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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-13

A Jamacia, l.. l. paper states that Milerism has
experienced revival there. One of the preachers
lately arrived there and pretended he had received
very important revelation from heaven in relation to
the second advent and insisting that all must "pomH
up The derit and his evil works. administered strong
emetics to his deuded followers produce this result.
Some Of the sisters, however, took SO strong a dose
that the lives despOired of,and the fellow
compelled to make good his retreat by flying the
Shore pursued by an enraged mob, aud escaped
extra coat Of tar and feathers hy getting hoard
sIoop bound for New York. r4-1
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-13

The following curious oath is administered in the
courts Of China. ''I hereby swear, that am ready
to cut the cocks head off in the truth of what now
say"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-13

There are six widows who live In New Jersey,
within the distance Of half mile whose united ages
amount To i've hundred and twenty six years! Their
ages as follows; one "a years, one 49, two 81
one 81, and one 81. ... .. ....H
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-13

PHRENoLoG1cAL. FirmneSs-A brat squalling
half the night and not staying put 10 sleep
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-13

PREMArURE BURIAL. The Apalachicola Ad-
vertiser says that the removal of The remains Of
person lately, the lid OF the coffin removed, and
10 the horror of those present, the corpse was found
with its face downwards. The lining OF the coffin
torn in several places and human hair scattered about
showing that desperate struggle had been made to
escape froui the s'livng tomb"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-13

AGENUINE MoDEl FOR A GOVERNOR Mr.
Vickery, The Wing candidate for Governor of Nlich-
gan, built school house his own land; and. be-
a competent teacher could not be procured,
taught tho school himself through last winter
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-13

Prentice of the Louisville journal, proposes to try
the "co'd cure.' several old soakers Of his
acquaintance. ..5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
SALE CE
SALE OF
HOUSES AND LOTS.
IN AND NEAR THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON. "a.

IN pursuance of a decree, pronounced by the
n Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for Rockbridge, on the 18th day of April last, in
a cause therein depending between Sally viii.
son, plaintiff, and William Wilson's, adm RS, and
others defendants, ! shall proceed, on the 10Th
day of September next at 10 NJ, before the front
door of the Court House in Lexington, to sell at
public auction the following real property, Of
which the late Capt. William Wilson died seiz-
ed:
One improved Lot lying on the Main street Of
the town of Lexington, on which are two BRICK
DWELLING HOUSES, with all necessary out
houses. One of these buildings is very fine
private residence. Two pasture Lots lying near
the Military Institute; pasture Lot adjoining
the lots of G. p. Dorman and Samuel M. Dold;
and Wood Lot on the Bushy HILL near Lexing-
ton, containing about 80 Acres.
The Houses ana Lots on the Main street in
Lexington will be sold separately, and on credits
of l, 2, and years, in equal instruments. The
Pasture and Wood Lots, will be sold on credits Of
8, IL and l9 months. Cash in hand however
will be required sufficient, to pay the expenses
of the sale, and the purchaser will be required to
execute bond, with approved security, for the de-
ferred instalments.
Terms will be further made known on the day
Of sale.
VIM. C. LEWIS, Com'r.
Lexington, July 81, lS45.-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
AUGUSTA SPRINGS,
FOR SALE.

MY business rendering il impossible for me
~ to pay the slightest attention to this proper
ty, offer it for sale on very reasonable terms.
1t would DO very valuable property in the
hands of any one it might suit to occupy it as a
watering place. The buildings are extensive
and costly. and well arranged for the accommo-
dation of 100 boarders. The water is of similar
character with the White Sulphur, has high re-
putation for its medicinal virtues, and was much
resorted TO so long as they were properly kept
This place is situate about l3 miles n. w.
from Staunton, on the Warm Springs and Harri-
sonburg Turnpike, Immediately at the base oil
the North Mountain, and has long been regarded
as one of the most healthy, beautiful and roman.
tic spots in tho western country.
The land is estimated to contain about Csc
ACRES, and is capable of being made an excel
lent stock farm-from SO to GO acres of wateret
meadow might be made, and it commands an ex
tensve and valuable range for cattle.
For terms, apply to subscriber at Stanton.
+. II. STRlBLING.
Juno l9, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
a & 81 ID FOB S a u DO

