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Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14

~ Our citizens have signed petition in con-
siderable NUMBERS to the Legislature of this State,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14

"A report has reached us that one o.
notorious Stars, has recently died; some ssyS ssee
sickness, others by shot from some one of their
pursoers, while he was endeavoring to escape
from capture.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14
Yours,

Anoiher Trareiier.--An n EngIisaInal
time, visited one Of the markets, per,
IN hand, TO ascertain the different \
clcs, for his notes in America. al
bu'chor's stall. he inquired the price 1
quarter of mutton. L" "Tweuty-fivs
The owner. d" ask you n civil qu,
the EnGlIshman. 81 give you a cd
said the butcher, "and ! cannot afloI
mutton tor loss. 1t is very [no art
observe and we have living profit.
the stranger, who could have thou 4
not aware that such thing could ha v
in the world. In London such n D
wonld have commanded five dollars
natl Commercial.
This dos no. chime wilh tho wh;r1
in
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14

We are glad to see that new spirit (though
yet fecbe) is arising in our town, relative to its
internal regulation and improvement. The only
emede to effect the desidera.a of good government,
improvement of roads, streets, etc. is to act thor.
oughly,, unitedy. and persoveringIy. The ci,i.
zens must themselves improve their town. or it
will never be |done; they must act energe,calIy
and quickly, and thoy will make Van Buren what
u ought to be, the first Town in all points, in Ar.
kansas. The necessities required and The advan.
tages to result from thorough obedience to them,
Fare too obvious, TO demand detail here: every.ope
al all oPen-eyed and fore.sghled' ca see them.
G-We publish with pleasure the letter of A
Q. p Nicholson and tho apt remarks of the
'lilobe, relative to GEN. JAcKsoNs presentation of
>9is sword 10 GEN. ARMSTRONG, of Nashville, the
sgpished brother of our worthy and esteemed
n,vsrrs sssdlng Agent Of the Indians, Capt. WM
wartb ,s,.s ss,h the letter and rema rks are we'll
gft, and who would ysSu'e SySs not be proud of such
giver-iho hero JACKSON. ~ ''7 nheos OF the
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14

lara Conreniicn.-The CoHnts
constitution for this new s,I ~
coming into the Union, was iJ,ss, +.
dates. In the proceedings odhe ~
veto power vested in the GoJno, ~
rated IN The Constitution by ab,ot .
Another article was adop,eldec ri
eigners who are residents of | ST,
the same rights us to the pdessiAsr
and descent Of property, as dive q
United States. ~
wo reports were made frh thea
corporations. in relation to the pow. :
banks. The minority opposed p....,
IN the Constitution for tho inco,. :
banking institution the majority /, :
the power, with certain reslricti ia
will probably DO adjusted.
The estimate expenses Of the n
are put at s2O.o00.-N y. Spe
The Lucy Waiktr.-The Louis, Z
pardon. "Republican"-ciyes IN e.
do,e CONNECTED with the rscentext a
by the imninency Of the dnnger.
inlcd themselves into the wafer.
" succeeded in seizing tho Goa "A.
man who chung to tho wreck. ,,hsts
err wns no, born under The stare Y.n
TINT he would he drn wn into the ws,e
them earnestly to FREQ him f,on
hey ninurnliy refused to do III g
admitted OF little movement, and a,.e
despite OF himself. to support II
luckily rescued. this PAROLES . ~
o'mst loudly Of tho seIf.denyinc ~
had 'mpelled him to risk hts owa -
interesting Young ladics. His J;scd
very amusing. when the ladies' comm
true s'nte Of the case.
''wton the authorities or New Al
ON The spos. they found fohr ho,,.s. -
p'ra'ed p'ssdsv y ~ ssssi i'-Sk z
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14

C"ite4 States Senafe.-We thus
present and probable position Of par
S. Senate:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14

- H.s.
Hold over, IL
New Senators already elected:
Mississippi.
Connecticut, !
Vermont, l
Certain 10 be elected from
ii" political complexion
ofihe Legislature alroa-
dy choscn:-
Maine, /
Massachusetts; /
Rhode Island, /
New York,
New Jersey, /
Pennsylvania.
Maryland, l
Ohio, 1
Tennessee, /
Indiana, /
Missouri,
A.kansaa. {
D.!u ware, !
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-12-14

