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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-12
MISSOURI AND IOWA

There seems TO be a prospect Of a border war
between these States. The Northern boundary
line OF Missouri is the subject Of dispute The
authorities OF iowa have captured Sheriffs OF
fenced them to the PeSiten,sry for executing the
laws OF Missouri within those counties. The 81.
Louis New Era IAN excellent paper, by the way,
edited by WIN. nj. Campbell. ESQ.,, formerly Of
Rockbridge,) has spirited appeal 10 the Missoi-
r. government 10 call out the militia and protec,
their sheiiis. II concludes--"Our State au,hori-
ties should let il be known that there is No Ja;,
or Peniientiary in Iowa, strong enough to hold
an officer of Missouri for such an offence"
Lexington Gazette
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NYust Property For Sale.

an pursuance Of deed of trust bearing date
81 the 10Th day Of April 1871, and of record in
the County Court Office of Augusta, executed by
James l.. Alexander to the undersigned, to Sc,
cure the payment Of the. several Sums of money
therein mentioned, will be sold on; the premises
on Saturday the 2lst day of June next at public
auction, to the highest bidder for ready money,
so much of the lanyard and Lot appurienan.
thereto, now in Ibe occupancy OF, the said Alex
apder in the Town of Stanton, as will be snffi-
cieni TO raise the sum Of iiye hundred dollars, the
sum now due with interest from the LIST day of
April 1871, together with the costs Of SALE. The
ti'in 10 onoxcrponabie, bat such conveyance
will only be made to the purchaser as is usual in
such cases. SAM'L. CLARKE, Trustee.
Siaunton, May 90, lS45.--ts.
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DIED, on Friday last EpwA RID A.. infant son of Mr.
Augustine d. Chandler, of this place.
DIED, on Sunday evening last, EMrty CArHARINr.
infant daughter Of Mr.. Philip Kcczy, Of this place
DIED, Of whooping cough in Fshersville on the end
INST, CHARLES WHITE, infant OF Mr.. G. w. Will
son. " "
DIED on Saturday the 18th of May at his residence
IN Carksvilc, Tennessee, after illness of two days
HUDSON SrAPLEToS GARLAND, Esq, Attorney at Law
eldest son of the Hon. James Garland Of Lynchbure
lie was at the time Of his death, 80 years of age save
ono month and ten days.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-12

FiRE.--We understand that the old Presbyte-
riah Church at Messy Creek, The session house
Of which was used as school house, was con-
sumed by fire yesterday was week. The fire
was accidental. The wind was very violent at
the time, and it was found necessary to tear away
the fencing around the grave yard, which now
presents most desolate appearance indeed The
loss is estimated at only about 5000, but il has
greatly panied the members Of the church to see
the old edifice in which they used to worship
God, thus destroyed, especially as the house,
contrary to the wishes of many who had helped
to erect 1t, had been converted into schoolhouse
R0ckin ham Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-12

President Polk has appointed George w. Jones
surveyor general of Iowa Territory. This Mr..
Jones was second in the Cilly duel. Before
the election, the thought of Mr.. Clay's connex-
ion with that duel filled the locofocos with hor-
ror, though they well knew he only interfered in
the hope of preventing il; now, their President
appoints to a1ucrative Office an individual who
attended the field of death as chief adviser, and
not whisper of dissatisfaction is heard in the
RANKS OF the party. Those soft-hearted Cor soft
headed) persons who were influenced in their
votes by the outcries OF these duel-haiing loco.
Ooys' VII oegih 70 ma out, shortly, that they
made great judies OF themselves. Lancaster Er-
dn,incr.
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THE OREGON QUESTION