wish to sell privately the TRACT OF
LAND which purchased recently from Ed
win Porter, esq. lying within quarter of mile
of Siaunton, between the Iron Works and Angus
ia Springs roads. containing by estimation
lG5 ACRES
and one rood. There are about seventy-five acres
OF this land cleared, the most of which is we'll set
with clover. the balance in timber, and all under
excellent fences. There is good spring of wa
ter upon it, and it might be made a desirable lit
tie place to farmer Of moderate capital.
Application, in my absence, may be made to
CHEsLEY KINNEY, esq. by those wishing to pur-
chase. GEORGE PLATT.
Stanton, Nov. %, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
TO LAWYERS, PHYSICIANS,
AND TIE PUBLIC GENERALLY.

IHNHE subscriber takes this method of inform.
- ing you, that he expects to open during the
ensuing week, a large assortment of LAW, ME-
DlCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
which will be exhibited as SPECIMENS of the va
rlous works which are proposed to be furnished
TO subscribers at publishers prices and to be
delivered In any part Of the State. The invoice
OF Books. (Which are daily expec,ed,) comprises
the most extensive assortment, of
LAW BOOKS
ever offered in this part Of the State. The Me.
dlcal works are of the latest and most approved
editions, and the Miscellaneous productions are
of high literary character. The liberal patron.
age which has been extended to this agency in
other parts of tho State, is some guaranty that /,
Is entitled to the favourable consideration of this
region also. But an inspection of the samples
now offered, and the very moderate terms on
which they will be furnished, will do more than
any thing else TO extend the list of subscribers
IL is therefore hoped, that every one who is in
want OF valuable Law, Medical and Miscella-
neous Books will call and examine for themselves.
at my room, No. 90, Harman's Hotel.
CHAS. +. FISHER,
agent for ID. C. King.
Stanton, July IL, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
kSalnpA Of Columbia
FOR THE RESTORATION OF III

An article which has stood the test of years. and
whose popularity increases with each year. An i'm
makes il now it always has bccn the very best in
use for the purpose TO which il is applied that of re
storing the hair bald heads keeping il from falling
the hair soft, smooth and glossy. Persons making use
OF an article for any of the above purposes will only
receive double benefit from the money laid out but i'll
have the satisfaction of knowing, that they have not
been swindled out of their money by any worthless
ticlcs got up in imitation of BE and get none
but what has the signature of ComstOck Co on the
wrapper-Bewarc of this for the value Of the article
has induced many TO counterfeit it, and many attempts
this kind have been made.
GS-The above article is sold Wholesale by Com
stock & Co., 81 CORTLAND street, New York, and by
Jas F. Patterson, Staunton and +. +. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3, 1885,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

To James Retiley, admir-. of Joseph Broom,
dec'd, John Broscn, Thomas Bodkin, and
Elisa his ,oife, John B. Wallace, Rosamna
Palace, Sarah W'allace, Thomas Val
lace, Uilliam Watson, and Margaret "A.
his rife, Susan Wallace, Joseph j. VAL
lace, Reuben Wallace, Gerard Morgan,
and Rosanna his ,cife, Thomas b. Brotcn,
Caicin G. Knoclton, and Elizabeth M j.
his acife, Worthy p. Nc Corkun,, and Ophe-
liza c. his vife, Margaret e. Brown, Ca
Marine II. Broacn, and Nancy Brow,,, pi-
dO'o of Joseph Brown, Decd
A S you are not inhabitants Of the State of
Virginia, you are hereby notified that
shall, on tho 18th day of September, 1915, pro-
ceed at the Clerks Office Of Knox County, in
the State of Ohio, TO take the dispositions of
James Huntzberry, Adam Pyle, H. Is. Custis,
and others; also, on the Gath day of the Same
month, shall proceed, at the office Of William
ii. Terrll, at Bath Courthouse, Virginia, 10 take
the dispositions of Archer p. STROLLER and others
said dispositions when taken are intended to be
read as evidence upon the trial of a suit now
pending and undetermined in the Circuit Supe-
rior Court of Law and Chancery for Bath coun.
ty, Virginia, in which, ], as administrator with
the will annexed of Benjamin S. Brown, decd.
am complainant, and yourselves and Moses Nc
Clintc and Matthew Nj. Morrison are defendants.
Should the taking Of tho said dispositions be not
completed on the days above mentioned, the taking
thereof will be continued from day TO day until
completed.
SAMUEL RUCkMAN, Admir-.
with the will annexed of B. S. Brown, decd
August Ia, l845.--5w.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
SCHOOL E0ONSa
G II z AP TOR ASH
ROBERT COWAN,