The New York Mercury sa"s ..Wm. p As,o.
ESQ., woke up the other morning in a rrightfuI
poFsp'raiIon' He had been dreaming tina, he had
given suspicious sfypence to n poor woman with
three starving children"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-04

tive. From tho apostles admoni,ion to chris
tlans to examine the spirits by which they are
moved, however, it may be inferred that men are
sometimes impelled by motives. of which they
themselves may not be fully conscious. If such
spirit is to DO gratiied, its first and chief victim
must be one or the other Of two gentleu,en, nei-
'her Of whom ever contemplated the Imputed
wrong each OF them, without the knowledge of
The other, having been brought ought to ill the
place declined by MIR Brooke, it is believed, cx.
pected and desired, il elected, to have Mr. Frazier
Tor his colleague. Are the people of this noble
Old county prepared to make such a sacrifice of
one or Tue othe, OF two gentlemen against whom,
no FAULT has been alleged, but who, on the con-
trary, have well ,neited the public confidence and
appreciation, by the ability and fidelity of their
serv'cess Are they prepared thus to cast re-
proach on the gray hairs of one of the wises,,
most useful and public spirited men tho county
has ever had to boast Of or ungraciously TO throw
in the shade the less tested, blu, fair promise of
like useful qualifications in his moro youthful
fellow-labourcr in their servicel IL the people
OF Augusta are prepared to act thus, for one will
not believe 1t until see the ungrateful blow in
iicted ONE OF MANY.
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S II Ell RlAH CADE NJ Y,
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA

VI>HE undersigned will commence the summer
session of his school in this Academy, on
Monday The 29th Of April. In said school the
following branches will he taught the terms
annexed was spelling and reading, at the rate Of
% per session OF FIVE months: these, together
WIN writing and Arithmetic, 81; the same with
geography and English Grammar, 80. History,
Composition, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, Ma
tural History and Botany, SIl.
Inc mathematics and the Latin and Greek
Languages, Si3 per session Of five months but
the next session will include term OF not less
than SIX months, and charges will be made in
proportion, according to the above terms.
II IS exceedingly desirable that all who intend
entering the school should do so at The commence
'nent oil the session, that they may be regularly
ciassea and advanced together; and also that
they should be as regular in their attendance as
possio'ei This Is as necessary for tho Improve
ment oil The pupils for the prosperity Of the in
sitution.
those who enter after the commencement OF
the session, Will be charged from the time Of en-.
trance ui the close of The term; no deduction
VIII DC made Tor lost time, except in of pro-
trac,ed sickness.
Female as we'll as male pupils will DO received
INTO .he academy, and the undersigned will be
assisted IN giving instruction by Mrs. Campbell.
Boarding can be had i'm respectable families IN
the neighborhood at from six 10 seven dollars Der
month.
This Academy is peculiarly we'll situated for
classical school; the buildings are good and con.
venient, the neighborhood moral, the situation
pleasant, healthy and retired, and the price of
board and tuition low.
w. G. CAMPBELL, Principal.
April 4, ISiI-3t
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&GGMMA@LM LAND
FOR SALE.

'E'HE subscriber having located himself i'm
Scottsvlle, wishes 10 sell, and will offer at
pubic auction, to the highest bidder, on the pre-
misses, ON the 9Th day of May next, that well
known and desirable tract of land called "Plain
Dealing, whereon he has heretofore resided, and
on the old Road leading from S.aunton to Scots
vile, and is five miles from the latter place.
In point of localion-its nearness to market
and the healihiulness of the situalion--lhis farm
possesses advantages surpassed by none and e.
qualed by but few tracts in this County. There
are on the farm superior frame dwelling house,
an excellent barn, and all other necessary out
buildings. But further description is deemed
unnecessary as any wishing to purchase will call
and examine and Judge for themselves, and to all
such, my friend Doctor Walker, who is residing
on the premises, will show them all its adyan,
tages.
There are in this tract Of land 1918 acres. a
large part of which is finely timbered.
Terms made known the day of sale-and
they shall be accommodating.
ROBT. DYER.
April A, ls44-tds
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,
April 4, 1874.


