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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02
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JUST RECEIVED BY
ICAAC DAITT G. Cn

VNHO return their Acknowledgements for the
w kind patronage received. They will offer
for sale general assortment of Dry Goods, HARD
ware. Quecnsware, Sc. Respectfully solicitthose
in search Of good bargains TO call and examine
for themselves. Also, fresh supply of Groce-
ries, consisting Of some choice Liquors, Sugar,
Coffee, Molasses, Nails, Salt Glass, and Putty,
with large and we'll selected stock of Boots,
Shoes and Caps. All of which they will sell
low for cash or country produce at market prices
ISAAC PAUL & co.
N. B. Flour, Beeswax and Flax Seed wanted
Their line of Wagons are performing regular
trips between Winchester and Staunton, so that
merchandise can be forwarded from Philadel phia
and Baltimore to this point without delay and at
reduced prices. They tender their services to
transact any business between this and Baltimore
Oct. 10, lS43. /. p. g. Co.
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NJ Z S @ q L d A ~ z o
THE INFANT In HEAVEN.

Disclaimers furnishes the following touch
ing expression of his opinion on the subject
of infant salvation. 1t is expressed in strong
and beautiful language:
This affords, we think, something more
than dubious glimpse into the question that
is often put by distracted mother when her
babe is taken away from her, when all the
converse 1t ever had with the world amounted
TO the gaze upon II few months, or few
opening smiles, which marked the dawn of
felt enjoyment; and ere it had reached, per-
haps, the lisp Of infancy, it, all unconscious of
death, had 10 wreslle through period of
sickness With its power, and at length to be
overcome by it.
Oh, it little knew what an interest it had
created i'll that home where it was so passing
vis;ant, nor when carried TO ITS early grave,
what tide of emotions il would raise among
the few acquaintance il left behind it! On
it, too, baptism was impressed as seal, and
as sign it was never falsifed. There was
no positive unbelief in its bosom-no love a.
sl for the darkness rather than lght--nor
had it yet fallen into that great condemnation
which will attach itself to all that perish, be-
cause of unbelef. that their deeds are evil
When we couple with this the known dis
position of our great forerunner-the love
that he manifested to children on earth, how
ne suffered them 10 approach his person, and
lavishing endearments and kindness upon them
in Jerusalem, told the disciples that the pre-
sence and the company of such as these in
heaven formed one ingredient of the 10Y that
was set before him--tell us if christianity
does not throw pleasing radiance around an
infants iomb? And should any parent who
hears us feel softened by the touching remem-
brance of a light that twinkled few short
months under his roof, and at the end of its
little period expired we cannot think we
venture too far when we say that he has only
TO persevere in the faith and in the following
| of the Gospel, and that very light will again
shine upon him In heaven.
The blossom which withered upon its
stalk, has been transpanted there to place OF
endurance, and it will then gladden. the eve
which now weeps out the agony of an aflec-
ton that has been sorely wounded and in
the name of Him who if on earth would have
wept with them, do we bid all believers pre-
sent, to sorrow not even as others which have
no hope, but TO take comfort in the thought
of that country where there is 10 sorrow and
no separation.
Oh when mother meets on high
The babe she lost in infancy
Hath she not then for pains and fears
The days Of woe, the watcbful night
For all her SORROW, all her tears
An ycr-paymcnt Of DELIGHT
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

A TALL CooN.-A party Of Wings in Tip
Pecanoe township, Ga, at a late meeting, let
off the following sally Of political humor,--
"Resolved, That Henry Clay is the talleSt
coon, has the longest tail, the most rings
round ii, and the brightest ones, too, of any
other coon in oil the American diggns."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

CHRIsTIANITY.-Chrisiianity, like child,
goes wandering over the word.-Fearless in
its innocence, ii is not abashed before princes,
nor COMPOUNDED by the wisdom of synods.
Before it the blood-stained warrior sheaihes
his sword, and piucks the laurel from his
brow: the midnight murderer turns from his
purpose, and like the heart-smitten disciple
goes out and weeps bitterly. 1t brings libcr-
ty to the captive, pardon to the murderer,
freedom to the sinner, hope TO the laint-heart-
ed, and assurance to the dyng.-lt enters the
hut OF the poor man, and sits down with him
and his children it makes them contented
IN the midst OF privations, and leaves behind
an everlasting blessing. 1t walks through
great cities amid their pomp and spendor,
their imaginable pride, and their unutterable
misery, purifying, enuoblug, correcting, and
redeemiDg angel 1t is the beautiful compan-
ion of childhood, and the comfortable asso-
cIate Of age. 1t ennobles the noble, gives
wisdom TO the wise, and new grace to the
iovely-The patriot, the priest, the poet, and
the eloquent man, all derive their sublime
power from its inhuence-.Mary Hoicm.
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dissolution Of COpartneyship.

