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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

HAVING engaged for this establishment from
and after the LIST day of January next, the
services of Mr.. Lewis G.. Thomas, IA gentleman
whose character and qualifications entiie him to
the confidence of the public, we expect to be able
promptly to execute all orders with which we NAV
be favored, In a manner and on terms satisfactory
to our customers. Particular care will be taken
that articles ordered shall be ready for delivery
according to appointment. Paying the cash for
material we shall expect to dispose of our work
on the same terms. The sole object of the estab-
l!shment being TO qualify the Deaf and Dumb, a
class so we'll entitled TO the sympathies of their
more fortunate fellow creatures, obtain for them
selves decent livelihood it is hoped that this
circumstance will have its due weight in inducing
generous public to afford it encouragement-not
by giving enhanced prices for its work, (this is
not eXPeced) but by giving it employment at the
customary prices. Orders may be addressed TO
the undersigned. If given through the mail, the
postage should be paid.
GEORGE ESKRIDGE, Steward
Va. Instn. ID. e. ID. g. b.
Stanton, Dec. 81, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
THE GIRARD WILL CASE

Our readers will have observed that the discus
SION Oi TIE important cause growing out Of line
late Stephen Girard's will, is now bendinu in ar
gumcnt before the Supreme Court Of the United
STATES ! he question, we understand, respects the
validity OF that clause Of the will bv which the
sum OF two millions Of dollars is given to the city
OF Philadelphia to build and endow College for
dren.'' f"" >''''
he argument was opened for the heirs at law,
against this devise, by MIR Jones, on Friday, who
mad not concluded his discussion at the rising OF
me court on Saturday. llcs TO be followed, as we
eaTn' by Messrs. Sergeant and Binney, for the
Guy OF Philadelphia; and the argument is to be
concluded by Mr.. Webster FOR the heirs at law.
professional friend informs us that the ohiec-
lions to the legacy in Mr. Gifard's will for budino
ana endowIng college are that the bequest is
VOID by reason Of the uncertainty i'm the descrip.
tion OF those who are to enjoy its benefits; that
The corporation Of Philadelphia has no AUTHORITY
TO receive such grant and administer the trusts
and that the plan Of education proposed is repun
nant TO the laws Of Pcnnsy lvania on account Of lis
ah'i-chTistian tendency and lis alleged iuconsist
enry with religious liberty and the spirit Of lolera
iion.--Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

TARIFF GlRLs.--Wc learn from the Lowell
Courier, that more than two hundred thousand
dollars are deposited in the Savings Bank bv
the female operatives OF that city. and tina.
S,r'y MouSand dollars Of the capital stock Of
the Middesex Mills is owned by operatives
who work IN the establishment. This is also
true, to certain extent, of operatives in the
herrimack ana other Mills. The average
earnings per week by the female operatives
curing the past year. exclusive Of beard. i,
one dollar and seventy five cents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
THE TRUE SPIRIT

The Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer thus speaks OF
the approaching canvass:
4" There is nothing very alarming in the name
OF the Magician. Twice has Georgia placed the
seal OF condemnation his small pretenslons ;
ana again her sons are ready, willing, and wait
Ing to confirm their oft-rendered verdict Let the
Wings then be up and doing. Form Clay Clubs
IN every city, town, village, neiehborhood, from
me mountains to the sea shore; and lei us come
up this fall with majority for our leader. tina,
VIII make old Kentucky herself ashamed Of her
yOtc.o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

SOciABLE FoIKs.--l'here are some mon y, i,h
whom ON the instant we seem TO Get acnuaintsd
An hours accidental association in a staGe.coacb
steam packet, or hotel. does more towards
banshIng reserve and restraint than MANY montba
OF daily communication with beings less congo
MAI. They seem To suit us-we part from them
win regret; and long afterwards, when their
uames are forgotten, we remember pleasant fei.
low and happy hour. tits not then that friend.
ship can be made; but may learn from this ths
advantage OF unPreicndiug good humout and
frank benevolence.--T. II. Boc6y.
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Terms OF the Spectator.