The merits Of this Question appear TO US too
obvious for argument; they have been so often
and so clearly stated as, we should think to salts.
fy every mind not utterly perverted by prejudice
or blinded by party. The able and states,na like
speech Of Mr.. Senator CaLHouN placed the paci-
6c view Of the question on grounds which all the
sophistries of passion or Of party are Unable to
shake; and we might well submit it TO that sim
gle test. The genius Of evil lie, however, SO sc-
tive, that truth, how clear soever il be, must DO
constantly reiterated, or it cannot keep the field.
1t is therefore that we transfer to our columns
from the Philadelphia North American, the an
nexed paragraph, which is as much distinguished
by its force as its brsvity Maj. Int.
'THE OREooN QuEsrIoN.AThis press has re-
sisted to the utmost gifts ability the efforts which
have been made 20 force this question to crisis.
We have urged the great fact that emigration to
this territory was making it ours without any re-
sort, in threat or reality, to arms that we had
only to wait the results Of time and develop
ment OF the laws Of affinity. We stated that if
either country had reason to hasten the Issue it
was England. We see by our last advices from
that country that her press has taken this ground
and urge an immediate settlement of the question
for the very reasons which should lead us TO its
posponement. They tell the public that emigra-
ton from the United States will lose them this
territory, unless the question is settled at once
They consider postponement tantamount to relin-
punishment Of claims, and urge decision even at
The hazard OF war. And here we are, like set
of blind simplelons, helping them out with their
own measures. Language can hardly express
the stupidity fthose who have been striving to
precipliate the Oregon question to an issue. We
cannot now perhaps retreat, or even pause, for the
British nation has taken the alarm. We canno:
even renew our treaty ofjoint occupation, Which
we might have done six months since. We have
called for action and it has heen eagerly respond
ed to by the British cabinet, and we cannot now |
invoke repose, or pursue the only wise course
the let-alone policy"
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~ The New Bedford (conn.) Mercury thus
wagg'shly heralds forth the result of the Virginia
E'ec'ions-"rhose who lose may laugh, for
those who win WILL" says The old proverb:
"The wings have carried all the members of
Congress except fourteen, and lack only fifty or
sixty OF majority on joint ballot of the legisla-
lure. Well done, gallant wings Of Virginia -
Hurrah-b-ah.a ="
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AN ORDINANCE
Passed by the Common Council of the 1o,e

Passed by Tie Common Council of Tic To,cn
of Stanton, June 9Th, 1916.
RE it ordained by the Mayor and Commonaty
OF the Town OF Stanton, in Common Coun-
Gil assembled, that hereafter il shall no. be law
tul for any person to toll any Bell attached to any
Church or other public building within the Limits
OF this Corporation, upon the occasion Of the bu-
rial of any person who may have been under the
age OF sixteen years at the time OF his her death
and all and every person persons who shall Of
fend against the provisions OF this Ordinance,
shall forfeit and pay the sum Of five dollars for
every such offence, to be recovered with costs be-
fore any Justice OF The Peace for this Corporation
Ordered, that the foregoing Ordinance be pub
lished one week In the "Staunton Spectator"
An Extract from the proceedings.
Teste,
JAMES f. PATTERSON, C. C.
June l2, 1916.
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TO .aYFLE-OW.jsERS,

rENH h subscriber wishes TO rent a good MERr
- CHANT MILL. One with two pairs or
Burrs would be preferred, So.
, He will also engage to dress Burrs-keep
them in order during the season--and warrant
them to perform as well, and sustain character
equal TO the City Mills or any other in the Uni.
ted States, or require no compensation. u,
Address, JACOB MOHLER,.
y =. =. -. "a = -. Gross Kegs,
Rockingham, June s, 1s45..--iw.
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AN AVALANCHE In SOUTH AMERICA
ItOe!be Hundred Lines y..t,,

;. The Jamaica CIV. ~ papers, report on the an.
thority OF travellers by the Panama route from
South America, that fearful avalanche IF enouu
from the great Genital Cordilefa of the Andes
last sumther, Tour winter] had been destructve'
on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides of The
mountains. The snow descended in fearful quan.
u'ies from the Paramo de Ruiz, (Which ls situa.
ted on the western side of the plains of Marouita
and rom $50 to 200 miles Of Bogoia,) and de.
suoyed large and popuods distfic.. II is sup
posed that twelve hundred lives have been sacfi.
feed blythe fearful calamity.
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Notice to Contractors.

TNHE Committee appointed by the County
Court of Botetourt will receive proposals
from the lst 10 the 9Th of July next, for building
4 aG&I0iE G0UiGGgOlaI0tTSls
In the town of FINCASTLE-a plan OF which
with specifications, terms of payment, aud any
other information required by Contractors will
be furnished by the Secretary on the said LIST day
OF July next, and at any time thereafter until the
9Th day Of said month, on which day all the pro-
posals will be opened and a contract closed. All
who may wish to contract for the work are res
Pectfnly requested TO call the Secretary with
in the time above mentioned) for the requisite in
formation, and deposiie their bids with him, or
forward them post paid, to his address by mail.
Published by order Of the Board.
BENZ. CARPER, Chairman.
JAMES MCDowELL, Secretary.
Fincastle, June 10, 1861.
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THE crARKsBURG CONVENTION.