'H>ilE subscriber being DESTROYS Of removing 10
the Western country, offers for sale his Lands
In the county Of Bath, containing about six hum
dred acres. These lands situated about fivo
miles West of the Hot Springs, and on the Jack.
son River Turnpike Road, which is one of tho
main thoroughfares through Western Virginia.
The improvements consist of large two story
brick building and single story wooden build
ing, used as Tavern and Dwelling House, a
Store House and Cabins detached from the main
buildings, Stables, Backsm,h's Shop, Kitchen,
Smoke House, Ice House, &c. Also, a very va.
liable Manufacturing Mill and Saw Mill, with a
constant supply of water from Cedar Creek,
which passes entirely through the said lands. In
addition to the above there is situated on the on.
posIte side Of Cedar Creek, large two story
Dwelling House, with the necessary out houses,
and should it be desirable, that portion of the
said lands upon which the said last mentioned
buildings are situated, will be sold separate from
the balance The above described property is
very desirable, and is worthy the attention of any
one who may be DESTROYS Of investing his money
in the purchase of real estate. The terms will be
accommodating, and will be made known upon
application 10 the subscriber, who resides upon
the premises. HENRY MILLER,
March %, lS4i.-it
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TRUST SHE.

RY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me
,onoy 0yerton Gibson, dated 2O,h February,
the County Court Of Augusta / shall rroceod -,
Monday the 9th day Of May next, before the front
door Of b. Crawford e. Co.'S Store, in Staunton
70 sell for the purposes Of the trust four certain
tracts of land therein described. These tracts
lie on the South river, and are the same that were
to said Gibson. They contain about 377 acres
IN. me terms OF sale will be for ready money. The
title to the land is believed to be good, but acting
as trustee VIII convey only such right as is
vested in me by the deed aforesaid.
ABEXR ri. II, STUART.
April, 4, 1914.
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sent tariff. The joint resolution providing for the
purchase of the busts of all the Presidents of the
United States, from Hiram Powers Of Ohio, now
in Italy, at an expense not exceeding $500 each,
was passed without objection. The bill to re-
duce the rates of postage and re-oganize the Post
Office department, was taken up on the motion Of
Mr. Merrick, who made an able speech in its
suppori;-at the close Of which the Senate went
into Executive session.
In the House, the bill to reduce the pay Of Of
6cers of the army was the chief subject under
consideration. An amendment to reduce the pay
of the Major General (Scott,) now $4,000, was
voted down by large majority.
On Saturday, the Senate did not sit.
The House was again engaged in the conside-
ration of the Army retrenchment bill
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10 the Editor Of Me Spectator.

SRA number Of your subscribers and c
desire TO see little fun than be expected from
the Scrub Race coming oil in county this spring.
Ono disrespcc of course, TO the "cidcr tackcs The
sPecai friends OF Frazier, Bell and Fulton some
new mark at which 10 their random shot a sort OF
dog. hight Tor naked bone is going between "Augus-
Ia, and "a Citizen OF Staunton they want dash of
cold water to part them The Locofocos target
at winch to direct their shot therefore for these aud
divers other good and sufficient and b.ttcr
reasons, THOMAS l.. WILSON, esq. is hereby no.
minated suitable person to represent our county in
the next Legislature OF Wave do not wish his assent,
or intend to submit 10 his dissent MIR. Wilson known
to be modest though quite sensible exemplary, and
amable gentleman and wOnld make excellent dele
gate. Give fair shake and the one our three
candidates who goes, well he who stays, will have
company LOTS OF VOTERS.
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1E1AUS1E SAIhl4o

RY virtue of deed of trust executed by Josenb
- Z. Conner, bearing date on 3Oth day of Nav
1910, and duly recorded in the County Court Of
Augusta, will proceed to sell at Fishersville. in
the County OF Augusta, on Saturday the 18th day
OF May next, certain tract parcel of land w.
ing on the waters Of the South River in Angus,,
County, containing by estimation 2OOJ Acres.
Deing now In the possession Of Jacob Kyper: the
boundaries courses of the land are set forth in the
deed, and those desiring to purchase are referred
10 SAID deed. The title is believed to be clear and
lnoispntable, but acting as Trustee, | will convey
foresaid. PSiiI NJ 1ri t1T ue9u d.
April 4, 1874.
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Trustees Sale.