- o-TnE SPECTATOR Ypnblishcd once week, by
kENroN HARPER, at Two Dollars year. if paid in ad-
vance or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents if delayed be-
yond the expiration OF the year. No subscription will
DC but at the option of the editor until all
arrcaragcs are paid.
01-Ail communications to the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not Unattended to.
acknowledgements of thirteen lines, (orless, insert
cd three times for dollar and twenty five cents for
each subsequent continuance Larger advertisements in
the same proportion liberal discount made TO advcr-
tiscrs by the year.
J-Notces in Bankruptcy must be paid for before the
delivery Of afiidayits.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

HE CHARGE OF BARGAIN AND SA1r."-A
tennessee paper states, that at a late meetinp Of
me wings OF Joncsborough in That State. Col Jno.
"A. Aiken heretofore Democrat, came boldly for
ward and declared himself for Henry CLAW i, tho
course OF his speech he said that he was member
OF Inc Legislature of Tennessee at the time the re-
solutions were adopted, charging Henry CLAY
with bargain, intrigue and corruplion,' and that he
vo'ed Tor them He had lived to see tha. he was
men III error-had done that great and good man
hJusiict-and as an honest man he took back that
vote. If he were now in the leristure. he world
vote to repeal that vote of the legislature"
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~ H fE' G % o. AZ =

4 AM receiving an assortment of NEW and
FASHIONABLE GOODS, among them sew.
eral patterns of very rich and new style Mousine
de Laines.-Also,
Lot of excellent SHOES, and large assert.
ment of very cheap GROCERIES,. Persons
wishing to purchase had better call and examine
my stock, as | am determined TO sell my Goods as
low as they can be bought any where
A. Nj. MOSBY.
Staunton, Dec. 81, 1913
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democratic State Convention adourne,
on Saturday night, the Sd instant. They adopte,
an address to the people of neutrality-suspicious.
State Central Committee of which Thoma,
Richie is Chairman-,ook measures to establish
weekly paper in the city Of Richmond-and
appointed additional Electors in each district 10
aid in the canvass.
The Calhoun men displayed their usual chival-
ry on the occasion. See account in another mar,
of this paper.
Ahe following are the assistant Electors:
LIST Dislric,-John Milson of Norfolk.
Joel Holleman of Isle of Wiuht.
End Disirict-FTancis l.. Rives of Sussex
Is IL. Vaughan of Dinwiddie.
Jas. III. Coke.
Sd District-Henry J.. HOPKINS Of powba,,r
A SamI s-Ands:son Cf Z. Edward
.."-.stSirict--i'hos. - Docock OF I}ucL;nyhnm,
David X. Edley of Campbell.
9th Dis,rict-John K. Ejmunds of Halifax.
Gen. u. w. S. Cabell of Pitsyl-
vania.
9th District-Gen. VIM. f. Gordon Of A)be.
Shelton of Leake do
Col. Voolfolk
7ih District-John w. Tyler of Pr. William.
John 5. Barbour of Culpeper.
9th Distrlct-Francis w. Scott of Caroline.
"a III. bernard OF SpOttSyl-
vania.
9ih Disirict-ltobt. G. Scott of Richmond city.
Carter NJ. Braxton do
Jas. A. Seldom do
w. ID. Leake do
10Th Disirict--Rich'd Coke, it,, OF Gloucester
Geo. p. Scarborough Of Accomac
lin Dlstrict-Richard T.. Byrd of Frederick
David Funston of Warren
18th Disirict-David w. Pat,eson of Augusta
James W. +. Allen of Hardy
18th District-John p. Letcher of Rockbridpe
Daniel II. IIoge of Montgomery
lith Dislrict-Emmet Bradley of Washington
BENZ. II. Floyd of Wy,he
10Th D!strict-Fleming b. Miller of Greenbrier
Joseph j. Mansfield of Cabell
10th Dis'rict-Samuel l.. Hays of Lewis
John F. Snodgrass of Wood
I'm Dislrict-Wm. G. Brown of Preston
AeX'r Newman of Marshall.
Central Com miHee-Thcmas Richie, Robert
scott, James Bosher, Sam'l ID. Denoon, VIM. ID.
w rem, James "A. Seldom, John b. Young. Daniel
irueheart, John Womblc, Nath'l DENLY, Wash
ngton Greenhow, Andrew Stevenson, Thomas
L. Giles, &. +. Osborne, and DR.. John Broken
trough.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

~ laugh is worth hundred groans in apv
market" 80 said Charles Lanb-and so saw
we. There never was any good resulnne
from dependency; and when we see man
trying to 'groan" himself out Of difficulties.
we conclude lie is rather weak in the upper
story when you get into tight place, first
I"oN 'n'ngs iuil into the face, and then get
" 90. "iG Test way you can--but don't .groan -
VIC cha'ge nothing for this adyice-not a
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

SEDuc rfoN.-A general move appears to have
been made throughout the country in favor of hav.
ing this heinous crime placed on the statutes as
felony. bill for this purpose is now before the
Legislature OF Maryland Us well us several Of the
Western States. In New York, petitions afo in
circulation, with the SANE object In vinw.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
y No. ssSg ..AESe.
irsssS S9%SlNz1nG
v aWs'SsSS S1ySs
p O u N Ia g Q
THE SEWING CIRCLE.