VNHE copartnership heretofore existing between
u GWIN g. BROWN, having been dissolved
by mutual consent, the business of the late firm
will be settled by d. S. Gwin.
DAVID S. GWIN.
ALLEN w. BROWN.
Bridgewater, Va, April Is, lSi4--3t
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NOIEI0I@o

A LII persons indebted to the late firm of Gwn
IN g. Brown, or the subscriber individually,
who wish to save cost, are requested to liquidate
their dues Immediately, as he has determined to
leave the county, and longer indulgence cannot
be given. DAVID S. GWIN.
~. Bridgewater, Va, April Is, lS44--3t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

Our readers have lately heard something
about the Salt Tax, and the assertion that the
Tariff Expresses the poor The Enquirer tried
to raise groan on the subject lately, and
therefore we give "A specimen of its lamentaa
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

Precious BUT FrAGILE.-The two most
precious things on This side of the grave arc
reputation and life. But it is to be lamented
that the most contemplate whisper may de-
prive us of the one, and the weakest weapon
may deprive us Of the other,
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RlTCHIE,S STATEMENT.

"Nor is this the filtieth part This odious
Wing law enters into the dinner pot of tho
farmer, by taxing his salt, not five nor ten,
but one hundred per cent. 1t goes into his
smoke house, and taxes his meat, for his meat
must have salt IN it; it follows him to his
stables, and he feels il when he gives, in the
winter season, handful of the article to his
poor and shivering cattle; like the frogs of
Egypt, 1t goes up and enters his tray, for he
must have salt in his bread, and day by day,
and hour by hour, it sits over him, his lord
and master, and takes portion of almost ev.
cry thing but the air he breaihes.''
Statement Of the Loco Foco Merchants.
"Salt we have omitted altogether BY tho
Wing, it is quoted $3.50 1926 in l64l, and
5 l,6O'a 1,65 in 1913. The present price is
y so l,62 l-2. 1t is we'll known, that this
article varies more in tins market than in al
most any other. And the reason is plain.
The State of Virginia exports, annually, "a
bout Sl,0OO,O00 worth. Much the larges.
portion of that export goes from James River
to supply the carriage for which, ships
having no proporIioned import freight, take
SAT- as ballast. In this way, glut of the
market is often produced, and prices rise or
tall, from day to day.
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JUST RECEIVED,

A SMALL STOCK OF DRY GOODS and
n QUEESWARE, which l will sell low
for cash, or to punctuaal customers on shorttim
JOHN w. PITMAN.
Staunton, Feb. l, 1874.
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NEW GOODS

n AM now receiving part of my Spring Goods
u just purchased upon favorable terms in the
northern cities. consisting of the usual variety,
which | am disposed to sell very low for cash or to
such customers as pay promptly the usual time.
Call and see. II. G.. BICKLE,
Corner opposite Post Office.
Staunton, March 81, 1914.
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Well, then, it seems, all this outcry abou.
the rise IN salt was deliberate attempt to
huinbug. Salt had not risen. This odious
Wing law does not 'entcr the farmers dinner
pot;' 1t does not tax his meat 1T does not
follow him to his stable.' He does not sfeeI
1t when he gives, in the winter season.
handful of the article to his poor and SILVER
ing catte' 1t does moi, like the frogs Of
Egypt, go up and enter his tray. 1t does not,
day by day, and hour by hour, sit over him,
his lord and master, and take portion of ale
most every thing but the air he breathes -
In short, the editor has stolen from Col. Ben.
ton, and adopted as his own, sheer fabrica-
ton gratuitous rnis-siatement, of the faisitv
of which, it can hardly be presumed that he
was possibly ignorant and now he is forced
by his own witnesses 10 eat his words in the
most humiaiing manner.
lie picked out the article Of salt, il will be
recoliected, as one the tax on which inflicted
peculiar hardship. lie is now obliged TO
prove by witnesses that if it is lower than il!
ever was, it is from peculiar circumstances 49,.
Rich. Wig.
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u is an error to think that long face is es-
sentlal TO good morals, or that laughing is an
objectionable crime.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02
BROWN, TAYLOR & TUCKER,
(FORMERLY BROWN & TAYLOR,)
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
AND GROCERS,
Ludwe III. Brown,)
Edwin Nj. VaYlor. = ElCIIMOND, VA.