RY virtue Of a Deed Of Trust executed TO tho
Bird day of July 1887, and Of record in the Clerks
Office of the County Court OF Augusta, will be
sold to the highest bidder, Thursday the end
day Of May next, on the premises, near A. J.
links, five miles south Of Greenville, in the
county Of Augusta, certain tract or parcel of
ing the lands of Philip link, Samuel McGuffin.
Peter Rush, and others, being part of tract of
about 600 acres. conveyed TO me by said Steele,
by the deed aforesaid. Terms-One.t third of the
purchase money will be required in cash on the
day of the sale, the balance in two equal annual
payments.
Acting as Trustee / shall only convey such liz
tie as is vested In me by the deed aforesaid.
JOHN NEWTON, Trustee.
April 4, ISff-tds
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DIR. TAYLOR'S
OfEICes.egOa'E

From 375 BowERy, N. Y, AT REDUCED PRIcE.
Large Bottles 81 60-SmaH do. 81. EVIDENCE is
daily received ofhc efficacy of the Liverwor in curing
i'wmonary complaints. The following is extract
from letter received a short time since
Dear Sir For more than Is years have been af
icted with an affection of the liver, which ,s at times
caused me much suffering and distress particularly while
under the influence of what is usually termed cold has
the pain in my breast been particularly distressing Last
winter and spring became alarmed the symptoms in
my case The distress in breast great and
cd TO be permanently seated For considerable time,
aitho resorcd TO my usual remedies, experienced no
relief, but felt myself growing worse. Having some
knowledge OF DR. Taylors Balsam of Livcrwort pur-
chased bottle and commenced using il. Before had
used it three days, felt sensiby relieved and by the
time the contents Of the first bottle used the pain
IN my breast had entirely disappeared and there has
been no return of it since. Yrs, &c JNo. B. SEMAss
~, Editor of the Tippccanoc Journal" Indiana.
Inc Baisam is specific for coughs colds, consumption
liver complaints, and all diseases of the chest and lungs
N H. See that the steel plate label is each bot
Tie TO prevent countcrieits without which is senu
inc, and buy of A. ID. WREN & Co
MMch 4-oIn Sole agents for Statnton.
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EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
PI a n @SO
PROBABLY The LARGEST IN ANY ONE ESTABLISH
MENr NoRrm OR SoUTn.

IN purchasing so costly an article as Piano
Forte, would il not be well to order il from
one who has been engaged in the business some
3 or years, has sold, upon trial, to different per-
sons in Virginia and North Carolina near four
hundred instruments, without selling bad one,
and who offers to take all the responsibility of
selecting for you, and to grant you &e privilege
OF returning IN case you are not pleased ? Would
II not be well to order direct from from the seller
himself in place of depending upon an agent,
particularly if that agent is to select, for you
thereby lessen the responsibility of the seller,
whereasSif you leave him to himself he is with
out excuse.
Prices vary from $3.50 to COO.
+. p. NASH,
Bookseller and dealer in Piano Fories,
=, Petersburg, Va.
March 7, lSii.-6t
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NTAUNTON ACADEMY.

Pursuant TO resolution of the Trustees Of tue Staun
ton Academy, adopted at meeting held the 18th day
OF March, 1884, the undersigned, a committee appointed
Tor that purpose hereby give notice that il the wish of
the said Trustees obtain the services Of gentleman
said institution
Application by letter, otherwise will be promptly
attended TO. j. H. PEYTON,
SAM'L CLARKE,
April 4, 1914 KENYON HARPER.
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o z ( II U a RY.

DIED, in this town, the morning of the ODD of this
month, Mrs MARGARET ELIZA STUART, wife of DR.
Chapman j. Stewart, and daughter of Judge Baldwin
OF stanton. She lived little than 20 years She
died, as she had lived, " in the faith not having re-
cevcd the promises but having seen them afar Off and
was persuaded Of them and embraced Them and confessed
mat she was stranger and pilgrim the earth -
Tier memory IS blessed and mourning friends mnglc with
mourning Kindred tears Of her early grave
ChQTiestoicn va Free Press
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; Al Z S Il. auR Ey,
'UhMiSSl0N MERCHANT AND F0RW ARDING AGENT
BASIN BANK,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,

BASIN BANK,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
AVlNG established himself permanently as
agent Tor the sale OF Flour. Wheat and every
description OF country produce, respectfully makes
a lender OF his services to the Farmers, Dealers
and Millers in the Valley of Virginia. He
pledges himself to use every effort to advance the
interests OF his patrons-and intending to do &C.
cfusiUeIy Commission business, his undiyided at
ienton VIII be given 10 all business entrusted 10
his management
lie respectfully suggests 10 those disposed to
send HIM produce passing through Scottsville, to
direct their consignmcnts to Nj. b. f. FRYE, tvho
WiH rectioe and jorWard them free Of charge To tie
gunner
Liberal cash advances will be made when re-
quesed, on produce actually in hand.
j. III. J.
Richmond, March 2S 1913.
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For the Spectator.