OFFERS for sale the following School Books !:
" Murray's, Billions, Kirkham's, Smiths.
and Browns English Grammar; Murray's Eng
lish Exercises Pixies, +. II. Smiths, II. G..
Smiths, Davies, Greenleat's, Colburn's and
Smiley's Ar,hmetic; Mitchell's, Morse's, Wood
bridge and Willard's, and Parley's Geography 1;
Frosts and Grimshaw's History United States !;
Pinnock's Go!dsmth's History of Greece, Rome
and England Ty,ler's History, Parley's Life
Washington, Columbus, and Franklin; Farley
LIST end 3rd Books Of History Jones', Com
stocks and Turner'S Chemistry; Smelie's Phi
losOphy Porter's Rhetorical Reader; Jones' and
Comstock's Philosophy Abercrombie's Intel
lectual Philosophy Campbelrs Philosophy OF
Rhetoric Davies Mathematical Works; Glib
sons Surveying, Playfair's Euclid, Columns
Algebra, Comstock's Geology, Adams Ro-
man Antiquities, Buritts Geography of the
Heavens, English Reader, Paley's Moral Phi
losophy, Blairs Lectures, Webster's and Walk
ers Dictionaries, New Y ork Reader Nos. I, 2 and
3, United States Reader Nos. 1, 3 and 3, Emer-
sons LIST, End and Bird Class Readers, Swans
Primary School Readers, Common School Rea-
ders, Webstor's Elementary Spelling Book,
| Webster's Pictorial Elementary Spelling Book.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
DaIENTMMD b NNnsN1aabsD
BOOK 4 STATIONARY STORE, TO BE REMOVED

I'm the LIST OF September next we shall remove
" our place OF business to the Store now occu-
pied by Messrs. RICHARDS & GARDNER, No. 81,
Main street, 4 doors below the cross street lead
ing to Mayo's Bridge and tho Exchange Hotel,
where We shall continue to keep ON hand our
usual, varied and extensive assortment Of SIAN
dard Publications la every department of litera-
ture, the arts and sciences, all Standard School
and Classical Books published, Of the latest and
most approved editions, and general assortment
OF blank Books, Staple and Fancy, School and .Ner-
camille Stationary. We shall continue to receive
all new publications of any no,oriety as they
issue from the press Of the established publishers
Of this country and Europe, rendering at all times
our stock complete.
Country Merchants and all others in want, are
respectfully invited to give us a call at our new
home, as we are determined to sell at such prices
as will give satisfaction and upon liberal terms.
10 our old customers and friends we beg leave
to say, that no pains shall be spared to merit d
continuance Of the patronage so literally bestow-
ed upon us and our predecessors for the last 4C
years.
FALL SUPPLY OF BOOKS AND STATIONARY.
by the LIST Of September we shall be in receip
of our entire new Fail Supply of Goods. compris
ing our usual variety, which We shall offer TO
sale at No. 81, Main street.
JUST PUBLISHED.
Richardson's Virginia and North Carolina AL
manac for 1916, Tate's American Form Book
being one Of the most complete Form Books eve
| published, Joynes on the Statute Of Limitations
The Virginia Warbler, new collection OF Songs
! Will shortly publish new edition of the South
ern Reading Books, Nos. l, and 3.
| DRINKER g. MORRIS,
| Publishers, Booksellers, Statationers, Book
binders and Dealers in Music and Musical In
struments.
| Richmond, August 7, IS45.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
"A Fine Estate in Market.

