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100 do assorted Tufted and Wilton Rugs
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curtain trimmings, together with Damask Table
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Towels, Diaper Towels, Irish and Bamsly Sheetings
ga, l0-4 and 1914 wide.
The above goods have been purchased at extreme
ly low prices for the qualities, and will be sold ac-
cordingIy.
We again ask call before purchasing elsewhere,
WREN we will be enabled to give entire satisfaction
nov 81 tSTEP Il CATLETT.
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I OUDON's ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GARDEN
IL ING, and
Loudon's Encyclopedia Of Agriculture, cheap. A
few copies Of each Of the above, for sale 10y T. TAY
LoR price % so the usual price IN this country be-
ing fifteen dollars.
New Works lately imported from London, by
F.lTAyLoR.
Donaldson on Nanures on Grasses, and on Farm
ing, vol octave.
johnson on Manurcs and Fertilizers, I vol 6vo.
Vaux on Tilling aud Fcrtiliziny Land, vol. Svo.
The Practical Gardener, by c. Mcintosh, Garden
er TO the King Of the Belgians.
The Conservatory and Hot House, by X Balm
bridge, l vol.
Hog on the Carnatiop, vol.
Mains Domestic Poultry, vol. and many others
octl4
DRlNClPLES AND PRACTICE OF MEDI-
Royal Medical and Chirurgcal Society edited by
Nathaniel Rodgers and Alexander Cooper Lee, Nj ID,
First American, from the second London edition.
greatly enlarged, with notes and additions by Thos
Stcwardson, Of the Pennsylvania Hospital l vol.
octave.
PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE DISEASES
OF THE TESTS, and Of the Spermalic Cord and
Scrotum, with Illustrations by T. b CARING, Of the
London Hospital edited by T. b. Goddard, NJ. D.,
Demonstration of Anatomy in the University of Penn.
sylvapa. volume octave.
Just published and this day received for sale by
oct 2l-n r. TAYLOR
A NTHON'S VIRGIL.-Just issued from the
"A Press. ~ "
The Eneid Of Virgil, with English notes, critical
md explanatory-a Metrical Claws and and an Uis-
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NOVEMBER TERM, 1913

Philadelphia, December, l643.
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A NTHON'S ViRGIL.-Just issued from the
n Press.
The Ened Of Virgil, with English notes, critical
md explanatory Metrical Claws and and an His
iorical, Geographical, and Neurological Index. BY
Professor Anthem. ! volume. THIS day received
by =. TAYLOR.
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

on his arms, which lie received in fighting The
battles OF his country, and thus he instilled into
me those principles and that patriotism which I
have never forgot. Call me now not patriot,
Tell me thai have not tie interest of the coun.
try the nearest and dearest to my heart"
The Mercury's correspondent Gays that "this
eloquent speech was received with that applause
which il mefited"--an ambiguous mode of ex-
preston. 1t is added, however, that this Major
Brown, though not much for rhetoric, "yet he
reasons with logical clearness and precision. and
with syllogistic connection of thought, &c."
The reader will have perceived this from the OK.
tract quoted above--particularly in the logical,
and sy'logistic deduction that selling at six cents
and buying at five involves loss. On this ac-
count, such is the Majors " connection of
thought" his voice is still for war; They
are evidently contemplating great things in South
Carolina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN LABOR.

The following is extract from speech de-
Ivered by DANIEL WEBSTER, in the year 1883,
at Buffalo, New York, in reply to an Address
made to him on behalf Of The Mechanics and
Manufacturers Of that city. 1t is a Just exposi-
lion of tho great Wing principle in regard to the
Tariff, and is in striking contrast with the doc
trine Of the Polk, Dallas and Texas party on the
subject, which proceeds upon the principle that
ours is in some sort proprietary government,
and not the government Of people of mixed and
varied interests and pursuits, having equal rights
and privileges, and equal claims to governmental
protection for their labor and property.
"My sentiments, gentlemen, on the Tariff ques-
tion, are generally known. In my opinion, a lust
and leading object in the whole system is the en-
enlargement and projection of .7mcrican manual
iaoor. confess that every days experience con-
v'nces me more and more Of the high proprety of
regarding this object. Our government is made
Tor ALL not tor few. Its object is TO promote the
greatest good to the whole; and this ought to be
kept constantly in view in its administration.
The Tar greater number Of those who maintain the
government belong to what may be called the in
dustria or productive classes Of the community.
With us labor ID not depressed, ignorant and I'M
Intelligent. On the contrary, it is active, spiritcd,
enterprislng, seeking its own rewards, and laying
up ior It's own competence and suppori.--rhe
motive to labor, is the great stimulus to our so.
clety and no system is wise or just, which does
not afford this stimulus as far as il may. The
protection OF American labor against the Injurious
competition Of foreign labor so far at least as res
poets general handicrah productions, is know his
toricay to have been end designed to have beer
obtained by establishing the constitution; ant
the constitutional power to accomplish it ouph
never to be surrendered compromised in any
degree"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
WING ELECTORS FOR VIRGINIA.