81 cANNor sror TO ALTER WORDS ONCE WRITES. :"
Reader, did you everg 90
Where the Ladies meet to sew,
Needle, thimblc, thread in hand,
Old and young, happy band9
Take scat and hear the chat,
Now fthis and then of that,
Shoes or Sofas, songs or bread,
Books or dresses, lace or thread;
Mesmcrsm practised daily,
Dickens last, and Charles OsMallcy
Tho last wedding and the br;'s,
AiG a little wo.,a sesido
Works of genius, gems Of art,
Every thing must have part
Then just see the fingers fly
'Mong those threads of every dye;
Here fadclcss flower is blooming,
There, bud worms consuming
Pray, sir, would you like to buy
Here's purse you'd better try,
Fill'd with Benton mint drops fair
1t will make you music rare;
Or perhaps you'd like this guard!
Fairy fingers labor'd hard,
Knot by knot the silks TO tie;
Hark the door bell, who is there
Ladies, - -, ESQUIRE
Thcn's rcncw'd the merry hum,
Gaily wclcom'd as they come,
Father, brother, friends and lover,
Dick, the statcsman-W i'll the rover
Help 10 swell the careless ring,
Laugh or chat, or sigh sing.
Time hath wings, the sages say,
Sure tonight he would stay;
Soon, full soon, the hours come round,
And we all are homcw ard bound.
Here's a mclcc-ereat and small
Thronging through the entrance hall;
But the night is dark at best,
So kind rcadcr-gucss the rest Anon
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

New FAsmoN.-A Boston correspon-
dent of the National Intelligencer states that a
new fashion, consisting Of highly polished
long boots, extending as high as the knee,
and worn outside of TIC Indispensable have
been introduced by the fasbionablos,- for full
street dress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
DAVID E0SIE0U'laa

DAVID IzI0SIE@U'lGo
- ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens OF
- Staunton, and of Augusta county, that he
is making preparations for commencing the
BRlCK-MAkING and LAYING BUSINESS
in the Spring, and that lie will contract for put
ting up buildings either in or country in the
neatest and most substantial manner, and on as
favorable terms any other workman in the
county. He invites those who conlem plate
building to give him an early call. He may be
found generally at Mr. Lushbaugh's, in Staunton.
January l8, lS44.-3m
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" u 10 InE MINI

The Van Buren, Loco Foco leaders OF New
y oTk city have formally refused TO allow the
friends OF Gent Cass to hold a public meeting in
ammany Hall! No liberation of opinion upon
,he PRESIDENTIAL question, is the motto of the Van
Buren, leaders. Van Buren, must BE- thrust down
The throats Of the party, noIens voens.=P1t LII
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
II O n ] q ID 9

TTNHE undersigned respectfully inform their
u friends and the public generally, that they
have associated themselves in partnership for the
purpose Of iransacting REcEIviNG, FORWARDING
AND COMMISSION BUSINESS, in Scottsville and
Richmond.
The business at Scottsville, will be conducted
under the style and firm of
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M@gNaM AiNTN@
.T.vT0 BELE-Eg.F.y'GE.VG.

'INHE subscriber respectfully informs the public
= that he has opened shop in Stanton, near
Iy opposite MIR Cushing's Confectionery, where
he will carry on the above business i'm all its
branches, and will be thankful for share of their
patronage. Orders from the town or country will
be promptly attended to-and those who employ
him may be assured that he will spare no pains
TO give them satisfaction. He will also repair all
kinds of Brass work.
p. A. II. DESCAYRAC.
Jan. I9, 1914.
P.S.-He will purchase or take in payment for
work old Brass and Copper
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II y w G. 0OD s 9
JUST RECEIVED BY
ISAAC PAUL & CO..