TENHE subscriber wishes to sell tho Tract o:
- Land OH which he now resides, situated in
Augusta County, between the Long Meadow run
aud Christians Creek. This tract contains
sos AOllAga
about 200 of which are cleared and in fine state
OF cultivation and tho residue we'll timbered.
This land possesses many advantages which
are calculated to attract the attention of persons
DESTROYS of procuring desirable residence or of
making a profitable investment Of capital
II lies about midway between S,aunton and
Waynesborough and within short distance OF
the turnpike.-lt is within three miles Of Tink-
ling Spring Church, in an excellent neishbor-
hood, and convenient to several Merchant Mills
and Saw Mills-one of each nearly on the edge
Of tho wood land.
The improvements consist of plain comiorta-
bic Dwelling-l1ouse, with all necessary out
houses, Sprng-house, and Smoke-house, large
and convenient Barn with a Granary attached 10
1t, and an excellent Orchard of choice fruit trees.
The greater part of the tract is undulating,
without being steep or broken, and about ;hree
hundred acres of it are of the first quality Of Au-
gusta land.
There are two never-failing Springs near the
dwelling-house, and others on different parts OF
the tract, which afford ample supply of wa
ter. The Meadow is large and exceedingly pro-
ductve, and not more than an acre of it is liable
to damage from freshets.
The location of the Springs and the Wood
land such as to make it easy TO divide the tract
into two or three farms, giving to each album
dant supply OF timber and water
In point Of fertility of soil, salubri!y Of eli
mate, advantages of society and convenience to
schools, to church, and 10 market, this estate is
surpassed by few if any in the county, and the
subscriber can confidently recommend it to any
gentleman who wishes TO obtain such combina-
ilon of advantages for a fair consideration.
Any one DESTROYS of purchasing is requested
TO call and examine the land for himself, and he
can then learn the terms of sale which will be
accommodating. MOSES McCUE.
April II, 1915.
Y-rhe Rockingham Register will insert
the above till forbid.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
BRICK DWELLING

with two good cellars, large Brick Kitchen With
two chimneys, large two story Spring-house
over an abundant and never failing spring, COM
Portable Stable and an Orchard of choice fruit.
Said land possesses many advantages being ORR
ginally good, and in good neighborhood, with
in two or three miles OF two Merchant Mills and
within six or seven miles of two Furnaces which
afford market for grain and meat. But said
land possesses other advantages. 1t is watered
by eight or ten never failing springs and four
creeks, on one of which is old Chopping Mill
with first rate runner, and all the inside machi-
merry necessary for choppng operations, with
machine. attached for crushing plasier-all of
which might be put in operation by some ex-
pense; or it would afford good site for saw
mill. Said land is adapted to the growth of grass.
and produces large quantity Of hay, having an
abundance of meadow land, which might be an
lnducement to man disposed TO Craze or raise
stock, and on the south about two or three miles
distant is the Blue Ridge which affords AN al
most boundless range for cattle.
Possession of the land will be given immedi-
ately.
At the same time and place will offer for sale
TWO NEGRO MEN, one of whom is YOUNG.
likely and healthy, and is first rate hand on a
farm.
The terms of sale for the Land will be one
fourth in hand, and the residue in three equal an
nual instalments, to be secured by good personal
security and lien upon the land as ultimate So.
curity.
The slaves will be sold on a credit of three
months, the purchaser giving bond and approved
security.
N. b. Persons wishing to purchase will be-
shown the land by David G.. Noflzinger and Geo.
). Grove, who resides on it,
JOS. GROVE, Comm'r.
july 81. ISl5.-7w.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
WALUMBLLM YA&E
FOR SALE,

n N pursuance Of the last will and testament of
John Bell, Decd, the undersigned will offer
for sale at public auction, on the premises, on
Saturday the 18Th day of October next, the Tract
of Land on which he resided at the time of his
decease, containing about
400 .Gcres,
situated on the Long Glade in the county of Au-
gusta, about nine miles from Staunton and five
from KeDeagy's Iron Works--it is well watered,
and on tare several neverfailing springs. On this
tract there is two story stone Dwelling House,
good Barn, and other necessary out-houses.-
Also, Log Dwelling House, Kitchen, Black
smith Shop, and Stable. About 200 Acres clear
ed land, 20 Acres of Meadow, and an excellent
Orchard, all under good fence. The terms will
be accommodating, and made known on the day
Of sale. In the mean time the land will be-
shewn to any who may bo inclined to purchase,
on application to
JAMES r. BELL, Admir-.
with the will annexed Of John Bell, deo'd.
August 7, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerk s
office of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Cbancery for Augusta County, Monday the
18th July 1874,
William Picker, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Joseph Yonnt. Martin Yount, and David Yount,
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant Joseph Yount not having enter
ed his appearance and given security, according 10
the act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that he
is not an inhabtant Of this Commonwealth: II
is ordered, that the said Defendant do appear
here, on the LIST day OF the next term November
1850 and answer the bill Of the plaintiff, and
that copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper printed in Stanton, for two
months excessively, and posted at the front
door Of she Courthouse.
Copy-Teste,
N. G. KINNEY, C. C.
July ~, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
N @ " L q iA o

