on any other nebul-
GUS object. Thus, then, we have, thank God,
all danger at the metal breaking before il
could be polished overcome. Little more,
however, will be done to it or with it for some
weeks, inasnuch as the noble Earl is OH the
eve of quitting Ireland for England, to resign
at York his post as President of the British
Association, and to visi, his noble relatives at
Kilnwck and at Brighton. This done, he re-
turns to Ireland; aud I look forward with in
tense anxiety to witness its fret severe trial,
when all its various appointments shall be
completed, in the confidence that those who
may then be present will see with it what man
has never seen before. The diameter of the
large metal is feet, and its focus 81 feet
Yet the immense mass is manageable by one
man. Compared with it, The working tele-
scopes of Sir w. Herscllel, which in his hands
conferred ON astronomy, such inestimable
service and on himself astronomical immor-
tality, were but play things .n-.Skandard.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07
TIE DARK COALITION.

we publish below a letter from James G.. Bir-
ney, Abolition candidate for President. but who
was some weeks since nominated for the Leqis
latnre by the Locofocos of Saginaw county. Mi
chigan-the letter having been written preyious
10 his nomination to prominent Locofoco there,
70 secure has success. 1t is too late 10 open the
eyes OF the people of Virginia 10 this Infamous
coalition, but we nevertheless feel bound to Law
1t before our Teaders.-Harrisbnburg Rem.
SAGINAW, Sept. 26, 1914.
Dear Sir,-I have for several DAYS past, been
seriously rejecting upon the proposition made me
by you and your friends, at our private meeting,
on the evening Of the 18th inst. Tomorrow Il
start Tor the East, and shall not return until after
the election. My journey is indispensable, else
a duelllst and gambler will soon fill the seat of a
Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson.
Aier mature reflection, have concluded to ac-
cePt the nomination of Representative TO the
State Legislature, provided your convention see
III 10 nominate me- In case my abolition princi.
pies are assigned as a reason why should not
receive Inc nomination at the hands of the dem o.
Gratis, you are hereby authorised 10 say to the con-
yenilon, that am now and ever have been. De-
mocFat OF the 'Jeflersonian School, The De-
mocracy OF the country must be well satisfied
,ha' am rendering them more effeciual service
ny advocating Abolition Principles, than if |
were openly democrat. You are further autho-
rized TO say to the convention, that in case |
should be elected TO the Office of REPRESENTATIVE
from this county, shall cheerfully and grateful.
~ perform the duties assigned me, and hereby
pledge myself to go for Democratic men and mea-
sures, and Gas you suggested in our recent con-
Versai'o) VIII forego the agitation of the Slave
ry question in our State Legislature.
Commend me to your aniable lady, and be-
ileye ME, truly yours, &c.
JAS. G. BIRNEY.
J. u. GARLAND, Esq.
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PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL coNvENTroN

The Philadelphia GU. S. Gazette of Satur-
day says /:
The House of Bishops is still in session,
engaged, as we learn, in an investigation of
the affairs of the General Theological Semi
rpary.
The following is the action Of the House
npon subject of great importance in this
Diocese;
Sentence Of Suspension passed upon the
Right Reverend Henry Usck Onderdonk,
Doctor in Divinity, by tine House of Bish-
ops in General Convention assembled. Oc-
tober 2lst, 1914.
"The Right Reverend. Henry Ustick On
derdonk, Doctor in Divinity, having acknowl-
edged himself the cause OF reproach and in
Jury to the Church, and having submitted
himself to the judgment of the House of Bish-
ops, IN General Convention assembled; the
said House does hereby adjudge that the said
Henry Ustick Onderdonk, Doctor in Divinity.
be suspended from all public exercise of The
Offices and functions of the sacred ministry.
and IN particular from all exercise whatsoev-
er of the Office and work of Bishop in the
Church of God; and does accordingly so sus-
pend the said Henry Us,ick Onderdonk, Doc
tor in Divinity, and declare him suspended,
IRON and after this 2lst day of October, in the
year OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and forty four, from all public exercise of the
offices and functions Of the said ministry. and
from all exercise whatsoever of the Office and
work of Bishop in the Church of God. In
the name Of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
PHILANDER CHASE, Senior Bishop.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07
Auable Farm for sale.