Dist ROBERT ii. WHITFIELD, Of Isle twilight
&c JOHN 4. SHE'LL, of brunswick.
:" HENRY y. IRVING, of Cumberland.
&c JOSEPH X. IRVING, Of Amherst
&c 5GE0RGE II. GlI.NIER, of Pittsyivania.
&c 6VALENTINE w SOUTHALI. of Albemarlc
&C JOHN JANNEY, Of Loudoun.
EDWARD I. TAYLOE, of King George.
&c 9RALElGH Il. DANIEL, Of Richmond City
&c 10 MOREAU BOWERS, OF Williamsburg.
6 IL ANDREW HUNTER, of jefferson,
GO IL ALEXANDER III. H. STUART, of Augusta
' 10 WILLIAM b. PRESTON, of Montgomery
=" IA ANDREW S. FULTON, Of wythe,
90 10 ALLEN T. CAPERTON, OF Monroe.
90 l6 AUGUSTINE j. SMITH, Of Harrison.
90 II JAMES nj. STEPHENSON, of Tyler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
MIR. POLK AT noME-THE YOUNG MEN OF !,

The Columbia Observer, published at the resi-.
dence Of Mr.. Polk the Nashville Whiu saws. is
doing good service in the Wing cause. The edi.
tors know MIR. Polk thoroughly, and expose his
political tergversaions with boldness and ability,
The following extract from the last Observer f.
fords an insight into the standing of Mr.. Polk,
with the people of his own town, upon whom
MIR. P's. treadbare merit of Jacksonisn, makes no
impression
In the Columbia, (9th) precinct of Maury. the
one in which MIR. Polk resides, there are abou,
strfy young Whigs who never have voted for Pres.
ident, and who will proudly cast their maiden
votes for the Farmer Of Ashland! The Locofocos
cannot muster one-third of that number. The fact
Is, MIR. Polk has never done any thing 10 impress e.
ven the young minds around him that he is eve,
the SHADOW of great man.
! In the 9Th precinct lin this vicinity there are
about fifteen Wings and only one Locofoco! In
another precinct, which has been almost mani.
mously Locofoco, there are twenty voung me-,
VINO have never voted for President, twelve OF
whom will vote for the first Statesman of the aoe
ana the brightest ornament of American Leoisia.
lion, Henry Clay. From these and other instan.
ces we might mention, it is evident that LARGE
majority of the young men of the county are
Wings, and we believe the proposition to be- true
throughout Tennessee.
we rejoice to see the young men of the coun-
try, 'the hope of the Republic,' on whom will de-
volve the sacred trust of preserving for succeed
ing generations the institutions of the country
and the spirit of freedom tina. built,up those in.
situations, coming upon the stage of action with
pure principles and liberal views. 1t argues we'll
LOT me future. Nor is it strange that they should
embrace Wing principles. The gloom which the
disastrous policy of our adve:saTies has thrown
over the prospects of thousands of young men du-
rIns the last Ten years, gives pognancy and force
to powerful appeal to their interests in favor of
Wing policy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
For the Sncctotor