A TTEND to the sale of Tobacco, Flour, Wheai,
1Aand Merchandise generally.
They will keep constantly on hand general
assortment of Groceries, to which they would call
the attention Of Country Merchants and others.
Their Warehouse (being that formerly occupied
by Peyton, Deane and Edwards is near the Ca
nal Basin, one of the most advantageous locations
in the City.
The united efforts Of the members of the ti1m
will be used to afford satisfaction to those who
may enirust business to their care.
Liberal advances on Consignments in hand.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

Storm, DUpoIs S, Co., New York
CALEB Corr, Philadelphia.
LEWIS WEBB, Richmond.
WYATT CARDwELL., Charlotte Coui thouse.
WIN. KINNEY, Staunton, Va.
MAYO CApELL, Nelson Co. Va
Judge ii Sr. Csc. Tucker, University Va.
Feb. 10, l944.--tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

Oh, when mother meets on high,
The babe she lost in infancy,
Hath she not then for pains and fears
The days Of woe, the watcbful night
For all her SORROW, all her tears
An ovcr.payment Of DELIGHT ?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-07-18
Hardware store.

u UST received. at ihe old stand, formerly
q occupied BY F. W. s r. B Rawlins, 4
small stockof
HardicarS, Gallery, JopQnned Fare,
Shoe Findings, Sc.
Together with a large stock OF Tin-ware on
hand, consisting, in part, rs follows;
Grain and grass sc.thes. snea,hs, scylhe stones.
Rifles, grain and hay forks. shoyels, spades,
Long sud Short trace and halter chains,
Broad axes, hand axes, hatcheis, Saws,
Drawing-kHives, turner and socket chisels,
Augers, braces and bits, extra brace bits,
Gimblels, (h superior article planes,
Pianeb1ts, hles, horse Easps locks hinges. screws,
Cast. English blister. and country blister steel,
Strap-iron, knives and forks, caTsers and sieels,
Razors & strops, Rodgers superior pen-knises,
Pruning-knives, white-Wash, paint, shoe and
Other brushes,
Curry-comS5, cards, shoe thread, pegs, brstles.
Knives, piDcers, asis. awl handles.
And an assortment OF xii and ket files,
lapanned spitioons, trunks. sugar boxes,
Nurse and other lamps, canisters.
Tin pistes for harvest, assorted sizes,
Bell metlle kettles, No. 1wire for machines,
And in short, general assortment Of articles in
the above line, all Of which will be sold cheap,
and usry letb for the cash.
Also on hand, or 500 feet very superior Tin
Spouting. which win be put up on the shortest
notice. Cali and see for yourselves.
Thomas R.aFLLNfS
Charlesidwn, Juae 10.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-07-18
LANDS FOR SALE.

OFFER for sals,sshe following Tracts Of
6se Land. ID TIE Counties of Jefferson and
Berkeley -
i. 4 Tract Of $50 Acres, three miles
below Msrtinsburg, now il the tenancy Of Da-
gald Campbell, whose term expires 10 April.
2. Two Farms hf about 500 Acres each.
in Berkeley ahd Jefferson Counties, on 0pequon.
with extensive and ntFs rich how grounds, now iE
the occupancy of Benjamin Boley
3. Ny Hszle6eId Estate, OF GOO Acres
to Be sold snsire o. dispded.
4. Ny Sulphur Spring Tract, 81 $40
Acres, cn opequon, with very hne sulphur
Spring. which was for many years known IS
Meughinfs Sulphur Spring.
These Traets win be sold on the npst accom-.
modaiing terms and divided where prscticshie,
60 suit purchasers. immediate payment Of ~
part Of tho purchase money viii be reqeire1 =
provided, interest be paid and sood security
with mortgages on The rremises-be given The
terms will De made as easy snd.accommodsIing
IS any purchaser can ask.
ii. Sr. o TUCKER
Hax'e6eldI Sept 81. isl3--tf
The tenants on The lands will show the pre-
misses. aud give such information as may be de-
sirable-
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Notifies.
a oAnFP MrErrMo