The Railroad Convention at Clarksburg last
week, resulted in manner gratifying to, we be.
yet obtained the proceedings officially, but hope
TO do so in short time. Judge Duncan presided
over It's deliberations very accsp,abiy and the
Conven!ionsdecided on applying to the Legisia-
ture OF Virginia for the charter Of company OF
her own citizens, to construct the Improvement
from the Maryland line to the Ohio River; we
shall give other particulars hereafter.
Parkersburg Gazette, June 5.
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PEN NSYLVAN1A.

The State Treasurer is doing his utmost to
raise the funds necessary 10 secure the prompt
payment of the interest on the Debt of the Com.
monwealih, which falls due in August. Circu.
lars have been issued to the Treasurers of the
Counties, urging them to make every effort 10
aid him, and the appeal seems to meet with a
ready response,
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70 MEMBERS OF TIE BAR.

D.
NASH s. WOODHOUSE.
Booksellers, l57 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia,
A RE prepared to furnish you with the leading
~ Standard Law Books, at as low prices as
they can be bought for in the sS,a,e--amongst
their collection they have the folowing:--
Phillips on the Law of Eyidence--4 vols. ~.
Judge Story's Equity Jurisprudence, as admin
isered in England and Americas vols. .>,,.,
> Judge Story's Commentaries the Constitn-
iion-3 vols. ,, '...
Judge Story on Bills.
Judge Story on Contracts.
Judge Story on Partnership.
Judge Story on Bailmenis. ~, 81
:. Judge Story's Commentaries on the Conflict Of
Laws. . 30.
Saunders on Pleading and Evidence vols.
Archbold's Criminal Pleadings.
Roscoe's Civil Evidence. ~
Chiity's Criminal Laws vols.
Mtford's Pleading =
Tomlin's Law Diciionary-3 vols.
Bouver's Law Dictionary-2 vols. e
Thomas's CQke's Institute of the Laws Of
Engand.-3 vols. ~. =,
Chitty's Pleadings--3 vols.
Russell en- Crimes-2 vols.
Sugden on Vendors-3 vols.
. The Equity Dlaitsman. g.
HenniRg's Lawyers Guide-9 VOLS
Cow on Partnership
Fonblanque's Equity.
Henning's Maxims.
Roberts on Frauds.
Stephen on Pleading. ; $,
Williams on Execuiors-2 vols.
Wheaton's Law of Nations.
Vattell's Law of Nations. IA,
Gritty OF Bills; .Chit,y's Blackstone-a vols.
Chitty on Contracts. =.
Starkie on Evdence-3 vols.
kent's Commentaries-4 vols.
Lomax's Dgest--3 vols. aa:u 4
Lomax Executors and Administrators-3
vols. - -. .-
Cornyn on Contracts sea e:s.
fuckers Commentaries on the Laws of Viz
ginia--2 vols.
Robinson's Practices vols,
Robinson's Forms. n.y.
Revised Code of 1919, and Supplement. -.
Washington's Virginia Reporls-2 vols, &c,
Richmond. June 5, 1915.
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NJ A D R JED a

Gu the 29th ut. by the Rev Francis M'Farland Can't
JAMES 4. w. WILSON, to Miss MARTHA JERusHA,
third daughter of Mr. William Brown-all of Augusta
county.
On Thursday the 29th ult, at the residence Of WIN.
n. MacFarland, Esq, Richmond city, by the Right
Key. Bishop Johns, WILLIAM F. Turner, Esq, of
daughter Of the late Hon. Andrew Bcirne Of Monroe
county, Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-12