tits now distinctly avowcd by the Democratic partv a.
one OF the tenes OF Mr. Folks faith, that he approves
Oh larl Tor Revenue aifor.ng incidental projection
ms position plausible ingenious poiticans arc
extracting two meanings from suited to the North
another to the South In the North where the FOSTERING
poiicy OF protection the cs breath of every
MT Folk presented to the people the friend of This
Poiicy, and his declaration that he for Tariff for Re
venue aording Incidental protection is urged as the
Pfoo,. In inc south, where industrial main.
~ directed to agriculture the prevailing sentiment is
supposed to be in favor of Revenue Tariff in prefer
ence to direct taxation, and Mr. Polk recommended to
support, on the ground that he goes for Revenue Ia
ri, and again his avowal that he for Tariff for Re-
venue afordns incidental protection adduced as the
proof but when the Southern feeling against the prnc
PIC Oh protection is turned against him. it is promptly
replied that the protection for which he goes, the
thing itself, but only incidental Tariff Revenue
ana necessarily or in the nature of things nscparabe
from it, Now if this argument the Southern dcmoc-
racy be sound the North surely neither thanks
nor votes to besow upon Mr.. Polk iuasmuch rs all the
protection he favors is the very little which he must ac
cord III spite OF himself, give up a Revenue Tariff;
and should the argument be unsound, and Tariff for
Revenue without protection be atainable then he is
plainly obnoxious 10 the objections of all the South
who against protection, and cannot get their
they profess how they support man having 20 pre-
sent nxed oPnicn upon great and vital question,
VINO, nc mas an opinon is SO much afraid OF giving Of
fence that he attempts the ridiculous impraccablc
expcdicnt OF halvng it, and giving North its Dor
ton and the South ITS portion. Far better would be
tor MIR. Polk reputation statesman if he was now
standing out in full view of public upon his old foun
daon OF decided, outright opposition 10 protection: in
that event. consistency, the jewel of statesmans cha
raccr, would remalr to console him for the of
fcrmcnt but he may dread what his vacillaton has
provoked the emphatic opinion of people that he is
as unfit for the office of President the Globe thought
he was for the Office of Vice President when in IS3o
that paper, then and the oracle of dcmocracv said
oil him, " Mr. Polk is wholly tot ally an unfit man
ior wee President OF the United States He possesses
single qualification which should cntitlc him TO the
consideration Of the party for that high Office
A WING
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.

Inc Baltimore Sun says it has letter from
washington, from reliable source, which states
mat President Tyler has determined, with the
advice OF his Cabinet, to call an extra session Of
Congress, in consequence of the receipt of infor.
nation that the Mexican loan of 81 ,OOO, 900. to
enable Santa Ana to conductihe war against Tex.
as has been taken-perhaps in Great Britain.
Are we never to be done with humbugs, rive
see no confirmation of this in other paoers. and
we nope, therefore, it is without foundation
IL would indeed be very silly procedure.1
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
Il II E w HIG POLIO
AS CONDENSED BY MR.. CLAY

l. sound national currency, regulated by the will
and authority of the Nation
2. An adequate revenue, with fair protection TO a.
merican industry.
B. just restraints the Executive power, embracing
further restriction on the exercise of tic veto
4. faithful administration Of the public domain with
equitable distribution Of the proceeds of the sales
il among all the States.
8. An hoacst and economical administration of the
Government, leaving public officers perfect freedom of
thought Of the right of suffrage but with suitable re-
straints against improper interference in elections
o. An amendment of the Constitution, limiting the in
cumbent OF the Presidential office a single term
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

Capt. Harper learn from various sources that am
charged with having spoken in disrespcctu terms
at New Hope, the Sd of this month of Mr. CI.y's
private character and habits.
There were many persons of both parties present who
heard the whole of my address; and am sure that mo
gentleman will avouch the truth of this charge NV
purpose IN desiring you TO publish this mainly 10
guard the retailers Of such scandal against the sin of w.
ing hereafter. Your obi. svt. ID. w. PATTESON
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
TEMPERANCE RALLY At CHuBCuyILLE.

EES~ At the last meeting Of the Churchvile
Temperance Society, it was resolved to hold a
Grand Rally in favor of the cause at Churchvile,
on Thursday the 9Th day of September next;-
which the Reverend Clergy Of this and adjoining
counties, the several sister societies, and all who
feel desire are invited TO attend. Several good
speakers are expected on the occasion, among the
rest Maj. Roberts, the agent Of the cause in Viz
ginia. Rev. JOCOB BARE,
JAS. a. COCHRAN,
PAUL SIEG, ST.,
Committee of Arrangements.
N. B.-A Dinner will be served on the ground
free for all wishing to partake.
August %, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
Henry Clay in his late letter ON the annexa.