MIR. EDIToR,-I am one of many who regret
the contest arising out of the canvass for dele
gates 10 serve In our next Legislature, now agi-
.atn,s 'he communl:y-regret it because it places
them in determined opposition to a gentleman To
whom, under different circumstances 10 occur with
III lhe year, they would be gra.iied to give their
suHrages-regret il, because ii seems likely to be-
come one OF that warm and personal character
Which 100 often gives rise to heart burnings and
arrangements between persons whose relations
would Otherwise be characterised by esteem and
it, because result as it may,
they can anticipate good, even partially, TO
compensate Tor such evils. If the gentlemen
who have been active in bringing about this con-
Jest expect TO achieve some great public benefit
oy lhe election Of their friend, such motive
tn be admitted as good and sufficient reason
III 'eelr course Out if they are actuaed by spi
t t' VI revenge, for the wrongs supposed TO have
oeeh inflicted on him ir former canvass, then il
70 presumed that they would hardly be willing to
'0hho"Ieoge, even 10 themselves, such an ncen-
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The Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Conference
isavery large one, both in the number of its men,
bers and In the extent ofterritory comprised within
Its limits. 1t is composed of upwards of two
hundred members, who are scattered over ter
ritory extending from Clearlied Northumberland
county, Pennsylvania, to the Lower Rappahan-
mock in Virginia, and thence to Christiansburg
on the borders of Tennessee. The extent of the
Conference, and the supposed difficulty of accom-
moda,Ing all its members at place, has here
toiore given rise to propositions for a DIVISION
We see it stated in the Washington Spectator
that itwrs renewed at the present session. and vo-
ted down by very large majority. "'rhe strong
est argument, adds the Spectator, "urged against
the division, was the supposed conservative influ-
ence which the position Of the Baltimore Con-
ference-comprisinga as it does within her limits
so large aportion of the territory of both free and
slave States-enables her 10 exercise the subject
of slavery
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v lkGlNlA.-At Rules held in The Clerks of
~ hce OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Gthancery for Augusta County, March 4, 1871
Henry linboden, plaintiff.
AGAINST
Solomon CARRIER, Executor of Allen McCune. de.
ceased, Robert Wilson, James McCune. Mar.
Una wilson and others, Defendants.
The defendants Robert Wilson, Martha Will
son. Daniel ). Wilson, and Margaret his wife,
George Quisenberry and Martha his wife, Tho.
mas hlcCullock and Mary his wife, John Harris,
ana Mary ,ia.Tls. heirs of Deborah Harris, decd.
and Samuel McCune, not having entered their
appearance and given security, according to the
act OF Assembly and the Rules Of this Court, and
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that they are
not inhabitants of this Commonwealth 1t is or.
dered' that the said defendants do appear here, on
me ist day OF the next term, list day of June.
lSl1) and answer the bill Of The plaintiff. and
that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper printed in Staunton for two
months successfully, and posted at The front door
Of the Courthouse.
Copy-Teste,
=, NICHO. g. KINNEY, C. e.
March 81 1914
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q A 10 IN II 90 M .

HEREBY forewam all persons from cutting
Timber OF any description whatever on any
of my lands fishing at nights or trespassinp in any
manner whatever, as am determined to enforce
the law against all who may offend from this day
without the least discrimination of persons.
WASI1'N. SWOOPE.
April 4, IS44.-4t
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Franee.-The news of the occupation Of 1'ahita
by The French Admiral Du Petit Thomas, and the
deposing of Queen Pomare, had been received in
France by whaler in ninety days from the Islands
AN official statement appeared in the Moniteur of
the 26th utimo, disowning the proceedings of The
Admiral on the part ofthe Government, which caus-
ca much eXcitementat Paris as the minister was
SAID 70 have acted under fear of England. In the
chamber of Deputies proposition to set aside
motion approving of the Cabinet" was rejected
lSs to 1873, the Ministertriu mphing by maj ority