L WILL dispose OF my Farm situate on Middle
n River, Augusta county, Va, miles west of
Stanton, at public sale. on Friday the 9Th De-
cember next on the premises. This Farm con-
tains upwards Of TWO HUNDRED ACRES
of land, equal if not superior 10 any in the coun-
ty; on II are about 25 acres Of good meadow, and
as much more could be easily made. The i'm
proyemen's consist of large Brick Dwelling, a
good and substantial Barn and all necessary out
houses. IT is deemed unnecessary to say more a.
bout ii, as those wishing to purchase will please
call and view for themselves. Terms al sale.
CHARLES ID. TRIMBI,E.
Nov. y 1914.
o. Rockingham Register in5ert till sale and
forward account TO this office,
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moral neighborhood. and within - or miles Of
dourishing Academy, which makes i a desira.
BILE residence for family. It 10 believed this
land holds out great Inducements TO peIsons
wanting to engage In the raising of STOCK, ss
the land which Is now offered for sale on Will
lams' River is the best situated for stock in this
part OF the county, which affords an opportunity
exhaustibe range, and house for family in
good neighborhood, about 8 or 9 miles apart. i,
ALSO-435 acres lying in the county Of Ram
dolph, which lies well and is of good quality,
well watered, and there has been 80 acres hack
ed. This land is well situated also for raising
stock, being about equal distance between Hum
lersville 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, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07
Hrus'ec's Sale Of Real Property
IN PENDLETON COUNTY

RY virtue of two deeds executed TO the under.
signed--one ON the 2nd of November, Is4l.
and the other on the 2eth Of February, 1912, by
John Devericks, SEN, and duly recorded in me
Clerks Office of The County of PendIeton-ln
trust for the purposes mentioned in said deeds. /
shall on Monday the 10Th day of September next,
proceed to sell TO the highest bidder, for ready
money, on the premises,
A Tract or Parcel of Land containing One Hun.
dFed and Fifty Acres,
more or less, lying and being in The County of
Pendleton, on Shaw's Fork, about sixty-five d.
cres of which are cleared upon which are COM
Portable Dwelling House, Barn, &c.
Acting In the capacity OF Trustee, will only
convey to the purchaser such title as is vested in
me by the conveyances aforesaid.
PETER HULL, Trustee.
June 10, 1874.
The above sale is postponed until Saturday the
Goth Of October.
Sept 26. PETER HULL, Trustee.
LIZ Inc above sale is farther postponed till
the 30th Of November.
Now. PETER HULL, Trustee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The question of division between the north.
ern and southern portion of the Methodist Epis.
coPal Church, on account Of the difficulties grow
ing out of the slavery question, continues TO be
agitated in some portions of the country. The
N. Y. Tribune says:
The plan Of division finds general favor at the
South, while In some of the Northern and Middle
States, It meets with firm opposition and seems
likely to fail, If for other reason. for want of
the constitutional majority of ,hree-fourlhs of the
travelling preachers. The Illinois Conference.
al us iate session, passed a resolution strongly
oeprecatIng the measure, and advising the Bish
ops, (the other annual conferences concur.ingl TO
caH general conference, 10 meet on the first
Monday in May. 1916, TO take into consideration
fhe present state of the church, to review the acts
OF the late general conference, and, if possible.
ProV'ae TOT the continued unity and tranquility of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. DIR. Durbin, President of Dickinson Col
iege, Carlisle, Pa.-one of The ablest men in the
oenomination--iaS published communication
In the last Christian Advocate and Journal. rec
ommendng compromise of existing difficulties,
on the following basis:
J.. NO minister who is Shareholder, or who
by gif.' conveyance, or sale, has continued men,
women or children. in slavery, shall exercise the
once OF a bishop in the Church, so long as his
connection with slavery exists, except so far as
the allowance OF reasonable time 10 enable him IN
leedse himself there'rom. The Judgment of the
General Conference, by vote of two-thirds OF
Ihe members present, shall be final, both as to
she iact OF the connection with slavery within the
meaning oil the compromise, and of the reasona.
Die lime 10 be allowed Tor accomplishing the con-
templated release therefrom.
.. No minister having avowed or acted unop
me distinctive principles of aboliionism, Of which
fact the general conference shall udpe, shall OK.
erc'se The office OF bishop in the church mill
ne shall have recanied and given assurances fo,
The future TO the satisfaction Of the general con.
ference. 0'A
.. There shall be no apneal 10 the general con.
ference OF any case. or question connected with
slavery Arising in any annual conference but
edch annual conference shall have full and final
jurisdiction over all such cases, Judging and de.
IeImining them according to the provisions now
existing IN the discipline, except the right of ap.
PeS,' winch is hereby taken away.
Dr' Durbln expresses the belief that this plan
u compromise would be acceptable to vast md
jcrlty OF ministers and members, north and south,
J, they could be brought to The lest and that if
the late general conference could now be re-as-
ssem6led, large majority Of that BODY also would
oe round In its favor. The object of the compro.
mise is at once TO project the south from abolition
and the north from slavery and this cannot he
uone Without excluding the whole question from
The general conference '''''
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NJ Il S NJ ILLE R