Henry Clay in his late letter on the annexa-
ton Of Texas, says:
I'll any European nation entertains any ambi-
tious designs upon Texas, such as that of coloni-
Zihg her, or any way subjecting her, should re-
gard II as The imperative duty Of the Government
OF the United States TO oppose such designs by
The most firm and determined resistance, to tile ca
tent # necessary, Of APPEALING TO ARMS"
If any Locoloco leader tells you "Great Britain
wants Texas" read that to him, and let him know
that HENRY CLAY is the man that will and
can sustain our country's rights and interests
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

The Jefferson Free Press contradcts the story
published by the Washington Spectator, and CO.
pied into other Loco papers, that Solomon Staley,
Jno. Vansant, Robt. Turner Patrick H. Schenck
Cor Shough,) and William Turner, residing in
the vicinity of Shedherdstown, Va, who have
always been Wings, had changed. 1t seems
there is not particle Of truth in the whole story.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

LETTERS FROM MR. FREIINGHUYSEN
The Gettysburg Star publishes the FOLLOWING
letter from Mr.. Frelnghuysen, written to F. r.
Messgsr, Esq. one of the most respectable and
gen'emanly Wings of Hanover, York county,
Pennsylvania, nr reply TO letter from Mr.. Me,xpar
to MI. frei'nshuysen, enquiring Of him whether
he belonged TO the Native American Party:
NEw York, July Sd, 1914.
Mr.. r. Is. Me,zgar,-Dear Sir: Your favor of
the 9th June IL duly received. am happy to re-
lieve your mind by stating TO you that am not of
'he IN alive American" party, nor do l, nor any
cohs'derate Wing as believe, cherish any feel
ing but that OF the strongest dsapprobaton of the
scenes OF violence and blood that occurred at Phil
adeiPhta. These charges, so indus,riously circu-
ia'eo ny some unworthy persons of the adverse
party ought not TO disturb the Wings. can fear
lessiy challenge the proof that ever countenan-
ecu Tue ooctrines OF persecution exclusion for
opinions sake. hold in veneration the princi
pie OF our Constitution that leaves conscience
Tree, that separates Church and State-and re-
CURES no religious test, and recognizes no par,ic
uiar religious denomination as the favored es,ab.
lishment Of Government.
These are my views and always have been,
ours, very respectfully,
TlIEO. FRELINGHUYSEN
The following letter was addressed TO DIR. Jos,
u. HALL, OF fernando, Miss, in reply to one
TO MIR. FRELlNGnuYsEN, requesting his opinion on
the question Of Abolition
NEw YoRK, June IL, 1914.
JOSEPH G.. HALL, ESQ.
Dear Sill received your kind favor, and
thank you for the friendly interest YOU have Ia.
Ken In this matter. / very cheerfully respond
that l am not an Abolitonist, and never have
been. have been an ardent friend of the Colo.
niza,ion Society, and still am. Slavery in the
States is domestic concern that Congress has
gisation.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't servant,
THEO. FRELINGHUYSEN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

The Clay Club at this place was favored with
d WISH from the Waynesborough and Fishersville
"lee Club on Thursday evening last. We were
100 unwell 10 attend, but understand their per-
'ormances were very good. A Glee Club has
since been organized fere, which, we are informed
is making fine progress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
's THE FAIR PROPOSITION"

The Richmond Wing announces that this do
cument is now ready 10 any extent it may be call
ed for. Price So 90 per hundred.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

The Wings of Stanton raised beautiful POLE
on Saturday evening last, 1875 feet high with a
streamer' ball, flag of the Union, and broad BAN
her bearing the names of their distinguished
candidates for tie Presidency and Vice Presi-
dency. 1T they have been little tardy, thew
have at least put up something that is creditable
10 them
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

~ The Clay Club of Stanton has adopted
resolution approving of the recommendation Of
a District Convention, made by the Clay Club Of
Port Republic-to be held early in September at
Harrisonburg-or at any other time place
which may be deemed more suitable or conyen-
lent by the Wings Of the District.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

The DEAD ALIVE The death Of orr old rr;d NJ
George Kicc, Of Missouri was recorded in tb
Spectator and Rockingham Register some four or five
mon agoIBut we arc happy to hear that Mr. K is
sun awe ana kicking and feels at liberty TO complain
iDgham Register. ~ t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
TRANSATLANTIC University, }
IoNinnfnn L..