For the Ha.pers-Fsrry Station. will be. held.
TO cOmmeoce on Friday the 81 day OF Bugust
next, Oh The land Of Mr.. Jonathan Kesrsley,
snd one mile from Halltown, near the main
toad heading from Harpers-Ferry to Charles.
town.
The preachers and frieudso on the neighboring
Stations snd Circuits are respectfully invited to
attend Nithaheir tents, and the materials reces-
sary for their erection, rs no person will BE al
lowed 10 cut any timber on the ground for that
Purpose. We also hereby give notice, that no
person or persons, from q distance, will be per-
mi.ted 20 erect q stand, booth, or tent, for the
purpose Of selling any article Of traffic, without
written permit from the Chief Manager.
Signed in behalf Of the Committee Of Ar
rangemsnts. JAS. SANKS, Sta. Pr.
, JulV IA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-07-18
DIED,

% saturday The 9Th Instant, a. The residence Of
bis brother N SheFherdsto~n. Mr. FREDKaIcK d.
FoUKE. resident OF Hsgerstown, nd
On thy ssh inst. - bis residence IN Berkeley eonn-
" In NE 1ty-egi.th year OF tiis age ME- CoEaAD
KowNtLaR- The Deceased hEd been known through
long and useful life, industrious and valuable
ei.Ies. About six months ago, he connected him.
self with the Presbyterian Church in Smisheeld or
which Ne remained til death an attached and txem-
plary member. His many and increasing En6rmi-
ties presluded him, IN great measure. from setise
ussfulhsss but he manifested the grnuineuess or
his faith BY the patience aud foriitusie with which
he bore his affections, aud the obvious pleasure with
which he listened to the gospel During his last ILL
ness. he repeaediy expressed perfect resdiaess to
be nbsent from the body and TO be prescott with
The Lord; = Nothing seemed 10 yielf him such en-
tire saisfaetou 90 hear hymns sung 10 the praise
of God, aud TO unite with his pious friends 10 pray
er. When separated BY death from, those whom We
have good reason 10 believe died in the faith of the
gospel We may be ebeered By the gracious assurance
Of our Saviour a The hour Is coming, In the
which ~ that are in the grave shall hear his VOICE.
and shaH come forth they that have done good, IN
10 the rfsurreetion Of life" A.
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Encourage Heme Manufac-
MATTRESS MAKING.

YSHE untersigned desires 10 return his
- thanksio the public for the liberal en-
coursgement extended 10 him id lis bus iaess eof
many ears past, anilo aksIre ihem that he
will continue bis best efforts 10 please bis csfs.
toners. Tue better to enable him TO do this
he has ,sdHesdhis prices considerably aad haa
now on hand aud will constantly keep, Curled
Hair Aisttrssses, shuck and Cotton do, Shuck
do. alone, of every size, Church Cushions, Crib
Mattresses, and Nagoner's Beds, also supplied
on4good terms, Mattresses, SC, repaired al
short notice, on very reasonable terms : and all
orders executed faithfully and promptly.
Long experience enables the undersigned to
present his york with confidence, as being il
all respeetsequal 10 any manufactured 10 the
United States. JEREMIAH BOWLING.
Winchester, April 4-~3m
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CIlarIcsIoWn Academy.