Nov NiohBo OittI, " ~, Has accepted the
Episcopate of Pennsylvania.
The last steamer brings the news of the safe
arrival at Liverpool Of tile batune Muskineum,
from Cincinnati, Of $50 tons Burden, loaded with
western produce. This is indeed something
new.
Irarei on lie Jakes.-1t is stated by the Mil
waukie Sentinel that the steamboat Empire, on
her last "trip up the Lakes, had nearly eieUen hun.
bred passengers on board Four-ffths Of The
number were emigrants, seeking new home in
the fertile West. Large steamboats, now leave
Buffalo daily for Chicago and intermediate ports,
with full freighls and large numbers of passen-
gers.
The New York Tribune says that the citizens
OF Utica have completed arrangements for laying
wires for the Magnetic Telegraph between Utica
and Albany, and the work is to be commenced al
once; Negotiations are also in progress for ex.
tending the Telegraph TO Boston, But not com
pleted.
The, new Comet was observed at The Hiob
School Observatory, at Philadelphia, on the morn.
ing Of the 4th instant, at ABOUT half-past Two o.
clock. II is near the star Of Persei, has a nu-
cleus nearly bright as Jupiter. and tall extend
ing several degrees in direction opposite 10 the
sun. u is SAID to be moving very rapidly TO the
North East.
Miller has recently been preaching at the Taber.
nacle at Troy, but couldn't gather an audience of
any size. He has postponed the Confagration,
says one Of the newspapers, til some time in
December next.
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The village of Paris, Washington county, Pa,
was destroyed by fire a few days ago.-0f twen-
ty houses, but three are left standing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-12

The FIRE at New Y ork on Saturday night was
mote destructive of property than was a. first
supposed. About one hundred houses, lnclGding
several valuable brick buildings ON Istb Ia,S
and 10th streets, were burnt to the ground. =
-Four hundred families, composed of between
Two and three thousand men, women and chill.
oren, have been turned out of house and home.
messfs. Palmer and Peters. whose extensive sta
Sies were destroyed, together with twenty-five
nolsess were Insured for $25Oo; they estimate
bles was seen when he applied The match !. mr..
suit was Immediately made, but he eacaned
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THE GREAT FIRE AT oUEREc

The total loss by the great conhagration at
Quebec, on Wednesday the 2sth, is vafiously es-
timated at from 81 ,OO0,O 900 to So 100000. One
account says that between 1900 and 1000 houses
were consumed, and about IL, 900 persons,-one-
third OF the population of the cily,-rendered
houseiess and In want Of the common necessa-
res Of life. The hospital, to which number OF
SICK persons were carried, caught from the fakes
OF ilre waited from the burning district, and was
entirely consumed; with some of its inmates.
Twelve bodies had been recovered. and it was
feared that many more were buried beneath the
iuins-PerhaPs sixty or eighty. Every exertion
was making in Montreal to alleviate tbe distress
OF the unfortunate sufferers. The Provincial
Government sent down $4,000 for their imme.
dlate necessities; the Catholic Bishop Seminary
and Hotel Dieu each forwarded g5oo, and Lord
Metcalfe also sent donation of $500.
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sNuFF. AND sEaARs.

TOBACCO SNUFF AND sEaARs.
a. -0-
lust received fresh supply of Tobacco ofthe
most approved brands calculated 10 suit any
taste, embracing Log Cabin S., l2s, los, and
pound Jumps.
SEGARS.
A large stock of imported Segafs; also of our
own Manufacture.
SN UFFS.
Rappee, Macabau. Demu;h's celebrated Lancas.
ter, Scotch, &c. German and Clay Pipes, Snuff
Boxes, &C., which will be sold upon accomrho-
dating terms. G. Il. COCHRAN g. co.
Stanton, June IL, Is45.
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Egtaets for Road Claims.

Just printed, and for sale at the office of the
Spectator.
June ~, 1845.
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N % TIT q u .
Ia GOAL ID u 81 N I S 10

w IL liza NJ MILLER of Harri.
~ sonburg, Va. expects 10 visit Staunton q.
bout the 10th or 18th Of the present month, and
will remain few days, having been assured by
many of his friends that his work will compare
with any work done in the Valley. He faitess
himself that he give entire satisfaction TO the
Citizens of Stanton and its vicinity, having
eight. or ten years. Being permanently loca-
ted, should any of his work not prove, aaisfaoto-
ny, he will attend to it again, free of chaTge.s.,
. Iay- Refer to ]. B, Breckenridge, Esq. Capt.
J. b. Waits, and MIR. James G. Maupin.
June 5, 1915.
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STAUNToN & JAMES RIVER
TURNPIKE Company.