NANlNG commenced the BUTCHERING
m BUSINESS, in the town of Stanton, and
being determined to use every exertion to accom-
modaie the citizens, we will for the future attend
the market regularly three times a week, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday mornings. The new az
rangement commenced the 9Th July, 1915.
EG Any one desiring to have any thing in
our line, shall be furnished by giving one days.
notice. RIO. w. STEVENSON 81 co.
Stanton, July II, 1915.
N. b. Persons having FAT STOCK of
any description, will find ii to their advantage to
call on them-they can be found in town at all
times. Il. w. STEVENSON g. co.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
EEcwc's Liniment and Elixir.
FOR THE CURE OF RHEIJ1IdTY

This old and saunch remedy is still in the field
rying all before it, and throwing all other remedies that
have been bnit upon the reputation of this in the shade
1t cannot be applied to any rheumatism without rccv
ing it, Its nncxamped success has induced numbers
counterfeit it, but without the find.
that he has got hold Of worthless article. Person:
confined for years TO their bed have in many
been entirely cured ard able attend TO their
after using two bottles. Persons after trying
every other article obliged last to this
certain remedy, TO be cured Call for Comstock g. CO.,
Hcwc's Liniment.
NS-Thc above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock s. Co., 81 CORTLAND street, New York and by
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April 3, lSI5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
NOTICE,

HAVING bought the Messrs. Montgomery
H. stock of Goods, and being about to receive
new and large additional supply from Rich.
mond and the Eastern cities, we hope TO have a
stock of goods, (including Groceries of every de.
scription,) worth the attention OF all who trade
at this market.
We are most grateful for the very liberal pa.
tronage extended TO hitherto, and trust to merit
its continuance by close and strict attention to
business and unceasing effort to give satisfaction.
We continue at the old stand
HOGG, WHITMORE g. co.
Scottsvile March 90, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
Farmers, SAGE H0lsr Money
Sape IL By purchasing cheap preparation called
orr or TJNNIN

SAGE u by purchasing cheap preparation called
OIL or TANNIN.
This article applied TO Leather, old or new, will in
the of it at least fifty per cent.appled &c
harness il will keep perfectly soft aud pliabc making
il impcrvious TO RAIN matter how long exposed.
will restore the beauty and strength Of old harness
which has been thrown aside useless, taking off tho
crust, and making them apparently good as new. II
is of immense value to those who leather in any
form, and what is more to the interest Of the Public il
comes remarkably cheap.
&C. The above article is sold wholesale by Com
stock & Co., 81 CORTLAND street, New York, and by
Jas +. Patterson Staunon, and ID. F. Graham, Green
ville Augusta county, Va.
April 3, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
STOCK CT GOODS,

of every description, consisting of the usual va
riety; and in accordance with the provisions
thereof, the said GOODS are now offered for
sale in the Store-house lately occupied by said
Geiger for cash, for the purposes in said deed
mentioned. But although the terms of sale are
cash and cash only, yet am well satisfied tina,
those who have any doubt of the advantages OF
the cash system, would have every doubt removed
if they would call and see how much thew can
purchase with little money.
BREEZE JOHNSON, Trustee.
June 10, 1915.
N. B. All the claims of said Geiger of every de-
scription, have been assigned and transferred to
me for collection and all interested are hereby
notified TO make payment. b. JOHNSON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
Cure for Sick Escad Ache,
Sure and Effective

sue uHu T.UecTce!
The proprictors Of this article anxious TO put within
the reach OF all classes have reduced the price of il
90 cents bottle II is of the greater consequence
those who arc troubled with this distressing and sckcn
ing complaint when time is money, and who can af-
ford to lose but little of it, that instead of being laid up
for three or four days weeks they should
tor without fear of contradiction that this prepare
ton will answer the purpose cfectually, making
mediate cure.
01-The above medicine is sold Wholesale by Com
stock & Co., 81 CORTLAND street, New York, and by
Jas. Patterson, Staunton, and b. +. Graham, Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April Z. 1915.