My Dear Sir:-In your letter of the 9th july,
you called upon Inc for information respecting the
"priTate character" of my neighbor, MI Clay, as
suring me, that "many conscientious, upright
men, in your section had been induced by the
representations Of his enemies, to regard Mr..
Clay as ''any thing but an honest and upright
e,'7en-a Sabbath brcaher, pr9fane, Gambler, &C."
Your letter, added, at the same time, that "no
public use'' would be made of my repiy-should
one be received from me. Thus appealed to, /
expressed to you freely, in relation TO the private
character of MIR. Clay, what regarded as due to
him. to myself, and the community in which we
live. need scarcely add, that called upon, un-
der similar circumstances, should most cheerful
~ attest the good character OF any Of my neigh
oors, without reference to political relations or
distinctions, nor do believe any Of them would
hesitate calling on me, to this effect, should it be
found necessary.
In I'd letter, just received from you, you ask
PERMISSION to use my first at discretion, and as
no injustice can be done to any one, by allowing
you to DO so, although my letter was written as
private, know OF no good reason why should
withhold the permission you ask, and therefore
accord 1t. Very respectfully,
ii. b. BASCOM.
DR.. J. G.. GoBIE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
DEATH OF MIR MrruIrNDr,c

We regret to learn that the Hon. Henry A.
muhlenberg, the candidate of the Democratic
party in the State Of Pennsylvania for the Office
OF Governor, died of apoplexy at his residence in
Reading on Sunday morning, between and 10
O'Clock. MIR: Muhlenberg had served in Con-
gress and as Minister to Austria. and ,,as ono oe
the most distinguished members OF his. party in
Pennsy vana.-Nat Int
III is thought that Mr. F. r. Skunk will now be no
minated as the candidate ofthe Locos
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

IL The attention Of Merchants dealing in
Hardware is invited to the advertisement of Mr.. G..
Hughes Armstead, Of Baltimore, in this paper.
Attention is also called to the advertisements OF
the Messrs. Ellis, Parrish and Beazley, and
UriDker and Morris, Of Richmond
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

W The Wing gathering in Jefferson was
quite spirited afiair.-See the account of il on
the first page Of this paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
MIR. CLAY'S PRIVATE CHARACTER.

II Is humiiiating to be compelled 10 defend the
private character of such a man as HENRY CLAY
against the foul aspersions Of the contemplate
Observation-Disclosures as honest and well.
meaning men are liable TO be misled by them, i,
is proper TO do so. The following testimony OF
the Rev. DIR. BAscoM, OF the Methodist T.. Church,
who resides near Mr.. CLAY, being the Presiden,
OF Pennsylvania University at Lexington, KY,
is therefore submitted. 1t is taken from the New.
ark IN. ~ Daily Advertiser.-Dr. Goble, who
who writes TO DR.. Bascom, is the Corresponding
secretary of a Clay Club at that place.
NewARK, July 9, 1914.
Rev. DR.. BAscoM,
President Of Iransylrania Universify.
Rev. and Dear Sir-You will l trust. pardon
the liberty take in writing to you when / state
that my object is to ascertain from you some ties.
tlmony concerning the private character of Hon.
Henry Clay. do this at the solicitation of ma
ny conscientious. upright men, who appear TO
have been led to regard MIR. c. as anything but an
honest and upright ciiizen--a Sabbath breaker
gambler-protane swearer, &c. would respect.
fully ask if these things be SO. 1t is not nv wish
to draw from you letter for publication, and no
public use will be made of your answer, NV OBJ
ject being to ascertain how far these representa-
tons which are constantly repeated by the demo-
cratic papers of the North are warranted by truth
Your answer TO the interrogatories will much
oblige yours, very respectfully,
C. GOBLE,
Cores. Sec'ru. CLgu Club
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22

NEWS The New York Herald of AUGUST
10, states on authority Of letter, that the Natur.
al Bridge in Virginia has been washed away by
Tremendous flood! Our Rockbridge friends
will be astonished to hear This