A MEETING of The Stanton and James Ri
=: 4 - yer Turnpike Company will be held in
Staunton on Saturday the 22nd day Of June in
slant, for the purpose of electing Presiden, and
Directors, and the transaction OF such other bust
ness as the interests Of the Company may re-
quire.; In order to ensure meeting, it is very
desirable that Stockholders who may be unable
to attend will make arrangements 10 be repre-
sented by proxy.
June 10, is25.
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We learn from the Hagerstown papers that on Mon
day morning the Goth utimo, about 3o'clock Ten Run
away Negroes were discovered passing through Smiths
burg w ashington CO., Md, on their way Pennsyva
MIA. They met MIR. Adam Shank, r., on the road and
demanded why he was out early, and appeared so
socd that Mr. s. started off and procured several neigh
bors Upon overtahine them, they commanded to
halt, but being all armed Immediately attacked the
whites, and the latter being unarmcd at first
yereiy dealt with.-The Hagerstown News says, Con
stable Flora was twice Knocked down--Prce had his
rn nearly severed and the bone broken by blow from
tomahawk-he also had pistol snapped in his face,
which very fortunately failed to go of-McCoy had his
shoulder dislocated-Lyday received a wound in the
shoulder from tomahawk1Shank several times
fclcd to the earh and the whole party less
jured: However, after desperate contest the whites
succeeded IN carrying off prisoner almost hope
less condition, with two pistols and two tomahawks
which were wrestcd from the hands of the negroes.
Another negro badly wounded after following his
Panions rile or two upon their retreat gave himself
up We also learn that two Of the gang were
rested near Leitersburg The negro lodged in the Ha
gerstown Jail says that he and all his companions
from Joudoun county, Va and that they ran away or
the night Of the Oath ult.-Romney Inte,ligence.
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Nine hundred and seven,y-four emiyrapts ari.
ysd at New York, on Friday, from Liverpool and
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Mr.. James G. Birney, the recent abolition can.
dida'e for the Presidency, having been taken TO
task by one Of his friends for conserving 10 be
voted for as member of the Michigan Legisla-
tnre, and if elected, to take the oath 10 support
the Constitution of the United States, has writ,
ten letter to that individual in explanation of
the inconsistency; and more shameless avowal
OF atrocious reckiessness and profgacy was ney-
er made by mortal man. MIR. BiTnev saws in SO
many words that he should have no objection to
taking such an oath for though the Constitution
does not recognise slavery, and does contain GER
tain other Objectionable provisions, he Should take
the oath to support that Constitution, with the
understanding that he was to disregard all parts
OF The instrument which he should consider as
conflicting with the Word of God, and with what
ne deemed the great principles of morality! Ev-
cry thing in the Constitution of the u States,
contrary to James G.. Birney's notions, of what
should be there, are in his view of the case, null
and void, and of no binding force whatever! If
James g. Birney, or James G. BrneS's opinions
were OF any consequences, or he was ever likely
to reach position in which they could become
of consequence, it would be duty to deal with
his letter in such terme as its aIoci;y deserves
but as the case stands, simple statement of his
avowal Is all that is necessary W Y Courier
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The above Runaway will be cold on MON.
DAY the l4th day Of July next at the from; door
Of The Courthouse in Stanton, 10 satisfy Jail
fees, &c.
June 10, i545.
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STRAWBERRIES PILLS.


CLEANSE AND PURIFY THE BODY The APP
Pcahon Of the principle of Purgaon being allowed
be one OF the greatest utility in the
OF diseases it is of the greatest consequence
tam what medicine is capable OF producing the desired
effect in the easiest, and the tmc the most
etfectual manner.
BRANoEETH's VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL Pills re-
move ell noxious accumuations and purify and invigo
rate the BLOOD and their good effects conterba
lanced by any Inconvenience: being composed entirely
oil vegetables they do not expose those who them
TO danger; and their effects certain they are
sautary they daily and safely administered to in
fancy, youth, manhood, and old age and to in
the most critical and delicate circumstances They
not disturb or shock the animal functions, but
their order and re- establish their health.
BEWARE OF CoUNTERFEITs
The genuine BrGndyeM Pits can be obtained at
The Jollot0ing yiaces
William Kyle. Stanton; w W. King. waynesbo-
roug Kempcr & Holt Churchve; p. a. Heiskcll,
Lebanon; WHIT Sulphur Springs; J r Syrcle ,Parnas-
sus ii. Messersmith nit. Solon j. C.. Roller, Mt Sid
nneey; Jas. Nj. Stout, New Hope; d. s. w Whitmorc,
Mt Meridian; Il. F. Graham, Grecnville; Jas. 8.
Guy, Deerield; M'GnfIin & Co. Midway Col. w. II.
Allen, Green Valley, Bath CO.; John Dickinson, Mill
borough Springs; Crawford Co., Warm Springs.
June -, 1915.