uyBE ensuing term in this Institution win
commence on Monday the 9th Of August
next, and continue ave months-TEAcHER, Mr..
JOHN j. SANB0RN.
TuITI0Ns ~
English Department $50 per annuni.
Classical s Mathematical 334 do.
Thorough instruction gisen.nOt only in the
different 6rsnches which constitute good COM
mon education, but also in tbs Latin and Greek
'Langua kes, and the higher Mathematics, 10 any
required extent.
"eupils from distance accommodated
With. bosrd on reasonable terms.
None admitted except those who engage 10
eontinus from the day or sdmissioa Till the close
~ the session. For the Trustees.
ANDREW KENNEDY,
Julv IL, lgll-2m Secretary.
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y D0st Variable ana High.y Improved
Esiair IN jefferson County, ".
WOFFER for ale, y SHANNON HILL. nshs
Estate upon which / reside. u lies upon
he Shsnandosh River, Eve miles from Charles
toHn, the count town Of jefferson. nine niles
iron Hsrpers .far.g, within four or Eve miles
Of several aepots upon the Winchester and Pvtc-
mac Rail Road and 10 regard 10 6ne society
great fertility Of soil. healthiness Of climate,
and rssdy access to me Atlantic Cities. IS IN the
most desirable section Of he Valley Of Virginia.
This estste contains
Six Hundred and Ten Acres,
ITO Of which ere ID Timber--500 acres cleared
and arabic, ID higa Stale Of cultivation, having
a most desirable Southern exposure. ~ laid
or into fields 81 convenient siEa, under good
fencing, and wsiered b. six neyer-failing springs
This faen IS peculiarly adapted 10 tke culture
Of Wheat. heavy crops Of Which are usually
raised upon IT, There are i've merchant mills
within from one to eve miles Of the farm,
The Improvements are e,,stly. The MAN
SION, erected 10 1870, is Of stone and brick,
succeed, so fee, by 54 .Abuiii upon the most ap-
proved modern siy of architecture, Gre proof
roof and easements The drawing room. psrlors,
hall, circular stairway. poftieoes Sc are finish
ed 10 neat aud elegant style, and contain in ali
L finished apartments. The other buildings are
Stone Bare and Siabliog 100 feet By 40, Stone
Shed To- cattle 100 feel long 0sersssr's house,
Carpenters house aud shop, BIacksmith's house
aud shop. Dairy, lee house, NeAo houses, Car
riage houses, and every other house important
10 such an estate, all 10 complete repair.
The prospect from this residence - justly es'
teemed Que Of surprising beauty and grandeur
In fun view from the mensior. for more than .
mile. the Shenandoah river sweeps round the
Shanoondale Springs 10 semi-circular form, Isl
bank lined with The stately oak, elm and syca-
more next the lovely scenery Of the Shannon.
dale Springs, and, behind all about two miles
distant. the lofty blue ridge mountain terminate:
the MISUNDERSTANDING altogether richnes:
and variety Of rural scenery rarely equalied.
Thisestaie would be sold either with orwith'
out The growing crops, and possession given Il
suit the convenience Of the purchaser.
Terms can be made accommodating.
To any, wishing to secure an elegant, com
Portable, and connections residence, with al
impro yeme nts ready 10 his hand and in good or
der, in connexion with fertile and productive
estate, situated in most healthy and delighuu
neighborhood "a rare opportunity is now offer
ed. g. w. HAMMOND.
fame 6. ls44.-tf.
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ma. CLAY 81 TIE rAR1FF.I

ID reply to aleiier from mechanic, present
ing Nr. Clay with some lamps OF home manu-
fact1re, Mr., c. says,-
II am very glad 10 learn that you hsye pros
pered IN your business. and think you do no
more than justice to the policy Of encouraging
cur 1alive industry, when you ascribe your sue
cess In part 10 that policy Ieongratulale you
upon the favor with which Il Is nov generally
viewed throughout all parts Of the country.
TIE Tnffef l642, IN is practical opsrafiSSn, has
dsohstraiea is beneficial Effect toelsart that even
iis ppponents have been eonpelied TO admire
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Brick Dwelling,
Store House, & Lot

Store House, & Lot,
With the ou,-houses thereon, lying on German
street.
Three small Houses and Lots,
On Mill street.
LOT on High street, with the buildings
thereon, consisting Of Dwelling, Stable, Car
riage-house, &c.
Two uninproved LOTS on German and Mill
streets.
An oUT-LOT Of three acres, near town; S
And the fee simple of the said John +. Cook
US, in one-half Of TOWN LOT on King street,
with the improvements theron;
And, also, TWO HOUSES & LOTS 10 said
town, belonging to James Shepherd, on German
street, being parts or Lots Nos 3 and 80, with
the Improvements thereon. consisting Of go d
Dweilng-house, Cabinet-maker's shop, and all
other necessary out-honses, and ine garden
filled with the best selections Of Fruit Trees
more particular description Of The property
is deemed unnecessary. as persons wishing TO
purchase will view the premises.
Terms Of sale-0ne-6fih Of the purchase mo.
ney, cash. and the balance in 6, III, end Is
months, with interest from the day OF sale -
The purchasers giving bonds with approved Sc
eurity, for the deferred payments, and lhe title
10 be retained as further security.
F., I. LEE, II.
HENRY BERRY,
July 4, 1874. Commissioners.
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: Distribution.

D, Yes .Nosc or Nerer =!
WE have been adding weekly. to ouEy stock
w Or goods. every Thing useful and 'dssira-
- and.ean unhesi,anngiy say, that our assort-
,,ert = eow unsurpassed 10 the county We
,h.-.f,rs 20 In for distribution Of our beautiful
ssass' saa xouidrsspeesfuIly say, come every
- "a 5saks your share To make roour for
80 rsg kapply. we thus early effsr great IN
- Ss.s.ss,. 20 purchasers By selling goods ss
49, 800, en- Be bonshi 10 any Of The east
800 l:,;es Il & j, -less TO snuAer.ts The bssn-
~, .s.5r,mspt Il rods for ladies' and gsetls-
msn,s wsar but respectfully args our friends y
asrrsrs-rerrv. July Is, 1914.