~ ETURNS her thanks to the Ladies of Stann-
ton for their kind patronage heretofore ex-
tended to her, and hopes that they will still con-
time The same in an increased ratio throughout
the winter She may be found at The house two
doors below VIM. Kinney, esqr's. Office, common
~ known as the Breeze house. She will do all
work in her line cheaper than it has ever been
done in Stanton and as well executed. Pauta-
looms and CIoaks also made on short notice.
Nov. 7, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07

PARoor.-The U. S. Marshal, Col. Ewing.
received yesterday full pardon from the Presi-
dent Of the United States for David McDan;ei
Thomas Towson, J. r. ID. Prefon,aine, Nathan.
iel IL. Morton, John A. Nice ormack and Vim. ]
Harris. These persons have been some time mas,
confined in our county Jail under sentence from
the u. s. Circuit Court for participating IN the
murder and robbery of Chavis, the Santa Fe
trader.-iS. Louis Rep. Oct. %.
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Pxs4sV'O FORYE&.
Of the most Superior Qualify.
I.ARar &C m rRRrHyn

A N AT r f DUO ED RICES!
MASH & WOoDHOUSE have Just opened
\ at their new Book and Stationery Store, on
the lot of the old Eagle Hotel, large assort-
ment Of the VERY BEST PIANO FORTES, both
OF Boston and New York make, which they are
selling at Reduced Prices. Feeling confident,
aiier having sold about -Four Hundred (and not
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-
venlent 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
which is warranted.
Rich nond, Oct 81, 1874
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Mt A D R 1t1N1O O

On Thursday the Bird Of October, by the Rev. John
y. Henscl MIR. DANIEL FALL TO Miss CATBAaINE
eldest daughter Of the late Frederick Keller, both
this county. :
On Tuesday the 22nd, by the same, Mr. DAVID
MINES of Ohio, to Miss MARY J. McNurr of this
county.
On Thursday the oath, by the same, Mr. SAMUEL
McCuTchEN,j r to Miss elizabeth ANN SEAwnIoHr,
both Of this county.
On Tuesday the 29th by the same, Mr.. Jacob SwAur.
EEL, to Miss EIIzApErH Is. LvEL. all Of this county
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07

The Van Buren, (Ark.) Inteligencer of Octo-
Der 9th says: We learn from gentleman just
from Texas that the inhabitants of the northeast
ern portion Of Texas are suffering greatly for
want Of provisions, and that the water in that re-
gon has almost totally failed. Large numbers of
emigrants are returning, through this place, to
Missouri, that went out last winter and snrinu.
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NOTICE.

THE Undersigned, will also sell al the same
time and place, 10 witt the 9Th of November, at
Huntefsville, the Land on which he now lives,
lying in Little Level Of Greenbrier (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 well iimbefed. II has on it a
comfortable Dwelling House, with the necessary
out-houses, an excellent Barn. Also, 2 Apple
Orchards. 1t is well watered, having several ne
yer failing springs OF good water !, is in good
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-07
CASH FOR NEGROES !

TIL subscriber wishes to purchase Negroes
= OF all descriptions. Any persons having Me-
groes 10 sell will find ii to their interest TO call
on the subscriber, or address letter 10 Fishers.
viile' Augusta county, which shall be attended to
Immediately.
SAINT. d. BROWN.
Baskerville. March l1--G
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CAPT. STOCKTON.

The Trenton State Gazette of Friday last saws
tina, Capt. II. +. Stockton is again quite in of one
of those attacks, resembling bilious choic to
which he has been subject since the bursting of
the Peacemaker. Several of the officers and
crew of the frigate Princeton have been liable to
similar attacks since that unfortunate occurrence
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I&NahUAAsM.AM TN@s
=6GEc-

M RS. LEE respectfully informs the Ladiee
~ 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. II. II. Stuart, and Immediately in the rear OF
The dwelling Of MIR. Pike Powers.
Stauntop f)cf. II. 1874.
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ATTENTION.

'H'iIE Courts of enquiry Tor the 16oth Regi-
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 sth; and for the Reei.
n,ent on Saturday the 9th Of November at Spring
hill. ARMSTRONG RANKIN. Col.
:. , l60th Regiment Va. Militia
Oct. "a. 1914.
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ATTENTION MI

COURTS OF ENQUIRY for the 32nd Reei.
- men, on the 9TH of November for the FIRST
Battalion at New Hope; on 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. 81. 1874.
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n 4 L 0 Il NEY Al Law,
WILL practise regularly in The Superior and
w Inferior Courts of Auousta Comfy. All
business entrusted to him will be promptly at
tended TO.
Sept. 8, lst4--n