WHO return their Acknowledgements for the
kind patronage received. They will offer
for sale general assortment Of Dry Goods, HARD
ware, Queensware. &c. Respectfully solici, those
in search oil good bargains to call and examine
for themselves. Also, fresh supply of Groce-
rles, consisting OF some choice Liquors. Sugar,
Coffee, Moasses, Nails, Salt, Glass, and Putty.
with large and well selected stock of Boots
Shoes and Caps. All of which they will sell
low Tor cash or country produce at market prices.
ISAAC PAUL g. co.
n. Is. Flour, Beeswax and Flax Seed Wanted
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

n Singular Notice.--Rajher an amusing notice
IS PoStea on The door OF The Representative Hall
OF the Mississippi Legislature; il reads: Gentle.
men are not admitted within the Bar Of the House
The subject having been mentioned in presence Of
a distinguished Democrat. ho remarked thu, an
Observance Of The notice "Fculd exclude quorum
Of the House" '"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
DEMOCRATIC ELECTORAL TICKET.
We re-rublsh the Electoral Ticket formed bv

we re-rublsh The Electoral Ticket formed b
The Convention
/. Arthur Smith, Of Isle of Wight.
:. Thomas Wallace, of PETERSBURG.
D. Wm o. Goode, Of Mecklenbufg.
q. VIM. Daniel, Of Lynchburg.
8. Arch'd Stuart, of Patrick.
q. Ihos J. Randolph, of Albemarle.
7. VIM. Smith, of Culpepor
q. VIM. r. Taylor, Of Caroline
9. VIM. III. Roane, of TIenrico.
10. Robt J. Poulson, of Accomac.
II. Henry Bedinger, of Jefferson.
~. Green Is. Snmuels, of Shenandoah.
IL. James Hoge, of Pulaski.
IA. Henry S. Kane, of Scott.
10. Robt. A. Thompson, of Kanauha.
10. Joseph Johnson, of Harrison.
~. VIM s. Morgan, OF Marion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

Their line OF Wagons performing regular
trips between Winchester and Staunton, so tina,
mere randIze can be forwarded from PHILADELPHIA
and Baltimore to this point without delay and at
reduced prices. They tender their services to
tr' 'a.,et any business between this and Baltimore
Oct. ~, 1913. j. l.. g. Co
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
SAMUEL lAI&1ELlaYs
Forwarding and Commission Merchant,

At the Raii-Road Depot, Winchester, "a,
WILL receive and forward with despatch any
w goods that may be consigned 10 him, for
Stanton elsewhere, up the Valley. He pur-
chases Flour, Grain, and all kinds of country
produce, and keeps constantly on hand Salt, Plais-
ter, Fish, Groceries, &c. He invites Merchants,
Farmers and others to give him trial.
Jan. 25, lSi1.-5t
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HOGG, JVHITMORE. g. co.

and at Richmond, under the name and style of
j. j. F4RIS, s. co.
Having secured at both places large and suitable
lumber houses immediately on the Canal, they are
prepared to receive goods and produce free OF
Drayage. Strict personal attention will be given
to Receiving and Forwarding Goods or Produce,
and to the selling of all kinds of produce consyn.
ed to their care. J. J. FARIS,
Il. e.. HOGG,
A. WHiTMORE.
n. b. Weinlend keeping on hand at all times
supply of the staple articles in the Grocery Line,
which we will sell low for cash, or barter for
country produce-Anong other articles, we are
receiving the following
$50 Sacks of Liverpool Salt,
SO Bis. Herring and Shad,
Rio Laguira and Java Coffee,
Sugar, Molasses, Sole Leather,
Oznaburg and all kinds of domestic goods,
as we'll as general assortment of articles belong
ing to the Dry Good business And we hope by
strict personal attention TO business, and cheap
selling to receive share of the public patronage.
HOGG, WHITMORE g. CO.
Scottsville, May 25, ls43-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

Ole Bull and Yieuxtemps were both 81 Nsy
orleans at the last dates. Ole Bull was "a ney.
the 18th ult evening %
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BROWN g. TAXL OR,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

RECETVING AND FORJV4RDJNG AGENTS.
E GpTsl NJ "a ra D5Gwn' RieAmo"d, irginia.
a TTEND to the sales of TosAcco, WHEAT
FLOUR, and other articles which may be con-
-igned to them, and to the PURCHASE of GRocERIEs
PRODUCE, and any description of MERCHANDISE.
iney also RecetUe and FORWARD Goods on the
usual terms.
They wllladvance literally on al consie nments.
REFER TO
Storm, DUBOIS & Co., New Yoil
CALEB Core, Philadelphia.
LEWIS WEBB, Richmond.
JAS. BRowS, JR.
WIN. kinney, Stanton, Va.
u. CRAWFORD,
MAYO CABELL, Nelson Co. Va
j. NJ. HARVEY, Buchanan
Richmond, Nov. 5, 1S42.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

FUz-boodic's Hint to the Ladies.-Whilst
ladies persist in maintaining the strictly de-
iehsive condition, men must naturally as il
were, take The opposite line, that of attack !;
otherwise, IT both parties held aloof, there
would be no more marriages; and the two
costs would die in their respective inaction,
without ever coming To battle Thus i, is
evident that as the ladies will not, the men
must take the offensive |, for NV part, have
made IN the course of my life, at least a score
OF chiva!rous attacks upon several fortified
Professionalism began my work too late
In the season, and winter suddenly came and
rendered further labors impossible; sore-
tunes have attacked the breach madlv, sword
III hand, and have been plunged violently
from the scaling ladder into the ditch some
times have made a decent odgment in the
place, when-bang blows up a mine, and
am scattered to the duece and sometimes
when have been in the very heart of the
cIiadel-ah, that | should say il "a sudden
panic has struck me, and have run like the
British out of Cartbagena! One grows tired
alter while OF such perpetual activity. Is il
not Tune that the ladies should take all inn
ings Let US widowers and bachelors form
an association to declare, that for the next
hundred years we will make love no lonaer.
Let the young women make love TO us let
them write us verses; let them ask ms TO
Dance get us ices and cups Of tea, and help
US on with our cloaks at the hail door; and
| IL they are eligible, we may perhaps be in
| duced to yield and TO say, LA, Miss Hopkins
! really never am so agitated-ask
papa p Frdaer's .Uagd2inc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

u - stated thattwo millions Of barrels 81 FIou
passed through The Erie canal las; year.
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lnE ART OF SHorrING-"W hats the price
ol tnis aFtcle:" inquired deaf old lady.
Seven shlllingsm said the draper.
seventeen shillings! ~ she exclaimed, 'rll
give YOU thirteen"
"oercn shillingsP' replied the honesttrades-
man, us the price Of the article"
ION seven eliillings " the lady sharply
replied, "l'll give you ire.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

We copy the following paragraph saws the
Baltimore American, from late English pa
per. What would be said of us in England if
a similar case should occur in this country (?
SALE OF A WIFE.-On Saturday last. a brute
IN human shape, from West Italian, named
Hart, sold his wife in Nottingham market
place, Tor one shilling, to fellow named
Smith, with whom the woman had been living
Tor several years. a rope was tied round the
woman's waist, and on the bargain being com
Pleied and the money paid, it was given to the
purchaser, who carried Off his prize All par
lies seemed satsfed-.Nottinghom Journal.
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BARGAINS BOB OMSIaIo

Staunton, Dec. 81, 1913.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-09
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.


A MOS KENDALL and JOHN Z. KENDALL.
"A offer their services TO such rs may nave business
with the Government of the following description,
viz; "a
obtaining contracts from the Post Office and oihei
Executive Departments
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office
Procuring pensions pulmonary, army, and ma
w; and other business in relation thereto,
Settlement OF accounts, whether with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, or Post Office Departments.
Prosecuting Of claims against the Government,
whether Tor lands, other property or money, before
apy of the Ex, cutive Departments or Congress.
Our Office is in the house Of Amos Kendall on
G street the FIRST door east OF the Medical College
two squares west of the Post Office Department,
where we can be found during business hours
A..os KENDALL will prepare cases for presentation
TO the Departments, or to Congress His knowledge
of the forms and details OF public business derived
from service in the public offices, will enable him
TO perform this service the most effective manner
and those who utrust with business may rely upon
{ Q utmost prompltude, and the of all proper
means to bring it TO a successful ISSUE Our Charges
will be moderate, depending for their amount the
nature Of the case
Persons at a distance will find il much cheaper to
employ us in any business they may have with the
Government, than 10 come TO Washington themselves
We will also attend to the adjustment and collec
lion of private claims.
All letters on business should be addressed &c
Messrs Kendall, & Co., agents. and nust be pos
paid.
AMOS KENDALL,
oct 3-6m JOHN f. KENDALL.